BCP SKY5296 User manual

Brand: BCP

Model: SKY5296

Type: User manual

BCP SKY5296 is a commercial ice maker designed for indoor use. It has a 1.5 amp ice making rating and a 2.3 amp ice harvest rating, and can produce up to 66 lbs. of ice in 24 hours. The water tank has a capacity of 3.5 liters, and the ice bin can hold up to 8.8 lbs. of ice.

The BCP SKY5296 is easy to use, with a control panel that features a timer, self-cleaning mode, and ice making/harvesting indicator. The water supply mode can be set to manual or automatic, and the ice thickness can be adjusted to your preference.

The BCP SKY5296 is a great choice for businesses that need a reliable and efficient way to make ice. It is also a good option for home use, as it is relatively compact and easy to operate.

SKY5296

Ver. 1

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Commercial Ice Maker

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SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage

Ice Making Rating

Ice Harvest Rating

120V, 60Hz

1.5 amps

2.3 amps

Ice Making Rate

Water Tank Capacity

66 lbs./24 hours

3.5 liters

• This unit is intended for indoor use only.

• Place unit on a stable and level surface.

• Keep unit away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat.

• Using an extension cord is not recommended as it may overheat and cause a risk of ﬁre.

• Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

• This appliance is intended for household use and similar applications such as sta kitchen areas in

shops, oces and other working environments; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type

environments; catering and similar non-retail applications.

• Unplug the machine before ﬁtting, removing, or cleaning parts.

• Ensure that your voltage is consistent with speciﬁcations and plug is grounded.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• If any parts are missing, broken, damaged, or worn, stop using this product until repairs are made

and/or factory replacement parts are installed.

• Do not use this item in a way inconsistent with the manufacturer’s instructions as this could void the

product warranty.

• Do not let children play with this machine.

• Unit must be room temperature before use.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Only use the 110-120V/60Hz grounded power supply.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a ﬂammable propellant in this appliance.

• This unit must be positioned so that the plug is accessible. Do not run cord over carpeting, rugs, or

similar materials.

• Do not place anything over the cord. Keep cord away from trac areas.

• Do not submerge cord in water.

• No other appliance should be plugged into the same outlet. Make sure that the plug is fully inserted

into the outlet.

• Never unplug you unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug ﬁrmly and pull it straight

out from the outlet.

• Do not tip the machine over or lay it on its side.

• Do not use liquids other than water to make ice cubes.

• Do not place anything on top of the unit.

• Do not place anything inside the ice bin other than ice. Do not place wine or beer bottles in the ice bin.

WARNING

Please retain these instructions for future reference.

NOTICE

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Max Ice Storage

Room Temperature

Water Supply Temperature

8.8 lbs.

50-90°F

41-77°F

Water Supply Pressure 0.04-0.6 MPa

SPECIFICATIONS

DIAGRAM

PARTS

1 PC

FAUCET ADAPTER B

1 PC

WATER HOSE C

1 PC

DRAIN HOSE D

1 PC

ICE SCOOP

DOOR WATER INLET

AIR INLET

AIR

OUTLET

WATER OUTLET

(FOR DRAINING)

ICE-MAKER/

WATER TANK

ICE BIN

(INSIDE)

WATER

TANK LID

CONTROL

PANEL

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ICE MAKER/WATER TANK

WATER SEEPING PIPE

WATER DRAIN PIPE

Pull pipe out to manually

drain water (if necessary)

Water seeps from holes

into the ice cube module

ICE CUBE

MODULE

WATER CIRCULATION TANK

ICE DETECTING

BOARD

WATER SUPPLY PIPE

WATER LEVEL

DETECTOR (INSIDE)

WATER PUMP

(INSIDE)

WATER TANK

MAX FILL INDICATOR

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BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove all packaging and accessories.

2. Clean the ice scoop, cabinet, and inner parts that contact water with mild detergent, warm water, and a

soft cloth. Dry unit and parts with a clean, soft cloth.

3. Place unit on a stable and level surface. Make sure that there is at least 8 inches of clearance on the back and

front, and at least 2 inches on each side. Keep the front accessible and the air outlet clear of obstructions.

4. Place unit in position for at least 4 hours to settle the refrigerant ﬂuid. Do not plug it in.

CONTROL PANEL

LIGHT: Turn internal light on/o. Press and hold to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

TIMER/CLEAN: Press to set the timer. Press and hold to enter cleaning mode.

ON/OFF: Press to turn unit on/o or cancel timer. Press and hold to forcefully switch from ice making

to ice harvesting. Flashes in standby mode, turns solid when unit is on.

Water Supply Mode: Use a thin pole to press button to toggle between manually or automatically

supplying water.

Increase/Decrease: Press to increase/decrease ice-making duration, ice thickness, or timer.

• Water ﬂowing/add water: Flashing icon indicates water is ﬂowing and solid icon indicates water shortage.

- I: Manual water supply mode.

- O: Automatic water supply mode.

• Ice full: Remove ice to resume ice making.

• Ice making/harvest: Rotating icon means ice making, ﬂashing icon means ice harvest.

ICE MAKING TIMER (MINUTES) OR

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°F) ICE MAKING/TIMER SETTING

ON/OFF

SELF-CLEANING

WATER SUPPLY MODE

ERROR CODE

LIGHTS ON/OFF

ICE FULL

WATER FLOWING/

ADD WATER

INCREASE/

DECREASE

ICE MAKING/

HARVEST

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SETTING UP THE ICE MAKER

USAGE TIPS

5. Remove the plug from the water outlet. Attach one end of the part C drain hose to the water outlet

and attach the other end to your water drainage pipeline.

NOTE: Pull the water drain pipe out from within the ice maker to manually drain water.

6. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.

NOTE: If manually ﬁlling with water, skip to step 5.

1. Remove the locking ring from the water inlet. Compress the plug, then remove it.

2. Insert the part B water hose into the water inlet and secure it by replacing the locking ring.

• Connect to a potable water supplying only. Only use drinking water.

• Dirty or unﬁltered water will result in low-quality, cloudy ice cubes.

• Ice maker may make unfamiliar and loud sounds while operating.

• The ice maker requires a continuous water supply with pressure 1-8 bar.

• The temperature of the water feeding into the ice maker should be between 41°F and 77°F for proper operation.

• It is recommended that you discard the ﬁrst batch of ice.

3. Screw the part A faucet adapter onto the water faucet. Remove the locking ring.

4. Insert the other end of the water hose into the faucet adapter and secure it by replacing the locking ring.

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SETTING TIMER

SELF-CLEANING MODE

Timer range: 1-24 hours

Default timer: 1 hour

Set ON timer: When in standby mode, the timer sets the time until the ice making process begins.

1. When on standby, press the TIMER/CLEAN button, then use the (+) and (–) buttons to increase or

decrease time.

2. To adjust or cancel a timer: Press the TIMER/CLEAN button and increase/decrease the time, or press

TIMER/CLEAN button again to cancel.

Set OFF timer: When unit is operating, the timer sets the time until the ice making process ends.

1. When unit is operating, press the TIMER/CLEAN button, then use the (+) and (–) buttons to increase

or decrease time.

2. To adjust or cancel a timer: Press the TIMER/CLEAN button and increase/decrease the time, or press

TIMER/CLEAN button again to cancel.

• Press and hold the TIMER/CLEAN button for 5 seconds to enter self-cleaning mode which lasts for

20 minutes. The machine will pump water through the unit to clean it.

• After 20 minutes, the water pump will stop and the unit will automatically reﬁll the water tank.

MANUALLY DRAINING WATER

1. Pull out the water drain pipe from the right side of the water tank. Water will ﬂow into the ice bin and

out the water outlet.

2. To drain water in the water circulation tank, run an ice-making program or self-cleaning mode.

Water will ﬂow into the water tank and ice bin, then out the water outlet.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the ice maker and it will automatically start ﬁlling the water tank

to begin the ice making process.

- If manually ﬁlling with water, open the lid and ﬁll the water tank to max capacity

(approximately 3.5 liters). Reﬁll every 2 to 3 hours.

2. The top left display will show the ambient temperature (°F) or the time left in the ice making cycle (minutes).

The right display will show ice-making settings.

3. Press the (+) and (–) buttons to adjust ice thickness by increasing or decreasing the time of the ice

making cycle (i.e. for thicker ice increase time and for thinner ice decrease time).

4. Ice making will continue until the unit is turned o, at maximum capacity, or there is insucient water.

NOTE: The initial ice making cycle may take up to 30 minutes, but a typical cycle is approximately 11 to

20 minutes.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

• To put the ice maker into long storage, do the following:

1. Turn o the unit, unplug it, and remove all the ice cubes.

2. Shut o the main water supply, then remove the water hose from the water inlet and faucet.

3. Pull the water drain pipe out from within the ice maker to manually drain water (see Draining

Water section). Remove the drain hose and replace the water outlet plug.

4. Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth. Leave the door open to allow for air circulation.

5. If necessary, cover the unit with a tarp or plastic bag.

• Unplug the machine before cleaning or storage.

• Do not clean your ice maker with alcohol or ﬂammable ﬂuids.

• Wipe the outside of the ice maker regularly with a soft cloth, mild detergent, and warm water.

• Wipe the inside with a soft cloth and solution of 28g of household bleach or chlorine and 7.5L of hot water.

Rinse thoroughly and drain the water.

• The ice scoop, water seeping pipe, ice bin, water tank, and ice detecting board must be cleaned

periodically with a natural cleaner and water. Manually drain after cleaning.

• Pull the water seeping pipe up and outwards to remove it. Rinse thoroughly and drain the water.

• Every 6 months you may want to deep clean the ice machine with a nickel-safe ice machine cleaner.

Wearing rubber gloves is recommended.

USING NICKEL-SAFE ICE MACHINE CLEANER

1. Turn o the ice maker and water supply.

Remove the ice cubes.

2. Mix 300ml of cleaner with 2.8L of warm water,

then divide it into 2 containers.

3. Pour one container of the cleaning solution into

the water tank and wait 5 minutes.

4. Turn on the unit and run the self-cleaning mode.

Manually drain the water.

5. Repeat steps 1-3 with the other container of

cleaning solution.

6. Turn on the water supply and run a normal

self-cleaning mode three times to ﬂush out the

cleaning solution. Manually drain the water after

every self-cleaning mode.

• NOTE: It is recommended that you discard the batch of ice after cleaning.

RECOMMENDED CLEANING SCHEDULE

• Daily: Exterior, Ice scoop, door, water seeping pipe

• Every 2 weeks: Interior, ice bin, water tank, ice detecting board

• Every 6 months: Run cleaning program with nickel-safe ice machine cleaner

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TROUBLESHOOTING

ERROR CODES

REASON

No water supply

Water level detector not functioning

Water leaking from water tank

Water leaking from drain hose

No water in tank or water

supply problem

PROBLEM

Unit enters ice making

process, but no water ﬂowing

and add water indicator on

Add water indicator

always on

SOLUTION

Turn on water, increase water pressure,

or clean water hose

Clean water tank and water level detector

Make sure unit is level

Reinstall drain hose

Increase water pressure, clean water

hose, or manually add water

Foreign object in water tank is

obstructing the pump

Water pump not working Clean water tank and pump

Water drain pipe in wrong position Place water drain pipe in correct position

High ambient temperature

Ice making cycle normal

but no ice cubes

Move to a lower ambient temperature

Water temperature too high Switch to a colder water supply

Ice bin full

Full indicator on Remove ice cubes

Low ambient temperature

Thick ice cubes Reduce ice making time

Bad water quality

Cloudy ice cubes Change water supply/ﬁlter water

Clogged water seeping pipe

Pump working but no water

ﬂow from water seeping pipe Clean holes on the water seeping pipe

High ambient temperature

Thin ice cubes

Move to a lower ambient temperature

or increase ice making time

Bad air circulation Place unit at least 8 in. from the wall

Bad water quality or dirty water tank

Irregular ice cubes

Change water supply/ﬁlter water,

or clean water tank

Clogged water seeping pipe Clean holes on the water seeping pipe

CODE

PROBLEM

Ambient temperature sensor not functioning

E2 Ice making problem or leak

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BCP SKY5296 User manual

Brand: BCP

Model: SKY5296

Type: User manual

The BCP SKY5296 is a great choice for businesses that need a reliable and efficient way to make ice. It is also a good option for home use, as it is relatively compact and easy to operate.

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