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- Page 1 ® Automatic Commercial Ice Cube Machine User’ s Manual Be sure ice maker has been standing upright for at least 24 hours prior to plug-in. Franklin Industries, LLC Model FIM400 4100 First Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11232-3321 Tel.: 1-888-424-8278 E-mail: customerservice@franklinchef.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operating Method ...12 - 13 How the Machine Makes Ice ...13 - 14 Normal Sounds ... 14 Preparing the Ice Maker for Long Storage ... 14 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ...15 - 18 Exterior Cleaning ... 15 Interior Cleaning ...15 - 16 Water Distribution Tube Cleaning ... -
Page 3: Ice Maker Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, when using your ice maker, follow these basic precautions: Plug into grounded 3-prong outlet... - Page 4 All other servicing should be done by a qualified technician. Use two or more people to move and install ice maker. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. To ensure proper ventilation for your ice maker, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed.
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Page 5: Major Features
Except to take ice from the storage bin, keep the bin door closed in order to reduce ice melting and to promote proper ice formation. If the ice maker will not be used for a long time, before the next use it must be thoroughly cleaned. Follow carefully any instructions provided for cleaning or use of sanitizing solution. -
Page 6: Technical Information
Technical Information Electrical input: 115VAC ~ 60Hz Power consumption: 8.3kW·h /100 lbs of ice Ice-making/Ice-harvest rated current: 12.4A/15.3A High/Low side pressure: 350psig/190psig Unit width x depth x height: 30? x 24? x 20.8? Ice-making capability: 400 lbs/day* Ice cube dimensions: 3/4" x 1" x 3/4" The actual quantity of ice produced per day can vary with room and water conditions. -
Page 7: Component Locations
Component Locations Top panel Water distribution tube Evaporator Water pump Floater valve Water tank Ice-full probe Ice storage bin (available separately) Adjustable feet Control panel Junction box Power switch Water inlet Connectors Ice storage bin Drain outlet Water supply hose Ice scoop... -
Page 8: Ice Maker Installation
Wipe with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your ice maker. Location Requirements This ice maker should be installed by qualified personnel. -
Page 9: Typical Installation Of Ice Storage Bin
(180 ) and use two screws to connect the main machine and ice storage bin. To ensure proper ventilation for your ice maker, you need keep the front of the unit completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 50ºF (10ºC) and below 100ºF 8.7”... -
Page 10: Electrical Requirements
The ice maker must be installed with all electrical and water connections in accordance with state and local codes. The ice maker and bin should be located on a firm and level surface. It is important for the ice maker to be perfectly level for proper operation; otherwise water may not flow properly through the evaporator (ice mold). -
Page 11: Connecting The Power Supply Line
The ice maker should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet. It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your ice maker, be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain. The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 20 amperes. -
Page 13: Operation
Has the machine been leveled? Is the ice maker in a site where the ambient temperature is between 50º F (10º C) and 100ºF (38ºC) and the water temperature between 41º F (5º C) and 90º F (32º C) all... -
Page 14: How The Machine Makes Ice
Freeze: During the freeze cycle the compressor is pumping refrigerant, the fan motor is blowing air, and the water pump is pumping water. When the batch of ice has been fully formed, the ice maker stops the freeze cycle and the harvest cycle starts. -
Page 15: Normal Sounds
Preparing the Ice Maker for Long Storage If the ice maker will not be used for a long time, or it is to be moved to another place, it will be necessary to drain water from the system. -
Page 16: Cleaning And Maintenance
5. Condenser air filter Exterior Cleaning The exterior of the ice maker and bin may be cleaned with a soft cloth or sponge dampened with a mild detergent and warm water solution such as 1 oz of dishwashing liquid mixed with 2 gallons of warm water. Never use solvent-based or abrasive cleaning agents. -
Page 17: Interior Cleaning
Disconnect power to the unit. Remove the front panel of the ice maker. Unscrew the water tank screw nut and drain water completely into the ice storage bin. The water drains out through the drain hole in the bin. (NOTE: Don’ t forget to screw the nut back into the water tank hole again.) Using a sanitizing solution made of 1 ounce of household bleach and 2 gallons of hot water (95º... -
Page 18: Ice-Making System Cleaning
7. Repeat steps 3 to 5 above three times to rinse the ice-making system thoroughly. This will complete ice-making system cleaning. (NOTE: Do not add Ice Maker Cleaner Solution to the water tank during the rinses.) 8. If you want to make ice cubes after cleaning, turn off the power switch, drain off the waste water, then turn on the power switch. -
Page 19: Control Panel
When the unit is plugged in and the power switch is turned on, the power indicator and the other three indicator lights are all on. After three minutes for water inlet, the ice maker will start to make ice automatically. Only the power and ice-making indicators will be on. - Page 20 When you want to clean the machine, turn off the power switch first, then turn it on again. Press the Clean button within 3 minutes and the ice maker will start the cleaning mode, with harvest and ice-making indicators blinking. After 30 minutes, the cleaning mode stops and the harvest indicator and ice-making indicators are on steady.
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
The problem could be something very simple that can be solved without a service call. Problem The machine doesn’ t operate. Water doesn’ t feed in after the ice maker starts. Machine makes ice cubes, but ice storage bin does not fill up with ice. Water is leaking from the unit. -
Page 23: Limited Warranty
Franklin Industries, L.L.C., warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase. Franklin also warrants the compressor for 5 years with a Parts-only warranty from the date of purchase. - Page 24 Tested and certified to NSF standard 12 by NSF International FIM400 OM-E-2 Printed in China...