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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

 

 

This W HYNTER Ice maker is warranted, to the original owner within the 48 continental states, for one 
year  from the  date  of  purchase against defects in material and  workmanship under normal use  and 
service. Should your ice maker prove defective within one year from the date of purchase, return the 
defective part or  unit, freight prepaid (within two months of  purchase; after two  months to one  year, 
customer  will  be  responsible  for  freight  cost  to  Whynter

’s  service  department),  along  with  an 

explanation  of  the  claim  to  Whynter  LLC.  Please  package  the  ice  maker  carefully  in  its  original 
packaging material to avoid damage in transit. Please retain the original box and packaging material. 
Under  this  warranty, W hynter  will  repair  or  replace  any  parts  found  defective.  This  warranty  is  not 
transferable. After the expiration of the warranty, the cost of labor and parts will be the responsibility of 
the original owner of the unit. 

 

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: 

  

Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes. 

  

Damage, accidental or otherwise, to the ice maker while in the possession of a consumer not 

caused by a defect in material or workmanship; 

  

Damage caused by consumer misuse, tampering, or failure to follow the care and special 

handling provisions in the instructions. 

  

Damage to the finish of the case, or other appearance parts caused by wear. 

  

Damage caused by repairs or alterations to the product by anyone other than authorized by the 

manufacturer. 

  

Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service. 

 

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

 

CUSTOMER'S SOLE  AND  EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER  THIS  LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL  BE 
PRODUCT  REPAIR  OR  REPLACEMENT  AS  PROVIDED  HEREIN.  CLAIMS  BASED  ON  IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES,  INCLUDING  WARRANTIES  OF  MERCHANTABILITY  OR  FITNESS  FOR  A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED 
BY  LAW,  BUT  NOT  LESS  THAN  ONE  YEAR.  WHYNTER  SHALL  NOT  BE  LIABLE  FOR 
CONSEQUENTIAL  OR  INCIDENTAL  DAMAGES  SUCH  AS  PROPERTY  DAMAGE  AND 
INCIDENTAL  EXPENSES  RESULTING  FROM  ANY  BREACH  OF  THIS  WRITTEN  LIMITED 
WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW 
THE  EXCLUSION  OR  LIMITATION  OF  INCIDENTAL  OR  CONSE-  QUENTIAL  DAMAGES,  OR 
LIMITATIONS  ON  THE  DURATION  OF  IMPLIED  WARRANTIES,  SO  THESE  LIMITATIONS  OR 
EXCLUSIONS  MAY  NOT  APPLY  TO  YOU.  THIS  WRITTEN WARRANTY  GIVES  YOU  SPECIFIC 
LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. 

 

 
 
 
 

To obtain service or information, contact 

Whynter via email at [email protected] or call 

866-WHYNTER. 

 

 
 

Product contents and specifications may change without notice. 

Copyright © 2013 Whynter LLC 

www.W hynter.com 

Summary of Contents for FIM-450HS

Page 1: ...R MODEL FIM 450HS Instruction Manual Congratulations on your new WHYNTER product To ensure proper operation please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference ...

Page 2: ...S 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 REQUIREMENTS 5 OPERATION 6 USING THE CONTROL PANEL 6 INSTALLING THE WATER LINE 7 DRAINING THE UNIT 8 LEVELING THE ICE MAKER 8 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 9 SPECIFICATIONS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 WARRANTY INFORMATION 12 ...

Page 3: ...inless steel cabinet also gives this ice maker a modern look which is great if you want to place it in the kitchen game room garage or anywhere else In case of water shortage or ice full in cabinet the indicator on the operation board will light on accordingly and the ice maker will stop operation automatically The ice storage cabinet is PU foamed so it is insulated well and it could prevent the i...

Page 4: ... chemicals or solvents Do not use this ice maker with an extension cord or power strip Please ensure that the appliance is plugged directly into the electrical outlet Close the ice maker door immediately after opening Avoid placing the ice maker near external heat sources or direct sunlight Make sure the ice maker is placed on a flat level and solid surface Make sure that the surface on which the ...

Page 5: ... This unit MUST be installed in an area protected from the elements e g wind rain water spray or drips The icemaker should not be located next to ovens grills or other high heat sources The unit should be located on a firm and level surface that is able to support the ice maker s total weight with water There must be at least 4 inches of space around the back and sides of the unit for proper air c...

Page 6: ...into the water inlet valve 4 Close the door lid 5 Plug the ice maker s power plug in to a grounded outlet 6 Press the On Off power switch on the Control Panel 7 Ice will be created and fill the ice storage container Notes If the water pump is unable to detect or pump water the unit will stop automatically and the Water Low indicator will be lit Make sure that the water line has the correct amount ...

Page 7: ...ce case will then resume its horizontal position and be filled with water for the next batch of ice to be made The ice maker will then produce ice until ice reaches the ice full sensor The ice bin compartment is insulated but not refrigerated and the ice in the bin will slowly melt and the water will be reused Once enough of the ice has melted the ice maker will automatically start making more ice...

Page 8: ...mpressor may also produce a low tone humming sound Water that is being pumped into the ice case will make trickling dripping or splashing sounds As each cycle ends you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing You may hear fan noise and 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 basket If...

Page 9: ... unit develops a musty odor try cleaning the water line of the ice maker with a mild white vinegar solution or lemon juice and then soak the line in hot water After that run a few cycles with plain water to eliminate all traces of the vinegar or lemon juice Throw out the first two ice batches after cleaning If you find the bad taste remains after this procedure use a solution of 2 tablespoonsof ba...

Page 10: ... information provided for reference only Specifications are subject to change Check the rating label on the ice maker for the most accurate information The actual quantity of ice produced in a 24hour period will vary with room and water conditions Notes on ice storage The ice maker will automatically shut off when the ice bin is full The ice bin compartment is insulated but not refrigerated and th...

Page 11: ...h side and back Run the unit for longer period of time Clean the condenser Water is leaking out the unit A few water droplets are on the door The water supply connection is leaking Under some conditions humidity may condense on the door Consider moving the unit or just be more careful when you open the door Tighten fitting See Installing the water line Cubes are partially formed are white at the b...

Page 12: ...ailure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions Damage to the finish of the case or other appearance parts caused by wear Damage caused by repairs or alterations to the product by anyone other than authorized by the manufacturer Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REM...

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