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Ice Cube Machine

User’s Manual

Franklin Industries, LLC

Model FIM200

4100 First Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11232-3321
Tel.: 1-888-424-8278
E-mail:

[email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ICE MAKER SAFETY ................................................................................................ 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..............................................................................2 – 4

MAJOR FEATURES ................................................................................................... 4

Be sure the ice machine has been standing upright

for at least 24 hours prior to plug-in.

Summary of Contents for FIM200

Page 1: ...100 First Avenue Brooklyn NY 11232 3321 Tel 1 888 424 8278 E mail customerservice franklinchef com TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ICE MAKER SAFETY 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 4 MAJOR FEATURES 4 Be sure the ice machine has been standing upright for at least 24 hours prior to plug in ...

Page 2: ...llation Types 11 OPERATION 12 14 Final Checklist before Operation 12 Operating Method 12 13 How the Machine Makes Ice 13 Normal Sounds 13 14 Preparing the Ice Maker for Long Storage 14 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 14 19 Exterior Cleaning 15 Interior Cleaning 15 17 Water Distribution Tube Cleaning 18 Ice Making System Cleaning 18 19 CONTROL PANEL 19 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 22 LIMITED WARRANTY 23 We reser...

Page 3: ...rd is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before the ice maker is used it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual so read the manual carefully Franklin Industries strongly recommends that you have a professional install your new machine The warranty may be affected or vo...

Page 4: ...n water spray or drips The ice maker should not be located next to ovens grills or other sources of high heat The ice maker must be installed with all electrical and water connections in accordance with state and local codes A standard electrical supply 115 VAC only 60 Hz 15 A properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required Do not kink o...

Page 5: ...plug your ice maker by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end When moving the ice maker be careful not to damage the power cord Extension Cord Because of potential saf...

Page 6: ...luable information on safety and maintenance Franklin Chef strongly recommends that this manual be kept in a place where it can be accessed when needed Every Franklin Chef Ice Cube Machine is designed and manufactured according to the highest standards of safety and performance It meets or exceeds the safety standard of UL563 and sanitation standard NSF12 Franklin Industries L L C assumes no liabi...

Page 7: ... Back view Top view Power supply line Drain hose Water inlet Float Water pump Stability brackets Top panel Door Evaporator ice mold Ice full probe Water tank Water tank screw nut Ice storage bin Front bottom louver Control panel cover Adjustable foot ...

Page 8: ...ers to remove tape or glue These products can damage the surface of your ice maker Leave lowermost foam panel in place until after the adjustable feet are attached Cleaning before use After you remove all tape and glue from the machine clean the inside of your ice maker before using it See Interior Cleaning in the Cleaning and Maintenance section Installing the adjustable feet At least two persons...

Page 9: ... ice maker in a free standing mode rather than enclosed it is necessary to attach the two metallic stability brackets that can be found packed inside the ice storage bin Keeping the machine tilted to the right but not more than 45ß attach one bracket to the center of the underside of the ice maker with two screws supplied See illustration below Set the unit back on its four feet then tilt it forwa...

Page 10: ...2ºC for proper operation In general it is always a good idea to filter the water A water filter if it is of the proper type can remove taste and odors as well as particles The ice maker must be installed with all electrical and water connections in accordance with state and local codes The unit should be located on a firm and level surface It is important for the ice maker to be level in order to ...

Page 11: ...to lower that side of the ice maker Turning the under block to the left clockwise raises that side of the ice maker Water Supply The water supply should be ready at the point of installation The water supply pressure should be a minimum of 15 psig with a static pressure not more than 80 psig A wall outlet directly behind the ice maker will make installation easier IMPORTANT 1 All installations mus...

Page 12: ...ice cube machine in front of the installation location Raise the machine and place it on the floor or on a platform depending on your installation requirements 2 The water supply line must be plumbed before connecting to the ice maker 3 Turn on the main water supply and tap Check for water supply connection leaks Tighten every connection including connections at the water inlet 4 If the electrical...

Page 13: ...factory due to long term transit and storage the first batch of cubes must be discarded Never turn the water supply tap off when the ice maker is working Never touch the evaporator when the machine is running Except to take ice from the unit keep the door closed to reduce melting and insure proper ice formation How the Machine Makes Ice When the power switch is first turned ON the machine is in St...

Page 14: ... being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan During the Harvest cycle you may hear the sound of ice cubes falling into the ice storage bin Preparing the Ice Cube Machine for Long Storage If the ice cube machine will not be used for a long time or it is to be moved to another place it will be necessary to drain the system of water 1 Shut off the water supply at the main water source 2 Disc...

Page 15: ...d rinse with clean water Wipe with a soft clean towel to prevent water spotting Clean stainless steel with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent and warm water solution Never use an abrasive cleaning agent Interior Cleaning The ice storage bin should be sanitized occasionally Clean the water tank before the ice cube machine is used for the first time and reused after stopping for an extended peri...

Page 16: ...ing of the interior the ice storage bin must be removed This will allow cleaning of the vertical channels on both sides of the evaporator ice mold and the sides of the ice storage bin that are not normally accessible Wipe these surfaces with the sanitizing solution To remove the ice storage bin for thorough cleaning and for servicing follow these steps 1 Remove the front grill a Unscrew the front ...

Page 17: ...a After removing the bottom louver look for two screws under the slide way see illustration Unscrew the two screws b Unscrew and remove the top panel c Remove the drain hose at the back of the machine by unscrewing the hose connector ...

Page 18: ...holes in it are facing up Using a toothpick or similar tool dredge the holes then rotate the water distribution tube back to its original position If the tube is badly blocked clean it as follows 1 Shut off the water and power supplies 2 Disconnect the water hose from the distribution tube 3 Lift one side remove the distribution tube 4 With a brush clean the tube with a dilute solution of warm wat...

Page 19: ...LEAN button The machine will run the Automatic Clean mode The yellow Ice Harvest and the red Ice Full LEDs will blink 5 The cleaning cycle will continue for 30 minutes unless you press the power switch you can press the power switch to stop the cleaning cycle any time during the 30 minutes After cleaning the yellow Ice Harvest and the red Ice Full LEDs go on steady and the machine returns to Stand...

Page 20: ...he waste water then turn on the power switch again and the machine will automatically go into the ice making process 6 If you want to interrupt the cleaning mode before it is finished do not press the Clean button again Instead turn the power switch off This stops the cleaning mode 7 If the machine is on but only the power indicator light is lit this may indicate that not enough water is reaching ...

Page 21: ...ned on the unit goes into Stand by mode for about 3 minutes with all LEDs on then starts to make ice cubes automatically switching between ice making and ice harvest modes 6 CLEAN button While the unit is in Stand by mode all LEDs on steady you can press CLEAN to start the Automatic Clean procedure The green and yellow LEDs will flash together NOTE When you finish working with the control panel cl...

Page 22: ...rs to be malfunctioning read through the OPERATION section of this manual first If the problem persists check the Troubleshooting Guide below and on the following page The problem may be something very simple that can be solved without a service call ON air screen ...

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Page 25: ...suse accident alteration or lack of proper care or maintenance Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repairs Use of parts not recommended by Franklin Industries L L C Damage due to acts of God This limited warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages Some States do not allow the exclusion or limit...

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