merax Multifunctional 27 Ib Freestanding Ice Maker Top Load Water Dispenser User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- merax
Table of Contents
- merax Multifunctional 27 Ib Freestanding Ice Maker Top Load Water
- INTRODUCTIONS
- GETTING TO KNOW YOUR UNIT
- START TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT
- PREPARE FOR USE
- OPERATE THE UNIT
- ELECTRIAL DIAGRAM
- CLEAN YOU UNIT DURING REGULAR USING
- TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
- PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
merax Multifunctional 27 Ib Freestanding Ice Maker Top Load Water
Dispenser
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in ANY way
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parts please contact the seller.
INTRODUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing our ICE MARKER WITH WATER DISPENSER with multi-
function. This unit is designed to improve your living and entertaining
comfort. Not only you can enjoy ICE making function, also you can enjoy the
cool and hot water drink. With its whisper quiet operation and attractive
design, you will enjoy its convenience and comfort for years to come.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this appliance. When
using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions.
This easy-to-use manual will guide you to getting the best use of the unit.
Please complete the following information for future reference. You will need
it to obtain warranty service.
- Model No.: ___
- Serial Number *: _____
- Date of Purchase: _____
- Place of Purchase: ____
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons or property.
Read all instructions before using any appliance.
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Do not operate this,or any other appliance with a damaged cord.
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Connect to properly polarized outlets only. No other appliance should be plugged into the same outlet. Be sure that the plug is fully inserted into the receptacle.
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Do not run the power cord over carpeting or other heat insulators. Do not cover the cord. Keep cord away from traffic areas, and do not submerge in water.
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We do not recommend the use of an extension cord, as it may overheat and become a risk of fire. If you must use an extension cord, use No.14 AWG minimum size and rated no less than 1875 watts.
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If the unit is brought in from outside in wintertime, give it a few hours to warm up to room temperature before plugging it in.
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Do not let hot water touch bare skin. Exercise caution and use reasonable supervision when appliance is used near children.
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Do not use your unit outdoors.
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Locate the unit at a even or flat surface, to avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance.
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And place the unit away from direct sunlight and make sure that there is at least 2 inches of space between the back of your unit and wall. Keep a minimum distance of 4 inches on each side of your unit free.
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Do not tip over the unit.
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Do not use other liquid to make the ice-cube or dispense the cold drink other than water.
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Always turn off the unit and unplug when there is no water left in the bottle or when you are changing the bottle. Turn it back on after a new bottle has been placed and the air is purged from water taps.
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Unplug the unit before cleaning or making any repairs or servicing.
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Do not clean the unit with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
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Disconnect the mains plug from the supply the supply socket when not in use or you go to have the travel for the holiday, where supply connection is via mains plug.
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WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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WARNING: Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. And use the 110-120V/60Hz earthed power supply.
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DANGER – Risk Of Fire or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. Do Not Use Mechanical Devices To Defrost Ice Maker. Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing.
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DANGER – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. To Be
Repaired Only By Trained Service Personnel. Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing. -
CAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Flammable Refrigerant Used. Consult Repair Manual/Owner’s Guide Before Attempting To Install or Service This Product. All Safety Precautions Must be Followed.
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CAUTION – Risk Of Fire Or Explosion. Dispose Of Property In Accordance With Federal Or Local Regulations. Flammable Refrigerant Used .
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CAUTION-Risk Of Fire Or Explosion Due To Puncture Of Refrigerant Tubing;Follow Handling Instructions Carefully. Flammable Refrigerant Used.
The ice maker should be installed in accordance with the safety standard for Refrigeration Systems, ASHRAE15. The ice maker shall not be installed in corridors or hallways of public buildings. If the unit is with problem need to be maintained, that replacing with like components and that servicing shall be done by factory authorized service personnel, so as to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:
- Green or Green with a strip yellow: Grounding
- White: Neutral
- Black: Live
WARNING: fill with potable water only.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR UNIT
Unit Outline
Operation panel
Main function
- Hot Water
- Cold Water only
- Ice-making only
- Cold water and ice-making at same time
START TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT
UNPACKING THE UNIT
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Removing the package, do not turn the unit upside down, or lay it on its side.
- a. Remove the strapping
- b. Open the cartoon box.
- c. Remove the Styrofoam packing from the box.
- d. Pull the unit straight up from the box.
- e. Remove the plastic bag.
The refrigeration compressor has very sensitive mounts
inside of its welded shell in order to provide quiet running.
Improper handling may damage the compressor.
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Wipe it clean if necessary.
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Place the unit on the hard and flat ground. Pay attention
to put it evenly and moderately. The location should be far
away from direct sunlight and other source of heat. -
Please locate the unit at the place which have the good air circulation condition. And make sure that there are at least 2 inches between the back of unit and the wall.
Keep a minimum distance of 4 inches on each side of the unit And far away from high temperature surrounding and prevent it from being exposed in the sunlight. -
Fasten the drain cap tightly at the back of the unit before start to run the unit. Because during the shipping process, it maybe has loosed. When you not fasten it again, it will cause the water leakage and make your floor wet.
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Do not plug the power cord into the power socket yet! Read the instructions first.
This unit is for indoor use only. Room temperature should not exceed 97F/36C
CLEAN YOUR UNIT BEFORE FIRST USING
Before using your unit, it is strongly recommended to clean it thoroughly.
- Take out the accessory- Ice shovel from ice-making chamber.
- The outside of the unit should be cleaned regularly with a mild detergent solution and warm water.
- For the first time, hold the clean water bottle vertically and upside down (over the smart device) and place the water bottle into the smart device receptacle. After some minutes, the water will flow into all of the faucets, the cold water tank and hot water tank, till the water can flow out from the faucet. Then take down the water bottle, and open the drain cap for the hot tank, let all of the water flow out, then reinstall back the drain cap and tighten it.
- Clean the ice-making chamber with diluted detergent, warm water and a soft cloth, then use the water to rinse the inside parts, and drain out the water by unplugging the drain cap of the ice dispenser on the down back of the unit. Then also reinstall back this drain cap of ice dispenser and tighten it.
- When the machine is not in use for a long time, open both of the water drained cap to drain water completely from unit.
PREPARE FOR USE
Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged please call our customer service.
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Make sure that the unit is not plugged into the main electrical outlet.
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Before placing drinkable water bottle on the unit, be sure that the drain cap on the back is tightly fastened.
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Hold the water bottle vertically and upside down (over the smart device) and place the water bottle into the smart device receptacle. Apply slightly pressure in order to pierce the bottle cap with the spigot. This unit accepts two, three or five gallons water bottle with pierceable sealed caps.
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Open the water faucet to let the air out, until the water starts to flow out. When this happens, release the faucet taps.
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Plug the unit into a grounded power outlet. Do not plug in before the water can flow out from all of the water faucets.
DANGER: This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this
appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electric shock.
Plug your appliance into an exclusive, properly installed, grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician. This appliance requires a standard 110-120volt, 60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground. -
If the unit is brought in from outside in winter time, give it a few hours to warm up to room temperature before plugging it in.
OPERATE THE UNIT
After plugging in the main power outlet, the POWER indicator on the control panel will be on. Then you can start to operate the hot water, cold water and ice-making function as your desired.
Hot Water Operation
Press the Hot Water button, the green Hot Water indicator above the button
will start to blinking, means that the heating element start to work.. When
this green indicator change to illuminate always, means the hot water has
reached the desired temperature and you can drink it. After some while or you
drain out the hot water from the hot water faucet, the Hot Water indicator
will return to start blinking, means that the heating element start heating
again.
If there is no water in the hot tank in the first time using or after you
drain out all of the water from the unit, after some minutes, the warning
sound will last 10 times, and the Warning indicator will illuminate. If you
place the water bottle again and need the hot water again, press the Hot Water
button again, the heating element will start working again. And the Warning
indicator will turn off at once.
If you do not want the hot water drink, please press the Hot Water button once
more, it will save the electricity and reduce the electricity cost. (After
this, the Hot Water indicator will be off.)
Cold Water Operation
Press the Cold Water button to start making the cold water, after this, the
Cold Water indicator will start to blink, means that the compressor has
started running to cool the water. When the Cold Water indicator change from
blinking to illuminating, means that the cold water has reached the desired
temperature and you can have the cold drink. Also after some while or you
drain out the cold water from the cold water faucet, the Cold Water indicator
will return to blink, means during cooling process.
Cold Water function and Ice-making function can work together.
Ice-making Operation
- Press “Ice-maker” button on the operation panel to begin the ice making cycle. And the Ice-maker indicator will start to blink.
- The ice making cycle lasts 7 to 15 minutes, depending on the ambient temperature.
- While the ice-maker is on, the unit will verify water level periodically. If there is no enough water to make ice, the ice maker will stop automatically, and the Warning indicator will be on, means that the water level can not reach the requirement level for ice making.
- The ice maker automatically stops working when the unit has detected full of the ice inside. And at same time the Ice-maker indicator will change from blinking to illuminating.
- Ensure to keep a reasonable hygiene level in the water tank of the ice maker. If unit isn’t in use for a long time, take down the water bottle and drain out all water from both drain port at the back of the unit.
- How to get the ice: Open the ice getting entrance door, use the ice scoop supplied as the accessory to get the ice from the unit.
Note: When you turn on the cold water operation and ice making operation at same time, you should wait some minutes to let the water temperature in the cold tank goes down to the set value first, then it will switch to ice-making operation. And if the cold water temperature goes up again or you drink the cold water from the cold water faucet, the unit will swift to Cold Water operation again after the present ice making cycle finished.
ELECTRIAL DIAGRAM
CLEAN YOU UNIT DURING REGULAR USING
After you have used your unit for three months or more, we suggest you should clean your unit again. Unplug your unit first before doing any cleaning or maintenance!
- For the outside enclosure of the unit, you can wash it with the wet soft clothe with liquid dish washing soap. Don’t use erosive chemical solvent such as rubber water to wash, this maybe hurt the machine and make it change color. And don’t pour water on the whole shell when washing, avoiding making its electric parts wet.
- For hot and cold water dispenser system, first twist the bottle receptacle of the non-spill system (smart device) counterclockwise and pull it up.
Take apart the non-spill system (smart device and smart core showed in above figure), then proceed to wash it with the dish washing fluid, rinse it and reassemble. Empty the both tanks (hot and cold) by unplugging the drain cap of the hot tank at the back of the unit. Next to clean the inside parts of the water dispenser system, use vinegar or a 2% citric acid solution to remove mineral scaling caused by the water. Rinse it well, then open the drain cap for hot tank to get the water out. Put all of the parts back, securely fasten the drain cap. It is important to let the unit dry for two hours before plugging it back in. And install back the bottle receptacle (smart device).
- For the ice-making chamber, remove the ice and water separator and ice storing plate by unscrewing the screw according following figure.
Then wash inside parts of ice-making chamber with the dish washing fluid, rinse it, and open the drain cap for ice dispenser at the back to get the water out. Rinse it for several times, then securely fasten this drain cap. To the removed ice and water separator, ice storing plate, put it into the dish washing fluid to clean it. Then rinse it and dry it. After drying, install both ofthem back to original position with screw by screwdriver.
PRECAUTION
- When cleaning, the outside of the machine can be washed with the wet soft clothe. Don’t use erosive chemical solvent such as rubber water to wash, this maybe hurt the machine and make it change color. Be careful that don’t pour water on the whole enclosure when washing, avoiding making its internal electrical parts wet.
- Keep the unit away from the wall with proper distance, keep it far away from high temperature surrounding and prevent it from being exposed in the sunlight or other heating resource. Keep ventilation opening in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
- If you will not use the unit for a long time, please disconnect the power cord, and drain out the water from both of the drain cap. And fasten the drain cap tightly. On other condition don’t touch it because it will cause the water leakage.
- Children are forbid to touch the hot tap. It is dangerous and will burn your skin.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
If the unit works improperly, please check reference to the following table:
PROBLEM | CHECK | PROBABLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
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Hot and cold water, ice-maker are all not available, and the POWER indicator isn’t illuminate on the control panel| Main Power Supply
switch in your home
| At “OFF” position| Move to “ON” position
Power plug| Not on the power outlet| Plug it.
Circuit breaker| Tripped| Check and reclose
Main Fuse| Blown out| Replace
Power breakdown| Main power supply| Wait till the main power supply
resume
Transformer| Unplug on the PCB Controller or
breakdown
| Call the electrician or serviceman to
maintenance
Fuse on the PCB board| Blown out| Call the electrician or serviceman to
replace it with same rating.
Only hot available| water| not| Hot Water
and Hot indicator
| Button Water| Hot water function is not turned on by the button on
the control panel
| Press the Hot Water button.
Hot water using| The preceding amount
hot water is too much.
| of| Wait for a moment until the hot
water occurs out.
Hot water sensor| Breakdown| Call the serviceman to replace with a
new one.
Only cold available| water| not| Cold Water Button and Cold Water indicator on the
control panel
| Cold water function is not turned on by the button| Press the Cold Water
button.
Cold Water using| The preceding mount| of| Wait for a moment until cold
| | cold water is too much.| water comes out.
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Air clearance
between the unit and the wall
| The ventilation around the apparatus is insufficient.| Space the unit from the wall by
more than 15 centimeters at each side of the unit.
Water separator the cold tank| in| The cold water separator has
moved in the cold water tank
| Replace the water isolator at the correct position.
Water bottle| The temperature of water supplied (in the bottle) is too
high.(when the bottle is exposed to direct sunlight
for a long time)
| Put the water at a shady, cool place
Ice-making| Both Ice-making and cold water function are running at same
time.
| Wait some more moment or stop ice-making function first.
Ice making only available| not| Ice Button and Ice indicator on
the
control panel
| Ice-making function is not turned on by the button.| Press the Ice-making
button.
Cold water function| Both Ice-making and cold water function are running at
same
time.
| Wait some more moment or stop Cold Water function first.
Compressor not run suddenly stops| or| Main power supply| Voltage too low|
Contact electrician
department
| and| electricity
Ventilation
blocked
| opening| Blocked| Remove the block substance
Clearance
unit
| around| the| Too small
circulation
| clearance,| bad| air| Leave enough
around the unit
| (Min.| 15cm)| space
Condenser| Too dirty, produce overheated| Clean
Cooling system| Refrigerant
leaked
| over| charged| or| Contact with qualified serviceman to
repair it.
Compressor
accessory
| and| its| Breakdown| Call serviceman to check and repair it.
Warn indicator illuminate
and buzz sounds
| Water bottle| There is no water.| Replace with a new bottle full with
drinkable water.
Warn indicator flash on the
control panel
| Ice-making box in the
ice making chamber
| The ice making box is clogged
by the ice or mechanism
| Stop the unit and wait for more time
to let the clogged ice melt.
Water leaks from the taps or the faucet| Water faucet button| Water faucet button maybe
has been clogged, can not act smoothly.
| Check it, let the button go out.
Water faucet| The water faucet has been damaged.| Call the service or the sale
agent
telephone number to let them change a new one.
Water is dripping out of
the water dispenser and
| Water bottle| The bottle may has small
pin holes.
| Change to a new bottle.
onto the floor.| Both of water drain cap on the back| Loose| Tighten it
completely check and check the sealing silicon material inside the drain cap
is torn or damaged, then change to a new
one.
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Noise occurs| Floor| The appliance is not level.| Install it evenly and lock
the
unit.
Locating position| Contact with other products.| Move it away from other
products.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Power Supply | 115V~,60Hz |
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Ice-making capacity | 12 Kg/24Hours* (Ice-making only) |
Cold Water Capacity | 4 L* (Cold water only) |
Hot Water Capacity | 5 L |
Total Electrical Rating | 7.1A ** |
Ice-making/Ice harvest Current | 2.3A/2.8A ** |
Cold Water Current | 2.3A** |
Heating Current | 4.3A |
Refrigerant and quantity | R290,1.48 Oz/42g |
Design pressure (High Side) | 220psig |
Design pressure (Low Side) | 88psig |
TEST CONDITION:
- Water Temperature :25℃, Room Ambient:25℃.
- As UL standard requirement: 40℃ Room Ambient
WARNING:
- Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
- Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this prodct for environmental safe recycling.
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