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Franklin Industries, L.L.C. FIM200 manual

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    Ice Cube Machine User’s Manual Franklin Industries, LLC Model FIM200 4100 First Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11232-3321 Tel.: 1-888-424-8278 E-mail: customerservice@franklinchef.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ICE MAKER SAFETY ................................................................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...............[...]

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    1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION .................................................................................. 5 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 5 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ......................................................................................................[...]

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    2 ICE MAKER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can injure or kill you and others. All safety messages will foll[...]

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    3 • Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord. • It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your ice maker, be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain. • Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your [...]

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    4 material safety instructions on the container of the ice machine cleaner. • Do not use this apparatus for other than its intended purpose. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Connection Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. The p[...]

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    5 *The actual quantity of ice produced per day can vary with room and water conditions. The technical data and performance index listed above should be used for reference only. They are subject to change. This product has been tested and certified to NSF standard 12 by NSF International. Introduction The Franklin Chef® FIM200 Ice Cube Machine prod[...]

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    6 W ater supply hose Ice scoop Component Locations Back view T op view Power supply line Drain hose W ater inlet Float W ater pump Stability brackets T op panel Door Evaporator (ice mold) Ice full probe W ater tank W ater tank screw nut Ice storage bin Front bottom louver Control panel cover Ad j ustable foot[...]

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    7 Ice Maker Installation Unpacking Remove packaging materials IMPORTANT: Do not remove any permanent instruction labels or the data label on your ice maker. Remove tape and glue from your ice maker before using, • To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing[...]

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    8 Location Requirements This ice maker should be installed by qualified personnel . NOTICE: 1. Before setting the ice maker inside a cabinet, connect the water supply pipe correctly. Untie the drain hose, insert it into the drain, and connect the power supply line. 2. Do not kink or pinch the power supply line between the ice maker and wall or cabi[...]

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    9 • When installing the ice maker under a counter, follow the recommended spacing dimensions shown. Allow at least 2/5_ (10 mm) clearance at rear, 1/5” (5 mm) at the sides and 1_ (25 mm) at the top for proper air circulation. The installation should allow the ice maker to be pulled forward for servicing if necessary. • Choose a well-ventilate[...]

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    10 Recommended grounding method For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. It is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-pronged and grounding-type wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local[...]

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    11 remove the nut. 4. Connect nuts of the water supply hose to tap and water inlet valve. Tighten firmly by hand, then one-half turn with wrench. 5. Turn on main water supply and tap. Check for water supply connection leaks. Tighten every connection (including connections at the water inlet). Installation Types This ice cube machine has been design[...]

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    12 11. Have you checked for leaks at all water supply connections? Operating Method 1. Turn on the water tap, letting the water enter the water tank, then turn the power switch ON. The power switch’s indicator lamp lights, as well as the other three indicator lights on the control panel. 2. After about 3 minutes, the ice maker will automatically [...]

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    13 The ice cube machine begins with a fixed charge of water that is contained in the water tank. As the water flows to the freezing evaporator surface, the water will freeze and stick to the ice cube molds. During the ice-making process, fresh water enters the water tank continuously as the water from the trough freezes continuously on the evaporat[...]

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    14 Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and long life. The maintenance intervals listed are based on normal conditions. You may want to shorten the intervals if you have pets or there are other special considerations. What shouldn’t be done Never keep anything in the ice storage bin other than ice: obj[...]

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    15 with a clean cloth. To clean hard-to-reach corners, apply the sanitizing solution with a spray bottle. 4. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. This completes the routine interior cleaning of the unit. 5. Reconnect the power. The ice scoop should be washed regularly. Wash it just like any other food container. For a more thorough cleaning of the in[...]

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    16 2. Remove the ice storage bin a. After removing the bottom louver , look for two screws under the slide way (see illustration). Unscrew the two screws. b. Unscrew and remove the top panel. c. Remove the drain hose at the back of the machine by unscrewing the hose connector .[...]

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    17 d. Slide out the ice storage bin for cleaning and/or servicing. Water Distribution Tube Cleaning When you find that the ice cubes are incompletely formed or the output of ice cubes is low, the water distribution tube may be blocked. Set the power switch to OFF. Unscrew the four screws holding the top panel and remove the panel. You will see the [...]

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    18 7. Re-attach the top panel. Ice-Making System Cleaning Minerals that are removed from water during the freezing cycle will eventually form a hard, scaly deposit in the water system. Cleaning the system regularly helps remove the mineral scale buildup. How often you need to clean the system depends on how hard your water is or how effective your [...]

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    19 Push the control panel cover to open it. The control panel includes one power switch, one button, one adjustable screw and four indicator lights. Operating procedure: 1. When plugging in and turning on the power switch, the power indicator and other three indicator lights are all on. 2. After 3 minutes for water inlet, the ice machine will start[...]

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    20 3. Ice Harvest (Yellow) LED: Ice Harvest indicator light When this LED is on, the unit is working in the ice harvest mode controlled by the ice-full probe. 4. I. S. Adjust screw: Ice size adjustment Turn the screw clockwise and the size of individual ice cubes will be larger in the next cycle; the cycle time will be longer. Turn the screw counte[...]

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    21 Troubleshooting Before Calling for Service If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through the OPERATION section of this manual first. If the problem persists, check the Troubleshooting Guide below and on the following page. The problem may be something very simple that can be solved without a service call. ON . air screen .[...]

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    24 Limited Warranty Franklin Industries, LLC, warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase or delivery. Any parts that are determined to be defective will be replaced or repaired, at its sole discretion, by Franklin Industries, L.L.C., at no charge as long[...]