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Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

www.parts-connect.com

Household Ice Machine

User’s Manual

Be sure the unit is standing upright for 24 hours prior to plug-in

Model #

IM70

Made in China

Summary of Contents for IM70

Page 1: ...Indianapolis Indiana USA www parts connect com Household Ice Machine User s Manual Be sure the unit is standing upright for 24 hours prior to plug in Model IM70 Made in China ...

Page 2: ...t before Operation 14 Operating Method 14 15 How the Machine Makes Ice 15 How the Machine Uses the Water 15 Control Panel 16 Working Procedures 17 18 Button Operation 19 Parameter Settings 20 Normal Sounds 20 Preparing the Ice Machine for Long Storage 20 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 21 24 Exterior Cleaning 21 Interior Cleaning 22 Condenser Cleaning 22 Water Distribution Tube Cleaning 23 Ice Making Sys...

Page 3: ...ment may result in extensive product dam age serious personal injury or death CAUTION means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in minor or moderate per sonal injury or property or equipment damage All safety messages alert you to the potential hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY...

Page 4: ... the water line is shut off EXCEPTION When cleaning the machine s ice making and water systems See pages 21 24 Before operating put all panels back into place Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the ice machine Do not touch the evaporator by hand when the machine is operating Unplug the ice machine or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing Failure to do so can result i...

Page 5: ...nched or kinked or damaged during installation Check for leaks after connection Although the unit has been tested at the factory due to long term transit and storage the first batch of cubes must be discarded Remove the packing materials and clean the ice machine before using Turn on the water supply tap before switching on the ice machine Never turn the water supply tap off when the ice machine i...

Page 6: ...rheated wires Never unplug your ice machine 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 machine be careful not to damage the power cord Extension Cor...

Page 7: ... FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW Power Cord 6 Drain Hose Control Panel Water Distribution Tube Water Inlet Drain Outlet Evaporator Ice Mold Ice Full Swivel Water Trough Float Switch Ice Storage Bin ON OFF Switch 6 Fill Hose Ice Scoop ...

Page 8: ...he 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 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 machine Cleaning before use After removing all packag...

Page 9: ...t copper tubing with a shut off valve The ice machine requires a continuous water supply with a minimum pressure of 15 psig and a static pressure not to exceed 80 psig The temperature of the water feeding into the ice machine should be between 41º F 5º C and 90º F 32º C for proper operation Some water is very hard softened water may result in white mushy cubes that stick together De ionized water ...

Page 10: ...n individual electrical outlet It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your ice machine be provided Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain The fuse or circuit breaker size should be 15 amperes Recommended grounding method For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded It is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug To mi...

Page 11: ...counter clockwise to increase the height and clockwise to reduce the height TOOlS NEEDED Flat screwdriver Phillips screwdriver IMPORTANT Before you begin unplug the ice machine or disconnect power To remove door from hinges 1 Remove the top hinge cover 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the screws and then remove top hinge Keep the parts together and set them aside 3 Lift the door off of the bo...

Page 12: ...he filter is in place by gently pulling on it it should not move 9 Slide the front cover behind the two lower screws 10 Replace the two upper screws and tighten the two lower screws on the front cover 11 Plug the ice machine back in or reconnect power To remove the filter for replacement 1 Unplug the ice machine or disconnect power 2 Loosen the two lower screws and remove the two upper screws on t...

Page 13: ...low it would be desireable for the drain waste receptacle A floor drain is also acceptable 3 If a floor drain or another drain is not available a pump will be needed We recommend PCP115 4 Pour 1 gallon of water into the ice storage bin to check for leaks at all drain connections and at the nut of the drain water hole Tighten any connections or nuts that leak IMPORTANT This ice machine is not a fre...

Page 14: ...is installation has the same requirements as a mobile installation 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 machine in front of installation location Place the unit flat on the floor or on a platform de pending on your installation require...

Page 15: ...e main water supply and the tap 12 Have you checked for leaks at all water supply connections 13 Is the drain properly installed Operating Method 1 Turn on the water tap Set the Power switch on the front panel to the I ON position and the Water trough will fill The ice machine will start working automatically 2 After three minutes the machine will automatically go into the ice making stage and the...

Page 16: ...operating but the water pump has stopped The hot gas valve opens diverting hot refrigerant gas into the evaporator The hot refrigerant gas warms the evaporator causing the cubes to slide as a unit off the evaporator and into the storage bin The freeze cycle will restart when all the cubes have been harvested How the Machine Uses the Water The ice machine begins with a fixed charge of water that is...

Page 17: ...en 1K and 2K lights used for counting of seconds of current pro cedure 1K 1000 seconds 2K 2000 seconds 1K 2K 3000 seconds 2K 2K light green 2k 2000 seconds MODE mode button Short press can change the ice machine working procedure be tween ice making and harvesting SET set button Short press can change the set value ClEAN clean button Short press can enter self clean procedure RESET reset button Pr...

Page 18: ... tank before making ice startup clean procedure will last 6 minutes Ice Making C30 Count Seconds ice making light on Evaporator pre chilled Compressor on condenser fan on water pump on the procedure lasts about 8 12 minutes ends when evaporator temperature drops below presets or time is exceeded Ice Making Time lapse Continues Count in Seconds Ice making light flashing Evaporator temperature is be...

Page 19: ...tly enter into a new ice making cycle Ice Full Status FU1 Ice full light on Swivel has not returned to original position after ice full checking If after the harvest procedure the swivel does not re turn to its initial position within 40 seconds the system pauses SMG shows FU1 ice full Note 1 Startup clean procedure will last 6 minutes detail as below Pump runs 2 minutes water inlet and discharge ...

Page 20: ... ON OFF button SMG shows 888 for 1 second then PPP for 3 seconds all other lights on for 1 second and then off This operation is to reset all the settings to factory default All other status except SMG showing OFF SMG CLE Ice Making Light Flashing Harvest Lights Flashing This operation will force the ice machine to enter into a clean cycle this cycle is 30 minutes Short press clean or mode button ...

Page 21: ...lectrical power source 4 Take out the ice storage bin to remove remaining ice and water Dry it 5 Connect the drain hose to drain out water completely then plug up the drain outlet after finishing 6 Pull off the drainage tube of the water trough to drain off all water 7 Leave the door open to allow for circulation and to prevent mold and mildew 8 Leave water supply line and power cord disconnected ...

Page 22: ...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 Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance op erations make sure the unit s power line is disconnected and the water line is shut off EXCEPTION Cleaning of ice making system Exterior Cleaning The doo...

Page 23: ...ater 95ºF to 115ºF 3 Rinse thoroughly with clear water 4 Connect a hose to the drain outlet at the rear of the unit to drain water completely 5 Put the ice storage bin inside the unit 6 Reconnect power to the unit The ice scoop should be washed regularly Wash it just like any other food container Condenser Cleaning A dirty or clogged condenser prevents proper airflow reduces ice making capacity an...

Page 24: ...ion may be With hard water of 15 to 20 grains gal 4 to 5 grains liter you may need to clean the system as often as once every 6 months 1 Make sure that all the ice is off the evaporator If ice is being made wait until the cycle is com pleted then turn the machine OFF at the Power switch 2 Remove all ice from the storage bin 3 Keep the ice maker connected to the water supply Pour 8 oz of Nickel Saf...

Page 25: ... machine will return to the regular ice making mode Discard the first batch of ice 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 material safety instructions on the container of the ice machine cleaner DISCARD the first batch of ice produced after clean ing MAjOR FUNCTIONS 1 Completely automa...

Page 26: ...r condenser 1 Ambient temperature too high 2 Fan is not functioning 3 Dust on the condenser 1 Fix the fan 2 Clean the condenser Error Light ON E05 Lack of water 1 Water supply pressure low 2 Water valve broken or water tank leaking 3 Water sensor is not working 1 Fix water supply system 2 Fix the valve or tank 3 Change the sensor Error Light ON E07 Condenser temperature sensor open Sensor broken o...

Page 27: ...er the machine starts Turn on the water supply tap The water supply tap is turned off Reconnect the water supply line The water supply line is not properly connected Machine makes ice but ice storage bin does not fill up with ice Clean the condenser Condenser may be dirty Check the installation The ambient temperature and water temperature are high or machine is near some heat source The air flow ...

Page 28: ...PROBE is free of ice The ice storage bin is full of ice The body of the ice machine is electrified The ground line isn t in the socket A socket meeting the required electrical standard must be used Scaling occurs frequently inside the machine The water is too hard Use a water softening device installed in the line prior of the ice machine s water inlet Water leaks from the ice storage bin Pull out...

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