When the ice has reached the desired thickness or size,it’s time for the ice to be removed from the evaporator. This is known as the ice – removal or defrost cycle
Onecommon method ofice remowa is the heat – based method. inthis method, the tiow of refigerant isredirecte. nstead ofthe cold refigerant owing throuoh the eraoorato,wam relioerant as is en
to the eraporatar. This warm gas heats up the elaporatorsuracesight!.The heat from the eraporator mels a thinlaver of ce at the intertace betwen the ice and the eraporator. This melted laver ofwaier
creates a lubricating film, allowing the ice to slide off the evaporator surface easily. The ice then fals into a storage bin located below the evaporator.
maker models,especialyin commercial applicatons,mechanical methods may also be used in combination with heat – based methods for example,a smal motor – dliven scraper or a vibrating
In some ice –
. process has started to loosen the ice, this ensures that the ice is removed completely and eficiently.
