Ice maker shows cleaning required or sanitation error and may stop producing ice

Safety first: Disconnect power and shut off water before performing a deep clean. Use only Maytag-approved ice machine cleaner and sanitizer.

• Run cleaning cycle: Many Maytag ice makers have a dedicated clean button or mode. Follow the user manual to start a cleaning cycle with the recommended cleaner.
• Manual cleaning: Remove the ice bin, evaporator cover, and accessible water distribution parts. Soak in cleaner solution to remove scale, then rinse thoroughly.
• Clean sensors: Wipe down the ice thickness probe, bin sensor, and water level float with cleaner, then rinse.
• Sanitize: After descaling, run a sanitizer solution through the water system per Maytag instructions, then flush with fresh water.
• Reset indicator: After cleaning, press and hold the clean or reset button as specified in the manual to clear the maintenance error.