Operational Checks; General; Water Level; Bin Thermostat Adjustment - Manitowoc SM Installation Use And Care Manual

Ice Machine Operation

Operational Checks

GENERAL

Manitowoc ice machines are factory-operated and
adjusted before shipment. Normally, new installations do
not require any adjustment.
To ensure proper operation, always follow the
Operational Checks:
• when starting the ice machine for the first time
• after a prolonged out of service period
• after cleaning and sanitizing
NOTE: Routine adjustments and maintenance
procedures are not covered by the warranty.

WATER LEVEL

The ice machine maintains the correct water level. The
water level is not adjustable.

BIN THERMOSTAT ADJUSTMENT

The bin thermostat stops the ice machine when the bin
is full. Turn the thermostat to the left to decrease the
level of ice in bin or to the right to increase the level of
ice in bin.

TESTING AND ADJUSTING THE BIN THERMOSTAT

The bin thermostat stops the ice machine when the bin
is full. It is preset for normal ambient temperatures and
adjustments are usually not required.
The thermostat is functioning correctly if, when three ice
cubes are placed on the thermostat tube for 5 minutes,
the ice machine stops. The ice machine should restart
5 minutes after the cubes are removed.
Bin Thermostat
Tube Location
3-4
If the ice machine stops before the bin is full or runs after
the bin is full, ambient temperatures are probably high or
low and the bin thermostat can be adjusted as follows:
HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS
Power is supplied to ice machine during this
procedure. Avoid contact with the fan blade and the
electrical connections.
1. To access the thermostat, remove the two screws
attaching the front grill and remove the grill.
2. Turn the thermostat to the left to decrease the level
of ice before automatic shut-off. Turn to the right to
increase the level of ice before automatic shut-off.
3. Reassemble the plastic panel and grill.
Section 3
! Warning
Bin
Thermostat
Part Number 000001590