Summit BIM70 User Manual

Summit BIM70 User Manual

Automatic ice maker

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Automatic Ice Maker
BIM70
Model:
User's Manual
Be sure unit is standing upright 24 hours prior to plug-in.
Felix Storch, Inc.
770 Garrison Avenue
Bronx, New York 10474
www.summitappliance.com

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  • Page 1 Automatic Ice Maker BIM70 Model: User's Manual Be sure unit is standing upright 24 hours prior to plug-in. Felix Storch, Inc. 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx, New York 10474 www.summitappliance.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page ICE MAKER SAFETY ....................2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................. 3 - 5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION..................5 INTRODUCTION ......................6 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ..................7 ICE MAKER INSTALLATION ................8 - 13 Unpacking ......................8 Location Requirements ................... 8 - 9 Electrical Requirements ..................
  • Page 3: Ice Maker Safety

    ICE MAKER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can injure or kill you and others.
  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before the ice maker is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. SUMMIT Appliance strongly recommends that you have a professional install your new machine. The warranty may be affected or voided by an improper installation.
  • Page 5: Save These Instructions

     The ice maker should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.  The ice maker must be installed with all electrical, water and drain connections in accordance with state and local codes. A standard electrical supply (115 VAC only, 60 Hz, 15 A), properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required.
  • Page 6: Technical Information

    plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. When moving the ice maker, be careful not to damage the power cord.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    NSF12. SUMMIT Appliance assumes no liability or responsibility of any kind for products manufactured by SUMMIT Appliance that have been altered in any way, including the use of any parts and/or other components not specifically approved by SUMMIT Appliance.
  • Page 8: Component Locations

    COMPONENT LOCATIONS Top cover Door Ice cube full sensor Right side Front cover Water sump Ice storage bin Ventilation louvers Ice scoop Leveling caster Control box Power switch (behind front cover)
  • Page 9: Ice Maker Installation

    ICE MAKER INSTALLATION Unpacking Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install ice maker. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Remove packaging materials IMPORTANT: Do not remove any permanent instruction labels or the rating label on your ice maker.
  • Page 10 • To ensure proper ventilation for your ice maker, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed. Allow at least 101 mm (4”) clearance at rear, and 15 mm (0.6”) at top and sides for proper air circulation. The installation should allow the ice maker to be pulled forward for servicing if necessary.
  • Page 11: Electrical Requirements

    Electrical Requirements Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Never use an adapter. Never use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, electrical shock or death. ...
  • Page 12: Leveling The Ice Maker

    Leveling the Ice Maker It is important for the ice maker to be leveled in order to work properly. It can be raised or lowered by rotating the plastic sheaths around each of the four rolling casters on the bottom of the machine.
  • Page 13 Connecting the water line: 1. Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water. 2. Find a ½ in. to ¾ in. vertical cold water pipe near the installation location. The distance should be less than 9 feet.
  • Page 14: Installation Types

    NOTE: The drain hose should never be allowed to hang or loop higher than the bottom of the ice storage bin. 3. All horizontal runs of drain lines must have a fall of ¼” per foot. An air gap will likely be required between the ice maker drain hose and the drain/waste receptacle.
  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION Final Check List before Operation 1. Have all packing materials and tape been removed from the interior and exterior of the ice maker? 2. Did you clean the ice storage bin? 3. Have the installation instructions been followed, including connecting the machine to water, drain and electricity? 4.
  • Page 16: Operating Method

    Operating Method 1. Switch on the Power switch on the right side panel. The light will be on. The ice maker will start working automatically and feeding water. 2. After the first feeding of the water, the machine will automatically go to the ice making stage, and the sound of water spraying will be heard.
  • Page 17: Normal Sounds

    Harvest: During the harvest cycle the compressor is still operating, but the water pump has stopped. Two other components have been energized: the hot gas valve and the water inlet valve. These two valves open and warm up the freezing surface, allowing the cubes to fall into the bin.
  • Page 18: Preparing The Ice Maker For Long Storage

    Water running from the water sump to the evaporator plate may make a splashing sound. ● Water running from the evaporator to the water sump may make a splashing sound. ● As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your ice ●...
  • Page 19: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE If the ice maker is left unused 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. Do not leave any solution inside the ice maker after cleaning. Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and long life.
  • Page 20: Exterior Cleaning

    Exterior Cleaning The door and cabinet may be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm water solution such as 1 oz of dishwashing liquid mixed with 2 gallons of warm water. Do not use solvent-based or abrasive cleaners. Use a soft sponge and rinse with clean water. Wipe with a soft clean towel to prevent water spotting. Stainless steel can discolor when exposed to chlorine gas and should be cleaned.
  • Page 21: Interior Cleaning

    Interior Cleaning The ice storage bin should be sanitized occasionally. Clean the bin before the ice maker is used for the first time and reused after stopping for an extended period of time. It is usually convenient to sanitize the bin after the ice making system has been cleaned and the storage bin is empty.
  • Page 22 2. Take out the row of flake covers by snapping one end up and pulling forward. 3. Remove the slideway from the water sump. 4. Find the sprinkler arm and raise it. Disconnect it from the water tube which is connected at the back of the sprinkler arm.
  • Page 23: Ice Making System Cleaning

    6. Wipe down the interior of the water sump with the de-scaling solution and warm water. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. 7. Reassemble the sprinkler arm, slideway and row of flake covers. 8. Perform steps 1, 3, 6, 7 and 8 of the Ice Making System Cleaning procedure below. Ice Making System Cleaning Minerals that are removed from water during the freezing cycle will eventually...
  • Page 24 5. Allow 30 minutes for proper cleaning. After cleaning, shut off the power switch, and unscrew the nut of the water-draining hole on the rear of the unit. Drain off the waste water to some container, and then screw the nut on tightly when the waste water is fully drained off.
  • Page 25: Control Box

    Control Box (behind front cover) Ice-full Clean Ice-making Mode Ice-harvest Descriptions of LEDs and buttons: 1. Red LED: Ice Full indicator light. When this LED is lit, the ice storage bin is full of ice or there is something between the two arms of the ice-full sensor in the ice storage bin.
  • Page 26: Control Box

    5. Mode button: Mainly for service. When this button is pressed, unit can change from Ice Making mode to Ice Harvest mode, or from Ice Harvest mode to Ice Making mode. You can judge the mode from the status of the green and yellow LEDs. 6.
  • Page 27: Major Functions

    MAJOR FUNCTIONS 1. Completely automatic operating procedure. 2. When the ice storage bin is full of ice cubes, the machine stops working automatically and starts again after the cubes are removed. 3. The different colors of the LED display indicate various work modes. 4.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through the Operation section of this manual first. If the problem persists, check the Troubleshooting Guide below and on the following page. The problem could be something very simple which can be solved without a service call.
  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    GENERAL PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY SUMMIT warrants, to the original purchaser of every new unit, the cabinet and all parts thereof, to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal and proper use and maintenance service as specified by SUMMIT and upon proper installation and start-up in accordance with the instruction packet supplied with each SUMMIT unit.
  • Page 31 SUMMIT determines have been subjected after the date of manufacture to alteration, neglect, abuse, misuse, accident, damage during transit or installation, fire, flood, or act of God.  IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS: SUMMIT is not responsible for the repair or replacement of failed or damaged components resulting from electrical power failure, the use of extension cords, low voltage, or voltage drops to the unit.
  • Page 32 Tested and certified to NSF standard 12 by NSF International Probado y certificado por NSF International de acuerdo con la norma NSF 12 BIM70 0M 072412 Printed in China...

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