Hoshizaki DCM-500BWH User Manual

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18)  Move the power switch to the "ON" position, then replace the panels in their correct 

positions.

19) Turn on the power supply, then move the control switch to the "ICE" position to start the 

automatic icemaking process. 

1) Move the control switch to the "DRAIN" position and drain all of the water from the 

evaporator. 

2) After the water has stopped draining, move the control switch to the "OFF" position, 

then turn off the power supply. Remove the front and top panels, then move the power 
switch to the "OFF" position. 

3) Remove the front cover of the storage bin. Remove spout B, then remove spout A. 

See Fig. 1. 

4) Remove the apron panel, then remove the left side panel. 
5) Remove the evaporator bracket.
6) Remove the bolts securing the lower housing to the gear motor. Lift the evaporator up 

slightly. 

7) Remove the gear motor/drain pan bolts. See Fig. 3.
8) Disconnect the wiring from the gear motor, 

then remove the gear motor from the drain 
pan.

9) Remove the gear motor bracket from the old 

gear motor and attach to the new gear motor.

10) Remove the spline coupling and gear motor 

cover from the old gear motor and attach to 
the new gear motor. The narrow side of the 
gear motor cover should be towards the 
evaporator. After tightening the mounting 
screws, apply silicone caulk to the heads to 
seal them.

11) Place the new gear motor in the drain pan.
12) Using the gear motor/drain pan bolts and 

washers, secure the gear motor and drain 
pan to the drain pan bracket. 

13) Connect the gear motor wires.
14) Lower the evaporator down and secure it to 

the gear motor.

15) Replace the evaporator bracket in its 

correct position. 

16) Replace spout A, spout B, and the front 

cover of the storage bin in their correct 
positions.

Gear Motor/Drain Pan 
Bolts and Washers

Gear Motor

Gear Motor 
Bracket Bolts

Drain Pan

Gear Motor Cover

Drain Pan Bracket

Drain Pan 
Bracket Bolts

Gear Motor 
Cover Screws

Gear Motor Bracket