Scotsman DCE33 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
The Scotsman DCE33 is a restaurant type ice
machine designed for home use. It produces the
same high quality ice as large Scotsman
commercial ice cube machines, and stores that ice
in a heavily insulated storage bin.
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Water
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Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add On Kits:
Drain Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Initial Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cleaning Ice Making System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust Cube Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust Bin Ice Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inlet Water Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Bin Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts lists and wiring diagrams are located in the center of the manual, printed on yellow paper.

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This service manual is intended as a resource for
people installing, using, and servicing the DCE33.
Because it contains information on safety and
maintenance, Scotsman strongly recommends that
this manual be kept where it is readily available.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DCE33 INTRODUCTION This service manual is intended as a resource for The Scotsman DCE33 is a restaurant type ice people installing, using, and servicing the DCE33. machine designed for home use. It produces the Because it contains information on safety and...
  • Page 2: Technical Information

    DCE33 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Scotsman Ice Systems are designed and Scotsman reserves the right to make design manufactured with the highest regard for safety changes and/or improvements at any time. and performance. They meet or exceed the Specifications and designs are subject to change standards of U.L., and C.U.L.
  • Page 3: Installation

    The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 are called dissolved solids. amps. Ice made by the DCE33 will have a lower mineral content than the water it was made Drain: There are two DCE33 models: from .
  • Page 4 If a floor is to be installed after the ice machine, shims the thickness of the floor should be installed under the DCE33 to keep the machine level with the floor. Also, allow 1/8" clearance on each side of the cabinet.
  • Page 5 DCE33 TO INSTALL: Plumbing ⁄ Free Standing Cabinet, Gravity Drain 5. Route a " ID (7/8" OD) drain tube through the Model: back panel of the machine and connect to the bin drain fitting at the bottom of the bin. Secure with All horizontal runs of drain lines must have a 1/4"...
  • Page 6 5. Locate the coil of 3/8" ID plastic drain tubing secured to the back of the cabinet. 9. Level the unit using the leg levelers. ALL PLUMBING MUST MEET LOCAL CODES THE DCE33 WILL FIT IN A SPACE ⁄ ⁄ " WIDE X 33 "...
  • Page 7 DCE33 TO INSTALL: Plumbing Built In, Gravity Drain Model: The drain and inlet water tubes must be plumbed 6. Push ice machine into installed position. before connecting to the ice machine. All horizontal 7. Cut off water inlet line at required length.
  • Page 8 Note: Often an air gap is required by local codes ALL PLUMBING MUST MEET LOCAL CODES between the ice machine drain tube and the drain receptacle. THE DCE33 WILL FIT IN A SPACE 6. If electrical outlet for ice machine is behind the ⁄ ⁄...
  • Page 9: Drain Pump

    DCE33 TO INSTALL: Add On Kits Drain Pump Kit The DCE33 is delivered either with or without a drain pump. Models without a drain pump drain their water by gravity. However, gravity drain models may be converted to Pump models thru the installation of a Drain Pump Kit and Drain Pump.
  • Page 10: Door Kit

    Scotsman has a stainless steel panel available to fit this machine, the kit number is SS33. If the material is less than 1/4" thick, the space between the new panel and the original may be filled with cardboard.
  • Page 11: Reverse Door Swing

    The hinged side of the door may be reversed to the other side if desired: The DCE33 was shipped with the door hinged at the right. The door and hinges are designed for placing the hinges on either the right or the left side of the cabinet.
  • Page 12: Initial Start Up

    Initial Start Up What to expect from the DCE33 1 Remove control box The DCE33 will release a batch of 8 ice cubes Button Switch cover. about every 30 minutes. At the same time the 2.
  • Page 13: Operation

    DCE33 OPERATION How does the machine make ice? Harvest: During the harvest cycle the compressor is still operating, but the spray pump and fan motor There are two distinct cycles: freeze and harvest. have stopped. Two other components have been 1 freeze cycle + 1 harvest cycle = 1 batch of 8 energized;...
  • Page 14: Component Location

    DCE33 COMPONENT LOCATION Door Gasket Curtain Reservoir Thermostat Bracket Control Knob Control Box Cover Kickplate August 1995 Page 14...
  • Page 15: Maintenance And Cleaning

    DCE33 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING What shouldn’t be done? How to clean the condenser. Never keep anything in the ice storage bin that is The condenser is like the radiator on a car, it has not ice; objects like wine or beer bottles are not fins and tubes that can become clogged.
  • Page 16 2. Scoop out all of the ice, either discard it or save it in a ice chest or cooler. 5. Allow the machine to operate for about 2 hours. 3. Pour 4 ounces of Scotsman Ice Machine Cleaner (available from a local Scotsman Distributor or Dealer, ask for part number 19-0343-06 - an 8 ounce bottle) into the ice 6.
  • Page 17 DCE33 ADJUSTMENTS There are three items that may be adjusted: Cube Size, Harvest Time, and Bin Level. Note: Cube Size and Harvest Time adjustments should only be done by a qualified service person. SIDE VIEW OF CUBES Cube size control.
  • Page 18 DCE33 ADJUSTMENTS Bin’s ice level. Timer. When the ice machine shuts off the ice level in the The amount of harvest time may be adjusted. It is bin should be even with the metal tube inside the preset from the factory at about 3 minutes, which bin.
  • Page 19: Adjust Cube Size

    DCE33 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE CORRECTION The machine does not operate The machine is unplugged Plug the machine in. Breaker tripped or fuse is blown. Reset breaker/replace fuse - if it happens again, call for service to check for a short circuit in the machine.
  • Page 20 DCE33 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE CORRECTION No ice falling in bin, but machine Ice may be stuck in the Check water supply - filter may be operates evaporator and the unit is “frozen restricted up”. Check inlet water valve - screen may be restricted, or valve does not operate.
  • Page 21: Repair

    DCE33 REPAIR Inlet Water Valve The inlet water valve may need to be cleaned or replaced. If there is not enough water coming into Electrical Shock Hazard the machine, the valve may need to be cleaned. If Disconnect Electrical the valve does not work at all, or does not shut off Power Before Beginning tightly, it should be replaced.
  • Page 22: Timer

    DCE33 REPAIR Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect Electrical Power Before Beginning Removal of Parts Timer The timer may need to be replaced if it does not turn, or if it turns and then stops (except at the end of the harvest cycle - the timer will ALWAYS stop at...
  • Page 23: Cube Size Control

    DCE33 REPAIR Bin Thermostat The bin thermostat is the automatic on-off control for the ice machine. Electrical Shock Hazard 1. Unplug or disconnect the electrical power to the Disconnect Electrical ice machine. Power Before Beginning 2. Pull the machine out from its installed location.
  • Page 24 DCE33 REPAIR Spray Jets Spray Jets are small nozzles that are under the freezing surface, they spray a narrow pattern of Electrical Shock Hazard water at the freezing surface. If plugged or Disconnect Electrical restricted, poorly shaped ice cubes will form.

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