- Franklin Chef Automatic Commercial Ice Cube Machine User's Manual

Installation Types

This ice maker has only been designed for free-standing installation. The ice maker can be

installed free-standing in any place you desire, provided you have access to a water supply.

There must be adequate air space around the unit for ventilation purposes. (See page 7.)

You must follow the stated instructions for

a. Electrical requirements

b. Water supply

c. Drainage.

Cleaning before use

After you remove all tape from the machine, clean the inside of your ice maker and ice storage

bin before using them. See “Interior Cleaning” in the Cleaning and Maintenance section.

Operation0000000

Final Check List before Operation

1. Have all packing materials and tape been removed from the interior and exterior of the ice

maker?

2. Did you clean the ice storage bin?

3. Have the installation instructions been followed, including connecting the machine to water

and electricity?

4. Has the machine been leveled?

5. Is the ice maker in a site where the ambient temperature is between 50º F (10º C) and 100ºF

(38ºC) and the water temperature between 41º F (5º C) and 90º F (32º C) all year round?

6. Has the water supply pressure been checked to ensure a minimum of 15 psig with a static

pressure not to exceed 80 psig?

7. Is there a clearance of at least 6″ at the rear and 6″ at the sides for proper air ventilation?

8. Has the power supply voltage been checked or tested against the nameplate rating? And has

proper grounding been installed for the ice maker?

9. Is the ice maker plugged in?

10. Have you turned on the main water supply and the tap?

11. Have you checked for leaks at all water supply connections?

Operating Method

1. Turn on the water tap; water enters the water tank. Then turn on the power switch; the red

indicator LED of the power switch lights.

2. After 3 minutes, the ice maker will automatically proceed to the ice-making stage and the

sound of flowing water will be heard.

3. When a batch of ice has been fully formed, it will be harvested into the ice storage bin

automatically.