HOOC IM-12C User manual

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Operating Manual for
Portable Ice Makers
Product Type:IM-12C

Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully.
Proper maintenance and operation on this machine can provide
the best service.
Operating Manual for Portable Ice Makers
Introduction
Safety Tips
Do not plug and unplug the power supply with wet hands.
failure to do so may result in a fire or an explosion.
Do not clean the machine with flammable liquids. Otherwise , the
Do not store gasoline, other flammable gases or liquids near the
machine.
Use the machine in a well-ventilated room with the temperature
between 10°C and 38 .°C
Do not place near high-temperature sources such as ovens,grills,etc.
The space of at least 150 mm around the machine should be left
to allow free flow of cooling air.
Do not pinch or twist the power cord of the machine.
Place the machine flat for proper operation when using it.
Check whether there are water leaks after adding water to the ice
machine.
Do not allow children or persons with mental disorders to operate
the machine.
Although the machine has been tested and cleaned in the factory,
please throw away the ice cubes made in the first 3 cycles due to
long-time transportation and storage.
If the machine has not been used for a long time, clean and disinfect
it according to the instructions provided before use. Do not leave
any solution after cleaning.
The machine must be placed flat for 24 hours before it can be
powered on and work.
Do not touch the evaporator with your hands while the machine
is operating.
Only drinkable water can be used on this machine.
The machine uses a power cord with a ground wire. The plug of
power cord must be plugged into the matching 220V power socket
with a ground wire. If there is any damage, consumers should ask
professional electricians for repairs.
Check the waterway regularly for looseness to prevent water leakage.
Please save the instruction and familiarize yourself with it.
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Operating Manual for Portable Ice Makers
Structure
Parts
1∶Front plate;
2∶Ice shovel plate;
3∶Power outlet;
4∶Ice shovel;
5∶Ice basket;
6∶Lights on control panel:
From left to right, the
indicator lights are Power,
Ice-Full, Big Ice, Small Ice,
Water Shortage, Clean,
Fault Indication lights.
7∶Vent for the condenser
Ice shovel
Power cord Ice basket
Additional instructions:
·Place the machine on a horizontal plane, and make sure that
there is at least a space of more than 150mm around it (see
the left of the figure below).
·The socket should be tightly connected with the plug board.
When the machine is not running or being cleaned, unplug the
power supply (see the right of the figure below).
·If you do not use it for a long time or need to drain water,
please pull out the silicone stopper at the back of the machine
to drain water (see the right picture below).
Power cord
Outlet
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Operating Manual for Portable Ice Makers
1.Open the front plate, take out the ice container, and pour water into the
container (not exceeding the maximum water mark);
2.Switch on the power, and the Power indicator
light will be on;
3.Press the Clean key in standby state,and then
the Clean light will be on, the water pump will
work (pumping), and the machine will enter
into the automatic cleaning state. After 3
minutes, the automatic cleaning is finished,
the Clean light is off, and the water pump stops working (pumping); Press
the Clean key in the cleaning process in order to finish the cleaning condition
in advance, and then the Clean light will go out, and the water pump will
stop working (pumping);
4.Press the On/Off key, and then default Big-Ice light will be on, and the
machine will enter into the ice making state;
5.Press the Select key in the ice-making state, the size of ice cubes,Big Ice
or Small Ice, can be adjusted;
6.If the water level of the water storage tank is lower than the lowest water
level, the Water-Shortage light will be on, and the water tank will need be
filled with water;
7. If the ice cubes reach the highest position of the ice container, the Ice-Full
light will be on;
8. If there is no ice for a long time in the ice-making state, the machine can
not work normally and the Fault light will be on.
Control Panel
When you use the ice maker for the first time (or have not used it for a long
time), it is recommended that you discard the ice produced in the first 3 times
to ensure that the machine is thoroughly cleaned.
1.Plug one end of the power cord into the ice maker and the other end into
a 220V/50Hz three-hole socket with a ground wire.
2.Open the front plate, take out the ice-storage basket, and pour water into
the tank (not exceeding the maximum water mark).
3.Replace the ice-storage basket and close the front plate. It is appropriate
that water level reaches the bottom of the ice basket.
4.Press the On/Off key and then the Big-Ice indicator light will be on
continuously, and the machine will start to work.
Operation
Prompt:
When the ice storage box is full, the Ice-Full light on the Control Panel will
be on, and the machine will automatically stop making ice. After the ice
cubes in the ice bank are removed, the ice making will be continued.
If the water level of the water storage tank is lower than the lowest water level,
the Water-Shortage light will be on, and the ice maker will stop working.
After the water is added again, the Water-Shortage light will be off, and the
ice making will be restarted.
If an error occurs, the Fault indicator light will be on for a long time or flash
at the same time, and the ice maker will stop working.Refer to the introduction
about problem solving.
When the ice maker is not in use, turn it off and unplug the power plug.
If the ice maker is shut down for some reason, wait for at least 3 minutes to
protect the compressor before restarting the ice maker.
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On/Off Select Clean
Power Ice Full Big Ice Small Ice Water
Shortage
Cleaning Fault

Operating Manual for Portable Ice Makers
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Plug the power cord Put on the ice basket
Check that the Power light is on
(indicating that the machine is powered on and in standby mode)
Press the On/Off key (left key)
The machine enters into the ice making mode
and the Default Big-Ice state is on
Reference steps:
Open the front plate Take the ice basket out Add water
(the water level does not exceed
the bottom of the ice basket)
When the ice bin is full, the machine will automatically stop and be in
a standby state.
Please take out the ice cubes and add water as needed to maintain the
amount of water to ensure normal ice making.
Ice Storage
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cut the power off and remove the plug before cleaning.
Do not wash the machine with water, but wipe the exterior surface of
the machine with wet cloth.
Wipe the interior, including the evaporator, with cloth and disinfectants.
Disinfectants are mixed with water and vinegar or citric acid with a
proportion of 10:1.
Add potable water, run the ice maker, discard the ice produced in the
first 3 times, then drain the remaining water through the outlet, and
reinstall the drain plug to make sure it is plugged in place.
Clean the remaining water stains on the exterior surface of the machine
again with a clean and soft cloth. Finish cleaning.
If the ice cubes have a strange smell.
If the ice cubes have an offensive smell or the machine has a musty odor,
clean the interior of the machine with the steps above.
Odor:

Operating Manual for Portable Ice Makers
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Trouble Shooting
If the machine is out of order, wait until the machine stops automatically.
You can solve the problem through the form below. However, do not
disassemble, inspect or repair the machine without professional guidance.
When the ice-making water
box is deicing, if it can not
shovel ice normally or move
up and down, it can be manually
pushed to move up and down,
and its fault can be eliminated.
If the drain outlet leaks,
the drain plug needs to
be fixed.
Troubleshooting of moving parts
Prompt:
After being powered on, the ice maker enters into the standby
state and the Power light will be on.
Press the On/Off key, and the Big-Ice light will be on and the
ice maker will enter into the normal working state.
Ice full k1
Environmental
detection
Water
level float
Display board
Select
MS
C
M
Junction Box
V1
L
N
E
L N
ON/OFF
Clean
M
DC12VDC12V
Power supply AC
Compressor
De-icing
solenoid
valve
Fan motor Water pump
Electric diagram:

Operating Manual for Portable Ice Makers
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Problems Possible Problems Solutions
No electricity
No reactions of
the machine
No power connection
The power socket is not
electrified, and the power
cord is not firmly plugged
The power cord is damaged
The internal wiring of
equipment is damaged
Check the local power
supply
Check the power cord
connection
Check the power cord
for damage.
Call the authorized
technician for repair
Water -Shortage
indicator light is on
Lack of water or too
little water
The fault of water-level
floating ball
Please add water
Call the authorized
technician for repair
The Ice Full indicator
light is on
Ice Full
Poor ice sensing
The ice sensor is damaged
Please take out the ice
Clean the induction probe
Call the authorized
technician for repair
The ice cubes
stick together
The water temperature in
the ice-making process
is too low
The evaporator deforms
and droops
Call the authorized
technician for repair
Push the icicle up
properly with your hand
The ice cubes
produced are small
The ice cubes
produced are of
different sizes
The water temperature
in the ice making process
is too high
The evaporator deforms
and turns up
Continue making several
rounds to lower the water
temperature
Pull the icicle down
properly with your hand
The equipment
operates normally
but does not make ice
The refrigeration pipe
is blocked
Call the authorized
technician for repair
The Fault light is on
but the equipment is
operated normally
Mechanical Failure
The ice cubes are stuck
in the ice-making box
Observe the state of
the ice-making box
and slightly stir it
Restart after 2 minutes
of power failure
Turn off the power and
wait for the ice to melt
Restart to select
smaller ice cubes