Antarctic Star HZB-18F/SL Portable Automatic Ice Maker

Important Safety Instructions

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. Always read and obey all safety messages provided in this manual and on your appliance.

This is the safety alert symbol: ⚠️

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the words "DANGER" or "WARNING".

DANGER: You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not immediately follow instructions.

WARNING: You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not immediately follow instructions.

Safety messages will inform you of potential hazards, how to reduce the chance of injury, and what can happen if instructions are not followed. 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.

Important Safety Tips

• Do not 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. Ensure 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 the cord away from traffic areas and do not submerge it in water.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended as it may overheat and become a fire risk. If an extension cord must be used, ensure it is a minimum of 14 AWG size and rated for no less than 1875 watts.
• Unplug the ice maker before cleaning or performing any repairs or servicing.
• Exercise caution and use reasonable supervision when the appliance is used near children.
• Do not use your ice maker outdoors. Place the ice maker away from direct sunlight and ensure at least 6 inches of space between the back of the unit and the wall, and a minimum of 6 inches on each side.
• Do not use any liquid other than water to make ice cubes.
• Do not clean your ice maker with flammable fluids, as the fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not tip the unit over.
• If the ice maker is brought in from outside in wintertime, allow it a few hours to warm up to room temperature before plugging it in.
• WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
• DANGER – Risk Of Fire or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. Do Not Use Mechanical Devices To Defrost Ice Maker. Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing.
• DANGER – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. To Be Repaired Only By Trained Service Personnel. Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing.
• CAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. Consult Repair Manual/Owner's Guide Before Attempting To Install or Service This Product. All Safety Precautions Must be Followed.
• CAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Dispose Of Property In Accordance With Federal Or Local Regulations. Flammable Refrigerant Used.
• CAUTION-Risk Of Fire Or Explosion Due To Puncture Of Refrigerant Tubing; Follow Handling Instructions Carefully. Flammable Refrigerant Used.
• The ice maker should be installed in accordance with the safety standard for Refrigeration Systems, ASHRAE15. It shall not be installed in corridors or hallways of public buildings.
• If the unit requires maintenance, replacement parts should be identical to the original components, and servicing shall be done by factory-authorized service personnel to minimize the risk of ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service.

IMPORTANT:

The wires in this mains lead are colored as follows:

• Green or Green with a yellow strip: Grounding
• White: Neutral
• Black: Live

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

Getting to Know Your Unit

Unit Components

• 1. Water reservoir cover
• 2. Unit top cover
• 3. Water separator pipe
• 4. Evaporator
• 5. Ice basket
• 6. Ice scoop
• 7. Transparent window

Control Panel

C. LCD Display area:

• 1. Ambient temp and ice making countdown symbol: Displays ambient temperature (e.g., <80°F>) or ice making countdown (e.g., <10M>).
• 2. Ice making and Ice harvest symbol: Symbol running indicates ice making; symbol flashing indicates ice harvest.
• 3. ON/OFF symbol.
• 4. Error codes: E1 - Ambient temp sensor breakdown; E2 - Refrigerating tube sensor breakdown.
• 5. Lack water warning symbol.
• 6. Ice full warning symbol.
• 7. Time setting display area: Displays <H> for timer unit ON/OFF, or <M> for setting ice making time.

D. Ice making and timer reduce button.

E. Ice making and timer increase button.

9. Hot Air Outlet

10. Water draining port: To drain water from the unit.

Diagram Description: The unit features a top lid with a transparent window. The front control panel includes an LCD display and operational buttons. The side and back show air vents and a water drain port. The control panel diagram shows buttons for TIMER ON/OFF, ice making/timer increase (+), and ice making/timer decrease (-), alongside various indicator symbols.

Operating Procedures & Maintenance

Unpacking Your Ice Maker

1. Remove exterior and interior packaging. Check that the ice basket and ice scoop are included. Contact customer service if any parts are missing.
2. Clean the interior with lukewarm water and a soft cloth. Remove and clean the ice basket separately.
3. Find a location protected from direct sunlight and other heat sources (e.g., stove, furnace, radiator). Place the ice maker on a level surface, ensuring at least 6 inches of space between the back/sides of the unit and the wall.
4. Allow one hour for the refrigerant fluid to settle before plugging in the ice maker.
5. Ensure the appliance is positioned so the power plug is accessible.

WARNING: Fill with potable water only.

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 customer service.

1. This unit must be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord is equipped with a three-prong plug that 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 cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances. Direct any questions concerning power and/or grounding to a certified electrician.
3. This appliance requires a standard 110-120 volt, 60Hz electrical outlet with a three-prong ground.

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. Rinse the inside parts with water and drain the water from the draining port by unplugging the drain cap on the back.
4. Clean the exterior of the ice maker regularly with a mild detergent solution and warm water.
5. Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.
6. When the machine is not in use for a long time, open the water drain cap to drain water completely from the water reservoir.

After using your ice maker for a long time, periodic cleaning of the water separator pipe and water filters is recommended.

1. If the water separator pipe is blocked and no water flows down while the compressor and water pump are working, turn off the unit, disassemble the pipe, and clean it. Clean each hole on the pipe wall. After cleaning, reinstall the water separator pipe, ensuring the correct terminal connects to the silicone pipe.

2. Clean both the water tank and the large water reservoir with diluted detergent, warm water, and a soft cloth. Rinse the inside and drain water from the draining port by unplugging the drain cap. This helps keep the unit and ice cubes hygienic and ensures normal operation.

3. If ice cubes are stuck on the evaporator and difficult to remove, turn on the unit to enter the ice-making process, then press and hold the "ON/OFF" button for more than 5 seconds to initiate the ice harvest process, which melts the ice cubes.

How to drain out the water from the internal tank and big water reservoir completely

Because water in the big water reservoir is stopped by a valve at the drain port, to drain all water, plug in the unit but do not start it. Then remove the drain port cap at the back. Wait a few minutes for all the water to flow out.

Diagram Description: A diagram shows the water separator pipe being removed from the evaporator. It illustrates the pipe with holes and the evaporator. Another diagram shows the drain cap on the back of the unit with "OPEN" and "CLOSE" indicators.

Using Your Ice Maker

Operation panel and display area

Diagram Description: The operation panel diagram shows the layout of the display area with symbols for ice making, harvest, ON/OFF, timer, and error codes. It also shows the operation area with buttons for TIMER ON/OFF, increase (+), and decrease (-).

1. Remove the water reservoir cover and pour potable water into the reservoir. Ensure the water level is below the MAX (FULL) mark. Replace the cover immediately to prevent foreign matter from entering.
2. Warning: Do not pour water into the internal water tank located underneath the ice basket, as it is not large enough and will affect ice-making performance.
3. When the unit is plugged in, the [power symbol] will flash. Press the [ON/OFF] button to start ice making. The [ice making symbol] will run continuously. The upper left corner of the display shows the ambient temperature (e.g., <80°F>). After a few minutes, this area will show a countdown (e.g., <10M>), indicating the remaining time until ice making finishes.
4. When the ice maker harvests, the [harvest symbol] flashes. Water flows from the top reservoir to the bottom water tank through a solenoid valve. The [water full symbol] will turn on when the bottom water tank is full, and then turn off, starting the next ice-making cycle. If there is no water in the water reservoir, the [lack water warning symbol] will remain on. Turn off the unit and refill water, then restart, or refill water directly and wait 20 minutes for the unit to restart.

Remark: The ice-making cycle typically lasts 13 to 25 minutes, depending on ambient temperature. In extreme heat, the time may vary but will not exceed 35 minutes. If ice cubes are not thick enough, press the [+] and [-] buttons during ice making to adjust the lead time by one minute per press (up to 6 minutes). This adjustment starts from the next cycle.

4. When the [ice full symbol] is on, the unit stops. Remove the ice cubes, and the unit will resume operation. Pressing the [ON/OFF] button for more than 5 seconds while the unit is working initiates the harvest cycle. Pressing [ON/OFF] briefly turns the unit off.
5. Timer Setting: To set the timer, press the [TIMER] button. The display will show <1H>. Use the [+] and [-] buttons to set the desired time. During setting, <H> flashes; after 5 seconds, <H> remains lit, indicating the timer is set. This allows setting the unit to turn off when working, or turn on when off.
6. Water Drain: Take off the drain plug cap on the back of the unit, remove the silicon plug, and drain the water. It is recommended to exchange water every 24 hours and clean the unit every 3 days.

Warning:

• Ensure the water tank, water filter, and water separator pipe are not blocked; clean them regularly.
• Water temperature affects ice-making capacity; lower temperatures produce more ice cubes.
• Cooler ambient temperatures also increase ice production.
• Always use good quality water to ensure proper pump function. Poor quality water may cause pump noise but does not affect unit operation.
• The compressor restarts 3 minutes after the unit is turned off.

Troubleshooting

Technical Parameters & Circuit Diagram

Technical Parameters

Circuit Diagram

The electrical diagram for the ice maker shows the power supply connected to various components including a compressor, solenoid valve, magnetic control switch, DC water pump, DC fan motor, and a control panel (MCU). The control panel interfaces with an LCD display, water level switch, and temperature sensors for the suction pipe and ambient room temperature. The diagram illustrates the flow of power and control signals between these components to manage the ice-making process.

Customer Support and Warranty Information

Thank you for purchasing this product! If you have questions about assembly or operation, are missing parts, or if the product is damaged, please contact us via Amazon Message or call customer service.

Customer Service Phone: 213-4467172 (8:30am - 5:30pm P.S.T.)

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