Vevor LB Series Ice Maker

Safety Tips

When operating and maintaining an ice maker, be sure to pay attention to the safety tips in the manual. Ignoring these tips may result in personal injury and ice maker damage.

In this manual, you will see the following forms of security tips:

Please preserve this manual well: The manual is an integral part of the product, please keep it properly. Be sure to read carefully the warnings, notices and important matters described in this manual, because these warnings, notices and important matters provide the installer/user with important information needed for proper installation, continuous and safe use and maintenance of the product. Please keep this manual for reference when necessary.

1. Features

• XH series ice maker, with a number of patent control systems, simple operation, accurate control, suitable for different water quality conditions.
• Key components are made from internationally renowned brands to ensure reliable operation in harsh environments.
• Food-grade plastic is used for the parts in contact with water, and stainless steel is used for the outer shell to ensure food safety and excellent anti-rust performance.

2. Size and Appearance

Appearance

Description of the ice maker unit: A two-part appliance consisting of an ice-making section on top and an ice storage bin below, supported by adjustable legs. The unit features a control panel on the front of the ice-making section.

Size List (Unit: cm)

Component Identification

The ice maker has the following numbered components:

• ① Top cover plate
• ② Panel
• ③ Front plate
• ④ Right side plate
• ⑤ Door
• ⑥ Adjustable feet
• ⑦ Power supply cable
• ⑧ Inlet valve
• ⑨ Condenser
• ⑩ Back plate
• ⑪ Purge pipe connector
• ⑫ Left side plate
• ⑬ Purge pipe connector

3. Critical Parameter

4. Unpack

• Before unpacking, check the anti-tilt sign is in good condition, the outer packing of the machine is in good condition, and the machine model is consistent with what you have purchased.
• Take out accessories and affiliated documents, check for its consistency with packing list.
• Remove its protective film.
• If there is any discrepancy or damage, please contact your company/distributor directly.

5. Installation Location

• The ice maker is not suitable for outdoor usage; the installation location should not be close to a heat source or be exposed under direct sunlight.
• The normal working ambient temperature should be between 10°C~38°C; the water temperature should be between 5°C~32°C. If the ice-making machine operates beyond these normal temperature ranges for a long time, its ice-making capacity may be affected.
• Ice makers should be installed on solid, flat ground.
• Ice makers should be placed near a drinkable water supply. It is recommended that the distance between ice makers be less than one meter.
• Do not block the ventilation window of the ice maker. Ensure there is enough air convection space around the ice maker.
• The ice maker cannot work at sub-zero temperatures. To prevent supply line failures, empty the ice maker when the temperature is below zero (see "preparation for long-term storage of ice maker").

6. Leveling and Adjustment

• Screw home the four adjustable parts of the legs first, and then screw the legs into the ice maker bottom plate.
• Move the ice maker to the installation place. Adjust the legs to ensure the ice maker is leveling.

Note: Do not put hard objects under the legs for leveling the ice maker. Make sure the four legs touch the ground steadily to prevent vibration during operation.

7. Water Supply/Purge

7.1 Water Supply

• With local potable water quality, determine if a water treatment system is needed to prevent sediment formation, filtering out impurities, and removing bleach smell.
• Please install the water supply pipe according to the following instructions:
  • Do not connect the ice maker to a hot water pipe.
  • Water supply pressure range is 1bar~5bar. Use a water pressure regulator for water supply pressure outside this range.
  • An individual water faucet must be installed for the ice maker.

7.2 Purge

When installing the drain hose, follow these guidelines to ensure all purged water flows into a gully drain:

• The main gully drain capacity shall be enough for all drain water.
• The drain hose should be wrapped with insulation material to prevent condensation.
• The drain hose of the water-cool condenser and the drain hose of the ice bin should be placed separately.
• Approximately 2.5 centimeters drop is needed for each meter of additional drain hose and it must not be bent.

Diagram Description: A diagram illustrates correct and incorrect drainage setups. The correct setup shows a downward slope for the drain hose. Incorrect setups show a flat or upward slope, or a kinked hose.

8. Power Supply

• The voltage, frequency, and capacity of the power supply shall be consistent with the nameplate of the machine.
• A ±10% fluctuation of rated power voltage is allowed.
• Separate circuit breakers must be installed for the ice maker.

9. Clean after Installation

After the ice maker is installed, clean the shell, liner, and ice scoop with a clean wet cloth or sponge.

10. Check after Installation

After the ice maker is installed, clean the shell, liner, and ice scoop with a clean wet cloth or sponge.

Perform the following checks:

• Is the ice maker placed levelly?
• Have you removed all the transportation seals?
• Are all the water and electricity connected well?
• Is the supply voltage consistent with the rated voltage on the nameplate?
• Is the ice maker properly grounded?
• Are there adequate air spaces around the ice maker?
• Is the ambient temperature of the ice maker between 10°C and 38°C?
• Does the water inlet temperature remain between 5°C and 32°C?
• Are the ice maker and refrigerator cleaned?

11. Operation

11.1 Turn on/off

On: Connect water supply and drainage, plug in the power plug. The screen will light up.

Off: When the ice maker is working, press the [switch] key once. The ice-making machine will stop ice making (enter standby state), the screen will show "OFF", and then pull out the power plug.

Control Panel Diagram Description: A diagram shows the control panel with buttons labeled: Comp., Hot, Pump, Water, Fan, Drain, Ice, High °C, Harvest, overtime, Freeze overtime, Ice, Water High Water pressure pressure temp. shortage flip, Pressure, Ice flip, Ice TH, Condenser Evaporator sensor, sensor. These likely represent status indicators or controls.

11.2 Making Ice

a. The ice maker automatically enters the ice-making preparation work after electrification. The preparation process includes water pump start, hot valve open, compressor start, fan start, etc. Under normal circumstances, the ice-making machine begins to make ice automatically after the preparation work is finished, and no further operation is required. The ice-making machine stops making ice when the ice bin is full; it begins to make ice when ice is taken away.

b. In ice-making state, press "[booking/adding]" or "[light/decreasing]" to see the "temperature display" number on the screen start flashing. Press "[booking/adding]" to increase ice thickness by 1 minute; pressing twice increases it by 2 minutes, and so on, increasing in one-minute increments. Press "[light/decrease]" once to reduce ice thickness by 1 minute, declining in turn. After adjustment, stop operation; the "temperature display" number will no longer flicker, indicating ice thickness setting is completed. (Note: Ice thickness adjustment can be done before and after ice making; the ice machine is always in ice-making mode during this process.)

11.3 Adjustment of Ice Thickness

This function is described in 11.2.b.

11.4 Forced De-icing

Press the "mode" key to force de-icing in the ice-making state.

11.5 Manual Cleaning

Press the "[cleaning/setting]" key in standby state to enter manual cleaning state. The cleaning icon will flicker, the inlet valve opens, and the screen displays a start timer. After approximately 15 minutes, cleaning stops, and drainage begins. 30 seconds after drainage finishes, the automatic rinsing stage starts. It rinses for 3 minutes, then drains for 30 seconds. This rinsing process recirculates 5 times. The whole cleaning process is finished, the screen displays "OFF", and the unit enters standby state.

Remarks: If you need to clean quickly, you can press "[Clean/Set]" again for 15 minutes. After 30 seconds, you can finish the drain and enter the rinse stage. If you do not need to cycle many times, you can press [Switch] to stop the rinse and enter the standby state.

11.6 Booking Ice

In standby state (display shows "OFF"), first press "[booking/adding]" to enter time setting. Press "[booking/adding]" again to increase the booking time by 10 minutes. Pressing twice increases it by 20 minutes, and so on, increasing in 10-minute units. Press "[light/decreasing]" once to reduce the time by 10 minutes, declining in turn. After setting up, press the "[switch]" key. The screen shows the countdown of the set time. When the countdown reaches 0, the ice machine begins to make ice.

11.7 Setup Function

In standby state (screen displays "OFF"), long press the "[clean/set]" key until the screen "OFF" disappears. The unit enters parameter setting state. Perform addition and subtraction operations using "[reservation/addition]" and "[light/subtract]". Use the "[clean/set]" key to switch to the next setting. A full cycle of parameter adjustment completes one round. "Setting up functions" is recommended for operation under the guidance of a professional; private adjustment is not recommended (see page 14 for details).

12. Ice-making Workflow

12.1 Power on: After power on, the display lights up fully, then enters the power-on balance state. Hot valve opens, water valve and fan are controlled. After 30 seconds, the unit opens; after 5 seconds, the heat valve closes, and ice making starts.

12.2 During the ice-making process: The compressor continues to operate, heat valve and drain valve are closed, fan is controlled, pump opens after 30 seconds, water valve is controlled within 5 minutes of the beginning. If it exceeds 5 minutes, it is forced to close. If the time exceeds 23 minutes or the water temperature is less than 3°C, the ice-making time is delayed.

12.3 After ice making is finished: The unit enters the de-icing state. The compressor continues to operate, heat valve opens, water valve is controlled, water pump, fan, and drain valve are closed. The maximum de-icing time is 6 minutes. If ice is not removed for 5 minutes, the pump turns on for 1 minute. If ice is still not removed, it attempts to make ice again. If this occurs three times in a row for more than 6 minutes, it goes to de-icing timeout shutdown.

12.4 After ice removal: If the ice bin is not full, the unit enters the ice-making state for a new cycle. If the ice bin is full, it stops. Water pump, compressor, heat valve, upper water valve, fan, and drain valve are all closed. If ice is removed, within 180 seconds, the ice full indicator lights up. After 180 seconds without ice, it switches to power mode for a new cycle. If ice is not taken away, it remains in the full state.

13. Operational Inspections

• Initial launch.
• Restart after long downtime.
• Confirm the inlet tap is open.
• Confirm that the inlet valve has been opened.
• The ice machine is powered on.
• Check all water pipes and pipe joints to ensure no leakage.

14. Routine Cleaning

Environmental Cleaning: Often clean the area around the ice machine to keep the environment clean and support efficient equipment operation.

Shell Cleaning: Clean the ice machine with a sponge dipped in neutral cleaning liquid and wipe it with a clean soft cloth. Use stainless steel cleaner if necessary.

Ventilation Window Cleaning: Often wipe plastic ventilation window surfaces with a dry rag to ensure smooth ventilation.

14.1 Remove Front Panel and Top Panel of Ice Maker

Remove Front Panel: The front panel has plastic buckles on the left and right. With a word screwdriver, apply light downward pressure on the plastic buckle; you will hear a slight release sound. After the two plastic clasps are completely loosened, gently remove the front panel from the body and set it aside.

Demolish the Top Cover Plate: Hold the top cover against the front panel, gently lift it up, and then gently push back; the top cover should then be lowered.

14.2 Evaporator Cleaning

Scrub the surface of the evaporator with a brush or sponge.

Image Description: Images show brushing the plastic parts around the evaporator with a nylon brush.

14.3 Cleaning of Sinks

Press the [switch] key in standby state. The screen shows "OFF". Unplug the power supply. Remove the two screws on the pump box with a screwdriver, then loosen the 3 screws on the inner wall of the ice plate. Remove the clamps, pull down the upper water pipe, water pump, and so on.

Scrub the sink with a soft ground material such as a brush or sponge.

Image Description: Images show cleaning water pumps and scrubbing ice drums.

15. Cleaning and Disinfection

In order to make the operation of the ice-making machine stable and efficient, the user has the responsibility to operate according to the requirements of cleaning and disinfection (the operation of cleaning and disinfection is not included in the warranty clause). If the ice maker needs frequent cleaning and disinfection, please check whether the water source is suitable, whether the use environment is clean, or if an inappropriate water filter device is used.

15.1 Cleaning and Disinfection Process

1. Open the front panel of the ice maker to check if the ice maker evaporator is making ice. If ice is being made, a forced deicing program can be performed (see operation instruction "11.4 Forced De-icing" above). To stop the deicing machine, press the [switch] key in standby state; the screen shows "OFF".
2. Remove all ice cubes stored in the refrigerator with an ice shovel.
3. Click the "Clean / Set" button. The ice maker enters the cleaning phase, the inlet valve opens, and the screen display starts timing.
4. When the evaporator starts running water, add 2 packs of cleaning agent (KAY DELIMER, 56.7g/pack) or a mixed detergent to the ice maker sink. The water between the tank and the evaporator is cleaned by circulation for about 15 minutes. The cleaning stops and drains.
5. Unplug the power.
6. Remove the water pipe fixed support, water pipe, water retaining plate, take out the water pump, float ball, and ice shovel (removal mode refers to parts removal/installation process).
7. Mix 8 liters of warm water (45-50°C) and 4 packs of cleaning agents (KAY DELIMER, 56.7g/packs) to form a cleaning solution. The amount of cleaning fluid needs to be properly adjusted for the amount of cleaning parts.
8. Soak the parts in the cleaning solution for more than 5 minutes (it is recommended to soak for longer). Wear rubber gloves after soaking and clean parts carefully with a soft nylon brush, sponge, or soft cloth.
9. While soaking the parts, dip the cleaning liquid with a nylon brush or soft cloth to wipe the surface of the parts in contact with water and ice cubes, such as the inner surface of the ice plate, the inner surface of the front plate, the evaporator ice grid, ice blocking plate, ice storage bucket, etc. The dead corner can be covered with a wet rag dipped in cleaning agent, wrapped around disposable chopsticks for cleaning.
10. Remove soaked parts and rinse with clean water (rinse 5 times).

Image Descriptions: Images show brushing the evaporator, brushing the sink, flushing the evaporator, scrubbing ice drums, cleaning water pumps, and cleaning plastic parts around the steam pipe.

After 30 seconds, the process is completed. The unit enters the automatic rinsing stage: first cleaning for 3 minutes, then draining for 30 seconds. The rinsing process recirculates 5 times. The whole cleaning process is over, and the screen shows "OFF", entering standby state. The whole process takes about 37 minutes.

15.2 Disinfection Process

1. Mix 8 liters of warm water (45-50°C) and 2 packs of disinfectants (KAY5, 28.4g/pack) into a disinfectant solution (the amount of disinfectant is adjusted according to the amount of cleaning parts needed).
2. Soak the cleaned parts in the disinfectant mix. While soaking the parts, spray the disinfectant evenly and completely on the surface of the parts in contact with the ice, such as the inner surface of the hanging ice board, the inner surface of the front panel, the ice grid of the evaporator, the ice baffle, the ice storage bucket on the outer surface of the sink, etc. The dead corner can be cleaned with disposable chopsticks wrapped in a wet rag dipped in disinfectant.
3. After 20 minutes, remove the soaked parts and rinse them with clean water. Install the removed parts back into place (the installation method refers to the 15.3 parts removal/installation process), strictly following the requirements.
4. 1 liter of water and 1/2 package of disinfectant (KAY5, 28.4g/package) combined with disinfectant.
5. Plug in the power plug, then press the [switch] key to put the ice maker in standby state; the screen shows "OFF". Press the "[clean/set]" key. The ice maker enters the cleaning stage, the inlet valve opens, and the screen display starts timing. When the evaporator starts flowing water, add the equipped disinfectant solution to the ice maker tank. At the same time, clean the water from the outside surface tank to the evaporator with a disinfectant spray kettle. After about 15 minutes, the cleaning stops and begins to drain.

When 30 seconds is finished, after entering the automatic rinsing stage, after cleaning for 3 minutes, then draining for 30 seconds, the tap water rinsing process is done for 2 times, then using pure water rinsing cycle 3 times. The whole cleaning process is over. The screen shows "OFF", entering standby state. Unplug after 37 minutes of cleaning.

Note: After cleaning and disinfection, when starting to make ice, the first 5 plates of ice should be discarded and not consumed.

15.3 Parts Removal/Installation Process

a. Removing the pipe: When removing the pipe, remove the "pipe fixing support" and "clamps" (as shown). Unplug the water pipe.

Image Description: Images show unplugging a water pipe and removing two screws.

b. Removing two screws:

Disassembly of water retaining plates: Both hands hold the rotating shaft at the same end of the baffle, and pull the side of the baffle out of the pin hole by pulling it to the other end.

Spin out the plastic cover and remove the plastic mandrel.

Image Description: Images show the process of removing pipes and water retaining plates.

16. Regular Cleaning

• Clean Environment: Clean the area around the ice maker regularly to keep the environment clean and support efficient ice maker operation.
• Shell Cleaning: Use a sponge or soft cloth with neutral cleaning agent to clean, and wipe it up with a clean soft cloth. Use stainless steel cleaner if necessary.
• Air Filter Clean: The air filter arrests dirt or dust in the air entering the condenser, postponing condenser blockage. If the filter is blocked, ice production will decrease. It is recommended to clean the air filter once or twice a month.
  • Remove the air filter.
  • Please clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush. If the air filter is severely clogged, clean it with warm water and a neutral cleaner.
  • Put it back after the filter is completely dry.

17. Condenser Cleaning

It is recommended to clean the condenser every six months by following these steps:

• Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to clean the outside of the condenser. The cleaning direction should be from top to bottom (this will prevent condenser fins from bending from one side to another).
• Use commercial coil (air conditioning) cleaner. Follow the instructions and precautions for coil cleaning agents when using. Damaged fins should be straightened with a fin comb.

18. Removal from Service / Winterization

Special protection measures are required if the ice maker is out of service for a long period of time or exposed to an environment of 0°C or less. Follow these steps:

• Disconnect the power to the ice maker.
• Disconnect the water supply to the ice maker.
• Empty the sink.
• Remove the water inlet hose and drain it from the water inlet.
• Ensure that there is no water residue in the inlet, drain, and distribution pipes.

19. Maintenance

Before applying for repair, please consider the following aspects in order to quickly identify and improve the efficiency of machine recovery:

• a). Whether the water supply is normal, including faucets open, inlet valve not blocked, and water pressure is in 1bar~5bar.
• b). Whether the power supply is normal, including voltage is within ±10% of rated voltage, power switch is connected, the fuse is not burnt out, and whether the plug is fixed well.
• c). Whether the ambient temperature is too high or too low (the operating temperature range of the ice maker is 10°C~38°C), and whether the water temperature is too high or too low (the water temperature range is 5°C~32°C).
• d). Whether the ice bin is full of ice and can work after ice is taken away.
• e). The ice maker is to be installed in accordance with the Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems, ASHRAE 15. The ice maker shall not be installed in corridors or hallways of public buildings.

Write down the machine number and call the toll-free phone number labeled with the service label or your service provider.