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Automatic Undercounter Ice Maker

Máqina Automática para Hacer Hielo

User

s Manual (

pages 1-26

)

Manual del usario (

páginas 27 a 52

)

Be sure ice maker is standing upright 24 hours prior to plug-in

Asegúrese que la máquina esté parade en posición vertical 24 horas antes que sea 

conectada.

Model/Modelo

EWCIM44ST

Summary of Contents for EWCIM44ST

Page 1: ...para Hacer Hielo User s Manual pages 1 26 Manual del usario páginas 27 a 52 Be sure ice maker is standing upright 24 hours prior to plug in Asegúrese que la máquina esté parade en posición vertical 24 horas antes que sea conectada Model Modelo EWCIM44ST ...

Page 2: ...ON 15 18 Final check list before operation 15 Operating method 15 16 How the machine makes ice 16 How the machine uses the water 16 17 Normal sounds 17 Preparing the ice maker for long storage 17 18 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 18 23 Exterior cleaning 19 Interior cleaning 19 Condenser cleaning 20 Water distribution tube cleaning 20 Ice making system cleaning and sanitizing 20 21 Control Panel 22 23 MA...

Page 3: ...damage serious personal injury or death CAUTION means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury or property or equipment damage All safety messages will alert you to what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To r...

Page 4: ...ntenance operations make sure the power line of the unit is disconnected and the water line is shut off Before operating pull all panels back into place Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the ice maker Do not touch the evaporator with your hand when the machine is operating Unplug the ice maker or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing Failure to do so can result in e...

Page 5: ...nsmit taste to the ice cubes or damage or discolor the interior The ice machine cleaner contains acids Do not use or mix with any other solvent based cleaner products Use rubber gloves to protect hands Carefully read the safety instructions on the container of the ice machine cleaner Do not use the apparatus other than for its intended purpose SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Connection Do not u...

Page 6: ...ice Ice making harvest rated current 3 7A 4 8A Refrigerant R134a 7 06 oz High Low side pressure 350 psig 130 psig Width x depth x height 14 x 23 x 33 Unit weight 84 lbs Maximum ice storage 25 lbs Ice making capacity 44 lbs day Ice shape Cube Ice cube dimensions 3 4 3 4 1 The technical data and performance index listed above should be used for reference only They are subject to change The actual qu...

Page 7: ... Corporation ice maker 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 of NSF12 MC Appliance Corporation assumes no liability or responsibility of any kind for products manufactured by MC Appliance Corporation that have been altered in any way including the use of any parts and or oth...

Page 8: ... 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 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 Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install ice maker Failure to do so can r...

Page 9: ...er should be installed in such a way that allows the unit to be pulled forward for servicing if necessary Choose a well ventilated area with temperatures above 50 F 10 C and below 100 F 38 C This unit MUST be installed in an area protected from the elements i e wind rain water spray or drips The unit should not be located next to ovens grills or other high heat sources Installation of the ice make...

Page 10: ... the Ice Maker section A standard electrical supply 115V AC only 60Hz 15A properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required IMPORTANT Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord between the ice maker and wall or cabinet Electrical requirements Normal operating ambient temperature should be between 50 F 10 C to 100 F 38 C Normal operating wa...

Page 11: ...e installed by a qualified electrician Leveling the ice maker It is important for the ice maker to be leveled in order to work properly If the unit is not leveled water will not flow properly through the evaporator ice mold and ice production may be less than normal The unit may also be noisy The unit can be raised or lowered by rotating the plastic sheaths around each of the four rolling casters ...

Page 12: ...top hinge mat and top hinge Keep the parts together and set them aside 3 Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set the door aside To replace door on hinges 1 Using a flathead screwdriver remove the plug buttons from the screw holes opposite the door hinges top and bottom Set aside 2 Remove the front louver Set aside 3 Remove the bottom hinge and place it on the opposite side at the bottom of t...

Page 13: ...plain piece of copper tubing attach a O D compression union to the tubing and remove the nut 4 Connect the nut of the water supply hose to the tap and connect the other end with the water inlet Tighten firmly by hand then one half turn with wrench 5 Turn on main water supply and tap Check for water supply connection leaks Tighten every connection including connection at the water inlet IMPORTANT W...

Page 14: ...is not possible MC Appliance Corporation recommends the use of a condensation pump Contact MC Appliance Corporation customer service at 888 775 0202 4 Pour 1 gallon of water into the ice storage bin to check for leaks in the drainage system Tighten any connections that leak IMPORTANT This ice maker is not a freezer it must connect to a drain line Your machine comes equipped with a gravity drain De...

Page 15: ...allation Built in installation If this method of installation is chosen it will still be necessary to allow adequate ventilation space around the unit The following additional items must be observed 1 Place ice maker in front of installation location Remove the feet and place the unit flat on the floor or on a platform depending on your installation requirements 2 The water supply line must be plu...

Page 16: ...7 Is there a clearance of at least 4 102 mm at the rear and 1 25 mm at top and sides for proper air circulation 8 Has the power supply voltage been checked or tested against the nameplate rating And has proper grounding been installed in the ice maker 9 Is the ice maker plugged in 10 Have you turned on the main water supply and tap 11 Have you checked for leaks at all water supply connections Oper...

Page 17: ...e harvest cycle is when the ice is released and water enters the machine A complete cycle takes about 20 minutes but it depends 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 circulating water When the batch of ice has been fully formed the ice maker stops the freeze cycle and harvest c...

Page 18: ... 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 maker for long storage If the ice maker will not be used for a long time or 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 Disconnect the water supply line f...

Page 19: ... you have pets or other special considerations What shouldn t be done Never keep anything in the ice storage bin that is not ice objects like wine and beer bottles are not only unsanitary but the labels may slip off and plug up the drain What parts should be kept clean There are 5 things to keep clean 1 The exterior 2 The interior 3 The condenser 4 Water distribution tube 5 The ice making system I...

Page 20: ... of time It is usually convenient to sanitize the trough after the ice making system has been cleaned and the ice storage bin is empty 1 Disconnect the power to the unit 2 Open the door and take out the removable ice storage bin With a clean cloth wipe down the interior of unit and ice bin with a sanitizing solution made of 1 ounce of household bleach or chlorine and 2 gallons of hot 95ºF 115ºF wa...

Page 21: ... such as a toothpick to 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 supply 2 Disconnect the water hose from the distribution tube 3 Lift the right side up and then remove the distribution tube 4 With a brush clean the tube with a dilute solution of warm water and a mild detergent such a...

Page 22: ... Ice Maker Cleaner Solution in the water bin during the rinse is not needed 6 Prepare a sanitizing solution made of 1 ounce of household bleach and 2 gallons of hot water 95º to 115ºF Wipe the entire bin inside and outside covering the entire surface of the walls 7 Fill a spray bottle with the sanitizing solution and spray all corners and edges making sure to cover all surfaces with the solution 8...

Page 23: ...d timer 3 Ice Harvest Yellow LED Ice harvest indicator light When this is lit the unit is working in the ice harvest mode controlled by the ice full probe Note When both the Green and Yellow LEDs are lit the unit is in the cold preservation mode 4 Mode button Mainly used when servicing the ice maker When this is pressed the ice making mode changes to the ice harvest mode or vice versa The mode can...

Page 24: ...ing the ice size adjustment the BIN FULL ICE MAKING and ICE HARVEST LEDS blinking all at once indicate that the unit is in the default factory setting of the ice size MAJOR FUNCTIONS 1 The operating procedure is completely automatic 2 When the ice storage bin is full of ice cubes the machine stops making ice and proceeds to the cold preservation stage automatically It starts making ice again after...

Page 25: ...e The water doesn t feed in after the machine starts The water supply tap is turned off Turn on the water supply tap The water supply pipe is not properly connected Reconnect the water supply pipe Machine makes ice but bin does not fill up with ice The condenser may be dirty Clean the condenser The air flow to the ice maker may be obstructed Check the installation The ambient temperature and water...

Page 26: ... to within the stated range The ice storage bin is full of ice Remove some ice cubes make sure the ice full probe is free of ice The body of the ice maker is electrified The ground line isn t in the socket Use a socket meeting the grounding requirements Scaling occurs frequently inside the machine The hardness level of the water is too high Install a water softening device in front of the water in...

Page 27: ...he unit Repairs performed by unauthorized service agents Service calls that do not involve defects in material and workmanship such as instruction on proper use of the product door reversal or improper installation Replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers Failure of this product if used for other than for its intended purpose Disposal costs for any failed unit not returned to ou...

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Page 29: ...a que el incumplimiento de la medida de seguridad podría causar lesiones personales menores o moderadas o daños materiales o al equipo Los mensajes de seguridad especificarán cuál es el peligro potencial cómo reducir las posibilidades de accidentes y las consecuencias del incumplimiento de las instrucciones INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de incendio elect...

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Page 34: ...inflamables ni productos abrasivos de limpieza para quitar cinta adhesiva o residuos de adhesivo Estos productos pueden dañar la superficie de la máquina Limpieza antes de poner en servicio la máquina Después de quitar todos los materiales de embalaje limpiar el interior de la máquina Ver las instrucciones de ÈLimpieza interiorŠen la sección de Limpieza y mantenimiento Cuchara para hielo Manguera ...

Page 35: ... el viento la lluvia y el goteo de agua No instalar la máquina para hacer hielo cerca de hornos parrillas ni otros elementos que generen calor excesivo El suministro de agua fría debe llegar por medio de un tubo en cobre suave de 6 35 mm 1 4 con válvula de paso La máquina debe recibir suministro continuo de agua a una presión minima de 15 psig y una presión estática nada menos que 80 psig La tempe...

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Page 37: ...ser bajada girando las vainas plásticas alrededor de cada una de las cuatro rueditas rodantes en el fondo de la máquina Si usted encuentra que la superficie no es a nivel gira las rueditas hasta que la máquina llegue a ser a nivel Podría ser necesario hacer varios ajustes de la posición hasta que quede correctamente nivelada Recomendamos usar un nivel del carpintero para verificar la máquina 1 Col...

Page 38: ...ara reemplazar la puerta en las bisagras 1 Con el destornillador plano quita los tapón botones de los hoyos de tornillo frente a las bisagras de puerta superior y inferior Apártelos 2 Quite el panel de tablillas delantero Apártelo 3 Quite la bisagra inferior colóquela en el lado opuesto en el fondo de la puerta 4 Posicione la puerta sobre la bisagra inferior 5 Alinee la puerta sobre la bisagra inf...

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Page 42: ...1Š en la parte superior y en los lados para que haya suficiente circulación de aire 8 Se ha medido el voltaje de alimentación para verificar que cumpla con las especificaciones de la máquina Se ha verificado que la máquina esté conectada a un circuito de descarga a tierra 9 Está enchufada la máquina 10 Se encuentra abierta la válvula de paso de suministro de agua 11 Se ha comprobado que no hayan p...

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Page 50: ...ALES 1 Activación de funcionamiento es totalmente automático 2 Cuando el recipiente de hielo está lleno la máquina se detiene la fabricación de hielo y progresa automáticamente a la etapa de conservación del frío Vuelve a arrancar cuando el nivel de cubos haya descendido 3 El color de las luces indica el modo ciclo de funcionamiento en que se encuentra la máquina 4 La velocidad del motor del venti...

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