IB450SS Clear Ice Maker Owner's Manual This owner's instructions manual provides on safe installation, use, and maintenance.
Be sure to stand the ice maker upright for at least 24 hours prior to plugging it in. Installation only by a licensed plumber.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ICE MAKER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS TECHNICAL INFORMATION COMPONENT LOCATIONS ICE MAKER INSTALLATION Unpacking Requirements Electrical Leveling .................................................................... Reversing grounding the Door Supply Installation .................................................................... ................................................................. 9 method Swing 12-13 14-15 before Sounds Operation ...........
ICE MAKER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the potential safety hazards alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the words "DANGER", the safety "WARNING" DANGER safety symbol and either OR "CAUTION".
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before the ice maker is used, it must be properly described positioned and installed as in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using the ice maker, follow basic precautions, the following: • Plug into properly cord. • It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your ice maker, be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.
• • • • • • • • • • • • first batchof cubesmustbediscarded. Neverturn thewatersupplytap off whenthe ice makeris working. If the icemakerwill not be usedfor a long time, beforethe next useit mustbe thoroughlycleaned.Follow carefully anyinstructionsprovidedfor cleaningor useof sanitizingsolution.Do not leaveanysolutioninsidethe ice makeraftercleaning. Theplug mustbe accessibleafterinstallation. DO NOT touchthe condenserfins. Thecondenserfins aresharpandcanbe easily damaged.
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panel Water inlet ower supply ...... _ Drain hose ce scoop ICE MAKER INSTALLATION Unpacking Excessive Use two or more people Failure to do so can result Remove packaging IMPORTANT: your Weight Hazard to move and install in back or other injury. materials Do not remove any permanent instruction icemaker. Remove icemaker. tape and glue from your icemaker before using.
• To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed over the adhesive • of liquid dish soap with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, to remove tape or glue. These products Cleaning by rubbing a small amount flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners can damage the surface of your icemaker. before use After you remove all of the packaging using it.
The ambient operational operating water temperature outside these temperatures effects. • In general, it temperature should be between should be between may result in lowered 50°F and 100°F. The 41°F and 90°F. production Operation or other adverse is always a good idea to filter the water. A water filter can remove taste and odors as well as particles. Where water is very hard, softened water may result in white, mushy cubes that stick together. Deionized water is not recommended.
Before you move have the proper A standard National icemaker electrical electrical Electrical It is recommended receptacles your that that cannot it is important to make sure you connection: supply Code into its final location, (115 V, 60Hz.), and local codes a separate be turned properly grounded and ordinances, circuit, serving off by a switch in accordance with the is required. only your icemaker, be provided. Use or pull chain.
To remove door from hinges: 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver_ together and set them aside. 3. Lift door off bottom right. hinge remove the screws and turn it upside and take off top hinge. down so that the handle Keep the parts is on the Set door aside. To replace door on hinges: 1. Using a flathead screwdriver_ opposite the door hinges_ remove top and bottom. 2. Remove the bottom 3. Position the door on the bottom 4. Align hinge_ place the door on the bottom 5.
IMPORTANT: 1. All installations 2. Make 3. Check fi_r leaks after connection. Tools must be in accordance certain that the pipes required: Connecting wrench, or kinked Phillips code requirements. or damaged during installation. screwdriver line: 1. Turn off main water supply. 2. Find a ½ in. to 3A in. vertical should are not pinched ½ in. open-end the water with local plumbing Turn on nearest cold water be less than 9 feet.
provided you have access instructions for and a drain. You must follow to a water supply the stated a- Electrical requirements b- Water supply and drain c- Leveling Recessed the icemaker. installation: A recessed installation will allow you to install the ice maker under a counter, or in a kitchen cabinet provided the required clearance space around the ice maker is respected. This installation Built-in method ventilation 1. of installation space around of the unit).
11. Have you checked for leaks at all water supply connections- and at the drain? Operating Method 1. Turn on the water tap, let the water trough fill, then switch the ICE/OFF/WASH switch on the front _anel to the ICE position. automatically. Ice making stage The ice maker will start working Ice hm%,est stage 2. After three minutes, the machine will automatically the sound of flowing water will be heard. Ice _11 stage go to the ice making 3.
There are two distinct cycles: freeze and harvest. During the freeze cycle, water flows to the evaporator surface. In the harvest cycle, the ice is released and water enters the machine. A complete depending on temperature and operating conditions. Freeze: During the freeze cycle the compressor cycle can take 15 to 40 minutes, is pumping refrigerant, the fan motor is blowing air, and the water pump is circulating water.
• Water running from the evaporator to the water bin may make a splashing • As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound. sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your icemaker. • You may hear air being forced over the condenser • During the harvest cycle, you may hear the of ice cubes falling into the ice storing bin. Preparing the h'emaker by the condenser fan.
There are 5 things to keep clean: 1. The exterior. 2. The interior. 3. The condenser 4. Water distribution 5. The ice-making tube system with aM make sure the power line of the refit is discomlected and the water line is slmt off. (EXCEPTION: Cleaimlg of ice-makhlg system) Exterior Cleaning The door and cabinet may be cleaned as 1 oz of dishwashing liquid mixed based or abrasive clean towel when exposed cleaners. to prevent with a mild detergent Interior gas and moisture.
Cleaning A dirty or clogged condenser prevents proper airflow, reduces ice making capacity, and causes higher than recommended operating temperatures that may lead to component failure. Have the condenser cleaned at least once every six months. 1. Unplug the ice maker or disconnect power. 2. Remove the 2 screws at the bottom of the front cover and gently pull it off. Condenser 3. Locate the condenser water. filter. This can be lifted out and cleaned with a brush or flowing 4.
Minerals that are removed hard scaly deposit mineral from water during the freezing in the water system. Cleaning scale buildup. cycle will eventually the system regularly your filtration grains/gal. months. you may need to clean the system (4 to 5 grains/liter), Remove all ice from the storage bin. 3. Keep the ice maker connected Maker Cleaner Solution upon how hard as often as every 6 If ice is being made ,wait for cycle then turn the machine "OFF" at the ICE/OFF/WASH 2.
......................................... iL, Descriptions of LEDs and buttons: 1. Ice Full (Red) LED: Ice Full indicator light. When this LED is lit, the ice storage bin is full of ice or there is something obstructing the ice-full probe. The unit will stop working. When ice cubes are taken out of the ice storage bin, clearing the ice-full probe, the red LED will keep flashing for 3 minutes. Then the unit will restart and return to the ice making mode. 2.
and the ice size will be smaller in the next cycle. IMPORTANT: • It is not recommended damage the machine • Do not let water Major that the ice size be adjusted unnecessarily since this could _" controls. contact the control box. Functions 1. Completely 2. When automatic operation. the ice storage preservation stage 3. The different bin is full, the machine automatically. colors making of the LED display 4.
Problem Possible Cause The icemaker Probable is unplugged. Plug the ice maker The fuse is blown. The machine won't The icemaker Replace power switch is OFF. operate. The doesn't The feed in after the ice off. maker The starts. ice storage bin is full water supply tap water supply pipe makes ice, the ice maker power switch to ICE of Take away is turn is not some probe cubes; make the is free of ice.
LIMITED WARRANTY This EdgeStar product is warranted for the first year following free of charge performed for the the date of original first free of charge WHAT to be free year from defective purchase. following Replacement the date for the first 90 days workmanship of original following parts will be supplied purchase. Labor the date of original will be purchase.
Once an EdgeStar authorized representative has confirmed that your product is eligible for warranty service, the product must be returned to our EdgeStar repair facility. The purchaser is solely responsible for prepaying all shipping related costs to and from the repair facility. EdgeStar is not responsible for damage resulting from shipper mishandling or improper packaging. Do not return a defective product to the place of purchase.
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