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Normal Sounds
Your new ice maker may make sounds that are unfamiliar to you. Most of the new sounds
are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor and walls can amplify the sounds. The following
describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be causing them.
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Rattling noises may come from the flow of the refrigerant or the water line. Items stored
on the top of the ice maker can also make noises.
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The high-efficiency compressor may make a pulsating or high-pitched sound.
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Running water may make a splashing sound.
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You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.
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During the harvest cycle, you may hear the sound of ice cubes falling into the ice storage
bin.
Preparing the Ice Maker for Long Storage
If the ice maker will not be used for a long time, or it is to be moved to another place, it will
be necessary to drain water from the system.
1.
Shut off the water supply at the main water source.
2.
Disconnect the water supply pipe from the water inlet.
3.
Depress the clean button and hold over six seconds, the machine will go into the draining
mode automatically, with harvest and ice-making indicators blinking, till the water flush
down the drain completely. Then the harvest indicator and ice-making indicator LEDs
will be on. And the drain process complete.
4.
Shut off the power supply at the main electrical power source.
5.
Dry the water tank.
6.
Remove all ice cubes from the ice storage bin and dry it.
7.
Keep the door opening to allow for ventilation and to prevent mold and mildew.
8.
Leave the water supply pipe and power cord disconnected until ready to reuse.
IMPORTANT:
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Do not touch the power plug when your hands are wet.
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Never unplug the unit by pulling on the plug.
Compressor
Fan
motor
Condenser
Hot gas valve
Water tank
Evaporator
Water
pump
