Hoshizaki IM-30M Instruction Manual

Hoshizaki IM-30M Instruction Manual

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SELF-CONTAINED CUBER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IM-30M
IM-45M
IM-65M
LM-250M
LM-350M
L1M001101 (081012)

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  • Page 1 SELF-CONTAINED CUBER IM-30M IM-45M IM-65M LM-250M LM-350M INSTRUCTION MANUAL L1M001101 (081012)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT 1. This booklet is an integral and essential part of the product and should be kept and preserved by the user. Please read carefully the guidelines and warnings contained herein as they are intended to provide the installer/user with essential information for the proper installation and the continued safe use and maintenance of the product.
  • Page 3 [d] STORAGE BIN, SCOOP HOLDER, SLOPE, DOOR INTERIOR, DOOR GASKET, EXTERIOR (WEEKLY) -------------------------------------------------- 13 [e] AIR FILTER (BIWEEKLY) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 2. INSPECTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14 [a] SAFETY INSPECTION BY SERVICE PERSONNEL ------------------------------------ 14 [b] EARTH LEAKAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MONTHLY) ---------------------------------- 14 [c] ATTACHMENT PLUG (ANNUAL/BIANNUAL) --------------------------------------------- 15 [d] WATER SUPPLY AND DRAIN CONNECTIONS (ANNUAL/BIANNUAL) ---------- 15 3.
  • Page 4: General Information

    8. In case of a gas leak, turn off the gas and ventilate the room. To avoid the risk of ignition and explosion, do not touch or unplug the unit. 9. To prevent injury, do not put objects or hands in the icemaking compartment. 10. Do not hang or step on the Door or put heavy things exceeding 25 kg. The Door may fall off or the unit could tip over. 11. To prevent fire, electric shock, injury or water leak, this unit should be disassembled, repaired or modified only by qualified service personnel. 12. Do not splash water directly onto the unit. It may cause a short circuit, electric shock, corrosion or failure. 13. If the Power Switch (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker) turns off, contact an authorized Hoshizaki service company. To prevent electric shock or fire, do not turn it back on.
  • Page 5 Hoshizaki service company. To prevent possible electric shock or fire, do not keep the unit in operation. 15. When shutting down the unit for temporary storage, keep the Door from shutting tight. Children could be shut in. 16. In case of relocation, contact an authorized Hoshizaki service company. Improper installation may cause water leak, electric shock or fire. 17. When disposing of the unit, contact an authorized Hoshizaki service company. Leaving the unit may be illegal or cause an unexpected accident. CAUTION 1. To avoid possible health problems, use only tap water.
  • Page 6 12. If ice falls on the floor, put it away immediately to prevent slipping or stepping on. 13. Do not put anything into the air inlet/outlet. The Fan rotating rapidly inside may cause injury. 14. When removing the Front Cover, do not touch the Condenser Fins directly. It may cause injury. 15. To prevent bacterial growth that may cause health problems, clean the Scoop and Door every day and the Storage Bin every week. 16. Check the Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker for proper operation once a month. If it is left inoperable, it could increase the risk of electric shock in case of electric leak. 17. Check the drain pipe for clogging once or twice a year. Clogged pipe may leak water, resulting in damage to the surrounding property. 18. In case of low water, turn off the Power Switch (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker) and close the Water Supply Line Shut-off Valve, or rusty water may flow in when water supply is resumed, resulting in impure ice production.
  • Page 7: Construction

    2. CONSTRUCTION [a] GENERAL (Rear) (Icemaking Compartment) (Machine Compartment) [1] Top Panel Covers the icemaking compartment. [2] Warning Label Sanitation label.
  • Page 8 [3] Door, Handle Provided with Door Gasket. [4] Display Window The Operation Panel Display is visible. [5] Air Filter Prevents the Condenser from clogging. [6] Front Cover Covers the Control Box and Condenser. [7] Storage Bin Stores ice. [8] Scoop (accessory) Used to remove ice. [9] Scoop Holder (IM-65M, LM-350M) Holds the Scoop. [10] Scoop Holder (IM-30M, IM-45M, LM-250M) Hooks the Scoop. [11] Machine Compartment Contains the refrigeration unit and electrical components. [12] Power Cord 1 phase 220 - 240V [13] Water Supply Inlet R1/2 [14] Drain Outlet R3/4 [15] Water Valve Controls water supply. [16] Water Pan Sprays water from the upper small holes into the Evaporator. [17] Bin Control Switch Detects the Storage Bin is filled with ice and automatically stops the icemaking...
  • Page 9: [B] Operation Panel

    [18] Evaporator Cooled down to around -25 ° C to produce ice inside. [19] Operation Panel Provided with operation buttons and display. See “[b] OPERATION PANEL”. [20] Power Switch (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker) Turns on and off the power supply. [21] Condenser Fan Cools the Condenser. [22] Condenser Cooled by the Fan to condense the refrigerant. [23] Warning Label Instruction label. IMPORTANT 1. Do not remove the labels. 2. When any of the labels comes off or becomes illegible, contact an authorized Hoshizaki service company. [b] OPERATION PANEL...
  • Page 10: [C] Accessories

    [1] Display Indicates the operating conditions. Item Indication Power ON The letters "on" light up. The number of illuminated bars shows percent complete. Freeze cycle 0 - 30% 30 - 60% 60 - 100% Defrost cycle The six bars light up. Bin full The two bars in the middle light up. Dimple size Small Medium Large See "III. 3. [a] TROUBLES REQUIRING Low water level CHECK BY USER”. See "III. 3. [b] TROUBLES REQUIRING Error IMMEDIATE SERVICE CALL”. [2] Reset Button Defrost cycle starts when this button is pressed down. The Water Pan opens in 40 seconds to drop ice. [3] Dimple Size Button Changes the dimple size in the center of ice cube. See “II. 1. [c] DIMPLE SIZE ADJUSTMENT”.
  • Page 11: [D] Options

    [d] OPTIONS Strainer x 1 IMPORTANT When ordering an optional part, ask an authorized Hoshizaki service company for its installation. 3. CHECKS BEFORE OPERATION [a] CHECKS AFTER INSTALLATION * In the presence of the installer, check for proper installation according to “IV. INSTALLATION”. [b] CHECKS BEFORE OPERATION * Ambient temperature should be within 1 to 35°C and water temperature within 5 to 30°C. Do not install the unit where there is a possibility of freezing. If the ambient temperature exceeds 35°C, use a ventilator. * Keep the Scoop in the Scoop Holder inside the Storage Bin. IMPORTANT 1. Although the Storage Bin has been cleaned before shipment, clean it again before use. See “III. MAINTENANCE”. 2. When the unit is used for the first time or after more than a week, the Storage Bin interior or ice may smell. This is not harmful and will fade away while the...
  • Page 12: Operation

    full” indication. * When the ice level in the Storage Bin decreases and the Bin Control Switch Lever goes back to the original position, the unit will resume the icemaking process automatically. * When the Storage Bin fills up, move stored ice to the left side for maximum storage capacity. * Ice in the Storage Bin will melt gradually to become less clear and smooth, but will clear again in drinks. II. OPERATION 1. START UP [a] START UP IMPORTANT In case of low water, open the Drain Valve to drain rusty water before starting up the unit. 1) Open the Water Supply Line Shut-off Valve. 2) Open the Water Supply Valve. 3) Plug the unit into a separate outlet. 4) Remove the Front Cover. 5) Turn on the Power Switch (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker). The Display will illuminate the letters “on”, and the unit will start the automatic icemaking process in 3 minutes. 6) Replace the Front Cover in its correct position. [b] REMOVAL OF FRONT COVER Notch (both sides)
  • Page 13: [C] Dimple Size Adjustment

    [c] DIMPLE SIZE ADJUSTMENT * The dimple size is factory adjusted to “1” (small). * When the dimple size is adjusted to “3” (large), the freeze cycle will be shorter and allow production of a large amount of ice in a short time. 1) Press the Dimple Size Button on the Operation Panel. The Display will show the current setting. 2) Keep pressing the Dimple Size Button to change the setting. Dimple Size 1 - Small 2 - Medium 3 - Large Freeze Cycle Longer Shorter 2. SHUT DOWN [a] SHUT DOWN IMPORTANT In case of low water, follow the steps 1 through 4 below. 1) Close the Water Supply Line Shut-off Valve. 2) Remove the Front Cover, and press the Reset Button. See “1. [b] REMOVAL OF FRONT COVER”.
  • Page 14: [B] Preparing The Icemaker For Long Storage

    [b] PREPARING THE ICEMAKER FOR LONG STORAGE IMPORTANT 1. When shutting down the unit for more than a day, drain the unit to prevent possible bacterial growth. 2. If there is a possibility of freezing, drain the unit. 1) Close the Water Supply Line Shut-off Valve. Water Supply Valve Shut-off Valve Close Open 2) Open the Drain Valve to drain the water Close Open Icemaker circuit.
  • Page 15: Maintenance And Inspection

    7. When using a chemical cloth, follow the instructions for use. 8. Remove heavy soil as required. [a] FOR SAFE HANDLING OF ICE * To use ice for human consumption, daily maintenance and inspection are important. * When the icemaker is used for a long time, scale, mold or rust may mix in ice depending on temperature, water quality or aging. Especially, keep clean the Storage Bin interior by daily maintenance. If any foreign material is found at the bottom of the Storage Bin or in ice during operation or maintenance, stop using the icemaker, and immediately contact an authorized Hoshizaki service company. [b] SCOOP (DAILY) Soak in warm water (30 - 40 °C ) containing sodium hypochlorite for more than 3 minutes. Then rinse with tap water and wipe dry.
  • Page 16: [C] Door, Door Handle (Daily)

    [c] DOOR, DOOR HANDLE (DAILY) Always keep the Door and Door Handle clean because they are prone to bacterial contamination. Use a soft cloth containing warm water to wipe them clean. The Door is made of stainless steel, but should be kept clean to prevent possible corrosion. IMPORTANT 1. The Door has a painted surface. Do not use a commercially available stainless steel cleaner to avoid possible damage. 2. To prevent deformation or cracking, do not expose the plastic parts to pesticides or other oily materials.
  • Page 17: [E] Air Filter (Biweekly)

    [a] SAFETY INSPECTION BY SERVICE PERSONNEL Even if there is no problem with its use, a product out of warranty may have a risk of electric shock, fire, or water leak due to insulation degradation or aging of the electrical parts. Ask an authorized Hoshizaki service company for the following inspections (charged): * Dust and dirt buildup or water leak inside the unit * Aging conditions of the unit and its components...
  • Page 18: [C] Attachment Plug (Annual/Biannual)

    Drain Drain Drain Trap Outlet Pipe IMPORTANT In case of water leaks or clogged drain pipe, immediately contact an authorized Hoshizaki service company. 3. TROUBLESHOOTING * If something seems wrong with the unit, follow the instructions below before calling for service. * When contacting an authorized Hoshizaki service company, let them know the model name, serial number, date of installation (see warranty card) and state of the trouble. * Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself.
  • Page 19: [A] Troubles Requiring Check By User

    [a] TROUBLES REQUIRING CHECK BY USER When the Display flashes the error code “C1” or one of the following problems occurs, check for possible causes. If the problem cannot be solved, immediately contact an authorized Hoshizaki service company. Error Code Problem Possible Cause Water failure.
  • Page 20: Relocation, Disposal, Transfer

    Controller Board is defective. Cube Control Thermistor has short or Cube Control Thermistor failure open circuit. 4. RELOCATION, DISPOSAL, TRANSFER WARNING 1. In case of relocation, contact an authorized Hoshizaki service company. Improper installation may cause water leak, electric shock or fire. 2. When disposing of the unit, contact an authorized Hoshizaki service company. Leaving the unit may violate laws or cause an unexpected accident. CAUTION When selling or transferring this product, tape this Instruction Manual to the exterior to provide the new owner with information on safe and proper use of the product.
  • Page 21: Installation

    IV. INSTALLATION WARNING The installation must be carried out by qualified personnel according to this manual. On completion of the installation, start up the unit to check for any abnormalities, and instruct the user on how to use and maintain the unit in accordance with the Instruction Manual.
  • Page 22: Installation

    IMPORTANT If any part is found damaged or missing , contact an authorized Hoshizaki service company. 2. INSTALLATION CAUTION 1. The location should provide a firm and level foundation for the unit to avoid the risk of water leaks or injury caused by overturn or fall. 2. Avoid a site where dripping is not allowed. In high humidity conditions, condensation on the exterior may drip onto the floor. IMPORTANT 1. Ambient temperature should be within 1 to 35°C. 2. The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight or located next to high heat producing equipment (ex. cooking stove) .
  • Page 23: Electrical Connections

    * T h e m a i n p o w e r s u p p l y ( c i r c u i t b r e a k e r ) a n d Main Power Supply receptacle must have a capacity of not less than 2.8A (Circuit Breaker) (IM-30M, LM-250M), 3.2A (IM-45M), 3.4A (IM-65M) or 3.8A (LM-350M). Receptacle Attachment Plug...
  • Page 24: Water Supply And Drain Connections

    50 mg/L and a maximum silica content of 30 mg/L. 2. Use of tap water exceeding the above limits will require installation of a water treatment device suitable for such water quality. Consult with a water treatment specialist or an authorized Hoshizaki service company. * The water supply line should be a flexible, rigid PVC, or rigid PVC lined steel pipe in compliance with the applicable water quality standards. * The drain line should be a rigid PVC pipe.
  • Page 25: Trial Run

    Drain Outlet (R3/4) Water Supply Water Supply Pipe Inlet (R1/2) Shut-off Valve Water Supply Valve Drain Valve Drain Pipe Min 5 cm (sloped downward) Sewer Connections with accessory Inlet and Outlet Hoses Drain Outlet (R3/4) Water Supply Inlet (R1/2) Outlet Hose (accessory) 1/2-3/4 Bushing (accessory) Inlet Hose (accessory) 5. TRIAL RUN After installation, check the unit for proper operation as follows: 1) Check the supply voltage. Is a separate receptacle of 1 phase 220 - 240V used? 2) Plug in the unit. Is the unit securely plugged in? 3) Close the Drain Valve, and open the Water Supply Line Shut-off Valve. Is water supplied to the unit? Are there any water leaks in the water supply line or drain line? 4) Turn on the Power Switch. Does the unit start up in 3 minutes? 5) Wait for 20 - 30 minutes, and check for proper ice production. Does ice drop into the...

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