AVANTCO 194UCF120A Under Counter Ice Machine User Manual

AVANTCO 194UCF120A Under Counter Ice Machine

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• This product cannot be used in outdoor envrionments.
• Not intended for use by children, persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge.
• The installation, repair or maintenance of this ice machine must be carried out by professional and qualified personnel.
• Electric shock, fire, personal injury may result from incorrect operation.
• After the ice machine is delivered, please keep the machine upright for at least 24 hours to have the refrigerant be fully precipitated before startup.
• Otherwise the compressor may be damaged.
• When handling, keep the cabinet upright with the inclination not exceeding 45 degrees.
• Do not invert the machine or lay it horizontally.
• This ice machine should not be placed in wet or easily splashed areas.
• The grounding of this ice machine cannot be connected to a gas pipe, water pipe, telephone line or lightning rods, etc.
• There are rotating components in this ice machine.
• Do not insert slim objects into ventilation or exhaust ports, or serious mechanical damage and injury may occur.
• Do not store volatile or flammable substances in this ice machine or it may result in explosion or fire.
• Do not store any sundries or freeze any food in the storage bin.
• Keep the ice scoop clean.
• The ice machine must be placed on a floor sufficient enough to support its weight. may cause the equipment to fall over and cause injury.
• There should be sufficient ventilation space around the ice machine.
• This ice machine cannot be connected to hot water. Outlet for this ice maker must be reliably grounded with leakage protection.
• The ice machine must be disconnected from power before manual cleaning, repairing and maintenance.
• Before cleaning, repairing and maintenance, the remaining ice in the ice bin should be removed from the ice machine to avoid contamination to ice.
• Do not splash water directly onto the surface of the ice machine during the cleaning process; otherwise it may cause short circuit, leakage or other faults.
• Flammable foaming agent is used during the foaming process.
• The ice maker should be disposed of and recycled by qualified personnel and institutions.
• The ice machine should be properly managed to ensure that children will not play with the machine.
• When the ice machine malfunctions, turn off the power and contact professional personnel. ice machine is fully automatic.
• With proper installation and connection to potable water and power source, the ice making will start properly.
• When the ice cubes fill up the storage bin, the machine will automatically stop.
• The ice machine is generally used in the following and similar occasions
• Indoor, ambient controlled environments only.
• The kitchen area of a store, office or other workplace;
• Hotel and restaurant;
• Catering and similar non-retail occasions.
• This ice machine is not intended for residential use.
• C Pure creates specialty water filters to be used with common restaurant equipment, ensuring that the water utilized by the equipment is both clean and clear.
• These filters are easily installed into water lines, and their cartridges can be quickly swapped out for fast, easy and efficient replacements.
• The water filters below are approved for use with Avantco Ice Machines. Failure to use and maintain an appropriate water filter will void warranty coverage.

Item Number| Ice Shape| Ice Production Per 24 Hrs.| Recommended Water Filtration System| Replacement Cartridge
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| Full Dice| 120 lbs.| 790OCLOKITM| 790OCLOCARTM
| Full Dice| 160 lbs.| 790OCLOKITM| 790OCLOCARTM
| Half Dice| 160 lbs.| 790OCLOKITM| 790OCLOCARTM
| Full Dice| 210 lbs.| 790OCLOKITM| 790OCLOCARTM
| Half Dice| 210 lbs.| 790OCLOKITM| 790OCLOCARTM
| Full Dice| 280 lbs.| 790OCLOKITM| 790OCLOCARTM
| Half Dice| 280 lbs.| 790OCLOKITM| 790OCLOCARTM

Installation

The ice machine should be installed in a proper location meeting the following conditions

• Power supply the rated voltage indicated on the machine nameplate ±6%.
• Water source potable water, with water pressure from 18.75 psi to 80 psi; water temperature 40 TO 90°F.
• The ice machine should be kept away from heat sources, and should be extremely high or low temperature environment, and should avoid direct sunlight.
• The ice machine must be placed on a floor sufficient to support its weight.
• The socket for the ice maker must be reliably grounded and have leakage protection.
• Proper floor drainage must be provided near the installation location of the ice machine.

Schematic Diagram

Installation Steps

• Check to see if the ice machine is in good condition and the accessories are all present; check the machine model and the machine nameplate.
• Clean the ice storage bin and the food area inside with a sponge soaked in warm water and soap.
• Place the ice machine in the operation area; ensure that the machine is placed on a leveled.
• The bottom of the ice machine is equipped with adjustable legs for level adjustment and clearance for floor cleaning.
• Connect the ice machine’s inlet water filter and water line referring to the installation instructions of your water filter brand.
• If the installation site is already equipped with a drinking water system, the water filter may not be.
• Connect the machine to the water supply using the 3/4 inlet fitting supplied with the machine.
• It is recommended to install a water ball valve not supplied with this machine on the water supply line.
• Connect the drain line to the drain connector o achieve a proper draining, it is recommended that the drain pipe should have a difference in level of more than 1 per 3  and confirm that the drain line is not blocked.
• It is recommended that the drain line be connected to an open drainage port.
• Any joint in the drain line must not be higher than the machine drainage port any joint in the drain line cannot be higher than the previous joint.
• Confirm the power requirements stated in the machine’s nameplate; ensure that the power supply meets the requirements.
• A circuit breaker or switch with leakage protector and reliable grounding is required.
• Turn off the switch on the power line and connect the machine to the power source.

Startup and Operation

1. Before you start up the machine, please check and confirm:
2. That the packaging tape inside the ice machine has been removed.
3. The accessories or items in the ice bin have been taken out.
4. The ice machine has been adjusted to a leveled state.
5. The water line has been connected and the water valve is open.
6. The plug has been connected to the power supply and the power switch is off.
7. The ambient temperature, water temperature, and pressure of the water supply meet the above requirements.
8. Start up: turn on the power switch. After power-on, the machine begins to make ice automatically.
9. For normal operation, please confirm:
10. There is water in the water trough and no overflow occurs.
11. The pump is working properly and water is flowing evenly in the evaporator.
12. The compressor is running normally, the temperature of the evaporator and the ice making water is gradually decreasing.
13. For air cooled machines, make sure the fan is running normally, and there is stable air flow in the inlet and outlet of the ice machine.
14. The ice machine has no abnormal noise.
15. The ice machine has no abnormal vibration.
16. It takes about 10 to 20 minutes to make one batch of ice depending on the ambient temperature and the temperature of the water.
17. The higher the temperature is, the longer the ice making will take Ice cubes can be properly harvested from the machine.

Operation Instructions

Startup

After proper installation, connect the water source and turn on the power supply machine. Please confirm that the machine is operating normally when you turn it on for the first time.

Self check

With power on for the first time, the ice maker will do a self-check and pump out any remaining water.

Preparing

After the ice machine , the inlet valve opens and the inlet water will flow in until it reaches the set level; then the ice maker will defrost one time.

Ice makin

After pre-cooling for 30 seconds, the water pump starts, the water flows through the evaporator smoothly and evenly, the ice cubes are gradually formed in the ice cube tray.

Ice Harvest Drop

Do not put your hand into the ice storage bin during the ice falling process to prevent the ice from hitting your hand.

Shutdown

The ice maker will stop working when you push the “on/off” button on the control panel during the running process.

Bin full stop

Once the ice storage bin is filled to a certain height, the ice making process will stop after 40 seconds. There is a sensor at the top of the bin which will trigger this stop in production. In order to maximize the bin space make sure to spread around the ice that piles up in front of the sensor

Repeat ice making

When the ice cubes triggering this sensor are moved or taken away, the ice maker will go back to the ice making process within seconds.

Control Panel

LED Display

Self check
Display ini code.

Preparing
Counts in seconds forwards.

Ice making
Counts in seconds forwards prior to the water reaching 32 degrees F. Counts seconds backwards to 0 seconds afterwards.

Ice Harvest
Counts in seconds forwards.

Clean
Display CLE during cleaning and descaling  Display STL during sanitizing Display RIN during rinsing.

LED Lamps

Turns lights on/off. Ice cube thickness adjustment. During the ice making process, if you are not satisfied with the ice thickness, press the Ice cube – button for 3 seconds, then click the button + or – on the panel to adjust the thickness of ice cube.

Note
By clicking the + or – button one time, the ice making time is extended or shortened by 1.5 minutes.

Cleaning

During the normal operation, hold the cleaning button for 3 seconds to enter the cleaning process. During the entire cleaning process, cleaning agents and disinfectants need to be put into the water trough. When the cleaning process is finished, the ice maker will go to the ice making process.

Note
All cleaning and sanitizing chemicals used must be nickel safe ON/OFF. Press this button to switch the machine OFF/ON. Please open and close the storage bin door gently. Do not slam the door. Keep door closed when not ice. If the ice maker is not in use for a long time, it should be energized and run for 2 to 4 hours every 2 months.

Other Special Protection  Shutdown

If the ice machine has not detected ice harvest in three cycles, it will shut down for safety protection. The ice maker needs to be checked. If the ice machine detects that the ambient temperature is too high it will stop for safety protection. The fault code and its comments are displayed as follows

every 5 seconds
E08| Condensation sensor short circuit| Does not shutdown, Error LED light on every 5 seconds
E09| Evaporator sensor open circuit| Does not shutdown
E10| Evaporator sensor short circuit fault| Does not shutdown
E11| Refrigeration system failure| Protective shutdown
E12| Water level control fault| Protective shutdown
E13| Pump or water level fault| Protective shutdown

Noble Chemical offers a full line of products to clean and sanitize your commercial ice machine. These chemicals are approved for use with Avantco Ice Machines. Failure to regularly clean and sanitize your Avantco Ice Machine will void warranty coverage. For information and instructions, contact a Noble Chemical dealer. The ice machine needs to be cleaned every other month or once a month for high yeast environments.

Cleaners

Sanitizers

Maintenance

NOTE
Maintenance must be done by a qualified technician.

WARNING
Before maintenance or manual cleaning, be sure to shut off the water source and power supply.

Exterior Cleaning

Frequently clean the environment around the ice machine to keep it clean. Do not block the vents. The outer enclosure should be cleaned with a mild detergent and then wiped clean. If necessary, use commercial stainless steel cleaners and polishes.

NOTE
Stainless steel may rust without proper maintenance.

Inlet Water Filter

The water filter should be inspected regularly. It is recommended to replace the filter cartridge every 3 to 6 months.

Interior Cleaning

The inside of the ice storage bin can be washed with water and cleaner solution. Rinse thoroughly with water. Repeat this process with a water and sanitizer solution.

Note
Check and confirm the water pressure is lower than the maximum allowed pressure. Do not flush the part above the water pump or the evaporator directly for water protection.

Condenser

For the air cooled ice maker, the condenser should be cleaned every three weeks. Use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner with a brush to brush it up and down along the fin direction, to avoid damage to the fins and further affecting the cooling effect. The condenser filter should be cleaned every 2 weeks.

NOTE
Be careful when cleaning the condenser as the edges of the fins are sharp.

Water Line

In order to ensure food safety, the water line of the ice machine should be cleaned regularly.

Winterizing

Turn off the water and power supply, drain the residual water from the water trough inlet pipe and drain pipe.

NOTE
The maintenance of the ice machine is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

Clean Function

NOTE
Please empty the bin of ice in advance. Please clean and sanitize the bin and do a complete rinsing. Please clean and sanitize the ice sliding board, water distribution line, water supply line, water pump, then do a complete rinsing.

Turn on the ice maker; push clean button for 3 seconds, the ice maker will begin the cleaning process. Put in proper amount of cleaning solution manually into the water
trough followed by the clean and sanitizing process instruction. Push clean button. The ice maker will do auto clean for about 15 minutes. Put in the proper amount of sanitizing solution manually into the water trough followed by theclean and sanitizing process instruction. Push the clean button again, the ice maker will doauto sanitizing for  about 15 minutes. Please spray the evaporator with the sanitizing solution in the meantime to ensure complete When finished, the ice maker will go into the rinsing process, this process will take about 5 minutes, and do 5 rinsing cycles.The ice maker will go back to making ice as soon as the cleaning process ends. Please throw away the next 5 batches of ice in case of residual cleaner.

Cleaning Instructions

Cut off the power

1. Remove all ice from the ice bin to avoid contamination.
2. Empty the water from the tank.

Remove the water curtain.

Remove the pump and pull out the upper pipe of the pump circulation.

Remove screws which are securing the spray pipe. Remove the spray pipe and the upper pipe.

Disassemble fixed screws which are in the spray pipe. Dismantle the spray pipe.

Mix a solution of cleaner and water according to your ice machine cleaner instructions. Ensure the cleaning agent dissolves completely. Soak the water pipe, inlet and outer spray pipe, head, spray pipe fixing seat and screws, etc. in the cleaning solution for 5 minutes or 15 minutes for heavily scaled components. Rinse all components thoroughly with clean water.

After soaking, scrub the spray pipe, water curtain and pump base bracket with cleaning solution, and rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Spray the cleaning solution into the evaporator and wipe clean. Repeatedly wipe the water tank, ice plate and its plastic parts, side plates, ice buckets and other sanitary areas with cleaning solution. Rinse all areas thoroughly with clean water.

Sanitizing Instructions

Mix a solution of sanitizer and water according to your ice machine sanitizer instructions. Ensure the sanitizer dissolves completely. Soak the water pipe, inner and outer spray pipe, head sprayNpipe fixing seat and screws, etc. in the solution for 5 minutes. If using a no-rinse sanitizer, there is no need to rinse.

Spray the spray pipe, water curtain and pum base bracket with the sanitizer solution. If using a no rinse sanitizer, there is no need to rinse.

Spray the sanitizer solution into the ice evaporator with a spray bottle. Spray the water tank, ice plate and its plastic parts, side plates, ice bin and other sanitary areas with sanitizer solution. If using a no-rinse sanitizer, there is no need to rinse. Allow the dismantled spray pipe, water pump, water pipe, and water curtain to dry.
Then install them back to their original position.

Service Call
If the ice machine works abnormally, please confirm below before making a service call:

1. Check the water supply
2. Whether there is water in the water trough.
3. Whether the water pressure for the is 18.75 psi to 80 psi the water temperature is 40-90°F.
4. Whether the water valve is open.
5. Whether there is no water leakage.
6. Check the power
7. Whether the indicator on the display panel is ON.
8. Whether the panel display does not display the OFF standby state.
9. If the LED on the display panel is not ON, check whether the plug and socket are normal, and whether the power supply switch is ON.
10. Check nameplate and serial number.
11. Check the nameplate located on the side or back of the ice machine and record the model and series number of the ice machine.

Note
If the machine fails due to the user’s faults, such as failure to use and maintain a water filter, no supply of water, electricity or environmental factors, rather than the fault of
the ice maker, the door-to-door service will be charged.

Troubleshooting

Fault                                                  Potential Cause Troubleshooting

Not working| Power switch not turned on| Turn on the power switch
Indicator is OFF| Plug is loose| Check plug and socket
Shutdown every 3 minutes after startup;| The ambient temperature is too high| Normal working temperature range of 41-95°F
The display shows E04 high temperature| Condenser is dirty and blocked High pressure switch wires fallen off| Clean the condenser
The display shows E06 high pressure protection| Fan does not start| Check and correct high pressure switch wires

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Check and correct the fan

Ice defrost abnormal| Ambient temperature too low| Normal working temperature range of 41-95°F
Defrost valve does not start normally| Check and correct the defrosting valve
Ice thickness too thin or too thick| Check and correct ice thickness setting

Poor transparency of ice cubes; ice cubes too thin or incomplete| Ice thickness is too thin| Check and correct ice thickness setting
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Water pressure is too low| Check that the water supply pressure is 1.3 bar to 5.5 bar
Water temperature is too high| Normal working temperature range of 41-95°F
Inlet water valve does not work| Check and correct the inlet water valve
Inlet water valve is dirty and blocked| Check whether water leaks and correct
Water leaking| Check and correct the inlet water filter and water connection
Inlet water filter has not been replaced for a long time
Too slow in ice making| The condenser or air filter is dirty| Clean the condenser and filter screen
High ambient temperature| Normal working temperature range of 41-95°F
Poor ventilation| Check the environment around the ice machine
Water temperature is too high| Check the water supply temperature of 41-95°F
Too much noise| The ice machine is not placed in a leveled foundation or the ice maker is not leveled| Level the ice machine

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