Homa HIM-1222 Ice Generator Instruction Manual

Homa HIM-1222 Ice Generator

WARNING :
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to operate or use the product.
This will ensure you receive the most enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your new ice maker.
After receiving the machine, please leave it alone for over 24 hours on a flat surface and then start up the machine.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to operate or use the product.
This will ensure you receive the most enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your new ice maker.
Sign Instructions
The safety precautions listed here are important matters related to safety, please follow them.
The signs and meanings are shown as below.

WANRNING

| It means if do not operate property, ii may cause death or serious harmful personal injuries.

ATTENTION

| It means if do not operate properly. ii may cause death or harmful personal injuries or item loss.
| It means prohibited (prohibited behaviour) .
Specific prohibited contents are in the sign  or  icons, instructions and statements near the sign .
| It means enforced actions (must be enforced) .
Specific actions are shown in the sign or in the icons, instructions and statements near the sign.
| It means matters needs to pay attention to.
Specific actions are shown in the sign or in the figures, instructions and statements near the sign.

Warnings
Prohibited Behaviour

• Do not disassemble, repair or refit the machine, or it may cause fire, electric shock or accidents, for repair, please contact your supplier.
• Before doing daily maintenance, please pull the plug out of the socket, disconnect the power supply first, otherwise it may cause electric shock and short circuit.
• Do not use wet hands to plug and unplug the power supply, otherwise it may cause electric shock, burn or other injuries.
• Do not immerse the machine in water or use it in bathroom or where the machine may be splashed with water, otherwise it may cause short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not use it in unstable positions, otherwise injuries and faults may occur due to falling or topping.
• Please pay special attention: When placing the machine, do not put it stand out of the platform.
• Do not damage the power cord or plug.(Do not scratch, process the power cord and plug, do not approach heater, do not bend, twist forcibly, pull it hard or place the weight on it)Use damaged power cord and plug may lead to electric shock, short circuit and fire.
• Do not use damaged power plug or loose socket, otherwise it may lead to electric shock or fire due to heat.
• If the voltage exceeds the limit, it may heat, cause fire and electric shock.
• Do not damage the cooling circuit(piping). If refrigerant leaks, it may lead to fire or serious accidents, meanwhile causing the machine not to function properly.
• Do not let the children use the product, and please use it in positions where is unaccessible by children, otherwise it may lead to burn, electric shock and injuries.
• Do not extend hands into the mechanical parts at the back side of the machine, otherwise it may lead to burn or injuries caused by heat parts, which may also cause damage to the machine.
• When repairing the product: Do not tilt the machine over 45 degrees or turn it upside down, otherwise the compressor and cooling system may not work properly.
• Do not use it in places with hot objects or dirty air. Please keep it in a well ventilated, cool and dry place where the height of water level can be ensured. To ensure the air circulation, please keep the machine away from the walls or furniture for at least over 15 cm.
• Do not add water which exceeds the maximum water level line of the water tank. Because the ice storage bucket is made of white PP material, please check the maximum water level carefully, it is suggested that the water level should be 5-10 mm lower than the bottom of the ice bucket.
• Do not contact the ice making parts when the product is working. In addition, do not open the lid when use, otherwise failure may occur due to the leakage of the refrigerant which reduces ice making capacity or mix with dust.

Enforced Actions

• Please wipe the dust on the power plug frequently, otherwise fire may occur due to poor insulation.
• Please pull out the power plug and wipe it clean with dry cloth.
• If not using it for a long time, please pull out the power plug after cutting off the power supply and drain the remaining water from the drainage outlet and store it in dry condition inside.
• When the ice maker starts or stops, start the relay, thermal protector and other electric parts will have “click” sound because of the actions, when the refrigerant flows in the pipe, there will be “flowing” sound, during ice making, when the machine is releasing the ice, the system will have “click” sound ,these are all normal phenomena, not malfunction.
• In case of abnormality or failures, please stop using immediately, otherwise it may cause smoke, fire and electric shock, please cut off the power supply and pull the power plug out of the plug, and then please contact the us to get help.
• When placing the machine, please leave plenty of space for it, otherwise the refrigerant may leak and stay, this may lead to fire or serious accidents.
• Please use separate socket for the machine, do not share one socket for multiple electric appliances, otherwise it may lead to electric shock, short circuit and fire.
• Please plug the plug into the socket completely. If not, it may lead to electric shock or fire due to heat.
• If power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by professionals in the manufacturer’s maintenance department or similar department to avoid danger.
• When using the machine, please wash the water tank and ice storage bucket frequently.
• To ensure the ice quality, please check and wash the machine frequently. Before using the machine, please replace with new water source.

WARNING – Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction (IEC 60335-2-24)

WARNING – Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer (IEC 60335-2-24)

WARNING – Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (IEC 60335-2-24)

Safety Attention
Please hold the insulated part of the power plug in the front section and pull out the power plug. Do not pull the wire, otherwise the power cord may break or catch fire.
When doing daily maintenance, do not remove internal sensors and touch parts forcibly, otherwise it may lead to failure or accidents.

Attentions

1. After receiving the machine, please leave it alone for over 24 hours and then start up the machine.
2. The wrong use a ground wire can have the risk of electric shock. For your safety, the ice maker must use a reliable grounding power supply.
3. Do not connect the power cord to the socket with wet hands, otherwise electric shock may occur.
4. The machine needs standard 220V/50Hz/10A power supply with grounding.
5. When using it for the first time or not use it for a long time, please flush the water tank and drain water from the drainage outlet.
6. As there may be smell or dust, please dispose the ices from the first 2 cycles of ice production.
7. When connect to the power supply initially, the ice size produced may be relatively small, this is not malfunction.
8. To keep the ice maker clean and hygienic, daily management and check are very important.
9. After the ice maker is used for a long time, due to the change of temperature, water quality and other use environment and aging of the product, there may be scale, mold and rust mixed into the ice. Please pay attention to the daily maintenance of the water tank and keep it clean.
10. Take the machine from the package, check if there is tiny dust in the water tank and ice bucket before using.
11. Please do not use water or other liquids with impurities or containing solid particles.
12. The ice may have smell due to water quality. The ice from first time production after purchase may have an odor, this is not fault. After using it for several times, the smell will disappear. If you mind the smell, it is suggested to use ice maker cleaner or citric acid to clean it. It is suggested not to be consume odorous ice to avoid discomfort or other illnesses.
13. To ensure ice quality, please replace water frequently. After diluting the neutral cleaner with water, use soft cloth or sponge to clean the interior and exterior of the product.
14. If not using it for a long time, please pull out the plug out of the socket after cutting off the power supply of the machine and drain the remaining water from the drainage outlet, and keep the machine in a dry internal condition.

For the ice makers with flammable refrigerant R290
Danger – Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used.

1. Do not use mechanical devices to defrost the refrigerator.
2. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
3. To be repaired only by trained service personnel.

Caution – Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used.

1. Consult the manual before attempting to service this product. All safety precautions must be followed.
2. Dispose of properly in accordance with federal or local regulations.
3. Avoid puncturing refrigerant tubing. Follow handling instructions carefully.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note : The data above are for general reference only, they will vary due to ongoing product development, season using environment, situation and temperature conditions.

MAIN PARTS AND FUNCTIONS

making and deicing process

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

How To Use The Ice Maker
Before First Use(Tips & Techniques)
After receiving the machine, please leave it alone for over 24 hours on a flat surface and then start up the machine. Before using the ice maker, cleaning the entire machine thoroughly is strongly recommended.

1. Take out the ice storage bucket and wash it in ambient clean water.
2. After diluting the soft cloth with neutral cleaner, clean the water tank and external part of the machine.
3. Wash the evaporator columns with clean water or alcohol.
4. Rinse the interior with clean water.
5. Please keep the ice maker away from direct sunlight, heat or radiation. Place the ice maker horizontally and make sure there is at 15 cm gap between the sides and rear.
6. The ice maker should be placed in a suitable socket for power supply.

WHEN USING

Step 1 :Open the front cover, take out the ice bucket and add some water into the water tank.(When adding water to the water tank, please make sure the silicone plug at the bottom of the machine is plugged. The water level is recommended below the maximum water level.)
Step 2 :Put the ice bucket back and make sure the bucket is installed well. If not, please press gently to the bottom of the bucket to put it in place.
Step 3 : Press the “POWER” button, press the “ ” button on the control panel, choose the size of ice cube that you need, then the machine will start ice making circulation.
Step 4 :Stop/cancel ice making. To stop or cancel ice making, press the “ON/OFF” button to stop ice making. And will be in standby mode.

Note :

1. The first cycle for ice production is around 6 minutes. It depends on the room temperature, the size of the ice cube, also depends on water temperature and ambient temperature.
2. After the ice maker starts, the water level in the water tank should be checked frequently. If the water level is too low, the water pump can not pump out water, the ice maker will stop automatically, the lack indication constant brightness to indicate lack of water, at the same time the buzzer starts to beep, at this moment, the water tank should be filled below the maximum water level and then press “ON/OFF” to start ice making again.
3. If the ice bucket is full of ice, the ice maker will automatically stops ice making and the full indicator constant brightness. At the same time, the buzzer starts to beep, when the ice position is lower than the infrared detection position, the machine starts to work again.
4. It is recommended to change water once every 24 hours to keep the water clean. If the ice maker is not used for a long time, please drain the water inside the water tank and wipe the water tank, at the same time, please also cut off the power supply and pull the plug out of the socket.
5. Do not use water containing impurities or with solid particles, pure water is recommended.

IMPORTANT NOTE :
In the event that the power is disconnected during the ice making cycle or that the LED lights on the Control Panel are blinking, press the POWER button to stop the ice making cycle. Unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Allow the machine to sit for a few minutes to let it warm up and allow ice to fall from the evaporator. Empty the Water Tank and wait 5 minutes before restarting the unit.

DO NOT touch the Evaporator while the machine is in using or during the ice making process. This could cause severe burns.
Self-cleaning Function
When the ice maker is in standby mode, press the power button 3 seconds, the machine will be in self-cleaning mode (The pump starts working, pumping water from the water tank to the ice box, working continuously for about 10 minutes, then automatically entering standby mode.) You can also press the power button to exit from the self-cleaning function and enter standby mode.

UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL BOARD

A Ice full indication
8 Power indication
C Lack of water indication
D ON/OFF button
E Small ice indication
F Small/large ice button
G Large ice indication

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Do not use chemicals, such as alcohol.(except wash the evaporator columns with alcohol)
2. Do not use steel ball, hard brush and other tools to clean the surface of the product.
3. Do not expose product’s power line and packaging accessories to the sun.
4. Do not tilt the machine to over degrees or turn it upside down, otherwise the cooling system may not work properly.
5. The machine is not been used for a long time, the water inside the water tank should be drained and the water tank should be wiped.

NON-FAULT DESCRIPTIONS

Troubleshooting

When the ice maker first starts up, the water pump pumps for 5 seconds and then stops for 5 seconds and then pumps again for 5 seconds and then stops again for 5 seconds, and then sucks water continuously for 3 minutes| This is to exhaust the air from the water suction pipe to prevent it produce water without water
After connecting to the power supply and the machine is on, the ice making box has “click” sound_| This is to detect if the ice making box is

horizontal.

During ice making circle, when the infrared light is blocked • the machine will produce Ice normally. If the infrared light is still blocked after one cycle, the indicator light will show ICE FULL and buzzing.| This is lo remove the illusion of ice full caused by infrared misjudgment.
Problem| Ca u se| Solution
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Power indication light is not on| The power plug is not plugged well or there is no electricity in the socket| Plug the power plug correctly into the socket and make sure it is connected separately.
The machine has abnormal noise|

1. The machine is not stably
2. The voltage is too low
3. The fan has foreign body

|

1. Please install the product in a flat position.
2. Please cut off the Power supply and check if there is problem with voltage.
3. First please cut off the power Supply and then check if there is foreign body in the fan.

On the operation panel, the red ice full indication light is on, but there is no ice in the ice box|

1. infrared sensor adheres to foreign object.
2. The infrared sensor is broken.
3. The circuit board is broken.

|

1. Please cut off the power supply of the product and remove the foreign object adhered to the infrared sensor.
2. Please stop using the product and contact supplier and customer service and repair it by maintenance service provider.

The “Add Water” indication is on on the operation panel, but there is plenty of water in the tank|

1. Maybe the pump is broken
2. The water supply system is blocked by impurities

| Please stop using the product and contact your supplier and repair it in designated repair service provider.
Ice is mixed with impurities| there are impurities in the water tank| Please rinse the interior of the water tank.
The ice has odor| Due to water quality or the ice produced first lime after purchase| After using it several times, the odor will disappear.
” Lack” indication light is on| Lack of water

Toe bottom of the water tank is blocked

| Stop ice making, add water and press “ON/OFF” to start ice making again.
“Ice Full” indication light is on| There are too many ice in the ice bucket.
The ice full sensor is broken, there is no ice, but the
” Full” indication light is on.| Take the ice from the ice bucket.
Please stop using the product and contact your supplier and repair it by designated repair service provider.
” Ice Full ” indication light twinkles| The ice shovel panel is stuck| Press “ON OFF” button to stop ice making.
Please stop using the product and contact your supplier and repair it by designate: I repair service provider.
The ice sticks together|

1. Ice making cycle is too long.
2. Too many parts are immersed in **** the ice making box.
3. The water temperature inside water tank is too low.

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1. Stop ice making, after the ice melts. restart the machine for ice ma king.
2. Adjust the evaporator.
3. Replace the water inside water tank, the water temperature is preferably between 41 and 90r .

The ice is full but indication light is not on| The machine is in a position with strong light. it affects the detection of the infra red light.| Move it to the darker place.
The machine is operating but not making ice| The compressor is in starting protection or refrigerant leaks| Turn ii on and off consecutively or bad contact of the plug will cause the compressor not work, wait 30 minutes and the machine will operate normally. If after over 30 minutes, the ice maker is still not started, please stop using the product and contact your supplier and repair it by c:lesignated repair service provider.

MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER :
Keten LTD.; VAT: BG123670208; fl. 7, 39 Vladimir Vazov blvd., 1836, Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone: +359 2 8691023; Fax: +359 2 8691025; e-mail: sales@keten.bg; www.keten.bg

The symbol means that the product should not be disposed of with household waste in order to avoid environmental contamination and human injury. Take the appliance to a specialist recycling center for electrical appliances.

References

• Homepage | Keten

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