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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

INSTALLATION OF YOUR ICE MAKER 

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Locate the ice maker 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 consump-
tion. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the ice maker not to perform properly. 

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Plug the ice maker into an exclusive properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any 
circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.  

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IMPORTANT

: Do not install the Ice maker near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. 

 

SPACE REQUIREMENTS 

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During transportation, the incline angle of the cabinet should not be over 45° 

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Do not turn the Ice Maker upside down. Problems could occur in the compressor and 
sealed system.  

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The Ice maker should be placed horizontally on a properly leveled surface.  

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To ensure proper ventilation for your Ice maker allow 6” of space at the back and on each 
side. 

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Before using the Ice maker for the first time, please wait 4 hours after positioning it.  

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Clean the ice shovel, ice basket, water reservoir, and ice scoop frequently.  
 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Open the top cover and remove the ice basket. 

2. Remove any dust or objects that may be in the water tank. 

3. Fill the water tank up to the line marked “___ ___”. Fill with potable or drinking water only. 

4. Select desired ice cube size by pressing the Size Selector (Small, Medium, or Large) 

5.  Water will be pumped from the water reservoir to the water tray under the freezing bars. The 

freezing bars will start freezing. Once the freezing process is completed, the freezing bars 
will heat up to drop the ice cubes. Then the ice shovel will push the ice cubes down to the ice 
basket."  

6.  When the unit is used for the first time, discard the first couple batches of ice. 

7.  The ice maker will automatically check the water level in the reservoir periodically; it will de-

tect any shortage of water and will stop the ice-making cycle. The water indicator      will then 
start flashing. Press the ON/OFF button to turn off the unit and fill the reservoir with water. 
Press the ON/OFF button again to restart the ice-making cycle or wait 3 minutes after the 
water indicator stops flashing as the ice maker will begin it’s normal operation cycle automati-
cally. 

8.  When the ice cubes reach the ice full sensor, the ice maker will stop operating and the ICE 

FULL indicator      will be displayed.  

9.  Change water in the water reservoir every 24 hours to ensure a reasonable hygiene level. If 

unit is not in use, drain all water left in the tank. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for ICM-490SS

Page 1: ...ongratulations 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 Model ICM 490SS INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...product protects the environment Further information about the recycling of this product can be obtained from your local municipal authority Thank you for choosing the Whynter Portable Ice Maker Please follow the in structions provided in this user guide to obtain the very best performance from your Ice Maker We trust that your Whynter Portable Ice Maker will provide the performance and reliabilit...

Page 3: ...ESHOOTING 10 WARRANTY INFORMATION 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL ICM 490SS Protection Type I Climate Type SN N ST Power Consumption 170W Power Supply 115V 60Hz Water Reservoir Capacity 5 0L Ice Making Current 2 1A Ice Making Harvest 3 2A Max Storage Capacity 2 7 lbs Ice Making Capability 49 lbs day Refrigerant R 134a 95g Unit Dimensions 15 L x 17 25 W x 17 H 27 5 H when ice ma...

Page 4: ...ed or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker have a qualified electrician install an outlet that is appropriate to local electrical codes and requirements Do not use multiple socket or of an extension cord as it may overheat and become a risk of fire Make sure the power plug is clean before usage Do not turn this appliance on and off by plugging and unplugging Always use the ON OFF swit...

Page 5: ... Ice Maker Cover 2 Ice Basket Removable 3 Handle 4 Air Vent 5 Drain Plug 6 Freezing Bars 7 Ice Shovel 8 Ice Full Sensor 9 Ice Scoop 10 Water Reservoir 11 Control Panel 1 Size Selector 2 ON OFF Button 3 Timer Button 4 Clean Button ...

Page 6: ...cator will flash and the ice maker will stop working automatically Once you add wa ter to the unit the indicator will turn off and the ice maker will resume normal operation 4 WARNING INDICATOR This indicates that there is an error with the unit Please check Troubleshooting page 5 SELF CLEANING INDICATOR Indicates unit has entered self cleaning program see Cleaning your Ice Maker on page 9 6 TIMER...

Page 7: ...move the ice basket 2 Remove any dust or objects that may be in the water tank 3 Fill the water tank up to the line marked ___ ___ Fill with potable or drinking water only 4 Select desired ice cube size by pressing the Size Selector Small Medium or Large 5 Water will be pumped from the water reservoir to the water tray under the freezing bars The freezing bars will start freezing Once the freezing...

Page 8: ...ton The time increments are 0 5 hour up to 18 hours The time displayed will change invariably and will decrease by 0 1 Hr When the delay time set has elapsed the ice maker will turn off To cancel the delayed switch off function press the Timer button and icon will disappear confirming the function has been cancelled NORMAL SOUNDS Your new ice maker may make sounds that are not familiar to you Hard...

Page 9: ...he same as the ice making process only without the freezing 1 Unplug the unit 2 Remove the ice basket 3 Create a one part vinegar to 10 parts water solution and pour the solution into the water reservoir 4 Plug the unit press and hold the CLEAN button for 3 seconds The unit will automatically enter the self clean program which will take about 5 6 minutes During this process the icon and will be di...

Page 10: ... the storage tray or ambient is too low Stop the machine and reset the ice making cycle Restart the machine after turning it off Ice appears cloudy Due to fast freezing ice cubes may appear cloudy this is trapped air in the water and does not affect the taste or quality of the ice This is normal Not all freezing bars makes ice Amount of water in the reser voir is insufficient No water in the reser...

Page 11: ...in the pos session 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 Removal Rep...

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