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Operation time
It takes about 20-35 minutes to produce a set of 24 ice pieces. The length of one cycle
of the ice maker (ice production and ice removal) differs depending upon the cleanness
of the ice maker, the surrounding temperature, and the temperature of the water supplied
to the ice maker. It takes about 10-12 hours to fill the empty ice container with ice.
Ice production
The ice production process largely consists of two cycles-ice production and ice removal.
24 pieces of ice are produced with each cycle of ice production and ice removal.
When water is sprayed on to the surface of the frozen ice forming mold, the ice production
cycle is started. When ice is removed and water is supplied to ice maker, the ice removal
cycle is started. The time taken for both cycles together is about 20-35 minutes.
Ice production cycle
Ice is produced on the surface of the ice -forming mold located at the top of the ice maker.
Water is sprayed against the chilled surface of the mold where it begins to freeze. Water
containing mineral impurities freezes more slowly and it falls back into the water container
where it will be diluted and drained off during the Ice Removal Cycle. This process of
spraying water allows ice to form in crystal clear layers.
As the ice-forming mold is filled with ice the temperature drops, the ice maker senses this
and the ice production cycle stops and ice removal is started automatically.
Ice removal cycle
The compressor works during the the ice removal cycle, but the pump motor and fan motor
are stopped. The hot gas valve and water supply valve are opened and the frozen surfaces
are heated, causing ice to drop into the container. The ice removal cycle is stopped and
the ice production cycle is started again automatically.
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