Summary of Contents for Follett Chewblet SME400A75
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Micro Chewblet Ice Icemaker SME400A75; SMC400A75; SMD400A75; SFE400A75; SFC400A75; SFD400A75 Installation, Operation and Service Manual Following installation, please forward this manual to the appropriate operations person. Follett Europe Polska sp. z o.o. Mokry Dwór 26c, 83021 Wiślina tel. +4858 7856140; www.folletteurope.com...
After uncrating and removing all packing material, inspect the equipment for concealed shipping damage. If damage is found, immediately notify the shipper and contact Follett Corporation so that we can help in the filing of a claim, if necessary. If needed, the serial number of your dispenser can be found by removing the grill and locating the serial number label (a) on the bin and on the bottom of the main frame (b).
Important Safety Information –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CAUTION! • This appliance should be permanently connected by a qualified person in accordance with application codes. • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Notes: 3/4" drain line must slope 1/4" per foot. Drain to be hard piped and insulated. To prevent back flow, do not connect drains. Water shut-off recommended within 5 feet (1,5m), drain to be hard piped and insulated. Follett recommends installation of an activated carbon filter in ice machine inlet water line. Ambient CAUTION! The unit is for indoor use only.
Specifications –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (continued) Dimensions SME400A75, SMC400A75 Width 59,5 cm (23.43") Depth 66,0 cm (25.98") Height 83,8 cm (32.99") Height with legs 98,8 cm (38.90") Unit Shipping Weight 70 kg (154 lb) Clearances § This unit is a front breathing device. No side and back clearances needed. Water WARNING! Connect to potable water supply only.
Installation –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Uncrating information o Carefully unpack and inspect the contents of your Follett icemaker. o Unscrew all 4 screws to put the machine out from the skid. Fig. 1 Slide the unit to one side of the skid and screw in supplied leveling feet or accessory leg set according to your machine setup Fig.
Installation –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CAUTION! No service or maintenance should be performed until the technician has thoroughly read this service manual. Except for routine cleaning and sanitizing, only qualified technicians should attempt to service or maintain this equipment. Under counter Installation Installation instructions for freestanding model may be found on page o Unbolt unit from skid o Slide the unit to one side of skid...
Installation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (continued) Freestanding model installation CAUTION! Use caution when tipping the dispenser during leg installation. Do not lay unit on back or side. DO NOT EXCEED 30° angle. Tipping more than 30° can result in compressor malfunction. o Unbolt unit from skid o Slide the unit to one side of skid o Tip unit and screw in supplied 150mm feet accessory Rough-in the electrical service and water line.
Follett authorized service agent. Regardless of who performs the cleaning, it is the operator’s responsibility to see that this cleaning is performed according to the schedule below. Service problems resulting from lack of preventive maintenance will not be covered under the Follett warranty.
MAINTENANCE/CLN light will come on. (Fig. 7) Fig. 7 3. Mix 1 gallon (3,8l) of 100F (38̊ C ) hot water and 7 ounces (198g), (one packet of Follett SafeCLEAN ice machine cleaner, part# 00132001). SME400A75; SMC400A75; SMD400A75; SFE400A75; SFC400A75; SFD400A75...
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6. Press clean switch. The machine will drain and the LOW WATER and MAINTENANCE/CLN light will come 7. Mix 1 gallon (3,8l) of 100F (38̊ C ) hot water and 1.6 ounces (48 ml) NU-CALGON IMS-II SANITIZER. (Follett #00979674). Place one Sani-Sponge™ in remaining sanitizing solution.
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Note: The next steps must be completed before machine flushes and start producing the ice! 10. Using disposable food service grade gloves, insert dry Sani-Sponge (kit part# 00132068). Next, insert Sani- ™ Sponge soaked in Nu-Calgon IMS-II sanitizer solution (from Step 7). Push both Sani-Sponges down ice transport tube (ice Shute outlet) with supplied pusher tube.
Overview How the machine works Follett’s automatic-load ice machine is equipped with Follett’s 400 lb (181kg)/day ice technology. In the continuous icemaking process, water freezes to the inside wall of the evaporator. A rotating stainless steel auger carries the ice to the top of the evaporator where it is compressed and extruded through an outlet port.
Accessing Internal Components –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Ice bin removal CAUTION! Except for routine cleaning and sanitizing, only qualified technicians should attempt to service or maintain this equipment. Use caution when sliding out the bin. 1. Empty all the ice from the bin 2.
Service –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (continued) Water system The water level in the evaporator is controlled by a feed solenoid and level detecting sensors. Referencing the diagram below, water sensing rods extend down into the reservoir. The system works via electrical conductivity as follows: One of the longest probes is a common.
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Service –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (continued) 1. Push in water inlet 2. Check valve 3. Water feed solenoid valve 4. Water reservoir 5. Purge valve 6. Drain outlet 7. Evaporator and gearmotor assembly 8. Ice compression nozzle 9. Drain pan 10. Cleaning cup, sanitizer SME400A75;...
Service –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (continued) Electrical system Normal control board operation The PC board indicator lights provide all the information necessary to determine the machine's status. Green indicator lights generally represent “go” or normal operation; Yellow indicators represent normal off conditions; Red indicators generally represent alarm conditions, some of which will lock the machine off. A flashing green light labeled POWER indicates power to the machine.
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A soft error can either be automatically reset should the condition rectify, or if power is cycled. Should an error occur, consult the troubleshooting guide in this manual or a Follett service technician. Soft errors: HI AMPS: The PC board monitors the amperage of the auger motor. Should the gear motor experience current draw above the allowable limit, the machine will shut down and the TIME DELAY and HI AMP will be illuminated.
(continued) Starting procedure The wiring diagrams which follow illustrate the circuitry of Follett integrated ice machine during starting procedure. Normal operation – Stage 1 Power is supplied to L1 of the control board. The ice level control in the dispenser is closed and calling for ice (LOW BIN).
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Service –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (continued) Normal operation – Stage 3 In time of 0,5s the condenser fan starts Normal operation – Stage 4 In the time of 1,5s the compressor starts running thru its start relay SME400A75; SMC400A75; SMD400A75; SFE400A75; SFC400A75; SFD400A75...
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Service –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (continued) Normal operation – Stage 5 As the compressor comes up to normal running speed, the compressor start relay contacts open, dropping out the start winding of the compressor. SME400A75; SMC400A75; SMD400A75; SFE400A75; SFC400A75; SFD400A75...
Service –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (continued) Mechanical system Evaporator disassembly (Fig. 7) Press CLEAN SWITCH to purge evaporator Disconnect power to ice machine when LOW WATER lights. Shut off water to ice machine. Disconnect plastic tubing from evaporator water inlet, drain pan stub, compression nozzle tubing and reservoir overflow tubing from secured clip.
Service –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (continued) Refrigeration system LOW PRESSURE LIQUID HIGH PRESSURE VAPOR HIGH PRESSURE LIQUID LOW PRESSURE VAPOR HIGH PRESSURE LIQUID SME400A75; SMC400A75; SMD400A75; SFE400A75; SFC400A75; SFD400A75...
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(500g) R404A Refrigerant replacement requirements Non-contaminated refrigerant removed from any Follett refrigeration system can be recycled and returned to the same system after completing repairs. Recycled refrigerant must be stored in a clean, approved storage container. If additional refrigerant is required, virgin or reclaimed refrigerant that meets ARI standard 700-88 must be used.
Service –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (continued) Troubleshooting Corrective action Ice machine disposition Possible casuses Legend Ice machine is in running condition but not making ice Deffective compressor Replace compressor Defective start relay Replace start relay Defective start capacitor Replace start capacitor Defective run capacitor Replace run capacitor Defective main contactor Replace main contactor...
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Service –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (continued) Ice machine is making ice. Excessive water in bin from 1. Failed water sensors. Processor 1. Clean or replace water probe transport tube assumes there is no water when assembly. Check wiring there is water connections. 2. Blocked reservoir vent. 2.
Service –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (continued) External Components Reference # Description Part # 01056357 Front grille 01056365 Frame, door assembly 01056373 Door slide guider, left 01056381 Door slide guider, right 01056399 Sliding doors 01056407 Doors roller 01056415 Scoop 01056423 Scoop holder 01056431 Condenser filter 01056449 Top cover, lid Blende cover, front...
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