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For models with serial number 20070608001 and higher Aga ACIM-15[...]
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Remove Packaging Y our ice machine has been packed for shipment with all parts that could be damaged by movement securely fastened. Before installing the ice machine, be sure all packing materials and tape have been removed. Important Save the carton packaging until your ice machine has been thoroughly inspected and found to be in good condition. I[...]
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Drain Plumbing Y our ice machine uses a gravity drain, (figure 1) that requires 5/8" I.D. tubing from the back of the ice machine to a plumbed connection to a sanitary sewer . Remove the access panel to plumb in drain connection. Gravity drain location for built-in units can be within the area shown in figure 3. An option- al drain pump, (figu[...]
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W ater Supply This ice machine must be connected to a potable, active cold water supply line delivering water pressure at a minimum of 20 psi and maximum of 120 psi. • W ater connection is made through a right angle garden hose fitting supplied with ice machine. See garden hose fitting for detailed instruction sheet. Do not use any thread sealers[...]
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7 CARE OF THE UNIT Care of Unit 1. A void leaning on the cabinet door . Y ou may bend the door hinge or tip the unit. 2. Exercise caution when sweeping, vacuuming, or mopping near the front of the unit. Damage to the grille and/or switch can occur . 3. Periodically clean the inside of the ice machine components and inside of unit (see Cleaning Y ou[...]
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Cleaning Y our Ice Machine Some impurities will remain and build up in the ice machine and stick to the ice machine's parts over time. This build-up must be removed for proper ice production, ice quality , and ice machine life. Y our ice machine is equipped with a cleaning mode that will help in cleaning out these impurities. The impurities wi[...]
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9 THINGS T O REMEMBER W A TER TEMPERA TURE °F ROOM TEMPERA TURE °F 50 70 80 90 70 PRODUCTION RA TE (LB/DA Y)* 34 32 30 27 23 20 W A TER TEMPERA TURE °F 50 41 31 60 ROOM TEMPERA TURE °F 90 70 80 82 34 58 70 APPROXIMA TE TIME TO FILL BIN (HOURS)* *NOTE: DUE TO V ARIABLES IN INST ALLA TION AND USE, INDIVIDUAL RESUL TS MA Y V ARY . Things to Rememb[...]
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Before Calling for Service Before calling for service, check the following items: • Make sure unit is plugged into outlet. • Check the outlet for power . T est outlet with lamp to make certain outlet has power . • Make sure ice machine's switch is in the "ON" position. • Make sure that there is cold water supplied to the ice [...]
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PROBLEM Unit does not operate. Unit operates but does not produce any ice. TROUBLESHOOTING ONE 13 POSSIBLE CAUSE The unit is unplugged. Breaker is tripped or fuse is blown. Ice machine selector switch is in the "OFF" position. The unit has just been started and it has been less than 6 hours. T ypical ice production cycle can take up to 1.[...]
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PROBLEM Ice cubes are too small (less than 1/2 inch thick). Ice cubes are too big (greater than 3/4 inch thick). Hollow ice slab. 14 TROUBLESHOOTING TWO POSSIBLE CAUSE Low ice consumption. Not enough water in reservoir . Distributor tube is restricted. Build up of deposits on evaporator plate. Inadequate drain system. Leaking drain valve. Room temp[...]
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PROBLEM Ice is not clear . Low ice production. Unit is running, has run over a 48 hour period, and there is little ice in bin. Unit continues to run and produce ice. Grid-cutter is not cutting the ice slab. TROUBLESHOOTING THREE 15 POSSIBLE CAUSE Low water level in reservoir . Softened water supply . Room temperature is too cold. Low water level in[...]
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PROBLEM Ice cubes are sticking together . Ice level is too high. Ice level is too low . W ater keeps backing up into the ice bin (gravity drain). W ater keeps backing up into the ice bin (drain pump). The drain pump cycles on and off erratically . 16 TROUBLESHOOTING FOUR POSSIBLE CAUSE Ice consumption is low . Room temperature is too warm. The ice [...]
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