MG 1 - Ice Maker ALPATEC - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Ice maker
Brand	ALPATEC
Model	MG 1
Production capacity	15 to 18 kg of ice cubes per day
Power	160 W
Voltage	230 V
Water tank capacity	2.3 L
Weight	16 kg
Number of ice cube sizes	4 (small, medium, large, extra large)
Programming function	Delayed start up to 24h
Auto shut-off	When the ice cube tray is full
Indicators	Full bin, low water, fault, programming, time
Display type	VFD (vacuum fluorescence technology)
Sound alarm	Beeps in case of low water or full bin
Cleaning	With dish soap and drinking water, without abrasive detergent
Drainage	Via drain plug at the back
Maximum continuous operation time	5 hours, then pause of at least 1 hour
Recommended ambient temperature	10°C to 32°C for optimal production
Warranty	Void if unqualified repair
Recycling	WEEE collection point at end of life

Frequently Asked Questions - MG 1 ALPATEC

How to set the time on the machine?

Press the Hours button (13). The minutes flash. Use the + and - buttons (14) to adjust the minutes (00 to 59). Press Hours again to set the hours (00 to 23) and confirm by pressing Hours a third time.

How to program a delayed start?

Make sure the appliance is plugged in, the tank is filled and the time is set. Press Program (12). The programming indicator lights up. Set the desired start time using the + and - buttons as for the time, then press Start/Stop (10) to confirm. You can also choose the ice size beforehand.

What to do if the low water indicator lights up while the tank is full?

This may indicate a damaged water pump. First check that the tank is properly filled and that the water reaches the required level. If the problem persists, contact a qualified repairer.

Why is the machine not producing ice cubes?

Several possible causes: the compressor may be running but without refrigerant (leak), or the solenoid valve may be leaking. Also check that the ambient temperature is between 10°C and 32°C. If the fault indicator is on, remove stuck ice cubes and restart.

How to clean the ice maker?

Unplug the appliance. Remove the ice cubes and the ice bin. Clean the bin with dish soap and rinse with drinking water. Remove the drain plug to drain the water. Wipe the inside and outside with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive detergents. Dry thoroughly before reassembling.

Which ice cube size to choose according to ambient temperature?

Refer to the table: below 10°C or above 32°C, do not use. Between 10-15°C: small or medium. 15-20°C: small, medium or large. 20-25°C: medium or large. 25-32°C: extra large is recommended.

What to do if the compressor is running but no ice is made?

This may be due to a refrigerant leak or a leaking solenoid valve. Contact a qualified repairer to diagnose and repair.

The machine emits several successive beeps, what to do?

If the beeps are accompanied by the low water indicator, fill the tank with drinking water. If the full bin indicator lights up, remove the ice cubes. In both cases, the beeps will stop after correction.

Can I leave the machine running all night?

No, it is not recommended to run the appliance for more than 5 consecutive hours. After 5 hours, stop production for at least one hour to avoid overheating.

How to drain the remaining water in the machine?

Unplug the appliance. Remove the drain plug (9) at the back to drain the water. Tilt the machine slightly backward to completely empty. Be careful not to exceed the recommended tilt to avoid damage.

USER MANUAL MG 1 ALPATEC

ALPATEC thanks you for buying this product and hope you will be totally satisfy with it. For your comfort and security all the steps of the manufacturing have been checked and the product succeeded in all our quality tests. ALPATEC's products : their design and facility of use make you like them.

CAUTIONS

When using an electrical domestic appliance, basic precautions are to be respected. PLEASE, READ CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE THE FIRST USE OF THE PRODUCT.

• Make sure that the voltage rating on the type plate corresponds to your main voltage. Any error in connecting the appliance invalidates the guarantee.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Only use this appliance for domestic purposes and in the way indicated in these instructions. Never use for any other purposes.
• Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
• If you have to go out unplug the appliance every time.
• From time to time, check the cord. Never use the appliance if cord plug or appliance show any sign of damage.
• The cord length of this product has been selected to reduce the possibility of tangling in or tripping over a longer cord. Necer use any extension cord.
• Do not place directly in front of heater or in direct sunlight as this could damage the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance outside.
• Never pull the cord to unplug or move the appliance.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning or changing any pieces.
• Do never introduce metallic objects to avoid any risks of electrical shocks.
• Never use accessories that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer. It could constitute a danger for the user and could damage the appliance.
• Never repair the appliance yourself. All interventions made by a non-qualified person can be dangerous; in this case guarantee conditions would cancel. As all electrical products, a qualified electrician must repair it, as well as the power cord must be changed by an electrician.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Do not place any object onto the air outlet (on the back side of appliance).
• The rear of the unit can go quite close to the wall but leave at least 20~cm gap.
• Do note place the appliance on soft or uneven ground in order to prevent it from leaking of making noise.
• Place the appliance in order to open easily the front door (without moving the appliance).
• Switch off and unplug the appliance when is not used for a long time.
• Do not the touch the evaporator.

THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSABILITY IN CASE OF NON ADHERENCE TO THIS RECOMMENDATION. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

DESCRIPTION OF APPLIANCE

1. Panel control
2. Front door
3. Control window
4. Water tank
5. Ice cube tank
6. Ice making chamber
7. Power cord
8. Ice cube's spoon
9. Drainage knob

DESCRIPTION OF PANEL CONTROL

1. Start/Stop
2. Ice size selection
3. Timer
4. Hour
5. Time adjust

DESCRIPTION OF VFD SCREEN

Your ice maker is with VFD colour display (Vacuum Fluorescent Display). When ice is made, indicators (k) are flashing.

a. small
b. medium
c. large
d. X-large
e. Ice off
f.timer
g. ice tank full
h. lack of water
i. failure
j. hour
k. production on the way

TECHNICAL DATA

Capacity	15 to 18 kg of ice cube / day
Power	160 W
Voltage	230 V

USING

Lay the machine on the horizontal line for 5 hours before you first use it. Clean the machine before you first use it or if you did not use it for a long time (how to clean it, see page 10).

To ensure good ventilation, leave a gap of 20cm around the product.

Plug the ice maker

Minutes are flashing. Use buttons + and - (14) to adjust (00 to 59).

Press button Hour (13).

Hours are flashing. Use buttons + and - (14) to adjust (00 to 23)

Press button Hour (13) once again to validate.

HOW TO MAKE ICE?

Note: stop the ice maker for 1h after 5 h working then start again if needed.

Open the front door (2). If it is the first time you use the ice maker, take the ice

spoon (8) out.

Fill water tank (4) with clean water, not exceeding 2,3 l.

Use button Select (11) to choose the ice cube size. Each time you press the button,

the size change according to the following: small -> medium -> large -> X-large -> small. Size can be adjusted any time.

Press button Start / Stop (10). Production will start after 90s.

The time for ice making is 7 minutes for small cubes, 9 for medium, 11 for large and 13 for X-large. First rounds may be longer and with different ice cube size because the compressor need to warm up. The size of the ice cubes is related to the room temperature, which is why we ask you to conform to the following table:

Room temperature	<= 10°C	10 to 15°C	15 to 20°C	20 to 25°C	25 to 32°C	>= 32°C
Recommended size	STOP	Small and Medium	Small, Medium and Large	Medium and Large	X-Large	STOP

HOW TO USE THE TIMER?

Your ice maker can start automatically in the next 24 hours. First, make sure that the appliance is plugged, the water tank is filled with clean water and the time is correctly adjusted. Press button Timer (12). The timer indicator (f) is activated.

Here for example, timer is on and Small size is selected.

Adjust the starting time (same as local time adjustment) and use press

button Start / Stop (10) to validate.

Note: Do not forget to select the ice size (this can be done any time). Timer can be cancel. Press button Timer (12). Timer indicator (f) is off

HOW TO STOP THE ICE MAKER?

If you want to stop ice production, Press button Start / Stop (10). Note: when the production will start again, the appliance will start with an ice off round in order to take out all the remaining ice in the ice making chamber (6). Note: when the production will start again, the appliance will start with an ice off round in order to take out all the remaining ice in the ice making chamber (6).

CLEANING

First, unplug the appliance.

Warning: do not touch the evaporator. Take out all the remaining cubes in the appliance (ice cube tank (5) and ice making chamber (6) if needed). Take out the ice tank, clean it with soft soap and rinse it with clear drinking water.

Take out the Drainage knob (9), remaining water will flow out.
To completely drain the machine, smoothly tilt it (do not exceed an angle of 45^ -
Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the inside and outside of the ice maker.
Never use any abrasive or chemical product.
Rinse several time with clean drinking water to flush out any dirt or soap residue. Wipe over with a dry cloth. Put back the water tank.
Put back the Drainage knob (9).

TROUBLESHOOTING

IF YOU DISCOVER THAT YOUR APPLIANCE HAS UNUSUAL SYMPTOMS PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FIRST :

PROBLÉMES	CAUSES POSSIBLES	SUGGESTIONS DE SOLUTIONS
There is a thundering noise	The voltage is lower than the required one	Turn off the ice maker and restart when the voltage is normal
Lack of water (h) indicator is activated but water level is right	Water pump is damaged	Contact a qualified electrician
Failure (i) indicator is activated	There is remaining ice in ice making chamber (6)	Remove the ice and start again the ice maker
	There is stucked cubes in ice making chamber (6)	Stop the ice maker and remove the stucked cubes
	the shovel is shifted	Stop the ice maker, re-place the shovel and start again the ice maker
	Other	Contact a qualified electrician
Compressor works but no ice is produced	Refrigerant is leaked	Contact a qualified electrician
	Electromagnetic valve is leaked	Contact a qualified electrician
Ice cannot be pulled off	Electromagnetic valve is damaged	Contact a qualified electrician
	Power cord is damaged	Contact a qualified electrician
Ice maker stops during ice making process	Temperature is too high	Stop ice maker and restart one hour later
Bips can be heard and lack of water (h) indicator is activated	Water level is too low	Fill with clean drinking water
Bips can be heard and ice tank full (g) indicator is activated	Ice tank is full	Remove ice cubes

Instructions on environment protection

Do not dispose of this product in the usual household garbage at the end of its life cycle; hand it over a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. The symbol on the product, the instructions for use or the packing will inform about the methods of disposal. The materials are recyclable as mentioned in its marking. By recycling or others forms of re-utilization of old appliances, you are making an important contribution to protect our environment. Please inquire at the community administration for the authorized disposal location.

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