HOMCOM HZB-12 Portable Automatic Ice Maker

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
  • We have provided many important safety messages manual and your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol:
  • All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the words “DANGER” or “WARNING”.

DANGER

WARNING

• These words mean:
  • You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediate follow instructions.
  • All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

PREPARING YOUR ICE MAKER FOR USE

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons or property. Read all instructions before using any appliance.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Do not operate this, or any other appliance with a damaged cord.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• This ice-maker must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
• Connect to properly polarized outlets only. No other appliance should be plugged into the same outlet. Be sure that the plug is fully inserted into the receptacle.
• Do not run the power cord over carpeting or other heat insulators. Do not cover the cord. Keep cord away from traffic areas, and do not submerge in water.
• We do not recommend the use of an extension cord, as it may overheat and become a risk of fire. If you must use an extension cord, use No. 0.75mm2 minimum size and rated no less than 16A/250V~ with a plug.
• Unplug the ice maker before cleaning or making any repairs or servicing.
• Exercise caution and use reasonable supervision when appliance is used near children.
• Do not use your ice-maker outdoors. Place the ice-maker away from direct sunlight and make sure that there is at least 10cm of space between the back of your unit and wall. Keep a minimum distance of 10cm on each side of your unit free.
• Do not clean your ice maker with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not tip over.
• If the ice maker is brought in from outside in wintertime, give it a few hours to warm up to room temperature before plugging it in.
• This appliance must be earthed.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
  • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
  • farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential-type environments;
  • bed and breakfast type environments;
  • catering and similar non-retail applications.
• WARNING: Risk of fire/flammable materials used. Please according to local regulations regarding disposal of the appliance for its flammable blowing gas.
• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process or ice harvesting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING: Do not use other types of electrical appliances inside the ice-maker.
• WARNING: Fill with potable water only.
• WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.

IMPORTANT:
The wires in this mains lead are colored by the following code:

• Green or Green with a strip yellow: Grounding
• Blue: Neutral
• Brown: Live

To avoid a hazard due to the instability of the appliance, it must be placed at an even or flat surface.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR UNIT

General instruction

1. Ice scoop.
2. Ice full sensor
3. Ice basket
4. Top cover with transparent window
5. Air exhausting
6. Water drain cap: at front bottom side of the unit.
7. MAXIMUM WATER LEVEL: ——▼—— Remove the ice basket, you can see the water level mark.
8. Handle.

Automatic self-cleaning program

Plug on the unit, press “ON/OFF” button on control panel for more than 5 seconds, to enter the self-Cleaning program need 30 minutes , the “Ice Full, Add water” indicator flashes in turn during cleaning. After cleaning, Drain the water from the inner tank through the drainage outlet at the bottom of the machine.

OPERATING PROCEDURES & MAINTENANCE

• Postion of control panel & function
• Control Panel: Easy to use, visible functions touch display setting.
  • A. Button to turn on/off the unit.
  • B. Power indicator
  • C. Ice-Full indicato
  • D. Water shortage indicator

UNPACKING YOUR ICE MAKER

1. Remove the exterior and interior packaging. Check if ice basket and ice scoop are inside. If any parts are missing, please contact our customer service.
2. Remove the tapes for fixing ice shovel, ice basket & ice scoop. Clean the tank & ice basket.
3. Put the ice maker on a level & flat countertop without direct sunlight and other sources of heat (i.e., stove, furnace, radiator). Make sure that there is at least 4 inches gap between the back & LH/RH sides with the wall.
4. Allow one hour for the refrigerant fluid to settle before plugging the ice maker in.
5. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

WARNING: Fill with potable water only. Only use drinking water.

ASSEMBLE HANDLE

• Rotate the handle to the same angle as the mounting hole on the machine, Put It on the machine.

CONNECTING YOUR ICE MAKER

DANGER: Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, please call our customer service.

1. This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electric shock.
2. Plug your appliance into an exclusive, properly installed, grounded wall outlet. Do not Under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician.
3. This appliance requires a standard 220-240Volt, 50Hz electrical outlet with good grounding means.

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR ICE MAKER

Before using your ice maker, it is strongly recommended to clean it thoroughly.

1. Take out the ice basket.
2. Clean the interior with diluted detergent, warm water and a soft cloth.
3. Then use the water to rinse the inside parts, and drain out the water by unplugging the drain cap on front bottom side.
4. The outside of the ice maker should be cleaned regularly with a mild detergent solution and warm water.
5. Dry the interior and exterior with a clean soft cloth.
6. When the machine is not to be used for a long time, drain water completely & dry the interiror.

USING YOUR ICE MAKER

1. Open the cover, remove the ice basket and pour water into tank. Keep water level belowthe water level mark.
2. Press “ON/OFF” button on the control panel to begin the ice making cycle.
3. The ice making cycle lasts approx. 6 to 13 minutes, depending on selection of ice cubesize and the room temperature. The recommended room temperature is 10℃ to 43℃ (50 ℉ to 105 ℉)
4. If water pump can’t inject water, the ice maker will stop automatically, and the “ADD WATER” indicator will be on. Press “ON/OFF” button, fill water up to the max. water level mark and press “ON/OFF” button again to turn on the unit again. Allow the refrigerant liquid inside the compressor at least 3 minutes to settle before restarting.
5. The ice maker stops when the ice basket is full and the “ICE FULL” indicator will be on. Warning: Direct sunlight or sunlight reflection may cause infrared sensor malfunction. If the unit doesn’t stop even ice cubes obstruct sensor, move the unit where no sunlight.
6. Change water in the water reservoir every 24 hours to ensure a reasonable hygiene level.

If unit isn’t to be used, drain all the water and dry the tank.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
“ADD WATER” indicator is on.	Lack of Water.	Stop the ice maker, fill water, and press “ON/OFF” button again to restart the unit.
“ICE FULL” indicator is on.	Ice is full in basket.	Remove ice from ice basket. Continuous press “on/off” button 5 seconds, the unit could make ice 10 cycles even “Ice” indicator is on.
Ice cubes stick together.	The ice making cycle is too long.	Stop the ice maker, and restart it when the ice blocks melt. Select the small size ice cube selection.
	Water temperature in inner tank is too low.	Replace the water. Temperature of water recommended at 40℉-90℉

Ice making cycle is normal but no ice formed.	Room temperature or water temperature in inner tank is too high.	The room temperature should be 10- 43℃(50-105℉), water temperature should be 8-32℃ (40℉-90℉).
	Refrigerant in cooling system leaks.	Verify by a qualified technician.
	Pipe in the cooling system is blocked.	Verify by a qualified technician.

TECHNINCAL PARAMETERS & CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

Model	HZB-12/H(800-154V70BK)
Power	220-240V~/50Hz
Protection Type	I
Climate Type	SN/N/ST/T
Ice Making Current	0.8A
Ice Harvest Current	1.0A
Refrigerant	R600a/22g
Vesicant	C5H10
Net Weight	6.2
Dimension ( W * D *H )	222x294x290mm
Enclosure	Plastic

ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

EXPLOSIVE DRAWINGS

S/N	Part description	Qty/ Per	S/N	Part description	Qty/ Per	S/N	Part description	Qty/ Per
1	Power cord	1	13	Ice shovel	1	25	Inner tank bracket, RH	1
2	plastic clip	1	14	Evaporator	1	26	Stainless wire	1
3	Back panel	1	15	Micro switch	2	27	Water Supply pipe	1
4	Plate back support	1	16	Inner tank bracket, LH	1	28	Synchronous motor	1
5	DC water pump	1	17	Back bottom panel	1	29	Condenser	1
6	Silicone pump sealing	1	18	Back top panel	1	30	DC Fan motor	1
7	Handle	1	19	Displaying PCB	1	31	Nylon plug drain	1
8	Control box cover	1	20	Touch pad	1	32	Copper tube filter	1
9	Main PCB	1	21	Front top panel	1	33	Plastic bottom	1
10	Control box	1	22	Water filter	1	34	Compressor	1
11	Ice making box	1	23	Ice scoop	1	35	Magnetism valve	1
12	Ice scoop link	2	24	Ice basket	1	36	Internal Wire	1

CONTACT INFORMATION

• If you have any questions, please contact our customer care center.

Our contact details are below:

• 0044-800-240-4004
• enquiries@mhstar.co.uk

IMPORTER ADDRESS:

• MH STAR UK LTD
• Unit 27, Perivale Park,
• Horsenden lane South
• Perivale, UB6 7RH
• MADE IN CHINA

Documents / Resources

HOMCOM HZB-12 Portable Automatic Ice Maker [pdf] Instruction Manual HZB-12, 800-154V70BK, HZB-12 Portable Automatic Ice Maker, HZB-12, Portable Automatic Ice Maker, Automatic Ice Maker, Ice Maker, Maker

References

• User Manual