Ice making machine

Abstract

An ice making machine comprising a refrigeration system for supplying refrigerant to an evaporator assembly associated with a plurality of inverted ice forming molds or cups having a water spray bar located therebelow; ice formed in the cups is delivered to a bin mounted on a pivotable door structure which is selectively removable in order to provide for access to the ice producing equipment and refrigeration system for purposes of service, repair, cleaning and the like; the plurality of cups being mounted in a plastic platen which is cooperable with the evaporator assembly of the refrigeration system; a control system is provided for selectively energizing the condenser fan motor and for actuating a water pump to supply water to the ice in the inverted cups during the harvest cycle, whereby to maintain the refrigerant pressure at a desired level and accelerate the harvest cycle.

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