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Automatic Commercial Ice Cube Machine

User’s Manua

Franklin Industries, LLC

Model FIM400

4100 First Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11232-3321
Tel.: 1-888-424-8278
E-mail: [email protected]

Be sure ice maker has been standing upright for at

least 24 hours prior to plug-in.

Summary of Contents for FIM400

Page 1: ...ne User s Manual Franklin Industries LLC Model FIM400 4100 First Avenue Brooklyn NY 11232 3321 Tel 1 888 424 8278 E mail customerservice franklinchef com Be sure ice maker has been standing upright for at least 24 hours prior to plug in ...

Page 2: ...e Makes Ice 13 14 Normal Sounds 14 Preparing the Ice Maker for Long Storage 14 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 15 18 Exterior Cleaning 15 Interior Cleaning 15 16 Water Distribution Tube Cleaning 16 Ice Making System Cleaning 16 17 Condenser Air Filter Cleaning 17 18 CONTROL PANEL 18 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 21 LIMITED WARRANTY 22 We reserve the right to make changes in specifications and design without prio...

Page 3: ...hat the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and let you know what would 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 warran...

Page 4: ...cian Use two or more people to move and install ice maker Failure to do so can result in back or other injury To ensure proper ventilation for your ice maker the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed Choose a well ventilated area with temperatures above 50ºF 10ºC and below 100ºF 38ºC This unit MUST be installed in an area protected from the elements such as wind rain water spray or dri...

Page 5: ... outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from the appliance Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded When a standard 2 prong wall outlet is encountered it is your responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet The ice maker should always be plugged into its ow...

Page 6: ...gourmet cube ice in quantities up to 400 lbs per day This user s manual is intended as a resource for persons installing using and servicing model FIM400 It contains valuable 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 t...

Page 7: ...bution tube Evaporator Water pump Floater valve Water tank Ice full probe Ice storage bin available separately Adjustable feet Control panel Junction box Power switch Water inlet Connectors Ice storage bin Drain outlet Water supply hose Ice scoop ...

Page 8: ...ng tape or glue rub the area briskly with your thumb Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers Wipe with warm water and dry with a soft cloth Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue These products can damage the surface of your ice maker Location...

Page 9: ... rear edge of the ice storage bin Turn the brackets up 180 and use two screws to connect the main machine and ice storage bin To ensure proper ventilation for your ice maker you need keep the front of the unit completely unobstructed Choose a well ventilated area with temperatures above 50ºF 10ºC and below 100ºF Connecting brackets Rear of ice storage bin Drain 7 16 16 3 8 7 ...

Page 10: ...e 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 ice maker and bin should be located on a firm and level surface It is important for the ice maker to be perfectly level for proper operation otherwise water may not flow properly through the evaporator ice mold Ice prod...

Page 11: ... and grounding type wall receptacle grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances If a mating wall receptacle is not available it is the personal responsibility of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Connecting the power supply line 1 Unscrew the two screws holding the access cover and remov...

Page 12: ...hould be less than 9 feet The water supply hose provided with the ice maker is about 9 feet long 3 A shut off valve must be installed to the main water supply If the water pipe has a plain piece of copper tubing attach a O D compression union to the tubing and remove the nut 4 Connect nuts of the water supply hose to tap and water inlet valve Tighten firmly by hand then one half turn with wrench 5...

Page 13: ...ltage been checked or tested against the nameplate rating And has proper grounding been installed for the ice maker 9 Is the ice maker plugged in 10 Have you turned on the main water supply and the tap 11 Have you checked for leaks at all water supply connections Operating Method 1 Turn on the water tap water enters the water tank Then turn on the power switch the red indicator LED of the power sw...

Page 14: ...to 40 minutes depending on temperature and operating conditions Freeze During the freeze cycle the compressor is pumping refrigerant the fan motor is blowing air and the water pump is pumping water When the batch of ice has been fully formed the ice maker stops the freeze cycle and the harvest cycle starts Harvest During the harvest cycle the compressor is still operating but the water pump has st...

Page 15: ...paring the Ice Maker for Long Storage If the ice maker will not be used for a long time or it is to be moved to another place it will be necessary to drain water from the system 1 Shut off the water supply at the main water source 2 Disconnect the water supply pipe from the water inlet 3 Shut off the power supply at the main electrical power source 4 Screw off the water tank s drain screw nut and ...

Page 16: ...ube 4 The ice making system 5 Condenser air filter Exterior Cleaning The exterior of the ice maker and bin may be cleaned with a soft cloth or sponge dampened with a mild detergent and warm water solution such as 1 oz of dishwashing liquid mixed with 2 gallons of warm water Never use solvent based or abrasive cleaning agents Rinse with clean water Wipe with a soft clean towel to prevent water spot...

Page 17: ... 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 and remove the distribution tube 4 With a brush clean the tube with a dilute solution of warm wate...

Page 18: ...cess stops NOTE The dirty water must be drained out completely 6 Perform steps 2 and 3 in the Interior Cleaning section 7 Repeat steps 3 to 5 above three times to rinse the ice making system thoroughly This will complete ice making system cleaning NOTE Do not add Ice Maker Cleaner Solution to the water tank during the rinses 8 If you want to make ice cubes after cleaning turn off the power switch ...

Page 19: ...panel includes one button one adjustable screw and four indicator LEDs Operation of the control panel 1 When the unit is plugged in and the power switch is turned on the power indicator and the other three indicator lights are all on 2 After three minutes for water inlet the ice maker will start to make ice automatically Only the power and ice making indicators will be on 3 During harvest the harv...

Page 20: ...f LEDs and buttons 1 Ice Full white LED Ice Full indicator light When this LED is on the ice storage bin is full of ice cubes or there is something obstructing the ice full probe The unit will stop working When ice cubes are removed from the ice storage bin clearing the ice full probe the white LED will flash for 3 minutes Then the unit will restart and return to the ice making mode 2 Ice Making G...

Page 21: ... full of ice Remove some ice Make sure the ice full probe is free of ice The water tap is turned off Turn on the water supply tap Water doesn t feed in after the ice maker starts The water supply line is not connected properly Reconnect the water supply line Condenser may be dirty Clean the condenser air filter The air flow to the ice maker may be obstructed Check the installation Machine makes ic...

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Page 23: ...repairs after the initial 12 month period Damage from abuse misuse 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 consequ...

Page 24: ...23 Tested and certified to NSF standard 12 by NSF International FIM400 OM E 2 Printed in China ...

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