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241927600 November 2007

Use & Care Guide

Ice Maker

Guia de Uso y Cuidado

Máquina de hielo

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Machine à glaçons

Summary of Contents for 241927600

Page 1: ...241927600 November 2007 Use Care Guide Ice Maker Guia de Uso y Cuidado Máquina de hielo Guide d utilisation et d entretien Machine à glaçons ...

Page 2: ...d due to improper installation If you are unsure of your ability to safely make electric power water supply and water drain connections to the unit consult licensed and insured professionals to perform all electrical and plumbing work Once you have your unit installed we suggest you keep this manual in a safe place for future reference Should any problems occur refer to the Troubleshooting section...

Page 3: ...ling a Built In 13 Initial Start Up 13 Blackout Mode 13 Normal Operating Sounds 13 Table of Contents WARNING You must follow these guidelines to ensure that your refrigerator s safety mechanisms are operating correctly Operation 14 Normal Operation 14 Ice Cube Thickness 14 Ice Dispenser Operation and Care 14 Ice Cube Thickness Adjustment 15 Drain Pump 15 Maintenance 16 Special Considerations 16 Ma...

Page 4: ... Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the electricity has been disconnected Altering cutting of power cord removal of power cord removal of power plug or direct wiring can cause serious injury fire and or loss of property and or life and will void the warranty Do not lift unit by door handle CAUTION Use care when moving the unit Some edges are sharp and may cause person...

Page 5: ...ing contractor Failure to follow recommendations and instructions may result in damage and or harm Model EI15IM55GS can be installed using a gravity drain or the Electrolux EIMP60 optional drain pump kit Follow these guidelines when installing drain lines to prevent water from flowing back into the ice maker storage bin and or potentially flowing onto the floor causing water damage Gravity Drain D...

Page 6: ...a minimum flow rate of 15 gallons per hour at 10 feet of lift It must have a sealed sump which does not allow water leakage in the case of a power outage restricted drain or pump failure It must have a check valve in the discharge line to prevent waste water return to the pump It must have an overflow protection control which will shut off power to the ice maker in the event of a pump failure It m...

Page 7: ...eptacle is encountered or a longer power cord is required contact a qualified electrician to have it replaced in accordance with applicable electrical codes 4 The unit must be located to allow clearance for water drain and electrical connections in the rear of the ice maker 5 Connect the unit to a grounded and polarized 115 VAC 60 Hz 15 A circuit normal household current 6 Avoid connecting the uni...

Page 8: ...ed in the unit Slide the compression fitting and ferrule over the 1 4 inch water supply line Do not use thread sealing compound or tape Using two wrenches tighten the compression fitting on the supply line see Figure 6 2 Carefully bend the water supply line into position and connect the line to the solenoid valve Avoid kinking the water supply line 3 For recessed installations allow extra water su...

Page 9: ...to back and from side to side see Figure 10 CHECK LEVEL Figure 10 TURN FOOT TO ADJUST Figure 11 2 If the ice maker is not level adjust the feet on the corners of the unit as necessary see Figure 11 3 Check the levelness after each adjustment and repeat the previous steps until the unit is level ...

Page 10: ...inet using a Phillips head screwdriver see Figure 13 Remove door by tilting forward and lifting off bottom hinge pin UL308 SCREW PLUGS 3 Remove top hinge 3 screws reinstall hinge screw pin and remount on opposite side BOTTOM see Figure 16 UL313 HINGE SCREW PIN Figure 12 2 Remove plastic screw plugs 3 top and 3 bottom from new hinge location see Figure 14 and remove hinge pin hole plug in top of do...

Page 11: ...r facing up remove pivot plate 2 screws flip over and remount on opposite side of door see Figure 18 7 Holding door upright with top of door tilted forward place hole of door pivot plate on bottom hinge screw pin see Figure 19 Be sure that the bosses on the closers align with holes in hinge and hinge plate Figure 18 8 Tilt top of door into position in top hinge and install top hinge screw pin 9 In...

Page 12: ...Figure 20 To adjust 1 Compare the top edge of the door opposite the hinges to the top edge of the cabinet and note the type of adjustment up or down needed 2 Remove the top hinge pivot pin with a Phillips head screwdriver see Figure 21 and lift door off bottom hinge pin Be careful not to lose door closers see Figure 23 3 With door upside down loosen but do not remove the two hinge plate screws Fig...

Page 13: ...function Blackout Mode not Star K certified 1 Touch and hold the LIGHT button for ten seconds then release the F symbol will flash briefly at the end of the ten second period 2 The control display will go dark for 36 hours 3 To exit the Blackout Mode repeat step 1 All models incorporate rigid foam insulated cabinets to provide high thermal efficiency and maximum sound reduction for it s internal w...

Page 14: ...s in a thicker ice bridge As the ice bridge becomes thicker the tendency for the cubes to stay together as a slab increases A bridge thicker than 1 8 may cause cubes to over fill the ice bucket The ice maker is designed to make clear ice from most water sources on a consistent basis Water is constantly circulated over the evaporator assembly As the water freezes gravity causes any sediment to drop...

Page 15: ...ments If further adjustments are desired repeat steps 1 through 4 1 To enter the thickness adjustment mode a Touch and hold the UP ARROW button b Touch and release the DOWN ARROW button three times then release the UP ARROW button c The display will switch to 0 to confirm the thickness adjustment mode has been selected 2 The factory setting is 0 and the total range of adjustment is 5 to 5 Use the ...

Page 16: ...H STEEL WOOL PADS DO NOT USE CLEANERS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY INTENDED FOR STAINLESS STEEL this includes glass tile and counter cleansers If any surface discolors or rusting appears clean it quickly with Bon Ami or Barkeepers Friend Cleanser and a non abrasive cloth Always clean in the direction of the grain Always finish this process with a high quality all in one stainless steel cleaner polish...

Page 17: ...ery six months depending on water conditions more or less frequent cleaning may be necessary If the ice maker requires more frequent cleaning consult a qualified plumber to test the water quality and recommend appropriate treatment WARNING Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles and or face shield when handling Ice Machine Cleaner CAUTION Use only Electrolux Ice Machine Cleaner part number EIM30046 ...

Page 18: ...When the clean cycle is completed the display will automatically switch back to set temperature and unit will run as normal operation 10 Clean the storage bin See INTERIOR CLEANING Sanatize the bin with a solution of 1 tablespoon of bleach and 1 gallon of warm water Rinse thoroughly with clean water 11 To ensure the drain system is working properly pour 1 gallon of cool fresh water into the ice bi...

Page 19: ...ed or not used for extended periods it will be necessary to drain the system of water CAUTION If the ambient temperature is expected to drop below 45 F 7 C drain all water from the unit to prevent freezing damage which is not covered by the warranty IMPORTANT It is possible that dirt or scale will dislodge in the water line Always throw away all ice cubes made during the first 24 hours of operatio...

Page 20: ...eaker x Make sure cycle selector switch is set to ICE ON x Surrounding air temperature must be at least 45 F 7 C Unit runs but no ice is produced x No water being supplied to the unit x Check to see that water is connected and turned on to the unit Unit runs but produces very little ice x Dirty condenser coils x High air temperature around unit x Scale and mineral buildup in unit x Inadequate airf...

Page 21: ...water supply See Installation x Water pressure must be 20 120 psi x See Leveling the Unit Water leaking from under the unit x Supply line leaking x Fill tube leaking x Bin drain leaking x Check to see that the water inlet line is attached to inlet valve properly See Connecting the Water Supply x Check connection at water valve outlet x Check integrity of bin drain hose and clamp Ice storage bin fu...

Page 22: ...epair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover t...

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