COSTWAY EP24228 44 lbs Portable Countertop Ice Maker Machine User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- COSTWAY
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COSTWAY EP24228 44 lbs Portable Countertop Ice Maker Machine
Important Notices:
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including
the following:
- Read all instructions before using.
- Remove all packing material and carefully check your ice maker to ensure it is in good condition and that there is no damage to the ice maker or power cord and plug.
- Before using the Ice maker for the first time, please wait 2 hours after positioning it, and keep the transparent lid open for at least 2 hours.
- Pure water is not allowed to be used on this unit, spring water is recommended.
- Ensure the voltage is compliant with the voltage range stated on the rating label, and ensure the earthing of the socket is in good condition.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
- Do not tilt the machine more than 45 during transport, and do not invert the machine. This may damage the compressor and the sealing system.
- To protect against risk of electric shock, do not pour water on cord, plug and ventilation, immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
- Unplug the appliance after using or before cleaning.
- Keep the appliance 8cm from other objects to ensure the good heat releasing.
- Do not use the accessories which are not recommended by Manufacturer.
- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca pabilities or l ack of e xperience a nd kn owledge i f they ha ve been gi ven supervision or instruction concerning use of t he appl iance i n a s afe way and under stand t he hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Children should be su pervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Do not use t he appl iance cl ose by f lames, hot pl ates or stoves.
- Do not switch on the power button frequently (ensure 5min. interval at least) to avoid the damage of compressor.
- Metal sheet or other electric objects are not allowed to be inserted into the appliance to avoid fire and short circuit.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements.
- Please keep the instruction manual.
- Warning: Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
- This appliance i s intended t o be use d i n house hold and similar applications such as
– staff ki tchen ar eas in sh ops, of fices and ot her w orking environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and ot her residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications - The r efrigerant and insulation blowing gas is flammable, when disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do not expose to flame.
Is fire warning sign. Caution risk of fire.
Specifications
Model Number：EP24228
Daily Ice Output：20kg / 24 hours
Ice Sizes：small、large
Ice Storage Capacity：2.0L/900g (ice basket covered with ice)
Refrigerant：R600a (31g)
Unit Dimensions：365 (W) X 270(D) X 327 (H)mm
Packing Dimensions： 435(L)X330(W)X380(H) (mm) (single color box)
Water Reservoir Capacity：2.6L
Voltage: AC 120V
Frequency:
Power Consumption: 150 W
Climate Type:
Description
- Buttons
- Control panel
- Top Cover
- Transparent lid
- Micro switch bracket
- Evaporator
- Water box
- Ice shovel board
- Ice Basket
- Water Reservoir
- Front big body
- Motor bracket
- Rear big body
- Cooling port
Feature
- Quick ice making
- Two different sizes of ice can be made
- Ice full prompt, when the water is insufficient
- Bullet ice
- More than 9 minutes to make 12pcs ice
- Automatic cleaning function
Control Panel Operation
POWER: Power switch
SELECT: Mode selection
CLEAN: Cleaning button
SMALL : small ice selection
LARGE big ice selection
ICE FULL ice full alarm
ADD WATER : water shortage alarm
1) POWER: Plug in the power and t he source indicator flashes. Press the
POWER button, the power indicator light is always on, the machine will start
the de-icing f unction first, then the i ce bl ock w ill be aut omatically
produced a ccording t o t he se lected mode. A fter t he i ce-making is
completed, t he ice w ill be r emoved, and t hen t he i ce-scraping f unction
will be entered.
2) SELECT: Select the ice size mode. Each time you start the machine, the
default m ode i s big i ce m aking m ode, and t he i ndicator l ight of t he
selected mode is on. It takes more than eight minutes to make small ice, and
more than nine minutes to make large ice. It is recommended to use large ice
mode for ambient temperature above 77°F and small ice mode for ambient
temperature below 68°F.
3) CLEAN: The clean button, after pressing the clean button, start the
motor, after that start the water pump to draw water, repeat this cycle, more
than 4 minutes to stop.
4) ADD WATER: Water shortage alarm: When this red is on, it means there
is water shortage in the water tank. You need to add water and press the POWER
button to restart the machine.
5) ICE FULL ice alarm: When the ice reaches the maximum amount of ice
storage container, the “ICE FULL” light flashes and the machine stops. At this
time, the ice needs to be poured out. When the ice position is lower than the
full sensor position, the machine automatically Restart
Operating Instructions
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Step 1
Open the lid and take out the basket and add water to the reservoir.
Note: There is a maximum scale MAX in the reservoir. The water should not exceed the MAX position. If the water exceeds the maximum scale MAX, you need to open the bottom drain plug, release the excess water, and cover with a transparent cover. 2. -
Step 2
Plug in the power, and press the POWER button to start the machine. -
Step 3
Select the size of the ice you want to make, default big ice
Note: 1. When the indoor temperature is below 68°F, choose small ice. Large ice is recommended for indoor temperatures above 77°F.
2. The three cycles used for the first time, the ice produced is small and irregular.
3. When the ice basket is full, please take out the ice immediately, do not let the ice overflow the ice basket
Cleaning & Use Guidance
- Clean the inner liner, ice collecting tray, water box, ice shovel and evaporator frequently. When cleaning, unplug the unit and remove the ice cubes. Use a diluted solution of water and vinegar to clean the inside and the outside surface of the Ice maker. Do not spray Ice maker with chemicals or diluted agents such as acids, gasoline or oil. Rinse thoroughly before starting.
- Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure, or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. Do not use mechanical devices or other recommended by the manufacturer.
- Reuse the machine after being idled for a period of time, it may not have enough water to pump for air retard, and the indicator of “ADD WATER” will keep lighting. At this time, you just need to press POWER button again, the machine can enter normal state.
- To ensure the cleanness of ice, please change water for water reservoir at least once one day. If do not use for a long time, please drain the water out and clean it up.
- If the compressor does not work due to water shortage, ice is too full, power failure, and other reasons, if the machine is started again, the compressor will delay 3 minutes to start.
- Please use edible water, distilled water is not allowed, mineral water is recommended, no matter before ice making or after initial installation or after long time without use.
Troubleshooting
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Please note, if a power failure occurs due to disconnection of the power cord, or the power button has been pushed off during an ice making cycle, small ice chips may formed and lodge in the automatic shovel causing it to jam. If this occurs, the ice chips may be removed by disconnecting the power cord and gently pushing the shovel to the rear of the cabinet and removing the ice chips, then restarting.
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Please check if the water reservoir is flat when the ice shovel can not remove the ice to ice basket. If not, please push the ice shovel gently by finger, then press POWER button to restart.
PROBLEM| POSSIBLE CAUSE| SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
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The compressor works abnormally with a Buzzing Noise| The voltage is lower than recommended| Stop the Ice maker and do not restart until the voltage is normal.
Water shortage indicator light is on Indicator lights on display are not on| -
There is no water
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The pump is full of air Blown fuse/ No power |
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Add t o so me water until it reaches MAX position
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Press POWER button to restart Replace fuse / Turn power on
The Ice made is too large and with pieces sticking together.| -
Choose the wrong ice cube size
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Ice of previous cycles left in the water tray |
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Select small size
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Take out t he ice un der t he standby state
The ice making procedure is correct, but there is no ice coming out.| -
The compressor has no refrigerant.
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Compressor damage
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The fan motor is damaged. | Call the service hotline.
All indicators twinkle simultaneously.| -
The water box was blocked by ice.
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The motor is stuck, or the motor is off, or the motor is damaged.
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Micro switch damage |
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Unplug the power to take out the ice which blocking the tray, then plug the power and press the POWER button, the machine will restart 3 mins later.
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Call the service hotline.
The machine is always working, but the water is always warming.| The solenoid valve has failed.| Replace the solenoid valve.
When the ice is full, the machine does not prompt ICE FULL.| -
Ice full sensor damage.
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Solar ray interference |
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Replace the red ice full sensor
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Move indoors to make ice
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Call the service hotline
WARNING
If the power panel is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer’s
service organization or a person qualified to repair it in order to avoid
danger.
Ice must be made from drinkable water or drinks.
It is normal for the compressor and condenser surface to reach temperatures
between 158°F and 194°F during operation and surrounding areas may be very
hot.
Due to fast freezing, ice cubes may appear “Cloudy”. This is air trapped in
the water and will not affect quality or taste of ice.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should
use this product under adult supervision. Do not immerse in water
- Warning keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
- Warning do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate to
defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
3)Warning do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
4)Warning do not use electrical appliance inside the food storage compartments of the appliance ,unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacture. Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other house hold w astes throughout t he E U. To pr event possi ble harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
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