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ICE MAKER

FR ICE MAKER
ES ICE MAKER

USE AND CARE GUIDE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
GUIA DE USO Y CUIDADO

A04236401 August 2015

(41014070 August 2015)

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Page 1: ...EN ICE MAKER FR ICE MAKER ES ICE MAKER USE AND CARE GUIDE GUIDE D UTILISATION ET D ENTRETIEN GUIA DE USO Y CUIDADO A04236401 August 2015 41014070 August 2015 ...

Page 2: ...________________________________ Electrolux Serial Number ____________________________________ Dealer Name ____________________________________ Dealer Address ____________________________________ Dealer Telephone Keep this manual and the sales receipt together in a safe place for further reference Questions For toll free telephone support in the U S and Canada 1 877 4ELECTROLUX 1 877 435 3287 For ...

Page 3: ...Ice Machine 15 Turning your Ice Machine On Off 15 Control Lock 15 Delay Start Vacation Mode 15 Clean Reminder 15 Door Ajar Alarm 16 Table of Contents WARNING You must follow these guidelines to ensure that your refrigerator s safety mechanisms are operating correctly Options Menu 16 Normal and ECO Mode 16 Clean Mode 16 Once You have your Cleaner 16 Maintenance 18 Special Considerations 18 Maintain...

Page 4: ... or repositioning the unit Never install the unit behind closed doors Be sure front grille is free of obstruction Obstructing free air flow can cause the unit to malfunction and may void the warranty Allow unit temperature to stabilize for 24 hours before use Never use an ice pick or other sharp instrument to help speed up defrosting These instruments can puncture the inner lining or damage coolin...

Page 5: ...important that the unit is level If it is not level the ice mold will not fill evenly This can cause a reduction in ice rate uneven sized cubes or water spilling into the storage area which will cause the ice in the bin to melt pre maturely Remember that floors near drains have a tendency to slope towards the drain DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD Electrical Grounding Required This appliance is equippe...

Page 6: ... grille openings kept clean Electrolux does not recommend the use of a custom made grille as air flow may be restricted Figure 1 Figure 1 Front Grille keep this area open Rear Leveling Legs Front Leveling Legs CAUTION PLEASE READ all instructions completely before attempting to install or operate the unit Plumbing installation must observe all state and local codes All ice makers require a connect...

Page 7: ...ds to be plumbed and connected to a sanitary sewer Figure 4 CAUTION This drain pump is designed to be installed in Electrolux ice machines only and has been evaluated for use with water only Drain line vertical rise is not to exceed 8 feet and total drain line length is not to exceed 20 feet otherwise the ice machine may not operate correctly WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Risk of electrical shoc...

Page 8: ...y to the water valve inlet with the compression nut fitting provided Secure the water supply line to the back of the cabinet with the screw and strain relief clamp provided in the corner of the back panel Figure 5 Make certain all connections are watertight after installation Form the tubing so that it will not vibrate against the cabinet body or kink when your appliance is moved in and out of pos...

Page 9: ...e generally not used on circuits with power equipment that must run unattended for long periods of time unless required to meet local building codes and ordinances WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Reasonable care and safe methods should be practiced Do NOT work with energized electrical equipment in a wet area Read and follow the installation instructions listed in this manual Figure 6 Figure 7 Do ...

Page 10: ... on a solid surface and protect the floor beneath the legs to avoid scratching the floor With the assistance of another person lean the appliance back to access the front leveling legs Raise or lower the legs to the required dimension by turning the legs Repeat this process for the rear by tilting the appliance forward using caution On a level surface check the appliance for levelness and adjust a...

Page 11: ...aligned at the factory before shipment Occasional re adjustment may be necessary especially if an overlay panel is installed The following procedure will correct for up to 1 4 alignment The door should never be flush with the top of the cabinet Even when level the top edge of the door will be 1 8 below the top of the cabinet Figure 1 Figure 3 Door Closer Inserts Boss Figure 2 1 8 Allen Wrench Figu...

Page 12: ...rs to accumulate ice in the ice machine s bin The bin level sensor is located in the ice bin it senses when the ice supply is low or full and starts or stops the ice making process accordingly NOTE If the water supply is turned off to the ice machine be sure to set the electronic control to the OFF position NOTE Initial ice production and ice accumulated in the storage bin will vary significantly ...

Page 13: ...ng Following are some of the sounds that you may hear A rattling noise which could be water flowing through the water line A splashing sound when water is flowing over the evaporator plate and into the water reservoir A thud when the ice slab is released from the evaporator plate and slides onto the grid cutter A gurgling sound which is refrigerant flowing in the ice machine An air noise from the ...

Page 14: ...way all ice cubes made during the first two to three hours of operation CAUTION DO NOT install unit behind closed doors NOTE To ease unit installation and removal the unit must be located to allow clearance for water drain and electrical connections in the rear of the ice maker USING YOUR ELECTRONIC CONTROL Display icons lock icon used to lock out functions in the user interface menu icon used to ...

Page 15: ...he appliance off for 1 4 6 or 8 hours or days Upon completion of the selected delay period the appliance will resume operation This is ideal for temporarily stopping ice machine noises or to save water and electricity if you are away from home but want fresh ice upon your return Clean reminder A CLEAN reminder will occur every 6 months to remind you that it may be time to clean your appliance Over...

Page 16: ...n or not closed properly for 5 minutes the DOOR indicator will illuminate and flash and an audible tone will sound This alarm condition can be reset by closing the door or momentarily pressing the ON OFF icon i e if you are cleaning the storage compartment etc The alarm will recur in 5 minutes if the alarm condition persists If the door is intentionally left open for long periods the alarm can be ...

Page 17: ...er Figure 6 Splash shield hanger brackets Turn the ice machine back on by pressing and holding the ON OFF icon for 3 seconds The display will indicate ICE mode Press and hold the MENU icon until a flashing CLEAN is displayed Press the ON OFF icon until CLEAN stops flashing Your ice machine will now enter the clean cycle The clean and rinse cycle will take about 49 minutes After the clean cycle is ...

Page 18: ... and rust Some installations will require cleaning on a weekly basis DO NOT CLEAN WITH 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 Alw...

Page 19: ... steps for mineral deposit removal WARNING Disconnect electric power to the ice maker before cleaning the condenser WARNING DO NOT touch the condenser The ends of the wires are sharp and can also be easily damaged CAUTION DO NOT use any type of cleaner on the condenser unit WARNING Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles and or face shield when handling Ice Machine Cleaner CAUTION It is a violation ...

Page 20: ...ion for properly draining the ice machine Clean the Ice Machine Cleaning the ice machine will help prevent mold and mildew growth as well as sanitize the ice machine for storage or when it is put back into service Draining and Removing Water from the Ice Making System with a Gravity Drain 1 Turn off the water supply to the ice machine 2 Disconnect the water supply fitting at the inlet of the water...

Page 21: ...r back into the water valve Figure 3 Access cover Screw Figure 4 White Collar Plastic Outlet Water Line To reconnect the water outlet line Simply insert the plastic tubing into the white collar and push until it stops about 1 2 12 mm of water line will enter the valve To disconnect the water outlet line Push up on the white collar and pull the plastic water line from the bottom of the water valve ...

Page 22: ... ice bin and save it for future use To Restart the Ice Machine 1 Reconnect or turn on the water supply line 2 Reconnect drain tubing if removed 3 Plug in the power cord to a wall outlet and turn the ice machine on 4 Check the water inlet drain lines and fittings for any water leaks 5 Check drain pump if equipped operation by pouring approximately two quarts of water into the ice storage bin The dr...

Page 23: ...l issues to be inspected by the installer upon service replacement 1 The drain pump must be level 2 No pinched water lines 3 No interference with electrical cords or wiring 4 The drain pump should not set on any obstacles wiring etc 5 Secure all hose clamps leading to and from the drain pump 6 Ensure that the vent tube height is adequate 18 inch minimum 7 Ensure that drain height is adequate maxim...

Page 24: ...s there a drain pump in the ice machine Make sure power cord is plugged in Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker Make sure cycle selector switch is set to ICE ON Plug the power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet Check the control to be sure it is in the ICE position Replace a blown fuse or reset a tripped circuit breaker The minimum room temperature is 55 F 13 C The bin thermistor may b...

Page 25: ...or incoming water quality Ice making system is dirty Consult a qualified plumber to test the water quality and recommend appropriate treatment Run unit through automatic clean cycle See Maintenance Unit produces shallow or incomplete cubes or the ice fill pattern on the evaporator is incomplete Low water level Hot incoming water Incorrect incoming water pressure Unit is not level Check to see that...

Page 26: ...hing is restricting the water supply such as a closed water valve or a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker or a kinked supply line or low water pressure A typical ice production cycle can take up to 1 hours Initial start up cycles can take longer Check the ice machine after 24 hours for ice accumulation in the bin Check that the reservoir drain plug is properly seated Run a cleaning cycle to cle...

Page 27: ... the water line to the ice machine to make sure there are no restrictions or kinks in the line Check all filters to make sure they are not restricted Check that the water flows evenly out of the distributor tube if not clean the ice machine See Cleaning the Ice Machine Plumbing Problems Is the drain hose aligned over the drain Is the ice machine draining properly Move the ice machine to align the ...

Page 28: ...mp runs but no water is pumped out Check that the vent is clear and free of restrictions Check the discharge line to make certain there are no restrictions Make sure that the discharge tubing has not exceeded the maximum lift of eight 8 feet 2 44 meters and the horizontal run is not greater than twenty 20 feet 6 1 meters The pump runs and then quickly turns off repeatedly Check to make certain the...

Page 29: ...aska 13 Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation including but not limited to floors cabinets walls etc 14 Damages caused by services performed by unauthorized service companies use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate po...

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