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DANGER

POSSIBLE CAUSES

RESPONSE

Unit does not work and 

the Power LED is not lit

a.  The outlet is not receiving 

any power.

b.  Power cord is unplugged.
c.  Power cord is broken.
d.  Control PCB is defective or 

with wiring problems.

e.  Display PCB is defective or 

with wiring problems

a.  Check for outlet and breaker/fuse.
b.  Plug in the power cord.
c.  Call for service.
d.  Call for service.
e.  Call for service.

Unit does not make ice

a.  The ice maker is turned off/ 

not plugged in.

b.  Water Level red LED flashes 

and the water reservoir is low.

c.  Making Ice green LED 

illuminates but unit has 
dispensed all ice.

d.  Cleaning LED flashes and 

defrosting is required.

e.  Water Level red LED 

illuminates.

f.  The water pump, water level 

sensor, ice engine motor or 
cooling system is defective.

a.  Turn the ice maker on.
b.  Fill the water reservoir with 

potable water.

c.  Use the Cleaning mode to melt 

clumped ice.

d.  Use the Cleaning mode to defrost.
e.  Call for service.
f.  Call for service.

Unit does not dispense ice

a.  There is no ice in the ice bin.
b.  Ice is jammed in the ice bin.
c.  Ice is stuck in the ice 

dispense point

d.  The ice bin auger or motor, 

control PCB or display PCB 
is defective.

a.  See Unit does not make ice
b.  Use Dispense Ice and Clean 

button combination to break the 
jammed ice.

c.  Use a spoon to remove the stuck 

ice.

d.  Call for service.

Unit leaks water

a.  The water reservoir is 

overfull.

b.  The drip tray is overflow.
c.  The water reservoir or 

tubing is leaking.

d.  The water level sensor is 

defective.

a.  Reduce the water fill.
b.  Empty it.
c.  Call for service.
d.  Call for service.

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Summary of Contents for FDFM1JA01

Page 1: ...ispenser User Instructions Model KBFM1JA01 Table of Contents Safety Instructions 2 Features Specifications 4 Use Of Dispenser 6 Dispenser Care 10 Installation Instructions 14 Troubleshootings 15 Service Important Notice 16 ...

Page 2: ... keep the packaging materials for use at a later date SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Safety THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE Thank you for purchasing the Portable Nugget Ice Dispenser Enjoy ice nuggets anywhere CONTACT US Phone Email DANGER Improper use of the power cord plug can result in the risk of electrical shock property damage and personal injury or death Unplug the unit or disconnect power befo...

Page 3: ... to operate the unit Keep packing materials away from children Keep fingers out of dispense point area Cleaning 3 This appliance is equipped with a 3 prong grounding type plug It is required to use a 3 prong grounding type electrical outlet properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances A separate adequately fused and grounded circuit shall be used...

Page 4: ...The built in ice engine can quickly make nugget ice within 60 minutes and produce 20 lbs of ice per day Automatic cleaning and descaling programs can keep the unit in a good sanitary and operational condition all the time Water fill through push to open or removable cover provides you with the convenience to use it anywhere Less than 17 5 inches in height allows for installations on any counters a...

Page 5: ...ouch Button Drip Tray Magnetically Detachable Drain Plumbing Not Required Water Supply Manual Fill Water Fill Port Push to Open Removable Door Touch Buttons Make Ice Clean Dispense Ice LED Notifications Making Ice Cleaning Water Level Power Operating Temperature 50 90 F Electrical Rating 115V 60Hz 2 5A Refrigerant R600a Installation Countertop Unit Dimensions 12 W x 16 D x 17 1 2 H Net Weight 40 l...

Page 6: ... high water TDS and hardness Descale the unit with citric acid once a month to prevent sediment building up Sanitize the unit with chlorine bleach once a month to prevent bacteria growing NOTE Use potable water only Water TDS level must be 5 400 mg L or PPM Water Hardness must be no greater than 10 grains gal 180 mg L USE OF DISPENSER Display ...

Page 7: ...once the ice bin is full LED flashes slowly while the unit is currently in cleaning process LED flashes quickly once cleaning is needed for defrosting process Make Nuggets Button can be used when the unit is not in the Cleaning mode To make ice press the button once The Making Ice LED flashes slowly indicating that ice is being made To stop making ice press and hold the button for 3 seconds The Ma...

Page 8: ...de Unplug the unit when the flushing process is complete it takes 30 minutes and the Cleaning LED goes off Pull the drain tubes with plugs holders out of the unit back and remove the plugs holders to release water Replace the plugs holders and put the tubes with plugs holders back to the unit 8 FIRST TIME USE For the first time use flush the unit following instructions below For the first time use...

Page 9: ...ce NOTE Do not add water until Water Level red LED flashes Do not overfill the reservoir otherwise it may overflow when ice melts completely NOTE The unit does not dispense ice while Cleaning LED flashes 3 Making ice for the first time use Add water to the MAX WATER FILL Plug the unit into power Press Make Nuggets button once and wait for the Making Ice LED to flash slowly which indicates that ice...

Page 10: ...ater following instructions in Section 1 Plug the unit back into power Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water To start making ice press Make Nuggets button once 1 How to drain water Unplug the unit Pull the drain tubes with plugs holders out of the unit back and lower them to a bucket or sink remove the plugs holders to release water Replace the plugs holders and put the tubes with plug...

Page 11: ...Making Ice green LED illuminates but the unit has dispensed all ice First press and hold Make Nuggets button for 3 seconds to exit the Ice Making mode Press and hold Clean button for 3 seconds to start the Cleaning mode to melt the clumped ice that blocks the infrared beam Press and hold Clean button again for 3 seconds in 1 minute to stop Then press Make Nuggets button once to start making ice 7 ...

Page 12: ...owing instructions in Section 1 Repeat the rinse process 3 times until water is clean and tasting good 9 How to descale the unit with citric acid once a month to prevent sediment building up Unplug unit Empty the ice bin and water reservoir following instructions in Section 2 To make descaling solution mix 15 teaspoons of food grade citric acid powder with 100 fl oz potable water Fill the water re...

Page 13: ...ound produced by flow of refrigerant through the evaporator You may hear air being forced through the condenser by the condenser fan You may hear a clicking sound produced by the refrigerant valve or water valve You may hear a high pitched hum or pulsating sound produced by the compressor You may hear a high pitched sound produced by the gear motor You may hear ice being ejected from the ice engin...

Page 14: ...eparate circuit serving only your appliance We do not recommend using outlets that can be turned off by a switch Only plug the unit into a grounded 3 prong outlet INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Location Place the unit away from direct sunlight and heat sources Do not install the unit in moist areas Do not install the unit in garage Do not install the unit where the ambient temperature range will be bel...

Page 15: ...water pump water level sensor ice engine motor or cooling system is defective a Turn the ice maker on b Fill the water reservoir with potable water c Use the Cleaning mode to melt clumped ice d Use the Cleaning mode to defrost e Call for service f Call for service Unit does not dispense ice a There is no ice in the ice bin b Ice is jammed in the ice bin c Ice is stuck in the ice dispense point d T...

Page 16: ...ts products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice All products features and services are subject to change without notice We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document We disclaim liability for errors omissions or future changes ...

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