ICE MAKER User's Manual Model KCU-80-AB This product is designed for indoor installation. Please be sure to install it indoors. ● This product requires a floor drain. ● The water and drain hoses are not supplied with the product and will need to be purchased locally. ● The external appearance, design, color, and components of this machine may be changed without prior notice.
CONTENTS Features of the Product 3 Safety Warning 4 Safety Precautions 10 Major Components 12 Cautions for Installation 13 Installation 15 Correct Operation 16 Disassembling, Cleaning 17 How to Clean 18 Ice Making and Harvest 20 Checkpoints/ 21 Maintenance Product 22 Specifications 23 Troubleshooting Chart 24 Product Warranty - Keep this user manual within reach for your reference.
Features of the Product Thank you for purchasing this ice maker Please read through this user manual as it aims to prevent injuries to users and ensure complete customer satisfaction. New Technologies Developed by Professionals, Fast Freezing through 4 Seasons, Powerful Ice Making Capacity 1. MICOM Controller The ice making system is optimized using an automatic ice formation control sensor. 2.
Safety Warning Please read and save these instructions. Precautions are marked with symbols to prevent accidents which could be caused by incorrect operation. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Danger Warning This symbol means that if the user fails to observe the instructions, the danger will cause serious physical injury, death or major property damage.
Warning ■ Never disassemble, repair or remodel the product. - Unauthorized disassembling, repairing, or modifying may deteriorate the safety of the product. - In case of any failure, please refer to this User’s Manual. ■ Install the product on a level, even and strong floor. - Operation of the product in an unstable condition may cause failure and/or deformation. - Operation on a moving surface, such as a vehicle or ship, may result in the unit falling over.
Warning ■ The Ice Machine must be plugged into a grounded outlet. - Do not use an adapter , or an extension cord. - Do not remove the grounding prong. - The unit must be installed in accordance with the state and local electrical and plumbing codes. ■ GFCI/GFI circuit protection is not recommended unless it is required. - Rated sensitive current: 30mA. - An ungrounded circuit may cause product failure or an electric shock. ■ The power cord should be removed by holding the plug.
Warning ■ Do not bend the power cord excessively or place a heavy object on top of the cord. - Otherwise, there is a danger of current leak, or electric shock. ■ Replace damaged power cord and the cord plug if the metal components are worn or loose. - A damaged cord or plug can cause an electric shock or fire. ■ Do not unplug or move the product during operation. - Otherwise, water leaks, product failure or fire may result.
Warning ■ Provide at least 8" of space between the product and the wall. - Being too close to the wall may cause product failure. ■ For cleaning and maintenance, remove the power plug from the outlet and close the water supply valve. Perform work only after the ice making operation stops. - It may cause an electric shock or injury ■ Be sure to clean the condenser at least once a month.
Warning ■ Be sure to use the potable water supply. ■ When moving the product, do not go over 45 degrees on the incline. - It may cause a product failure. ■ Do not twist or kink the water supply or drain hose. - It may cause a water leak, ice to melt in the bin or product failure. ■ The ice maker must be on a dedicated circuit. - When multiple plugs are connect using a power strip, it may cause a fire. ■ Do not let children climb or hang on the ice maker.
Safety Precautions Caution ■ Use this product as described in the user manual. - If you do not follow the instructions, it may cause an electric shock or property loss. - When transferring the product to another person, transfer the user manual with the product. ■ When the product is not going to be used for a long period of time, shut off the water supply, remove the ice and disconnect the plug from the outlet. ■ Do not use the product near the fireplace. - It may cause a fire.
Caution ■ When needing to store ice for a long period of time, remove the ice from the bin and store in a freezer. - The ice bin is not refrigerated and relies on the ice coldness. Ice will melt over time. ■ Do not frequently press the switch. - If you frequently pressed the switch, it may cause a product failure. ■ If a water leak occurs, unplug the unit and close the water supply valve. Contact your local service agent. - If you unplug the unit with wet hands, it may cause an electric shock.
Major Components (KCU-80-AB) Front View Rear View Top Cover Door Left-side Panel Right-side Panel Rear Cover Front Cover Condenser Service Cover Power Switch Level adjustable feet Drain Connector 3/4"FPT Water Supply 3/8" FPT Side View Evaporator Water Pan Ice Formation Sensor Ice Container Nozzle Filter Screen Spray Pipe Pump Foam Material Drain Connector Condenser Water Supply Inlet Base Fan motor Compressor 12 Protective Screen
Cautions for Installation Location Locations away from direct heat sources....... - The machine should be installed where there is no heat source such as stove or gas range. - Ambient temperature must be between 50~100℉. Locations with enough clearance from the wall...... - The minimum distance required is 8" at least from the walls for nomal operation. Ice Making. 8” min Ice Making. 8” min Locations with good ventalation....... - Poor ventilation may lead to poor ice making capability.
Cautions for Installation [ Location ] Install in a place inaccessible to children. - Do not allow a child to take out ice without supervision. - Do not allow children to play around the ice machine. 14 I Slope the drain hose n d o r - Do not install outdoors. - Run the drain hose with an appropriate slope for smooth draining, a 1/4" drop per foot of hose is required. o The machine must be installed indoors.
Installation 1. Unpacking the product - Unpack the product and take out the parts packed inside the product. 2. Assembling the feet - Assemble the 4 height adjustable feet on the bottom of the Ice Maker. 3. Level Adjustment - Adjust the level of the machine with the height adjustable feet. Lift the front side with the front feet so that the machine is inclined slightly towards the rear. (Make the front side higher than the rear side by 1/4-3/8") 4.
Correct Operation Protecting the water supply hose - Do not put heavy objects on top of the water supply hose Operate at appropriate water pressure and temperature, and ambient temperature; - The pressure and temperature of the supply water must be 20 ~ 80 psi and 50 - ~ 90 respectively, and the ambient temperature must be between 50 ~ 100℉. Operating Procedures 1. Power Supply - This Ice Maker is designed for indoor use only. 2. Water Supply - Open the water supply valve to feed water. 3.
Disassembling, Cleaning Please read and observe the following instructions Warning : Unplug the power cord before cleaning the Ice Maker or replacing parts. Do not spray water on the Ice Maker. Otherwise, there is danger of current leak, electric shock and/or fire. Dangerous! Do not use powder soap, benzene, thinners, hydrochloric acid, oil, hot water, or wire brush for cleaning as these may damage the product.
How to clean 1. Open the door of bin storage Door Swing flap 2. Loosen and remove the screws on both sides of the panel, and remove the swing flap. 3. Remove and clean the sliding panel. Sliding panel Nozzles 4. Remove and clean the nozzle assembly. Filter Screen Insert the drain plug after draining. 5. To clean the water pan, remove the drain plug. The water in the pan will drain by itself. Elbow hose (drain hose) 6. Using a sponge, clean the water pan.
7. Remove and clean the filter screen. Caution: Make sure to reinstall the filter screen. Otherwise, the nozzles may get clogged. 8. As illustrated in the figure on the right, open the condenser cover; remove and clean the filter with warm water ( 77℉) and/or a neutral detergent. Dry the filter element before reinstalling. ※ Clean the filter element at least once a month. Caution: Beware of the sharp fins during cleaning work. 9. Clean the evaporator before starting operation. 10.
Ice Making and Harvest Evaporator ◆ When the ice cubes are completely formed on the evaporator, the temperature controller is activated and the ice harvest process begins. ◆ As the evaporator is inclined, the ice cubes separated by the hot gas are dropped and gathered in the ice storage bin. Restarting Procedure After 3 minutes ◆ Wait for at least 3 minutes before restarting the Ice Maker after shutdown. Restarting the Ice Maker right after shutdown may damage the Ice Maker.
Checkpoints Sensor System Ice Volume Detector Sensor 1. The Ice Maker is designed to include an ice storage bin. 2. When the volume of the ice reaches the preset limit, ice formation is automatically stopped by a detector sensor. 3. When the ice cubes are removed from the machine, the ice detector sensor automatically restarts a new ice making cycle to produce new ice cubes. 4. The Ice Maker operates as a fixed system. Maintenance 1.
Product specification SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS UNIT Maximum Production Capacity Lbs/24hour 50℉ 73 Cooling Capacity - Ice generation 30 minutes after the start up. KCU-80-AB 15.8 Width Size (without legs) Depth Height Power Supply Weight Cooling unit 22 V inch 24.8 34.6 115V/60Hz Before packaging lb 110.2 After packaging lb 114.6 Refrigerator Type R134a Condensor Air Shape of ice - Fin Tube Bullet cube Power consumption W 280 Temp.
Troubleshooting Chart Please check the following points before calling for service. Operating Condition Check Points Corrective Action 1. The machine does 1. Power supply 2. Power switch position not run 3. Power supply voltage (115V) 1. Connect power supply 2. Turn on the power switch 3. Check the voltage. Use an exclusive receptacle. 4. After power on and water feed, does the ice sensor work? 4. Remove the ice. 1. Position of the water supply valve 2. Water supply failure2.
Product Warranty Ice Machine Limited Warranty Subject to the exclusions and limitations below, MVP Group warrants to the original consumer that any new ice machine shall be free of defects in material or workmanship for the warranty period outlined below, under normal use and maintenance, and upon proper installation and start up in accordance with the instruction manual supplied with the product.
Replacement Part Warranty: Following the expiration of MVP Group’s product warranty, any replacement part purchased by the equipment owner is warranted for a period of ninety (90) days from installation date of replacement part, the compressor or evaporator is warranted for a period of one (1) year from installation date of replacement part. All parts are to be sourced through the local Distributor to qualify for warranty.
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