It is important that you read these instructions carefully and keep it for future reference. The picture is for reference only. Please be subject to the actual products.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 operating the machine for the first time.
CAUTION: ICE CAN'T BE STORED IN THE ICE BIN DURING NIGHT TIME, IT'S NOT A FRIDGE, ICE WILL BE MELTED TO WATER AND GET OUT OF THE MACHINE.
- If connecting with water supply, CAUTION: must connect the potable water supply.
- The machine is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses; - by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; - Catering industry and similar non-retail industry.
- The machine should be used in a household environment, without obstacles, in a well-ventilated place. There must be at least 50cm of space between the four sides of the machine and the wall.
- 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.
- Don't operate this or any other appliance with a damaged cord.
- 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 socket.
- Don't place the machine and power cord near flammable material. Do not cover the cord. Do not submerge it in water.
- We do not recommend the use of an extension cord, as it may overheat and become a risk of fire.
- Unplug the ice maker before cleaning or making any repairs or servicing.
- Exercise caution and supervision when the appliance is used near children.
- Don't use your ice maker outdoors. Avoid direct sunlight and make sure that there is at least 50cm of space between the back and sides of your unit and the wall.
- Don't use any liquid other than water in the unit to make the ice.
- Do not clean your ice maker with flammable detergents. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
- Do not tip the machine over.
- If the ice maker is brought indoors from outdoors during the wintertime, give it a few hours to warm up to room temperature before plugging to power source.
- This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three-prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electric shock.
- Plug your appliance into a dedicated, properly installed and grounded wall outlet. Do not, under any circumstance, have power and/or grounding directed toward a certified electrician.
- The foaming materials inside are combustible and must be kept away from fire.
- It's forbidden to pull the cable to unplug the plug; pulling the plug is a must.
IMPORTANCE: To avoid hazard due to instability, the unit must be placed on an even and flat surface.
WARNING: The machine must be grounded and use 110V~/60Hz power supply.
- Only connect to drinking water sources that meet local drinking water standards.
- In addition to the method recommended by the manufacturer, no mechanical equipment or other methods should be used to accelerate the defrosting process, which will damage the system.
- The refrigeration system contains high-pressure refrigerant, and the refrigeration system must not be damaged. Special care must be taken during installation and handling. Installation and maintenance must be performed by a professional, and scrap must be disposed of by designated recycling departments.
- The ice machine has thermal insulation materials, which are flammable materials, and must be kept away from the fire source.
Quick installation diagram
Note: The picture is for reference only. Please be subject to the actual products.
1. Place the machine on a flat place.
Diagram description: An illustration shows the ice maker placed on a flat surface. An arrow points to an accessory bag labeled "take the accessories bag out".
2. Ways of adding water
Use water faucet as water source.
Diagram description: An illustration shows a water faucet connected to a water intake pipe via a filter and a faucet connector. The text "Connect to faucet" is displayed.
3. Connect to drainpipe
Plug into the socket.
Diagram description: An illustration shows the ice maker with a drainpipe connected to a drainage container. An "Earthed socket" is also depicted.
4. Make ice
Diagram description: An illustration shows the control panel with buttons and indicators. A close-up view shows the ice outlet area with a note to "Inspect the return board to make sure it is upward". Text indicates "Press ON/OFF button, the machine will work automatically."
NOTE: Installation must be operated by a professional.
UNPACKING YOUR ICE MAKER
Warning: Please keep foam and other packaging materials from children and disabled people, as this may cause danger to them.
NOTE: Please remove all packages when using, or else the machine may not work properly.
a) Remove the packaging and check whether the machine is intact.
b) Open the accessory package and check whether the accessories are included.
Accessories list (Please be subject to the actual products)
NO | Description | Picture | Usage | QTY |
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1 | Manual | Operation manual | 1PC | |
2 | Filter | Filter water | 1PC | |
3 | Drainage pipe | Drain | 1PC | |
4 | Ice spoon | Take ice cubes | 1PC | |
5 | nylon cable ties | Fix pipe if needed | 2PCS | |
6 | Hoop | fasten the outlet and the drainage pipe together if needed | 1PC | |
7 | Seal ring | Do put it in the faucet of the intake pipe. | 1PC | |
8 | Spare blue clip | Spare blue clip if needed. | 2PCS | |
9 | Spare plug | Spare plug which plug the tank if needed. | 1PC | |
10 | Tape | Pack the machine if needed. It's just for the machine which packed by wooden base. | 1PC |
The placement of the machine
a) Find a location for your ice maker where it's protected from direct sunlight and other sources of heat (i.e. stove, furnace, radiator). Place the ice maker on a level surface. Make sure that there is at least 5 inches of space between the back and sides of your ice maker and the wall.
b) The ambient temperature around the machine should not be lower than 3°C, not higher than 40°C, ensure there is at least 50cm of space between the back and sides of your unit and the wall.
c) The machine should be placed on a stable place.
d) Please do not put anything on top of the machine.
e) After you unpack the machine, we recommend you to leaving it for 24 hours before turning it on.
f) Clean the interior with lukewarm water and a soft cloth or clean the unit using the Self-Clean function.
g) The appliance must be positioned where the plug is accessible.
2) Water connection of the machine
Warning:
- The ice machine can only be connected to a drinking water source, and the water source must comply with local drinking water standards.
- The water supply to the ice maker must be connected to a filter to improve the drinking standard of the water. Please do not directly connect to tap water.
- The water supply pressure should be within 0.1-0.4MPa. If the pressure is greater than 0.4MPa, a pressure reducing valve needs to be connected.
- The machine is drained by its own weight, so the drain pipe should have sufficient height.
3-1) Water intake
Diagram description: A diagram shows a water tap connected via a filter to an intake pipe, which leads to the ice maker. A power cord and drainage pipe are also visible, connected to an earthed socket.
3-2) Drainage
Warning: Because the ice in the inner tank will melt, the drain pipe must be connected before using, and insert the drain pipe into a container or into the sewer.
Note: Connect one end of the drain pipe to the machine, and the other end to a container or sewer. The other port of the drain pipe must be lower than the drain port of the machine.
4) Electrical connection
WARNING:
- The machine must be grounded and use 110V~/60Hz power supply.
- The fusing current of the electrical box must be >10A. If it is to be replaced, it must be operated by a technician.
- Voltage fluctuation can't exceed ±10% than rated voltage, or a Voltage stabilizer is needed.
- The blue light installed inside the machine must be replaced by a professional.
MACHINE OPERATIONS
Operation Panel
Diagram description: The operation panel features indicator lights labeled "Ice", "Reservation", "Adding water", "Ice full", "Melting", "Stoppage", and "Clean". There are buttons for "ON/OFF", "+", "-", and "Reservation/Clean", "HOT". A two-digit digital display is present.
Ice making operation:
- Connect the machine to the power and press the “ON/OFF” button. The “ice making” indicator will light on.
- Press the “+”/“-” button to set the countdown time for the ice making procedure (The time range is from 5 minutes to 50 minutes). The machine will enter the ice making procedure.
- When the countdown of time is finished, the “melting” indicator will light on. The ice cubes will come off the evaporator.
- After the ice cubes come off, the machine will enter another loop of ice making automatically.
Auto Turning On/Off:
- When the machine is turned off while connected to the power, press the “Reservation/Clean” button and the “+”/“-” button to set the auto-turning-on time (The time range is from 0-23 hours). The machine will automatically turn on after the countdown is finished.
- When the machine is in the middle of ice making, press the “Reservation/Clean” button and the “+”/“-” button to set the auto-turning-off time (The time range is from 0-23 hours). The machine will automatically turn off after the countdown is finished.
Self-cleaning:
- When the machine is turned off while connected to the power, press and hold the “Reservation/Clean” button for a while. The machine will automatically enter the self-clean program.
Notes:
- If you change the countdown time during the middle of the ice making procedure, it will take effect at the next loop. You can long press the “HOT” button during ice making to unload the ice cubes ahead of time.
- The surrounding environmental temperature will influence the time needed for ice making.
Warning:
- To keep the ice cubes clean, wash your hands and use the scoop to take the ice cubes.
- Don't store any others except ice in the tank.
The use of any electrical appliances must follow basic guidelines, especially:
High humidity environment will increase the risk of short circuit or electric shock. If in doubt, please cut off the power of the machine.
It's forbidden to stop the machine by pulling the plug directly.
When there is no adult supervision, the ice maker cannot be used by children or the elderly people.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Please thoroughly clean your ice maker before initial use.
EXTERIOR: The outside of the ice maker should be cleaned regularly with a mild detergent and warm water. Always use a soft cloth to avoid scratching or damaging the housing.
SPOON: Clean with mild detergent and warm water weekly.
Storage tank: Clean with mild detergent and warm water weekly.
PUMP: Clean with mild detergent and warm water weekly. Turn off and unplug the machine, take the pump out, clean it with a brush, then install it back.
INTERIOR: please use the following Self-Clean function:
- Add water and vinegar or lemon juice mix (1:1 ratio).
- Plug in unit, press and hold the CLEAN button for approximately 6-7 seconds, then release. The unit will automatically enter the Self-clean program. This process takes about 5-6 minutes. When the Self-Clean program is finished, the unit will automatically power off.
- The fan blade will be rotating. This process rinses the inside parts several times.
- After the Self-Clean program is completed, unplug the power cord and drain out the water by unplugging the drain cap on the side. Replace drain cap.
- Add fresh water to the water reservoir, up to the water level mark.
- Plug the unit and repeat the Self-Clean process by repeating steps 3 to 5. This will rinse out the vinegar/lemon residue.
- After draining the water, replace and tighten the drain cap.
- Dry the interior and exterior with a clean, soft cloth.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended to clean the unit before initial use or after the unit has not been in use for a long period of time.
Circuit Diagram
Diagram description: A schematic of the main control board is shown, illustrating connections for components such as Fan, Hot valve, Pump, Proximity switch, Sensing probe (S), Condenser probe (L), blue light, and Main board. Power supply (110V~ 60Hz) is also indicated.
NOTE
Diagram description: A close-up view of the interior of the ice maker shows ice cubes and a plastic panel. The text explains that as ice production increases, the plastic panel may be pressed down by the ice cubes. When this happens, the machine will stop producing ice cubes automatically, and the "stoppage" indicator will light on. Please clean out the ice cubes regularly for continuation of ice making.
Common malfunction analysis
1) NO ICE
Issues | Check items | Possible causes | solutions |
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The machine doesn't work | Power cord | The plug didn't plug into socket | Plug into socket |
The fuse of PCB | The fuse is melted or broken | Replace the fuse | |
Ice bin | The ice is full | Clean out the ice cubes | |
Power supply | No power or lower voltage | Contact power supply bureau | |
Water supply | No water or water pressure is low | Check water source and its pressure | |
Compress or didn't work or stop working | Proximity switch | Proximity switch is broken | Replace the proximity switch |
Power supply | Lower voltage | Contact power supply bureau | |
Air inlet | Air inlet is congested | Ensure that the machine's surrounding space of at least 15 cm is clear of any objects | |
Condenser | Too much dust covered | Clean the condenser | |
suddenly | Refrigerant | Refrigerant leaked | Contact after sales service |
compressor | Connection wire is broken off | Contact after sales service | |
Water inlet | Water inlet is loosened | Re-tightened the water pipe | |
Inlet or outlet pipe | It's broken | Replace a pipe |
2) Lower making capacity
Issues | Check items | Possible causes | solutions |
---|---|---|---|
Take too long to make ice | Water pressure | Lower water pressure | Check the water source |
Water temperature | Water temperature is high | Change to a water source of lower temperature | |
Ambient temperature | Ambient temperature is too high or too low | Change to a place of lower temperature | |
Refrigerant | Refrigerant leakage | Contact the after sales | |
Productions of ice cubes is low and the cube ice is too thin | Condenser | Too much dust covered causes bad ventilation, will take too long to make ice | Clean the condenser |
Water pump | Water pump broken | Replace a water pump | |
Ambient temperature | Ambient temperature is relative high | Change to a place of lower temperature | |
Air inlet | Air inlet is congested | Ensure that the machine's surrounding space of at least 15 cm is clear of any objects |