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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR ICEMAKER

 

You can solve many common icemaker problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible 
service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the 
servicer. 
 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR CABINET 

PROBLEM 

POSSIBLE CAUSE 

Icemaker does not operate. 

Not plugged in. 
The appliance is turned off. 
The circuit breaker has tripped or a 

fuse has blown. 

Icemaker is not cold enough. 

Check the temperature control setting. 

External environment may require a 
higher setting. 

The door is opened too often. 
The door is not closed completely. 
The door gasket does not seal 

properly. 

Turns on and off frequently. 

The room temperature is warmer than 

normal. 

A large amount of content has been 

added to the icemaker. 

The door is opened too often. 
The door is not closed completely. 
The temperature control is not set 

correctly. 

The door gasket does not seal 

properly. 

Vibrations 

Check to be sure that the icemaker is 

level. 

Icemaker seems to make too much noise. 

Some noise may come from the flow of 

the refrigerant, which is normal. 
As each cycle ends, you may hear 
gurgling sounds caused by the flow 
of refrigerant in your icemaker. 

Contraction and expansion of the inside 

walls may cause popping and 
crackling noises. 

The icemaker is not level. 

The door will not close properly. 

The icemaker is not level. 
The door was reversed and not 

properly reinstalled. 

The gasket is dirty. 
The shelves are out of position. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for BIM18IF/ADA

Page 1: ...A BEFORE USE PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Felix Storch Inc Summit Appliance Division An ISO 9001 2015 registered company 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx NY 10474 www summitappliance com Write the Serial Number here _______________________ ...

Page 2: ...ng the Door Swing of the Icemaker 6 Operating Your Icemaker 7 8 Control Panel 7 Fast Freeze Function 7 Defrosting 7 Making Ice 8 Care and Maintenance 9 Cleaning Your Icemaker 9 Power Failure 9 Vacations 9 Transporting Your Icemaker 9 Energy Saving Tip 9 Problems with Your Icemaker 10 11 Troubleshooting Guide for Cabinet 10 Troubleshooting Guide for In cabinet Icemaker 11 Limited Warranty 12 ...

Page 3: ... place so that children may not easily climb inside FOLLOW WARNING CALLOUTS BELOW ONLY WHEN APPLICABLE TO YOUR MODEL Use two or more people to move and install appliance Failure to do so can result in back or other injury To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance the front of the appliance must be completely unobstructed Choose a well ventilated area with temperatures above 61 F 16 C and bel...

Page 4: ... Low Side PSI 103 0 Refrigerant R134a 3 9 oz Refrigerant Amount 3 9 oz Defrost Type Frost free Net Weight 82 0 lbs Interior Dimensions 12 75 W x 16 75 D x 23 5 H Compressor Step Dimensions 12 75 W x 4 5 D x 4 5 H Temperature Range 22 to 14 F Testing Agency ETL ETL C Models with the suffix ADA are sized for installation under lower ADA compliant counters Models with a suffix of IF are designed to a...

Page 5: ...t the front take care that it is never covered or blocked in any way Locate the icemaker away from direct sunlight and sources of heat stove heater radiator etc Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption Extremely cold ambient temperatures may also cause the appliance not to perform properly Avoid locating the appliance in moist areas Plug t...

Page 6: ...l you will find two hardware pieces in a plastic bag inside the appliance the top left hinge and the bottom left hinge The bottom support bracket is used for both sides 1 Carefully lay the appliance on its back Use cushioning to protect the floor and appliance 2 Using a Philips screwdriver remove the two screws and bottom right hinge beneath the door Keep the hinge in a safe place in case you need...

Page 7: ...once The set temperature will flash in the LED display for 5 seconds This appliance has the option of displaying temperatures in either Celsius or Fahrenheit To change the setting press the C F button The temperature inside the cabinet may vary slightly depending on whether stored items are located in the upper middle or lower section Fast Freeze Function If you press and hold the C F button for 3...

Page 8: ...and is due to the length of the inactivated time The temperature should normalize after running for a few hours Making Ice Wash out the ice bucket Slide it under the in cabinet icemaker see diagram below as far as it will go The ice bucket will be sitting on top of the freezer shelf Lower the arm on the in cabinet icemaker as shown in the diagram to its on position and close the freezer door NOTE ...

Page 9: ... if you minimize the number of times the door is opened Take the proper steps to protect the contents of the icemaker If your power is going to be off for a longer period of time Vacations Leave the icemaker operating during vacations of less than three weeks Leave the door slightly ajar to prevent the buildup of odors if you turn off the icemaker for an extended period Transporting Your Icemaker ...

Page 10: ...rly Turns on and off frequently The room temperature is warmer than normal A large amount of content has been added to the icemaker The door is opened too often The door is not closed completely The temperature control is not set correctly The door gasket does not seal properly Vibrations Check to be sure that the icemaker is level Icemaker seems to make too much noise Some noise may come from the...

Page 11: ...binet icemaker overflows The appliance is not level If the in cabinet icemaker still overflows after leveling turn off the water supply at the shut off valve and raise the bail arm to the OFF position see page 8 then contact your local service center Ice making has stopped Be sure that the bail arm is lowered into the ice bucket Make sure the water shut off valve is open The water shut off valve o...

Page 12: ... operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product warrantor will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a designated service company Outside the 48 states all parts are warranted for one year from manufacturing defects Plastic parts shelves and cabinets are warranted to b...

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