Using Your Ice Machine (con’t)
Although the machine will function within the listed ranges, it works best at water temperatures between 50 and 60 and air temperatures between 60 and 80.
Note: Ice making capacity goes down as the environmental temperatures go up, and will be severely reduced at temperatures over
90oF.
Operating a unit outside of the limits can cause problems that are not covered by the warranty and, if extreme, cause damage to the unit.
Never keep anything in the ice storage bin that is not ice. Objects like wine or beer bottles are not only unsanitary, but the labels can slip off and plug up the drain.
Never allow the machine to operate without regular cleaning. The machine will last longer if it is kept clean. Regular cleaning should happen at least once per year, and preferably twice. Some water conditions will dictate even more frequent cleaning of the ice making section, and some carpets or pets will dictate more frequent cleaning of the condenser.
Note: The Time to Clean light will switch ON after 6 months of use. It will remain ON until the ice making system is cleaned using the process in the “How to clean the condenser and winterize” section.
Noise
The ice machine is designed for quiet operation, but will make some noise during the ice making cycle.
OUTDOOR USE
Keep from freezing. Severe damage will occur to the unit if left in or operated in temperatures beyond the limits listed in this manual. That damage is NOT covered by warranty.
Keep dry. Do not locate in low lying areas where puddles will accumulate.
Provide Shade: Heat gain from the sun will reduce the unit’s ability to make and store ice, and ultraviolet radiation from the sun can potentially damage the unit’s plastic components.
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Using Your Ice Machine (con’t)
Water Supply: Avoid a long run of hose or tubing exposed to the sun. Plastic water supply tubing should be rated for potable water and include UV protection. Copper tubing is recommended.
Back Flow Prevention: The unit includes back flow prevention, no additional check valve is required.
Drainage: Do Not drain into swimming pool or onto grounds.
WATER QUALITY
The water to the machine must be potable, or fit for human consumption. Beyond that, water supplies vary in the degree of mineral content. As this ice machine makes ice, all the water that flows into the machine is changed into ice. That includes any minerals that might be in the water. However, during ice making some minerals will stick to the ice making components. The higher the mineral content, the more mineral build up will occur. Water
filters are a partial help, as they will remove the suspended solids, but water treatment is needed for the dissolved solids, which are part of the water and cannot be filtered out.
RO Water
This machine can be supplied with Reverse Osmosis water, but the water conductivity must be no less than 10 microSiemens/cm. A reverse osmosis system should include post treatment or blending to satisfy the R.O. water’s potential aggressiveness.
Deionized water is not recommended and could damage the machine. Because water softeners exchange one mineral for another, softened water may not improve water conditions when used with ice machines
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