STARTUP AND OPERATION
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Before starting up the ice maker, please check and confirm the following:
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All packing materials have been removed.
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All accessories have been removed from the ice bin.
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The unit is properly leveled.
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The water pipe is securely connected and the valve is open.
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The plug is properly connected to the power supply outlet and the unit’s power switch is in the ‘Off’ position.
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The ambient temperature, water temperature, and water pressure meet the requirements.
2.
Turn the power switch to the ‘On’ position to start the ice maker. Once turned on, the unit will automatically begin making ice.
3.
For normal operation of the unit, confirm the following:
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There is water in the water trough and no overflow is occuring.
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The pump is working properly and water is flowing evenly on the evaporator.
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The compressor is running normally, the temperature of the evaporator and the ice making water is gradually decreasing.
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For air cooled machines, verify the fan is running normally, and there is stable air flow in the inlet and outlet of the ice machine.
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There are no abnormal noises or vibrations.
It takes about 10 to 20 minutes to make one batch ice, depending on the ambient temperature and the temperature of the water. The higher the
temperature is, the longer the ice making will take.
When you turn the power switch ‘On’, the unit will run a self check and pump any water out of the system. The inlet valve will then open and the
water trough will fill up with water and the unit will pre-cool the evaporator for about 30 seconds. Water then flows over the evaporator to be
frozen into ice cubes, which are then dropped in the Harvest cycle when the defrost valve turns on allowing hot gas to flow into the evaporator,
freeing the ice to drop.
WARNING:
DO NOT put your hand into the ice bin while the ice is dropping.
When the ice bin is filled to the point where the ice sliding board cannot return to its normal position, the ice making process will stop until the
ice has either melted enough to let the board fall into position, or ice is removed from the bin. Once the bin is clear, the ice making process will
resume.
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