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Les Tatum

Les Tatum is national field service manager for Scotsman Ice Systems. He has more than 20 years of experience in the food service industry. For more information, visit www.scotsman-ice.com.

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In ice machine maintenance, removal of scale is the main objective.

The Seven Basic Ice Machine Cleaning Steps

Reliability Benefits from Preventive Maintenance Practices
Les Tatum
September 16, 2013
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Developing and sticking to a consistent cleaning process for ice machines not only helps guarantee customers a clean food product time and time again, but it also enables them to reap the most from their investment for many years to come. 


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Keys to Effective Ice Machine Maintenance

Les Tatum
July 5, 2010
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When servicing ice machines, a number of considerations can help prevent problems and costly repairs or downtime. Factors such as the quality and quantity of the ice machine’s water supply, and the location of the equipment, can greatly impact performance and determine maintenance decisions.
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