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®
Automatic Commercial Ice Cube Machine
User’s Manual
Be sure ice maker has been standing upright for at
least 24 hours prior to plug-in.
Franklin Industries, LLC Model FIM400
4100 First Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232-3321
Tel.: 1-888-424-8278
E-mail: customerservice@franklinchef.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ICE MAKER SAFETY....................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................................................2 – 4 MAJOR FEATURES .....................................................................................4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ......................................................................5 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................
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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. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the words “DANGER”, “WARNING” OR “CAUTION”. DANGER means that failure to heed this safety statement
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? It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your ice maker, be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain. ? Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet. ? Never unplug the ice maker by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. ? Never clean ice maker parts with flammable fluids. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in th
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? Turn on the water supply tap before switching on the ice maker. Never turn off the water supply tap when the ice maker is working. ? Except to take ice from the storage bin, keep the bin door closed in order to reduce ice melting and to promote proper ice formation. ? If the ice maker will not be used 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 t
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Technical Information Model: FIM400 Electrical input: 115VAC ~ 60Hz Power consumption: 8.3kW·h /100 lbs of ice Ice-making/Ice-harvest rated current: 12.4A/15.3A Refrigerant: R404a, 24.6 oz. High/Low side pressure: 350psig/190psig Unit width x depth x height: 30? x 24? x 20.8? Unit weight: 142 lbs maximum Ice-making capability: 400 lbs/day* Ice shape: Cube Ice cube dimensions: 3/4" x 1" x 3/4" *The actual quantity of ice produced per day can vary with room a
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Component Locations Top panel Water distribution tube Evaporator Water pump Floater valve Water tank Ice-full probe Ice storage bin (available separately) Adjustable feet Control panel Junction box Power switch Water inlet Connectors Ice storage bin Drain outlet Water supply hose Ice scoop 6
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Ice Maker Installation Unpacking This unit is an ice maker only. It requires a separate ice storage bin. Remove packaging materials IMPORTANT: Do not remove any permanent instruction labels or the data labels on your ice maker. Remove tape and glue from your ice maker before using: ? To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhe
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7/16” 16.3” 8.7” REAR VIEW The two holes are for attachment to the ice storage bin. See drawings below. Connecting brackets Rear of ice storage bin Drain Typical installation of ice storage bin Two connecting brackets are attached to the upper rear edge of the ice storage bin. Turn the brackets up (180?) and use two screws to connect the main machine and ice storage bin. ? To ensure proper ventilation for your ice make
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(38ºC). This unit MUST be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, water spray or drips. ? The unit should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat. ? Installation of the ice maker requires a cold water supply inlet of 1/4? (6,35 mm) soft copper tubing with a shut-off valve. ? The ice maker requires a continuous water supply with a minimum pressure of 15 psig and a static pressure not to exceed 80 psig. The temperature of the water fee
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ordinances, is required. The ice maker should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet. It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your ice maker, be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain. The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 20 amperes. Recommended grounding method For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. The power supply cord (not included) must have a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize pos
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3. You will find a strain relief bracket in the accessory package. Fix the power supply cord below the bracket, as shown in the previous illustration. 4. The other end of the power supply cord should be connected to an outlet that is in accordance with the local electrical code. Water Supply The water supply should be ready at the point of installation. The water supply pressure should be a minimum of 15 psig with a static pressure not more than 80 psig. (A wall outlet directly behind
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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 and electricity? 4. Has the machine been leveled? 5. Is the ice maker in a site where the ambient temperature is between 50º F (10º C) and 100ºF (38ºC) and the water temperature between 41º F (5º C) and 90º F (32º
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Ice-making stage Ice harvest stage IMPORTANT: ? Although the unit has been tested and cleaned at the factory, due to long-term transit and storage, the first batch of cubes must be discarded. ? Never turn off the water supply tap when the ice maker is working. ? Never touch the evaporator when the machine is running. ? Except to take ice from the unit, keep the bin door closed to reduce melting and ensure proper ice formation. How the Machi
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Evaporator Water inlet Water pump Water tank Hot gas valve Compressor Fan Condenser motor Normal Sounds Your new ice maker may make sounds that are unfamiliar to you. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor and walls can amplify the sounds. The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be causing them. ? Rattling noises may come from the flow of the refrigerant or the water line. Items stored on the top of
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Cleaning and Maintenance Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and long life. The maintenance intervals listed are based on normal conditions. You may want to shorten the intervals if you have pets or there are other special considerations. What shouldn’t be done? Never keep anything in the ice storage bin other than ice: objects like wine and beer bottles are unsanitary, and the labels may slip off and block the drain. What sh
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1. Disconnect power to the unit. 2. Remove the front panel of the ice maker. Unscrew the water tank screw nut and drain water completely into the ice storage bin. The water drains out through the drain hole in the bin. (NOTE: Don ’t forget to screw the nut back into the water tank hole again.) 3. Using a sanitizing solution made of 1 ounce of household bleach and 2 gallons of hot water (95º to 115ºF), wipe down the water tank and the inside of the ice storage bin with a clean cloth. To cle
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Maker Cleaner Solution into the water tank. 4. Turn on the power switch. Within 3 minutes press the Clean button. The machine will go into the cleaning mode automatically. 5. The ice-making system cleaning cycle will continue for 30 minutes unless you press the power switch (you can press the power switch to stop the cleaning cycle any time during the 30 minutes). After cleaning, the harvest indicator and ice-making indicator LEDs will be on. The cleaning process stops. (NOTE: The dirty
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2. Remove the condenser air filter with a screwdriver. 3. Use a brush to wipe up and down the filter surface with a mild detergent solution such as 1 oz. of dishwashing liquid mixed with 2 gallons of warm water. Do not use solvent-based or abrasive cleaners. Rinse the filter with clean water several times. 4. Air-dry the filter, then reinstall it. Control Panel (at the back of the machine) You will find the control panel at the back of the machine. This panel includes o
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5. When you want to clean the machine, turn off the power switch first, then turn it on again. Press the Clean button within 3 minutes and the ice maker will start the cleaning mode, with harvest and ice-making indicators blinking. After 30 minutes, the cleaning mode stops and the harvest indicator and ice-making indicators are on steady. If you want to restart the ice-making process after cleaning, turn off the power switch first and drain off the waste water, then turn on the power switch
