This document describes an Ice Maker (Machine à Glaçons) with model number FP10221US. It provides comprehensive information on its installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Function Description
The Costway FP10221US Ice Maker is designed for indoor use, producing nugget ice. It features a touch screen interface for various operations, including ice making, ice dispensing, and self-cleaning. The machine is equipped with an internal water tank and requires a direct connection to a tap water source for continuous operation. It also has a drain system for the inner tank and internal water tank, which must be connected to a floor drain or container. The ice maker is suitable for household and similar applications, such as kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments, farmhouses, hotels, motels, residential environments, and the catering industry.
Important Technical Specifications
The manual emphasizes several critical technical and safety specifications:
- Installation Environment: The product must be installed upright on a flat, level surface capable of supporting its total weight when full of water. It requires a minimum of 50cm/20inches clearance around the side and back walls for proper air circulation. The ambient temperature should be between 3°C (37°F) and 40°C (104°F).
- Water Supply Pressure: The water supply pressure should be between 0.1-0.4MPa. If the pressure exceeds 0.4MPa, a pressure reducing valve is required.
- Electrical Requirements: The ice maker should be connected to its own circuit with a standard electrical supply that is properly grounded, in accordance with the National Electric Code and local codes. Extension cords are not recommended due to the risk of overheating and fire.
- Refrigerant: The compressor contains high-pressure, flammable, and explosive refrigerants. The refrigeration system should not be damaged, and care or repair must be carried out by professionals.
- Insulation Materials: The heat insulation materials within the ice maker are combustible and must be kept away from fire sources.
- Safety Features: The machine includes safety alert symbols (WARNING and CAUTION) to indicate potential hazards. It is designed to prevent operation if components like the cord or plug are damaged.
Usage Features
The ice maker offers several user-friendly features:
- Touch Screen Control: The machine is operated via a touch screen with icons for "STANDBY," "MAKING ICE," "DISPENSE ICE," "CLEAN," "ADD WATER," and "FAULT."
- Ice Making Mode: Users can initiate ice making by touching the "Making ice" icon. A long touch (2 seconds) will put the machine into standby mode.
- Ice Dispensing Mode: Touching the "Dispense ice" icon will dispense ice. Touching it again stops dispensing. If no ice is dispensed within 30 seconds, it stops automatically. A long press (5 seconds) can clear jammed outlets, dispensing ice after 25 seconds.
- Continuous Dispensing: The "Large / Clean" icon allows for continuous ice dispensing for 5 minutes during "making ice" mode.
- Self-Cleaning Mode: A long touch (3 seconds) on the "Large / Clean" icon in standby mode initiates the self-cleaning process. This mode cannot be operated simultaneously with ice making.
- Indicators: The machine has indicators for "ICE FULL" (when no ice falls for 2 minutes) and "FAULT" (if no ice falls for 15 minutes in the first cycle, or 3 minutes subsequently).
- Water Source: The machine uses tap water as its source, with a pre-assembled filter.
- Drainage: The inner tank drain must always be connected to a floor drain or container to prevent leaks. The internal water tank drain should only be connected to a floor drain after cleaning or otherwise plugged.
Maintenance Features
Regular maintenance is crucial for the ice maker's longevity and performance:
- Pre-Use Preparation: Before first use, all packing materials must be carefully removed, ensuring no sharp tools damage the machine. All components, including the filter, drainage pipe, silica plugs, drip tray, and drip tray cover, should be present. The machine should be placed upright and cleaned.
- Long-Term Storage: For long-term storage, the machine should be powered off, unplugged, the faucet turned off, the inlet pipe removed, all ice and water drained, and the ice bin and interior dried.
- Daily/Weekly Cleaning: Scales will accumulate in the water tank over time, requiring weekly cleaning. This involves removing all nugget ice, adding 10% edible citric acid to the water tank, running the clean cycle (approx. 5 minutes), and then rinsing repeatedly with fresh water. The water flow should be observed during cleaning to prevent overflow.
- Interior Cleaning: Before cleaning or maintenance, the machine must be unplugged. The condenser should be checked and cleaned annually for normal operation. Alcohol should not be used to clean the interior walls as it can damage plastic materials.
- Exterior Cleaning: The exterior should be cleaned weekly with detergent.
- Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a comprehensive troubleshooting table for common malfunctions, listing issues, check items, possible causes, and solutions. This covers problems like the machine not working, compressor issues, no water in the tank, water leakage, and stoppage indicators.
- Hazardous Substance Information: A table details the presence of harmful substances (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr(VI), PBB, PBDE) in various components, indicating compliance with environmental regulations. Most components show "O" (meaning the concentration is below the limit), while the PCB and plastic panels may contain "X" (meaning the concentration exceeds the limit, but is exempt from the standard).
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