# A Checklist Before You Put a Self-Service Noodle Machine in Your Store

The barrier to deploying a self-service noodle machine is low, but a few things are worth verifying before you buy so the unit does not sit idle after arrival.


## 1. Water supply
The machine takes a dual inlet: a water purifier or bottled purified water. Direct connection to mains tap water is not recommended. On a purifier, the JM9A has a flow requirement (600 gallons or more, or with a pressure tank) and needs a negative-pressure valve; the M5A and M8A work with either.


## 2. Water level and power
The tank must hold more than 1 litre before the machine dispenses, and it beeps when empty. Power is an ordinary 220V outlet with a 10A earthed plug and about 1400 mm of exposed cord.


## 3. Throughput
A bowl takes 3 min 30 sec to 5 minutes depending on the menu. For back-to-back servings, leave the container in place, hold the water key to top up and press the heat key to add 30 seconds at a time.


## 4. Consumables
Serving uses induction-compatible paper bowls (foil lining, thrown away after use) or iron/steel pots. Paper bowls are a recurring consumable and are not included with the machine.


## 5. Cleaning and descaling
Routine care is emptying the residual water and wiping the inner pot and heating plate dry. The machine has a descaling function; descale periodically based on local water hardness.


## 6. What unattended really means
The machine has an automatic standby safety mode: if unsuitable cookware is placed or the pot is removed and not replaced within 1 minute, the induction cooker switches off. Anti-dry-burn protection is not permission to run it empty.


## 7. Who configures the menus
The three presets ship with factory values. In standby, hold Water + M2 to enter manager mode and adjust each menu to the noodle types you actually sell.


## 8. Which model for which store
For supermarket counters pick the M8A, the smallest body. For open counters and high turnover pick the M5A. For 24-hour unattended stores pick the instant-heating JM9A.


## Related reading
For maintenance after deployment, see the cleaning guide and the five early signs of scale.