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WARNING

 

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY 

WHEN USING YOUR PORTABLE ICE MAKER, FOLLOW THESE 

BASIC PRECAUTIONS:

 

 

Read all instructions before using the appliance 

 

Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard. Do not use an exces-

sively wet cloth, industrial solvents, and oil-based products to clean this appliance 

 

Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appli-

ance. The fumes can create a fire hazard 

 

Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the appliance 

 

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children with reduced physical, sensory or mental 

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction con-

cerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety 

 

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 

 

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly quali-

fied person in order to avoid a hazard 

 

Use the portable ice maker only for its intended function. This appliance is designed for household, non-

commercial use only. Any other use will void the warranty 

 

To avoid the risk of shock, the product should never be used in steamy or wet areas 

 

During installation, the power supply must not be excessively or dangerously bent or flattened 

 

Do not tamper with controls 

 

Make sure the power plug is placed fully and firm into the wall socket. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is 

not adequately grounded 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 switch 

 

After turning the appliance off, please take the power plug out of the socket 

 

Make sure hands are dry when connecting the power plug

The appliance is equipped with a three-prong 

grounded power plug on the power cord for your protection. Never modify, remove or attempt to repair the 

power plug yourself 

 

Do not repair, disassemble and/or modify the appliance by yourself 

 

Transport the appliance in an upright position only, or leave it in an upright position for at least 4 hours before 

first use 

 

When positioning or moving the appliance ensure that it is not turned upside down or greater than 45° or more 

off level 

 

Extreme caution must be used when moving or lifting the appliance, utilize handles and do not lift from the 

base of the unit to avoid injury 

 

This appliance must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, water spray or 

drips 

 

When using this appliance in any confined space, be sure to allow proper ventilation to prevent overheating 

and fire. Allow at least 5” of air space on all sides of the appliance 

 

Always place the appliance on even and hard and level surface that can support the unit when it is full  

 

Ensure objects do not obstruct the air vents 

 

Never insert your fingers or other objects into the air outlets 

 

This appliance must be earthed 

 

The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:  

 

Green or Green with a strip yellow: Grounding  

 

White: Neutral  

 

Black: Live 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

THE MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT  

FOLLOWED 

Summary of Contents for IMC-491DC

Page 1: ...d Water Connection 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 Model IMC 491DC 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 IMC 491DC 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: ...ctrician 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 switch After turning the appliance off please take the power plug out of the soc...

Page 5: ...emovable 3 Handle 4 Air Vent 5 Drain cap and Rubber Drain Plug 6 Freezing Bars 7 Ice Shovel 8 Ice Full Sensor 9 Ice Scoop 10 Water Reservoir 11 Control Panel 12 Water Inlet 13 12 ft Inlet Hose 1 Size Selector 2 ON OFF Button 3 Timer Button 4 Clean Button 12 13 ...

Page 6: ...ou add water 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 see Troubleshooting on page 11 5 SELF CLEANING INDICATOR Indicates unit has entered self cleaning program see Cleaning your Ice Maker on page 9 6 TIMER INDICATOR Displays remaining time when unit to turn ON or OFF see Timer Sett...

Page 7: ...UAL FILL METHOD 1 Make sure that the ice maker is turned off 2 Open the top cover and remove the ice basket 3 Remove any dust or objects that may be in the water reservoir 4 Fill the water reservoir up to the line marked ____ Fill with potable or drinking water only DIRECT WATER CONNECTION METHOD The direct water line can be installed into the ice maker for a continuous flow of water preventing yo...

Page 8: ...control panel and will flash in the Timer Set display window Set the desired time delay ON hours by pressing the SIZE SELECTOR button The time incre ments 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 on To cancel the delayed switch on function press the Timer button and icon will disapp...

Page 9: ...d not affect the temperature of your ice maker if you minimize the number of times the ice maker cover is opened If the power is going to be OFF for a long er period of time you need to take the proper steps to disconnect your appliance Failure to unplug the ice maker could result in electrical shock or personal injury ...

Page 10: ...s clean and fresh by removing scales and impurities This program works the same as the ice making process only with out 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 whic...

Page 11: ...ith pieces sticking to gether The water temperature in 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 or the water quality 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 ...

Page 12: ...onsumer 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 CUST...

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