Scotsman Prodigy ELITE A Series User manual

Installation and User’s Manual for
Air and Water Cooled Modular Cube
Prodigy ELITE® ASeries Models
MC1448, MC1848

MC1448 and MC1848
Air and Water Cooled User Manual
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Contents
Installation: Product Specications ................................................... Page 2
Model Number Description ......................................................... Page 3
Product Description & Electrical Requirements.......................................... Page 4
Cabinet Layout .................................................................. Page 5
Water .......................................................................... Page 6
Panel Removal .................................................................. Page 7
Uncrate and Set Up............................................................... Page 8
Plumbing Requirements ........................................................... Page 9
Electrical ....................................................................... Page 10
Final Check List.................................................................. Page 11
Initial Start Up ................................................................... Page 12
Adjustments..................................................................... Page 13
Use and Operation ............................................................... Page 14
Switches ....................................................................... Page 15
Cleaning, Sanitation and Maintenance ................................................ Page 16
What to do before calling for service .................................................. Page 18
Note any Caution or Warning symbols when they
appear on the product or in this manual. They indicate
potential hazards.
Introduction
The design of this modular cuber is the result of years
of experience and testing. Standard features include
front accessible indicator lights and on-o󰀨 switches
that provide the user with fast access to critical
information and easy operational control. In addition,
the Scotsman ICELINQ®app allows users to connect
to the machine via Bluetooth® to monitor, control, and
maintain the ice machine.
Keep this manual for future reference.
This installation and user manual is divided into
three main sections: Installation, which provides
the trade person with the information needed to set
up and install this product; Use and Operation,
which provides the user with the information to use
the product; and Maintenance, which provides the
user with the information needed keep it operating
e󰀩ciently.

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Airow
Installation: Product Specications
Location Limitations:
The product is designed to be installed indoors, in a
controlled environment. Air cooled models discharge
very warm air into the room out the back. Space must
be allowed at the sides and back for air discharge.
Water cooled models discharge warm water into the
building’s drain.
Space needs to be provided on both sides and above
for service access.
Space Limitations
Note: Although the machine will function, ice capacity
of air cooled machines will be signicantly reduced
with minimal clearance at the sides, back and top.
Some space is recommended for service and
maintenance purposes on all models.
6" of space at the sides and back are required for
adequate operation. To get the most capacity, locate
the machine away from heat producing appliances
and heating ducts, and allow 12-18 inches of space
at the sides and top for good air ow.
Airow enters through the front and left and exits
the back. Attach a ba󰀪e kit to the back when an air
cooled unit is installed with minimal side and top
clearance. See the next page for kit numbers.
Environmental Limitations
Minimum Maximum
Air temperature 50oF. 100oF.
Water temperature 40oF. 100oF.
Water pressure 20 psi 80 psi
Power supply – acceptable voltage ranges
Minimum Maximum
208-230 volt model 198 volts 253 volts
Warranty Information
The warranty statement for this product is provided
separately from this manual. Refer to it for applicable
coverage. In general warranty covers defects
in material or workmanship. It does not cover
maintenance, corrections to installations, or situations
when the machine is operated in circumstances that
exceed the limitations printed above.
Product Information
This product is a modular cuber. This type of machine
is designed to be placed on an ice storage bin or
an ice dispenser. Many installations only require the
matching bin, but some also require an adapter to
be placed between the bin and the cuber or between
the dispenser and the cuber. This product cannot be
stacked.
See the chart on the next page for application
information.

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Model Number Description
Example:
• MC1448SA-32A
• MC= cuber
• 14= nominal ice capacity in 100s of pounds
• 48= nominal width of cabinet
• S= Cube size. S=small or half dice cube.
• M=medium or full dice cube
• A=Condenser type. A=air cooled. W=water cooled
• -32=Electrical code. -32=208-230 single phase.
-3=208-230 three phase
• A=Series revision code.
Note: In some areas of this manual model numbers
may include only the rst ve characters of the model
number, meaning that the cube size, condenser
type and voltage di󰀨erences are not critical to the
information listed there.
Options:
There are several eld-installed options that can be
installed at initial start up or later. They include:
• KVS, Vari-Smart Adjustable ice level system.
• KBILC, Basic Ice Level Control
• KSB, SmartBoard Advanced feature board.
• A39515-021 air ba󰀪e to reduce air recirculation
around the back of the cabinet when installed in a
corner.
Some installations require bin adapters. See the table
below.
Standard Bin Applications - Adapter information:
Model B948S BL1048S
BL1360S
BL1660S
MC1448
MC1848
Direct Fit,
no adapter needed
No adapter needed
Other Bins & Applications:
Note the drop zone and ice level control sensor
locations in the illustrations on the next pages. A bin
or dispenser top must accommodate their locations.
See sales literature for additional applications and
specialized kits.
Scotsman Ice Systems are designed and
manufactured with the highest regard for safety and
performance.
Scotsman assumes no liability of responsibility of
any kind for products manufactured by Scotsman
that have been altered in any way, including the use
of any part and/or other components not specically
approved by Scotsman.
Scotsman reserves the right to make design changes
and/or improvements at any time. Specications and
design are subject to change without notice.

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Product Description & Electrical Requirements
Dimensions w" x d" x h" Model Series Electrical
volts/Hz/phase
Condenser Minimum
Circuit
Ampacity
Maximum
Fuse Size*
48.6** x 24 x 29 MC1448SA-32 208-230/60/1 Air 17.7 20 30
MC1448SW-32 208-230/60/1 Water 16.0 20 30
MC1448SA-3 208-230/60/3 Air 13.6 20 30
MC1448MA-32 208-230/60/1 Air 17.7 20 30
MC1448MW-3 208-230/60/3 Water 11.9 15 30
MC1848SA-32 208-230/60/1 Air 18.5 20 20
MC1848SW-32 208-230/60/1 Water 16.8 20 20
MC1848MA-32 208-230/60/1 Air 18.5 20 20
* Or HACR type circuit breakers.
** Maximum width at top panel.

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Cabinet Layout
48.00 121.9
29.00
73.7
1.00
2.5
123.3 48.53
24.00
61
1.43
REFRIGERATION
AND ELECTRICAL CHASE
18.00
45.7
54.5
21.45
7.5
2.97
63.2
24.89
118.4 46.63
61.4
24.17
3/8" FPT WATER INLET
3/4" FPT DRAIN
.88 DIA ELECTRICAL ACCESS
18.00
45.7
23.70
60.2
2.96
7.5
117.3 46.16
63.3
24.93
6.8
2.70
14.3 5.64
56.1
22.09
52.2
20.56
11.7 4.63
3/8" FPT CONDENSER WATER INLET
1/2" FPT CONDENSER DRAIN
3/4" FPT DRAIN
3/8" FPT WATER INLET
.88 DIA ELECTRICAL ACCESS
9.00 22.9
2.00
5.1
9.63 24.5
48.00
REF.
24.00
REF.
22.75
MINIMUM BIN
TOP OPENING
57.8
18.30
46.5
ICE DROP OPENING
AIR COOLED
BACK VIEW
LEFT SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
WATER COOLED
BACK VIEW
PLAN VIEW
LOUVER AND REMOVABLE FILTER

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Water
The quality of the water supplied to the ice machine
will have an impact on the time between cleanings
and ultimately on the life of the product. Water can
contain impurities either in suspension or in solution.
Suspended solids can be ltered out. In solution
or dissolved solids cannot be ltered, they must be
diluted or treated. Water lters are recommended
to remove suspended solids. Some lters have
treatment in them for suspended solids. Check with a
water treatment service for a recommendation.
Scotsman lters:
A triple head lter is recommended for the potable
water. Either the Scotsman SSM3 taste and odor lter
system, or the ADS-AP3 AquaPatrol™ system. RO
water. This machine can be supplied with Reverse
Osmosis water, but the water conductivity must be no
less than 10 microSiemens/cm.
Condenser Water Supply - ltration not recommended
for this water supply
GPH, 70 degree water
MC1448W 70
MC1848W 106
Potential for Airborne Contamination
Installing an ice machine near a source of yeast
or similar material can result in the need for more
frequent sanitation cleanings due to the tendency of
these materials to contaminate the machine.
Most water lters remove chlorine from the water
supply to the machine which contributes to this
situation. Testing has shown that using a lter that
does not remove chlorine, such as the Scotsman
AquaPatrol™, will greatly improve this situation, while
the ice making process itself will remove the chlorine
from the ice, resulting in no taste or odor impact.
Additionally, devices intended to enhance ice machine
sanitation, such as the Scotsman AquaBullet®, can
be placed in the machine to keep it cleaner between
manual cleanings.
Water Flush
Cube ice machines use more water than what ends
up in the bin as ice. While most water is used during
ice making, a portion is designed to be drained out
every cycle to reduce the amount of hard water scale
in the machine. That’s known as water purge, and an
e󰀨ective purge can increase the time between needed
water system cleaning.
In addition, this product has the capability to
automatically vary the amount of water purged based
on the purity of the water supplied to it. The water
purge rate can also be set manually.
Adjustments of purge due to local water conditions
are not covered by warranty.

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Panel Removal
1. Locate and disengage the two quarter turn
captured screws at the bottom of the front panel.
2. Pull the front panel out at the bottom.
3. Lift the front panel up and o󰀨 the machine.
4. Remove two screws at the front of the top panel.
Lift up the front of the top panel, push the top
panel back an inch, then lift to remove.
5. Locate and loosen the screws holding each side
panel to the base. Left side panel also has a
screw holding it to the control box.
6. Pull the side panel forward to release it from the
back panel.
Model and Serial Numbers
This manual covers several models. The model
number on the product is located in two places, on the
back dataplate and on the model and serial number
tag, located behind the front panel. See the illustration
for the dataplate and serial tag locations.
Write the model and serial number of this product
here:
________________________________________
Write the day, month and year of initial start up here:
________________________________________
Switch Door
All models ship with the indicator lights visible at
the lower left front. The On and O󰀨 buttons and the
Bluetooth®button are covered by a door to the right
of those lights. The on and o󰀨 buttons and indicator
lights duplicate what is on the controller.
1
6
Dataplate Location and Panel Removal
5

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Uncrate and Set Up
Begin with unpacking the ice storage bin. Remove the
carton, and using part of the carton as a cushion, tip
the bin on its back to remove the skid and attach the
legs or casters.
Note: Turn the leg levelers in all the way and adjust
after the ice machine is on top and in its selected
location.
Return the bin to an upright position. Check the bin
top gasket for gaps and tears, ll any in with food
grade sealant prior to placing the ice machine on the
bin.
Install the bin top adapter if one is required for the
application.
If the ice machine has not been unpacked, do so now.
Remove the carton from the skid. Lift the ice machine
o󰀨 the skid directly onto the bin.
Note: The machine is heavy! Use a mechanical hoist
if necessary.
Secure the ice machine to the bin with the hardware
provided (two metal straps and 4 bolts).
Place the bin and ice machine in the selected location
and level it by adjusting the bin leg levelers.
Remove the white plastic covering the panels.
Bin Recycling
Many times an ice machine head will be replaced,
while the existing ice storage bin will be reused. This
is an acceptable practice, if some precautions are
taken:
• The used bin must be in good condition. Broken
doors, hinges, or warped walls are reason for
considering a new bin.
• The used bin top edge gasket must be replaced.
Water leaks could occur if the gasket tape is not
replaced.
• The used bin should be the proper size for the ice
machine head.
Lower Light and Switch Panel
This user accessible panel provides important
operational information and duplicates the lights and
switches on the controller. It also allows access to the
On and O󰀨 buttons that operate the ice machine.
Sometimes access to the switches should be limited
to prevent unauthorized operation. For that purpose a
xed panel is shipped in the hardware package. The
xed panel cannot be opened.
To install the xed panel:
1. Remove the front panel.
2. From the back side of the panel, slide the door
to left while spreading the clips to remove the
original door from the bezel.
3. Slide the xed panel into bezel until it snaps into
place.
4. Reinstall front panel.
Open door to access On
and O󰀨 switch buttons.
Switch Door

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Plumbing Requirements
All models require connection to cold, potable water.
A hand actuated valve within site of the machine is
required.
Air cooled models have a single 3/8” FPT inlet water
connection.
Water cooled models have a 1/2" FPT drain tting
plus an additional 3/8” FPT condenser inlet water
connection.
Water Filters
If connecting to water ltration, lter only the water
to the reservoir, not to the condenser. Install new
cartridges if the lters were used with a prior machine.
A triple head lter is recommended. Either the
Scotsman SSM3 taste and odor lter system, or the
ADS-AP3 AquaPatrol™ system.
Drains
All models require drain tubing to be attached to
them. Air cooled models have a single 3/4” FPT drain
tting in the back of the cabinet. Water cooled models
have the same tting plus an additional 1/2” FPT drain
tting in the back of the cabinet. Install new tubing
when replacing a prior ice machine, as the tubing will
have been sized for the old model and might not be
correct for this one.
1. Connect water supply to water inlet ttings.
Note: This NSF listed model has a 1" anti-back
ow air gap between the end of the water inlet tube
and the highest possible reservoir water level, no
additional back ow device is required for the potable
water inlet.
2. Connect drain tubing to drain ttings.
3. Route the drain tubing to building drain. Follow
local codes for air gap.
Use rigid drain tubes and then route them separately
– do not Tee into the bin’s drain or, if water cooled,
Tee the condenser drain into the reservoir or bin drain.
Vent the reservoir drain. A vertical vent at the back of
the drain, extended about 8 - 10” will allow the gravity
drain to empty and also keep any surges during
draining from discharging water out the vent.
Insulate drain tubing if in a humid environment.
Horizontal runs of drain tubing need a 1/4” per fall per
foot of run for proper draining.
Follow all applicable codes.
Water Fitting
Field Supplied
Inlet Water Connection
Water Inlet
Connection
Potable Water
Supply
Optional Water
Filters
Plumbing Connections
Water Cooled
Condenser Drain
Water Cooled
Condenser Inlet
Floor Drain
Reservoir
Drain

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Electrical
The machine is not supplied with a power cord, the
machine should be hard-wired.
The dataplate on the back of the cabinet details
the power requirements, including voltage, phase,
minimum circuit ampacity and maximum fuse size.
HACR type circuit breakers may be used in place of
fuses. Extension cords are not permitted. Use of a
licensed electrician is recommended.
Electrical connections are made inside the junction
box in the back panel of the ice machine.
1. Remove the junction box cover and route the
power cord through the access hole and properly
attach the power supply wires to the leads in the
junction box.
2. Install a eld supplied strain relief per code.
3. Attach a ground wire to the ground connection in
the junction box.
4. Check voltage when complete.
5. Return the junction box cover to its original
position and secure with the original screws.
Follow all applicable local, state and national codes.
Power
Supply
Wires
Ground Wire
Connection
Install
Strain
Relief
Electrical Connections, Back of Unit
Cutaway View of Water Reservoir
Air Vent at Water Inlet Connection
Maximum Water Level in Reservoir
The air break is created by the gap between the
maximum water level in the reservoir (additional water
will spill out) and the water inlet connection. Reservoir
water cannot contact the water inlet connection and
in case of negative pressure, only air can enter the
water supply hose.
Air Break

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Final Check List
After connections,
1. Wash out the bin. If desired, the interior of the bin
could be sanitized.
2. Locate the ice scoop (if supplied) and have it
available for use when needed.
Before start up,
1. Is the unit located indoors in a controlled
environment?
2. Is the unit located where it can receive adequate
cooling air?
3. Has the correct electrical power been supplied to
the machine?
4. Have all the water supply connections been
made?
5. Have all the drain connections been made?
6. Has the unit been leveled?
7. Have all unpacking materials been removed?
8. Is the water pressure adequate?
9. Have the drain connections been checked for
leaks?
10. Has the bin interior been wiped clean or sanitized?
11. Have any water lter cartridges been replaced?
12. Have all required kits and adapters been properly
installed?

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Initial Start Up
1. Remove front panel. Check machine for any
packing or wires rubbing moving parts.
2. Switch on the electrical power to the machine.
Observe that some of the control’s indicator lights
glow and its display shows O.
3. Open the water supply valve.
4. Push and release the lower light and switch
panel’s ON button. The indicator light will begin
to blink F.
The purge valve will open and the water pump will
start. The inlet water valve will open to add water to
the reservoir. After a few seconds the purge valve will
close and the water pump will stop. Water will ow
into the machine until the reservoir is full. The hot gas
valves and harvest assist devices will activate then
the compressor and water pump will start. If its an air
cooled model the fan motors will begin to turn. The
display will show a continuous F. Five seconds later
the hot gas valves will close and the harvest assist
device will return to its standby position. Warm air will
be discharged from air cooled models.
5. Observe the Ready for Harvest indicator light. It
may blink early in the cycle, that is normal. The
control will ignore that signal for the rst 6 minutes
of freeze.
6. During the Freeze cycle open and close the
curtains. The SW1 and SW2 lights on the control
board will blink ON when each curtain is opened
and OFF when closed.
Note: Moving a curtain during the Freeze cycle has no
a󰀨ect on the control, but will cause water to ow into
the cube chute.
7. When the ice has frozen enough, the Ready for
Harvest indicator light will be on steady. After it’s
been on steady for a few seconds Harvest will
begin.
8. The display shows an H.
The hot gas valves open, the air cooled fan motors
shut o󰀨 and the harvest assist mechanisms are
activated. The purge valve opens to drain some water,
when it does the inlet water valve opens to rell the
reservoir. After a few seconds the purge valve closes
but the inlet water valve continues to ll the reservoir.
Harvest continues until the ice is released as a unit
and forces the curtain to open. When both curtains re-
close the controller returns the unit to a freeze cycle.
9. Check the ice harvested for proper bridge
thickness. The ice bridge is factory set at 3/16
inch. If needed, adjust bridge thickness. Do NOT
make it too thin.
10. Return the front panel to its normal position and
secure it to the machine.
11. Instruct the user in the operation of the machine
and its maintenance requirements.
12. Fill out and mail warranty registration form or
register on line at www.scotsman-ice.com.
Typical Ice Making Cycle Times (minutes).
Listed times are for clean machines in proper
installations. Cycle length at start up will be longer
until the system stabilizes.
Model 70oF. air / 50oF.
water
90oF. air / 70oF.
water
MC1448A 12-14 14-16
MC1448W 13-15 14-16
MC1848A 9-11 12-14
MC1848W 9-11 10-12

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Adjustments
Bridge Thickness - For Service Tech Only
1. Push and hold O󰀨 till the machine stops.
2. Remove evaporator cover.
3. Remove curtain.
4. Use a hex wrench and rotate the bridge thickness
adjustment screw in 1/8” turn increments CW to
increase bridge thickness.
5. Rotate CCW to decrease bridge thickness.
Caution: Do not make the bridge too thin or the
machine will not harvest properly. Bridge thickness
adjustments are not covered by warranty.
6. Return curtain to its normal position.
7. Push and release the On button. Check next
harvest of ice. Repeat steps 1-6 if needed.
Water Purge Setting
The water ush is factory set to the automatic
position, suitable for most water conditions. The
setting can be changed to one of 5 manual settings or
left on automatic.
Flush setting 1 - Minimum 2 - Moderate 3 - Standard 4 - Heavy 5 - Maximum A - Automatic
Water Type RO water or
equivalent
Factory
Setting for
typical water
High TDS
water
Any with
conductivity not
less than 10
microSiemens/cm
To set:
1. Switch the machine OFF by holding the O󰀨 button
in until a number or the letter A shows on the
display.
2. Press and release the On button repeatedly until
the number on the display corresponds to the
desired setting.
3. Press and release the O󰀨 switch again to return to
the normal control state.
Note: Water cooled models, the refrigeration system
discharge pressure is factory set at 245 PSIG,
which should yield a freeze cycle discharge water
temperature of about 105-110 degrees F. Adjust if
necessary.
Ice Thickness Sensor
Ice Bridge Thickness Check
Too Big Just Right for
Small Cube
Just Right for
Medium Cube
Too
Thin
1/8 - 3/16” bridge
Adjustment
Screw

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Use and Operation
Once started, the ice machine will automatically make
ice until the bin is full of ice. When ice level drops, the
ice machine will resume making ice.
Caution: Do not place anything on top of the ice
machine, including the ice scoop. Debris and moisture
from objects on top of the machine can work their way
into the cabinet and cause serious damage. Damage
caused by foreign material is not covered by warranty.
There are four indicator lights at the front of the
machine that provide information on the condition of
the machine.
Indicator Lights:
• Power
• Status
• Water
• Clean
Indicator Lights & Their Meanings
Power Status Water De-Scale & Sanitize Bin Full
Steady
Green
Normal Normal – bin full or
making ice
- - Bin is full
Blinking
Green
Self Test
Failure
Switching on or o󰀨 - -
Blinking
Red
- Diagnostic shutdown or, if
making ice, temperature
sensor failure
Lack of water -
Yellow - - - Time to de-scale and
sanitize
Blinking
Yellow
- - - Preservation Mode is
active or clean cycle is
in progress
Light o󰀨 No power Switched o󰀨 Normal Normal Bin is not
full
If the Water light is on, the machine has sensed a
lack of water. Check the water supply to the machine.
The water may have been shut o󰀨 or the water lter
cartridges need to be changed.
If the Clean light is on, the machine has determined
that it may need to be cleaned. Contact an authorized
Scotsman service agent and have the machine
cleaned, de-scaled and sanitized.
During normal operation, if the Clean light begins to
blink yellow, the machine in Preservation mode, which
initiates a timed freeze in response to short freeze
errors. Contact an authorized Scotsman service agent
to service the machine immediately. It is likely that
the machine needs to be cleaned (de-scaled and
sanitized), but may need additional service.
Note: A Component Indicator Light switches ON to
indicate that the component is operating.
Note: There are two Curtain Switch lights, SW1 and
SW2. A curtain switch light is ON when a curtain is
either open or not present.

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Switches
The On and O󰀨 switch buttons are front accessible.
• To switch the machine OFF, push and release the
O󰀨 button. The machine will shut o󰀨 at the end of
the next cycle. To shut the machine o󰀨 immediately,
push and hold the O󰀨 button for 3 seconds.
• To switch the machine ON, push and release the
On button. The machine will go through a start up
process and then resume ice making.
Control Options
There are two optional, eld installed controls that can
be on this machine.
• Vari-Smart (KVS) Adjustable ice level control
• Smart-Board (KSBU) Advanced Feature control
Adjustable ice level control
When this option is present there is an adjustment
post and an additional indicator light to the right
of the controller switches. The ultrasonic ice level
control allows the user to control the point that the
ice machine will stop making ice before the bin or
dispenser is full. Reasons for this include:
• Seasonal changes in ice used
• Planning to sanitize the bin
• Faster turnover for fresher ice
• Certain dispenser applications where maximum
ice level is not desired
Note: Ice will build up in the bin or dispenser at an
angle, the distance set will be from the sensor to the
top of the ice. The sensor position is shown in the
cabinet layout diagrams.
The actual distance between the highest point of the
ice may be closer or further away than the distance
set, depending upon the angle of the ice.
Use of control
There are several positions the ice level can be set to,
including O󰀨 or Max (knob and label indicators lined
up), where it lls the bin until the standard bin control
shuts the machine o󰀨. See the kit’s instructions for
complete details.
Rotate the adjustment post to the desired ice level.
The machine will ll up to that level and when it shuts
o󰀨 the Bin Full indicator light will be On.
Ice
The cuber drops ice in large sections. That ice will
break up into random parts as it falls into the bin, but
some large sections may remain on top of the ice
in the bin. In a dispenser, this ice will break up into
mostly individual cubes as the dispense mechanism
moves the ice. The ice in the bin will normally slope
down from the right to the left.
Heat
When making ice, air-cooled models will discharge
hot air out the back of the cabinet.
Noise
The ice machine will make noise when it is in ice
making mode. The compressor, fan motor(s) if air
cooled, and water pump all produce some sound. It
is also normal to hear some cracking just before the
harvest cycle begins. In addition, during the harvest
cycle the harvest mechanism may click twice as it
pushes the ice out and returns to its normal position.
The ice harvests as a unit or slab, which makes some
noise when it impacts the bin or dispenser. These
noises are all normal for this machine.
POWER STATUS WATER CLEAN
ICE PRODUCTION
MANUAL
HARVEST INITIATE CLEAN
OPTIONAL KVS PLACED HERE
(Vari-Smart
TM
Adjustable Ice Level Control)
The following codes will be displayed when
unit is operating as expected:
F- Freeze
H- Harvest
B- Bin Full
O- Standby/Off
Additional operational and error codes can
be found on the inside of the front panel.
Scan QR code to download the Scotsman ICELINQ™ App:
Connect to this machine via Bluetooth to access additional machine operations,
view error information, adjust settings, and initiate self-guided cleaning.
ON OFF
02-5166-01
OPTIONAL KSBU, KPAS, KSBU-N PLACED HERE
(Smart-Board™ Advanced Control Panel)
Component Operation Indicator Lights
POWER STATUS WATER CLEAN
ICE PRODUCTION
MANUAL
HARVEST INITIATE CLEAN
OPTIONAL KVS PLACED HERE
(Vari-Smart
TM
Adjustable Ice Level Control)
The following codes will be displayed when
unit is operating as expected:
F- Freeze
H- Harvest
B- Bin Full
O- Standby/Off
Additional operational and error codes can
be found on the inside of the front panel.
Scan QR code to download the Scotsman ICELINQ™ App:
Connect to this machine via Bluetooth to access additional machine operations,
view error information, adjust settings, and initiate self-guided cleaning.
ON OFF
02-5166-01
OPTIONAL KSBU, KPAS, KSBU-N PLACED HERE
(Smart-Board™ Advanced Control Panel)
Component Operation Indicator Lights

MC1448 and MC1848
Air and Water Cooled User Manual
June 2022
Page 16
Cleaning, Sanitation and Maintenance
This ice system requires three types of maintenance:
• Remove the build up of mineral scale from the ice machine’s water system and sensors.
• Sanitize the ice machine’s water system and the ice storage bin or dispenser.
• Clean or replace the air lter and clean the air cooled condenser (air cooled models only).
It is the User’s responsibility to keep the ice machine and ice storage bin in a sanitary condition. Without
human intervention, sanitation will not be maintained. Ice machines also require occasional cleaning of their
water systems with a specically designed chemical. This chemical dissolves mineral build up that forms during
the ice making process.
The ice machine’s water system should be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of twice per year. Sanitize the
ice storage bin as frequently as local health codes require, and every time the ice machine is cleaned and
sanitized.
Preparing to Clean:
1.Remove the front panel.
2.Remove the evaporator cover.
Scale Removal:
3.Push and release the Clean button. The yellow
Clean light will blink and the display will show C.
The machine will harvest any ice, drain the reservoir
and begin to rell it.
4.Observe code display, when it blinks the characters
“A d 1” immediately go to the next step.
5.Pour the below specied amount Scotsman Clear
1 ice machine scale remover into the reservoir. The
unit will circulate the scale remover, then drain and
ush it. This will take 35 minutes, then the machine
will stop and the display will show O.
Note: Using chemicals or dilution ratios other than
what is specied will damage the ice machine and
signicantly a󰀨ect the performance and life of the ice
machine.
Clean internal parts:
6.Mix a cleaning solution of 6oz of Scotsman Clear
1 scale remover with 9 cups (72oz) of 105-115° F
potable water.
7.In a separate bucket, mix a sanitizing solution of 1.6
oz of Nu-Calgon IMS Sanitizer with 1 gallon (128
oz) of 105-115 degree F. potable water.
8.Remove air lter(s)(if applicable), water level sensor
and housing, water distributor(s), curtain(s), ice
thickness sensor, and splash panel for additional
cleaning.
9. Soak and scrub each part (including the
evaporator cover!) using the previously prepared
solution of Scotsman Clear 1 scale remover and a
nylon brush, and then rinse with water. Save scale
remover solution.
10.Soak and scrub each part using the previously
prepared sanitizing solution. No rinse needed. Save
sanitizing solution.
11.Using a non-metallic scouring pad, scrub spillway
with sanitizer to remove any material buildup and
debris.
12.Reinstall ice thickness sensor, curtain(s), splash
panel, water distributor(s), and water level sensor in
their original positions. Be sure water level sensor
and ice thickness sensor are completely dry.
Ice machine cleaner contains
acids. Acids can cause burns.
If concentrated cleaner comes
in contact with skin, ush with
water. If swallowed, do NOT
induce vomiting. Give large
amounts of water or milk. Call
Physician immediately. Keep
out of the reach of children.
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Air and Water Cooled User Manual
June 2022
Page 17
Cleaning, Sanitation and Maintenance Continued
Sanitize:
13.Push and release the Clean button. The yellow
Clean light will blink and the display will show C.
The machine will go through a harvest cycle, drain
the reservoir and begin to rell it.
14.Observe code display, when it blinks the
characters “A d 1” immediately go to the next
step.
15.Pour the previously prepared sanitizing solution
into the reservoir until it is full. The unit will circulate
the sanitizer, then drain and ush it. This will take
35 minutes, then the machine will stop and the
display will show O.
16.Remove all ice from storage bin or dispenser and
sanitize bin or dispenser with remaining sanitizing
solution while machine completes sanitizing cycle.
Pour excess sanitizer down drain.
Finish Cleaning Process:
17. Reinstall evaporator cover and front panel (with
air lter(s) if applicable) in their original positions.
18.Push and release the “ON” button to resume ice
making.
Want more detail?
Scan QR Code to download the Scotsman IcelinQ™
App to connect to this machine via Bluetooth and
access the self-guided cleaning process.
Additional maintenance:
Air lter (air-cooled models)
Clean air lters when they become visibly dirty. They
will need cleaning more often than the other items.
1. Pull air lter(s) from the front panel.
2. Wash the dust and grease o󰀨 the lter.
3. Return it to its original position.
Do not operate the machine without the lter in place
except during cleaning.
Condenser (air-cooled models)
If the machine has been operated without a lter the
air cooled condenser ns will need to be cleaned.
They are located under the fan blades. The services
of a refrigeration technician will be required to clean
the condenser.
Exterior panels
The front, top and side panels are durable stainless
steel. Fingerprints, dust and grease will require
cleaning with a good quality stainless steel cleaner.
Note: If using a sanitizer or a cleaner that contains
chlorine on the panels, after use be sure to wash the
panels with clean water to remove chlorine residue.
Water lters
If the machine has been connected to water lters,
check the cartridges for the date they were replaced
or for the pressure on the gauge. Change cartridges
if they’ve been installed more than 6 months or if the
pressure drops too much when the ice machine lls
with water.

MC1448 and MC1848
Air and Water Cooled User Manual
June 2022
Page 18
What to do before calling for service
Reasons the machine might shut itself o󰀨:
• Lack of water.
• Freeze cycle takes too long.
• Harvest cycle takes too long.
• High discharge temperature.
• Controller self test failure.
Check the following:
1. Has the water supply to the ice machine or
building been shut o󰀨? If yes, the ice machine will
automatically restart within 25 minutes after water
begins to ow to it.
2. Has power been shut o󰀨 to the ice machine? If
yes, the ice machine will automatically restart
when power is restored.
3. Has someone shut the water o󰀨 to a water
cooled unit? If yes, after the water supply has
been restored the ice machine may need to be
manually reset.
4. Is the curtain open because some ice is stuck
under it? If so, remove the ice and the machine
should start in a few minutes.
To Manually Reset the machine.
• Open the switch door
•Push and release the O󰀨 button.
• Push and release the On button.
To Shut the Machine O󰀨:
1. Push and hold the O󰀨 button for 3 seconds or until
the machine stops.
2.
3.
4.
Note: Curtain can be removed & replaced anytime the
machine is in a standby mode or when it is in a freeze
cycle. However, removal of the curtain during freeze
will result in water owing into the bin. Removal of the
curtain during harvest terminates harvest at that point
and, if left o󰀨, will result in the machine shutting o󰀨.
• View machine status
• Control machine operation
• Adjust machine settings
• View active errors with troubleshooting tips
• Initiate self-guided cleaning
• Access service resources and warranty info
Scan QR Code to download the
Scotsman ICELINQ®App
Curtain
Clear Ice
From Here
Clear Ice From Beneath Curtain
Scotsman ICELINQ® Mobile App
All Prodigy ELITE®models are Bluetooth®enabled
and are compatible with the Scotsman ICELINQ®
app, available on both the Apple App Store and
Google Play Store.
The ICELINQ mobile app uses Bluetooth connectivity
to allow users to easily monitor, control, and maintain
their machine:
Open Door to Reset or Switch O󰀨

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SCOTSMAN ICE SYSTEMS
101 Corporate Woods Parkway
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
www.scotsman-ice.com
800-726-8762