Water supply
The ice maker requires a continuous supply of potable water at a
pressure of 20-80psi
Water quality
There is no such thing as “perfectly pure” water. All kinds of
water, including tap water, contains impurities. Rainwater absorbs
impurities from the atmosphere and/or when it passes through soil.
Some impurities consist of solid particles called suspended solids
and are filtered through micro filters. Any remaining impurities,
which cannot be filtered because they are chemically combined
with water molecules, are called dissolved solids.
The mineral content of the ice produced by this product is reduced
compared to the content in the water before conversion into ice.
Water containing a low level of impurities is rapidly frozen. The
reason for this is that the impurities elevate the temperature of
water. Through such an action, most of the impurities condensed
in the water-tank of the ice maker form what’s known as scale.
This icemaker reduces the mineral level by circulating water during
the harvest cycle (the excessive quantity is removed through an
outlet tube).
Each cycle requires about 0.64 quarter (0.6ℓ) of water. For each
quarter, about 0.5 quarter is used in rinsing the water tank and the
remainder is removed through the outlet pipe.
In this process, some impurities unavoidably remain and may
accumulate on the internal parts of the ice maker, forming
abnormal ice pieces. If a large quantity of mineral scale
accumulates, the lifespan of the ice maker may be reduced.
For best operation of the ice maker, impurities and minerals should
be removed by washing with ice machine cleaner periodically. The
method of cleaning the ice maker is described on page 18.
In general, it is best to use filtered water. Water filtration may
remove not only bad odor but also scale.
Water softener is not recommended because it exchanges
minerals. If the hardness of the water is very high, using a water
softener may lead to opaque pieces of ice.
If you have any questions about the purity of your water, contact a
water treatment expert in your area.
This product was thoroughly cleaned at the factory. However, it is
advised that you check the cleanliness of the machine before use
and maintain its cleanliness during use.
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