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Manitowoc Ice QM30 manual

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    Inst allation, Use & Care Manual This manual is updated as new in formation and models are r eleased. Visit ou r website for the latest manual. www .manitowocfsg.com America’ s #1 Selling Ice Machine QM30 UnderCounter Model Ice Machines Part Number 000001772 07 /08 0Front.fm Page 1 W ednesday, July 9, 200 8 2:44 PM[...]

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    We reserve th e right to make product improvement s at any time. S pecifications and design are subject to change without notice. Safety Notices As you work on Manitowoc equipment, be sure to pay close attention to the safe ty no tices in this manual. Disregarding the notices may lead to serious injury and/ or damage to the equipme nt. Throughout t[...]

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    Part Number 00000 1772 07/08 i Table of Contents Section 1 General Information Model/Serial Number Location ............ ................ ................ ................ ....... 1-1 Owner W arranty Registration Card ............... ................. ................ .......... 1-2 Section 2 Inst allation Instructions General ...... ..............[...]

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    Table of Contents (continued) ii Part Number 00000 177 2 07/08 Section 4 Maintenance Interior Cleani ng and Sanitizing ........... ................ ................ ................ ..... 4-1 GENERAL ……………………………………… ………………………… …… 4-1 CLEANING AND SANITIZING PROCEDUR E ………………………[...]

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    Part Number 00000 1772 07/08 1-1 Section 1 General Information Model/Serial Number Location Record the model and se rial number of your ice mach ine in the space provided be low . These numbers are required when requesting information from your Manitowoc distributor , service representative, or the factory . The model and seria l number are listed [...]

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    General Information Section 1 1-2 Part Number 00000177 2 07/0 8 Owner W arranty Registration Card GENERAL The packet cont aining this manual also includes warranty information. W arranty coverage begins the day your new ice machine is inst alled. If you do not return your OWNER W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION CARD, Manitowoc will use the date of sale to th[...]

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    Section 1 General Information Part Number 00000 1772 07/08 1-3 RESIDENTIAL W ARRANTY COVERAGE WHAT DOES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVER? Subject to the exclusions and limitat ions below , Manitowoc Ice, Inc. (“Mani towoc”) warrants to the original consum e r that an y ne w ice ma ch in e manufactured by Manitowoc (the “Prod uct”) shall be free [...]

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    General Information Section 1 1-4 Part Number 00000177 2 07/0 8 THIS P AGE INTENTIONALL Y LEFT BLANK[...]

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    Part Number 00000 1772 07/08 2-1 Section 2 Inst allation Instructions General These instructions are provided to assist the qu alified installer . Dimensions 50.00cm 79.00cm 57.00cm[...]

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    Installation Instructions Section 2 2-2 Part Number 00000177 2 07/08 Location of Ice Machine The location selected for the ice m achine must m eet the following criteria. If any of these criteria ar e not met, select another location. • The location must be indoors. • The location must be free of airborne an d other contamin ants. • The air t[...]

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    Section 2 Installati on Instructions Part Number 00000 1772 07/08 2-3 Electrical Service VO L T A G E The maximum allowable volt age variation is ± 10 % of the rated voltage on the ice machine model/serial number plate at sta rt-up (when the electrica l load is highest). FUSE/CIRCUIT BREAKER A separa te fuse/circuit br eaker must be provid ed for [...]

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    Installation Instructions Section 2 2-4 Part Number 00000177 2 07/08 ELECTRICAL CORD STRAIN RELIEF T o prevent strain at the elec trical connection inside th e ice machine, an electrical cord strain re lief device must be installed on the rear panel of the ice machine. 1. Disassemble the s train re lief device into its three components. 2. In sta l[...]

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    Section 2 Installati on Instructions Part Number 00000 1772 07/08 2-5 W ater Service/Drains W ATER SUPPLY Local water conditions may require trea tment of the water to inhibit scale formation , filter sediment, remove chlorine, and im pr ov e taste and cla rity . Follow these guidelines to inst all water inlet lines: • Connect to potab l e water [...]

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    Installation Instructions Section 2 2-6 Part Number 00000177 2 07/08 T ypical W ater Supply and Drain Line Sizing and Connections ICE MAKING W A TER INLET TUBING 0.95 cm (3/8”) MINIMUM INSIDE DIAMETER ICE MAKING/BIN W A TER DRAIN TUBING 1.59 cm (5/8”) MINIMUM INSIDE DIAMETER DRAIN HOLE OVERFLOW TUBE[...]

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    Part Number 00000 1772 07/08 3-1 Section 3 Operation Sequence of Operation *Initial St art-Up or St art-Up Af ter Automatic Shut-Off INITIAL ST ART -UP OR ST ART -UP AFTER AUTOMA T IC SHUT -OFF 1. W ater Purge The water fill valve and the hot gas valve are energized for 2.9 minute s (175 second s). This ensures th at the ice making cycle st arts wi[...]

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    Operation Section 3 3-2 Part Number 00000177 2 07/0 8 Ice Thickness Adjustment QM30 dice ice cu be for ma tio n is sligh tly different from our previous models. Mani to woc ice machines ha ve a unique cube shape. It is normal to h ave a dimple in the ice cube (a concave indent ation in the cub e). Ice cubes from the QM30 may appe ar to have a sligh[...]

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    Part Number 00000 1772 07/08 4-1 Section 4 Maintenance Interior Cleani ng and Sanitizing GENERAL Clean and san itize the ice machine every six month s for efficient oper ation. If the ice machine requires more frequent cleaning and saniti zing, consu lt a qualified service company to test the water quality and recommend appro pria te water treatmen[...]

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    Maintenance Section 4 4-2 Part Number 00000177 2 07/0 8 • Disconnect the water pump disch ar ge hose from the distribution tube and water pu mp. C. Remove the W ater Pump • Disconnect the water pump power cord. • Loosen the screws that h old the water p ump in place. • Lift the water pump and bracket assembly up and of f the screws. Removin[...]

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    Section 4 Mainten an ce Part Number 00000 1772 07/08 4-3 step 18 Mix a solution of sanitizer and warm water . step 19 Use 1/2 of the saniti zer/water solu tion to sanitize all remo ved componen ts. Use a cloth or sponge to liberally apply the solution to all surfaces of the removed parts or soa k the remo ved parts in the sanitizer/w ater solut i o[...]

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    Maintenance Section 4 4-4 Part Number 00000177 2 07/0 8 Cleaning The Condenser A dirty condenser restrict s airflow , resulting in excessively high operating tem peratures. This reduces ice production and sh ortens component life. C lean the condenser at least every six months. Follow the step s below . 1. The washable aluminum filter on self-conta[...]

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    Part Number 00000 1772 07/08 5-1 Section 5 Before Calling for Service Checklist If a problem arises during operation of your ice machine, fo llow the checklist below before calling for service. Continued on next p age... Problem Possible Cause T o Correct Ice machine does not operate No electrical power to the ice machi ne Replace the fuse/reset th[...]

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    Before Calling for Service Section 5 5-2 Part Number 00000177 2 07/08 Problem Possible Cau se T o Correct Ice machine produces shallow or incomplete cubes, or the ice fill pattern on the evaporator is incomplete W ater level is low Be sure the overflow tube is fully seated to prevent water leakage W ater inlet valve filter screen is dirty Remove th[...]

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    Manitowoc Foodservice Group 21 10 South 26th Street, P .O. Box 1720 Manitowoc, WI 54221-1720, USA Ph: 920-682-0161 Fax: 920-683-758 9 Visit us online at: www .manitowocf sg.com © 2007 Manitowoc Continuing product improvement s may necessitate change of specifications without notice . Part Number 000001772 07/ 08[...]