Do you love to chill your drinks with ice cubes? Have you ever wondered how an ice cube machine work? Here’s a simple explanation about how an automatic ice maker does its job.
An ice cube machine is a device that automatically produces ice. It is usually found inside your refrigerator. It works by filling a tray with water and freezing it.
The ice-making process starts with the machine’s timer turning on the water fill valve. Water flows into the ice cube tray until it reaches the water level sensor, which turns off the valve. The tray temperature then lowers below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, which turns on the icemaker motor to start the freezing process.
As the water begins to freeze, the motor rotates the tray to keep the ice from sticking to the tray’s surface. The temperature sensor signals the heater to turn on when the ice cube is ready to be released. The heater warms the tray just enough to melt the ice cubes’ bottoms.
Finally, once the ice is released from the tray, the ice cube machine’s motor rotates the arm into a position where the cubes will fall into an ice bucket. The entire process takes around 1-2 hours, depending on the machine and its setting.
Now you know how an automatic ice cube machine makes ice. Next time you enjoy your favorite chilled drink, you’ll know how it was made.
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