How The Machine Makes Ice - Franklin Chef FIM35 Manuel De L'utilisateur

2. After three minutes, the machine will automatically go to the ice making stage, and
the sound of flowing water will be heard.
3. When the batch of ice has been fully formed, ice will automatically be harvested to
the ice storage bin.
4. When the ice storage bin is full, the sheet of cubes will not fall completely and will
hold the ice-full probe open. The machine stops making ice and automatically
progresses to the cold preservation stage. During this stage, the compressor works
regularly to keep the temperature lower to reduce ice melting.
5. The unit will start making ice again after the ice cubes are removed. At that time, the
ice-full probe swings back to operating position.
6. NOTE: There is a tray located inside the unit on top of the compressor to catch
condensation and splash water. When this drainage tray is full, the machine
stops working and an alarm sounds regularly. Only when water is drained off
by unscrewing the lower drainage nut does the machine start working again.
IMPORTANT:
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Although the unit has been tested and cleaned at the factory, due to long-term transit
and storage, the first batch of cubes must be discarded.
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Never turn the water supply tap off when the ice maker is working.
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Never touch the evaporator when the machine is running.
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Except to take ice from the unit, keep the door closed to reduce melting and insure
proper ice formation.
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Drain the melt water regularly from the ice storage bin.
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Drain water from the drainage tray above the compressor by screwing off the lower
drainage nut when the unit stops working and alarms regularly.

How the Machine Makes Ice

Turn the ICE/OFF/WASH switch to the ICE position. The machine will automatically
start the ice making stage.
There are two distinct cycles: freeze and harvest.
During the freeze cycle, water flows to the evaporator surface. In the harvest cycle, the
ice is released and water enters the machine. A complete cycle can take 15 to 40 minutes,
depending on temperature and operating conditions.
Freeze: During the freeze cycle the compressor is pumping refrigerant, the fan motor is
blowing air, and the water pump is circulating water. When the batch of ice has been
fully formed, the ice maker stops the freeze cycle and begins the harvest cycle.
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