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ICE MAKER USER MANUAL

TROUBLESHOOTING

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through the OPERATION section of this manual first. If 

the problem persists, check the Troubleshooting Guide on the following pages. Some of the problems 

mentioned in the Guide can be solved easily without a service call.

PN:1866572502

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

PROBABLE CORRECTION

The machine
doesn’t operate.

The ice maker is unplugged.
The fuse is blown. 

The ice maker power button is set at OFF.
The ice storage bin is full of ice.

Plug the ice maker in.
Replace fuse. If it happens again, call for service to check for a short 
circuit in the unit.
Switch the ice maker power button to ON.
Remove some ice cubes. Be sure the ice-full probe is free of ice.

The water doesn’t feed
in after the machine starts.

The water supply tap is turned off.

The water supply pipe is not properly connected.

Turn on the water supply tap.

Reconnect the water supply pipe.

Machine makes ice,
but bin does not fill
up with ice.

The condenser may be dirty. 

The air flow to the ice maker may be obstructed.

The ambient temperature and water temperature are high,
or unit is near some heat source.

Clean the condenser.

Check the installation.

Check the installation.

Cubes are partially
formed or are white
on the bottom.

Not enough water in the water trough.

Check if the water supply pressure is below 15 psig.
Check water supply or filter may be restricted.
Check for a water leak at the water trough.

Noise during operation

The feet are not leveled and locked.

Certain sounds are normal.

Level and lock the feet. See Leveling the Ice Maker.

See 

Normal Sounds.

The ice maker stops
suddenly while
making ice.

The electricity is off.
The environment temperature is out of the stated range.
The ice storage bin is full of ice.

Reconnect the power supply line.
Cut off the electricity and leave the ice maker disconnected until the 

temperature returns to within the stated range.
Remove some ice cubes; make sure the ice-full probe is free of ice.

The body of the ice
maker is electrified.

The ground line isn’t in the socket.

Use a socket meeting the grounding requirements.

Scaling occurs
frequently inside
the machine.

The hardness level of the water is too high.

Install a water-softening device in front of the water inlet.

Water leaks from
the ice storage bin.

The drainhole below the ice storage bin is blocked.

The drain hose is kinked or improperly placed higher than the 
floor of the ice storage bin.

Remove the ice storage bin and clean the drainhole.

Check the drain hose to be sure water can be drained out unhindered.

G O L D   S T A N D A R D

LIFETIME

WARRANTY

GOLD STANDARD

WARRANTY

AMD DIRECT GAS APPLIANCES

(GRILLS, SIDE/POWER BURNERS, & OVEN)

Your investment in AMD Direct product is backed 
by the strongest warranty in the industry. In 
addition to precision engineering and outstanding 
performance, AMD Direct products include our 
GOLD STANDARD LIFETIME WARRANTY with all 
replacement parts 100% non-prorated. Effective 
with purchases 8/1/21.

• Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on construction and

manufacturer defects

• Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on stainless steel construction
• Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on cooking grates, burners, 

burner covers, valves, flame tamers, and heatzone separators, 
temperature gauges, & hood springs

• Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on briquette systems
• 3 YEAR Warranty on all other parts, components, & electrical, 

including: LED bulbs, wire harness, & switches; power source wire; 
transformer; interior halogen light wire & bulb

DRAWERS, DOORS, GRILL LINERS, & CARTS

• Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on construction, 

workmanship and materials for all stainless steel parts, 
including doors, drawers, grill liners, & carts

• 3 year on electrical (Warming Drawers)

COVERS

• Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on covers, including grills, 

carts, side/power burners & oven

MADERA PRODUCTS

• Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on construction, 

workmanship and materials for all stainless steel parts, 
hinges, drawer slides, gasket, & magnets

COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

RESORT, ALTURI & TRL GRILLS
• Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on workmanship, construction, 

& manufacturer defects for all commercial and/or hospitality 
applications

• Warranty is void upon misuse, including lack of regular cleaning, 

vandalism, or theft 

• Warranty is valid only if regular maintenance is exercised. Due to 

the nature of commercial applications (multiple users, lack of 
control of use, etc.) regular maintenance is mandatory

VENT HOODS, REFRIGERATION, 

COLD STORAGE & SINKS

VENT HOODS
• 5 Year Warranty on all Stainless Steel Construction
• 3 year Warranty on blowers, LED Lighting, wiring harness and 

switches

15" & 24" REFRIGERATION MODELS
• 3 year Warranty on all construction including compressors
• 1 year Warranty on transformer, LED bulbs, LED harness, power 

source wire, LED switches, interior halogen light wire/bulbs

21" REFRIGERATION MODELS
• 1 year Warranty on all construction & electrical components 

including compressor, transformer, LED bulbs, LED harness, 
power source wire, LED switches, interior halogen light wire/bulbs

COLD STORAGE & SINKS
• Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on Ice Chests
• Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on drains & faucets 

AMD Direct Warranty is valid for original purchaser 
at original site of delivery with proof of purchase 
and photo documentation only. Registration form 
must be submitted online within 30 days of the 
purchase date to validate the warranty. Warranty is 
void upon transfer of ownership. Warranty does not 
apply to products installed in any commercial, 
rental, or nonresidential application (exception of 
the Resort Grill, Alturi, & TRL). Warranty covers 
replacement parts only. Manufacturer is not 
responsible for labor or labor-related costs. 
Warranty does not cover discoloration, surface rust, 
corrosion, or oxidation, which may occur due to 
harsh environments, chemicals, or overheating. 
Warranty will not apply for damage resulting from 
improper installations, abuse, extreme 
environments, grease fires, or misuse. Proof of 
regular and proper maintenance is required. 
Coastal, humid, and/or salt environments are 
subject to manufacturer review. All out-of-box 
claims must be made within 30 days of purchase 
and must be made prior to installation. Any product 
installed damaged will be considered damaged 
during installation and not covered under warranty. 
Warranty and registration forms are available at 

www.amddirect.com/register

. Please be advised - 

all display models are sold “as is” and the warranty 
covers the following items only: main burners (Gold 
Standard Lifetime Warranty), grates (Gold Standard 
Lifetime Warranty), burner covers (Gold Standard 
Lifetime Warranty). All warranties are subject to the 
review and approval of the manufacturer.

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Summary of Contents for SSIM-15

Page 1: ...ICE MAKER USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...STALLATION TYPES 14 OPERATION 15 18 FINAL CHECK LIST BEFORE OPERATION 15 OPERATING METHOD 15 HOW THE MACHINE MAKES ICE 16 HOW THE MACHINE USES THE WATER 16 NORMAL SOUNDS 17 PREPARING THE ICE MAKER FOR LONG STORAGE 17 18 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 19 22 EXTERIOR CLEANING 19 INTERIOR CLEANING 19 CONDENSER CLEANING 20 WATER DISTRIBUTION TUBE CLEANING 20 ICE MAKING SYSTEM CLEANING 21 CONTROL PANEL 22 IC...

Page 3: ...the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet Never clean ice maker parts with flammable fluids Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliances The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations make sure the power line of the unit is disconn...

Page 4: ...he ice machine cleaner contains acids Do not use or mix with any other solvent based cleaning products Use rubber gloves to protect hands Carefully read the safety instructions on the container of the ice machine cleaner Do not use the apparatus other than for its intended purpose IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS TECHNICAL INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION EXTENSION CORD Do not under a...

Page 5: ... PERMANENT INSTRUCTION LABELS OR THE DATA LABEL ON YOUR ICE MAKER REMOVE TAPE AND GLUE FROM YOUR ICE MAKER 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 by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers Wipe with warm water and dry Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol fl...

Page 6: ...er section A standard electrical supply 115V AC only 60Hz 15A properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances is required IMPORTANT Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord between the icemaker and wall or cabinet Normal operating ambient temperature should be between 45 F 7 C to 110 F 43 C Normal operating water temperature should be between 41 F...

Page 7: ... 3 Remove the bottom hinge and place it on the opposite side at the bottom of the door 4 Position the door on the bottom hinge 5 Align the door on the bottom hinge and replace the top hinge and top hinge mat 6 Replace top hinge cover by pressing it down over the hinge mat and then pushing it forward 7 Push the plug buttons into the original screw holes See Figure below Tools needed flathead screwd...

Page 8: ...t have a fall of per foot An air gap will likely be required between the ice maker drain tube and the drain waste receptacle A standpipe with a trap below it would be acceptable for the drain waste receptacle A floor drain is also acceptable If this is not possible the use of a condensate pump is recommended 4 Pour 1 gallon of water into the ice storage bin to check for leaks in the drainage syste...

Page 9: ...the ambient temperature is between 45 F 7 C and 110 F 43 C and the water temperature between 41 F 5 C and 90 F 32 C all yearround 6 Has the water supply pressure been checked to ensure a minimum of 15 psig with a static pressure not to exceed 80 psig 7 Is there a clearance of at least 4 102mm at the rear and 1 25 mm at top and sides for proper air circulation 8 Has the power supply voltage been ch...

Page 10: ...come from the flow of the refrigerant or the water line Items stored on top of the ice maker can also make noises The high efficiency compressor may make a pulsating or high pitched sound Water running may make a splashing sound You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan During the harvest cycle you may hear the sound of ice cubes falling into the ice storage bin If the ...

Page 11: ...d warm water solution and a damp cloth Never use an abrasive cleaning agent The ice storage bin should be sanitized occasionally Clean the water trough before the ice maker is used first time and reused after stopping for an extended period of time It is usually convenient to sanitize the trough after the ice making system has been cleaned and the ice storage bin is empty 1 Disconnect the power to...

Page 12: ...s the machine s ON OFF switch on the control panel 2 Remove all ice from the storage bin 3 Keep the ice maker connected to the water supply Pour 8 oz of Nickel Safe Ice Maker Cleaner Solution into the water trough Then press the ON OFF switch and the CLEAN button initiating the wash cycle The machine will run in the Automatic Clean Mode 4 Allow 30 minutes for proper cleaning After cleaning press t...

Page 13: ...utton for at least 3 seconds The unit will enter the Ice Size Adjustment mode The HARVEST LED yellow will be blinking continuously during the ice size adjustment Release the button when the LED blinks continuously to adjust the ice size 2 While in the Ice Size Adjustment mode press the Clean button or the Mode button for the desired ice size Smaller Ice Setting By pressing the Clean button you can...

Page 14: ...eparators temperature gauges hood springs Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on briquette systems 3 YEAR Warranty on all other parts components electrical including LED bulbs wire harness switches power source wire transformer interior halogen light wire bulb DRAWERS DOORS GRILL LINERS CARTS Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty on construction workmanship and materials for all stainless steel parts includ...

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