22Operation
NORMAL OPERATION
The ice maker is designed to make clear ice from most water sources on a consistent basis. Water is constantly circulated over the evaporator assembly. As the water freezes, gravity causes any sediment to drop into the water trough and not become imbedded in the ice. This gives a clearer ice cube with a low mineral content. When the ice reaches the desired thickness, it falls off the evaporator and into the storage bin. The cycle is then repeated. When the level of ice reaches the top of the storage bin the unit shuts off. As the ice level in the bin drops the unit will automatically restart to keep the bin full. Your unit’s ice production rate may vary depending on many considerations. Ambient air temperatures, water temperatures, condenser cleanliness and
Ice Cube Thickness
Your Electrolux ice maker uses advanced technology to make ice that is crystal clear. This technology cascades a flow of water over a chilled ice mold that is mounted vertically so no water sits in it. Because of this ice making technology, clear ice cubes differ significantly from regular ice cubes. Differences are illustrated in Figure 27:
Figure 27
DIMPLES
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•Dimples. Electrolux clear ice cubes have “dimples” on one side from the cascading water process.
•Cube Variations. Cubes made from different batches, or even cubes within the same batch may have varying dimples, thickness and/or sizes due to the cascading water process.
•Cube “slabbing”. Electrolux clear ice makers produce a “slab” of ice that falls from the vertical mold, relying on gravity to break the ice bridges. Depending on the control setting, and the fullness of the ice bucket, it maybe necessary to tap the ice slab with the ice scoop to break it apart.