How Your Ice Maker Uses Water; Care And Maintenance - Vinotemp DESIGNER Series Manual

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How Your Ice Maker Uses Water

The ice maker begins with a fixed amount of water that is contained in the water
trough. As the water flows to the freezing evaporator surface, the portion of
water that does not contain mineral impurities freezes and sticks to the ice cube
molds. The water containing impurities falls back into the water trough. During
the ice making process, fresh water enters the water trough while the water in
the trough freezes continuously in the evaporator.
Sounds
Your new ice maker may make sounds that are not familiar to you. Most of the
new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor and walls can amplify the
sound. Sounds may be caused by:
• Rattling noises coming from the flow of the refrigerant or the water line.
Items stored on top of the ice maker can also make noises.
• The high-efficiency compressor may make a pulsating or high-pitched
sound.
• Water running may make a splashing sound.
• You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.
• During the harvest cycle, you may hear the sound of ice cubes falling into
the ice storage bin.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance,
and a long life for your ice maker. The maintenance intervals listed are based on
normal conditions.
NOTE: Never keep anything in the ice storage bin that is not ice: objects like
wine and beer bottles are unsanitary and labels may slip off and plug up the
drain.
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