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IB450SS
Clear Ice Maker
Owner's Manual
This owner's
instructions

manual provides
on safe installation,

use, and maintenance.

Be sure to stand the ice maker upright for at least 24 hours
prior to plugging it in.
Installation

only by a licensed plumber.

Thank you for purchasing this EdgeStar product. We are glad you chose us. We believe
that your purchase of this product opens a relationship between you and EdgeStar.
We
will provide the customer
This manual

contains

support needed to nurture that relationship.

important

information

regarding

the proper

installation,

use and

maintenance of your product. Following this manual will ensure that your product
work at its peak performance and efficiency.
Please save the original product

packaging

in case you need to safely transport

will

or store

your product.
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Records:

Please

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future
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down

reference.
of your

the

model

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unit and

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are located

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purchase,

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for service

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under

below
label

service.

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on the

You may

as it is the proof

of your

your warranty.

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•

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the product.

•

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•

a damaged product, immediately

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solve common issues.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ICE MAKER

SAFETY

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

TECHNICAL

INFORMATION

COMPONENT

LOCATIONS

ICE MAKER

INSTALLATION

Unpacking

Requirements

Electrical

Leveling

....................................................................

Reversing

grounding

the Door

Supply

Installation

....................................................................
.................................................................

method

Swing

12-13
14-15

before

Sounds

Operation

............................................................

Cleaning

Storage

Tube Cleaning

System

Cleaning

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18-20
19
19-20
20

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20-21

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FUNCTIONS

Limite d Warranty

updated

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TROUBLESHOOTING

most

for Long

17-18

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Cleaning

prior

....................................................................................

Distribution

without

.................................................................................

Cleaning

This owner's

Ice .....................................................................

AND MAINTENANCE

Panel

15-16

...................................................................................

the Ice Maker

CLEANING

MAJOR

12-13

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uses the water .................................................................

Ice-Making

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How the machine

Condenser

...........................................................................

Makes

Exterior

9- 10

Types ..............................................................................

Method

Preparing

............................................................

How the Machine

Control

13-14

Checklist

Operating

Water

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OPERATION

Interior

.....................................................................

the Ice Maker

Normal

6-7

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Requirements

Recommended

Final

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Location

Water

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22-23

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23-24

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manual
notice.
technical

is provided

for reference

You can always
information.

check

only.

the back

25-26

Specifications
label of your

may

change

ice maker

for the

ICE MAKER

SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided

many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.

Always read and obey all safety messages.

This

is the

potential

safety

hazards

alert

symbol.

This

symbol

alerts

you

that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety

messages

will follow

the words

"DANGER",

the safety

"WARNING"

DANGER
safety

symbol

and either

OR "CAUTION".

means that failure to heed this

statement

personal

alert

may

result

severe

injury or death.

WARNING
safety

means

statement

product

damage,

that failure
may

result

serious

to heed this
in extensive

personal

injury,

or death.

CAUTION
safety

All safety messages

means

statement

moderate

personal

equipment

damage.

will alert you what the potential

that failure
may

WARNING:

SAFETY

injury,

this

in minor

property

hazard is, tell you how to reduce the

chance of injury, and let you know what can happen if the instructions
IMPORTANT

result

to heed

are not followed.

INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric

shock, or injury when using your ice

maker, follow these basic precautions:
Disconnect power before cleaning.

•Disconnect

power before servicing.

Replace all panels before operating.

• Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

• Use two or more people to move/install

the ice maker.

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

Before the ice maker is used, it must be properly
described

positioned

and installed as

in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of

fire, electrical

shock or injury when using the ice maker, follow basic
precautions,

the following:

•

Plug into properly
cord.

•

It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your ice maker, be provided. Use
receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.
Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
Never clean ice maker parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion. And do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard
or explosion.
Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line
of the unit is disconnected and the water line is shut off

•
•

•

grounded

including

outlet, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension

•
•

Replace all panels before operating after servicing or maintenance.
Unplug the ice maker or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing.
can result in electrical shock or death.

•

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your ice maker unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.

•

•
•
•

Use two or more people to move and install ice maker. Failure to do so can result in a
back injury or other injury.
To ensure proper ventilation for your ice maker, Choose a well-ventilated
area with
temperatures above 50°F and below 100°F. This unit MUST be installed in an area
protected from the elements, e.g., wind, rain, water spray or drips.
The ice maker should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.
The ice maker must be installed with all electrical, water and drain connections in
accordance with state and local codes. A standard electrical supply (115 V, 60 Hz,),
properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances is required.
Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord between the ice maker and cabinet.
The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 3 amp.
It is important for the ice maker to be leveled in order to work properly. You may need
to make several adjustments to level it.
All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
Make certain that the pipes are not pinched or kinked or damaged during installation.
Check for leaks after water line connection.

•
•

Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the ice maker.
Although the unit has been tested at the factory, due to long-term transit and storage, the

•

•
•

•
•
•

Failure to do so

•
•

•
•
•
•

•
•
•

first batchof cubesmustbediscarded.
Neverturn thewatersupplytap off whenthe ice makeris working.
If the icemakerwill not be usedfor a long time, beforethe next useit mustbe
thoroughlycleaned.Follow carefully anyinstructionsprovidedfor cleaningor useof
sanitizingsolution.Do not leaveanysolutioninsidethe ice makeraftercleaning.
Theplug mustbe accessibleafterinstallation.
DO NOT touchthe condenserfins. Thecondenserfins aresharpandcanbe easily
damaged.
DO NOT usesolvent-basedcleaningagentsor abrasiveson the interior.Thesecleaners
maytransmittasteto the ice cubes,or damageor discolorthe interior.
The icemachinecleanercontainsacids.DO NOT useor mix with anyother
solvent-basedcleanerproducts.Userubberglovesto protecthands.Carefullyreadthe
materialsafetyinstructionson the containerof the ice machinecleaner.
Do not usethis apparatusfor otherthanits intendedpurpose.
Do not touchtheevaporatorby handwhentheunit is operating.
This applianceis not intendedfor useby persons(includingchildren)with reduced
physical,sensoryor mentalcapabilitiesor lack of experienceandknowledge,unless
they havebeengiven supervisionor instructionconcerninguseof theapplianceby
personresponsiblefor their safty.
Connectto apotablewatersupplyonly.
If the supplycardis damaged,it mustbe replacedby the manufacturer,a serviceagent
or similarly qualifiedpersonsin orderto avoid a hazard.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Extension
Because

Cord
of potential

safety

hazards

that you do not use an extension

under

certain

Electrical input:
Power consumption:

3.7A/4.8A

Refrigerant:
side pressure:

R134a, 6.35 oz.

Ice storage capacity:
Ice-making

capability:
Ice shape:
Ice cube dimensions:

Technical

data and performance

Jr Specifications

IB450SS
115VAC - 60Hz
13.2 kWh/100 lbs of ice

rated current:

Unit width x depth x height:
Unit weight:

recommended

INFORMATION

Model:

High/Low

it is strongly

cord with this ice maker.

TECHNICAL

Ice-making/Ice-harvest

conditions,

information

350psig/120psig
14.6" x 23.6" x 32.8"
91.5 lbs
25 lbs maximum
45 lbs/day**
Cube
3A,,x3A,,x

provided

1,,

for reference

only.

subject to change. Check the rating label on the ice maker for the most

accurate information.
Jr The actual quantity

of ice produced

per day will vary with room and water conditions.

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r] r

panel

Water

inlet

ower supply

...... _

Drain hose

ce scoop

ICE MAKER

INSTALLATION

Unpacking

Excessive
Use

two

or more

people

Failure to do so can result

Remove

packaging

IMPORTANT:
your

Weight

Hazard

to move

and

install

in back or other injury.

materials

Do not remove

any permanent

instruction

icemaker.

Remove

icemaker.

tape and glue from

your

icemaker

before

using.

labels

or the data label

•

To remove

any remaining

tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or

glue residue can also be easily removed
over the adhesive
•

of liquid dish soap

with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments,

rubbing alcohol,

to remove tape or glue. These products
Cleaning

by rubbing a small amount
flammable

fluids, or abrasive

cleaners

can damage the surface of your icemaker.

before use

After you remove all of the packaging
using it. See the "Interior cleaning"

materials,

clean the inside of your icemaker

in the Cleaning and Maintenance

before

section.

Location Requirements
INSE_LL_t

TION
Top

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Side View

View

Top of unit

Front of unit

•

This icemaker

should be installed by a licensed plumber

•

To ensure proper service access and ventilation,
1" at top and 1/5" at sides. The installation
forward for servicing

•

When

allow more 2/5" clearance at rear, and
should

allow the icemaker to be pulled

if necessary.

installing the ice maker under a counter, follow

dimensions
shown. Place electrical
recommended locations as shown.
•

only.

Choose

a well ventilated

unit MUST be installed

and water

area with temperatures
in an area protected

the recommended

supplies
above

and drain

fixtures

50°F and below

from the elements,

spacing
in the

100°F.This

e.g., wind, rain, water

spray or drips.
•

The icemaker

•

The ice maker
0.05Mpa

should not be located next to ovens, grills or other high heat resources.
requires

a continuous

and a static pressure

water

not to exceed

feeding into the ice maker should be between
10

supply

with

a minimum

0.8Mpa.

The temperature

pressure

of the water

41 °F and 90°F for proper operation.

The ambient operational
operating

water

temperature

outside these temperatures
effects.
• In general, it

temperature

should be between

should

be between

may result in lowered

50°F and 100°F. The

41°F and 90°F.
production

Operation

or other adverse

is always a good idea to filter the water. A water filter can remove taste

and odors as well as particles. Where water is very hard, softened water may result in
white, mushy cubes that stick together. Deionized water is not recommended.
• The ice maker must be installed with all electrical

and water connections

in accordance

with state and local codes.
• The unit should be located on a firm and level surface. It is important
to be level in order to work properly.
by rotating the feet. See the "Leveling
• A standard electrical
accordance

• IMPORTANT:

If needed, you can adjust the height of the ice maker
the Ice Maker" section.

supply (115 VAC only, 60 Hz, 15 A), properly

with National Electrical

for the ice maker

grounded

Code and local codes and ordinances

is required.

Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord between the ice maker and

wall or cabinet.

Electrical

Requirements

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Never remove the grounding prong from the plug.
Never use an adapter.
Never use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire,
electrical shock, or death
11

Before

you

move

have the proper
A standard
National

icemaker

electrical

electrical
Electrical

It is recommended
receptacles

your

that

that cannot

it is important

to make

sure you

connection:

supply
Code

into its final location,

(115

V, 60Hz.),

and local codes

a separate
be turned

properly

grounded

and ordinances,

circuit,

serving

off by a switch

in accordance

with

the

is required.

only your

icemaker,

be provided.

Use

or pull chain.

The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 3 amps.

Recommended

grounding

method

For your personal

safety, this appliance must be grounded.

supply cord having a 3-prong grounding

plug. To minimize

It is equipped with a power
possible

shock hazard, the

cord must be plugged into a mating 3-pronged and grounding-type wall receptacle,
grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the personal responsibility of the
customer to have a properly grounded, 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified
electrician.

Leveling

the Ice Maker

It is important

for the icemaker to be leveled in order to

work properly.

It can be raised or lowered by rotating

the plastic sheaths around each of the four feet on the
bottom of the machine

.If you find that the surface is

not level, rotate the feet until the ice maker becomes
level .You may need to make several adjustments to
level it. We recommend
check the machine.

using a carpenter's

level to
down_,_ .... €

.Ip

1.Place a carpenter's level on top of the product to see if the ice maker is level from front
to back and side to side.
2.Adjust the height of the feet as follows:
Turn the leveling feet to the right to lower that side of the ice maker
Turn the leveling feet to the left to raise that side of the ice maker.
IMPORTANT."
Once you are ready to install it in a cabinet
or directly
on the floot; you
must adjust the,feet
to level the ice make1: If the floor is level, just revolve the two fivnt
,feet to much the floot:

Reversing the Door Swing
Tools needed: flathead screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver
IMPORTANT." Before you begin, unplug the ice maker or disconnect
12

power.

To remove

door

from

hinges:

1. Using

a Phillips

screwdriver_

together

and set them aside.

3. Lift door off bottom
right.

hinge

remove

the screws

and turn it upside

and take off top hinge.

down

so that the handle

Keep

the parts

is on the

Set door aside.

To replace

door

on hinges:

1. Using

a flathead

screwdriver_

opposite

the door hinges_

remove

top and bottom.

2. Remove

the bottom

3. Position

the door on the bottom

4. Align

hinge_ place

the door on the bottom

5. Push the plug buttons

the plug buttons

from the screw

holes

Set aside.

on the opposite

side at the bottom

of the door.

hinge.

hinge

and replace

into the original

screw

the top hinge.

holes.

See Figure

below.

........

Water Supply Connections
The water
should
outlet

supply

should

be a minimum
directly

behind

be ready

at the point

of 15 psig with a static

of installation.
pressure

supply

pressure

not more than 80 psig. (A wall

the ice maker will make installation
13

The water

easier.)

IMPORTANT:
1.

All installations

Make

Check fi_r leaks after connection.

Tools

must be in accordance

certain

that the pipes

required:

Connecting

wrench,

or kinked

Phillips

code

requirements.

or damaged

during

installation.

screwdriver

line:

1. Turn off main water

supply.

2. Find a ½ in. to 3A in. vertical
should

are not pinched

½ in. open-end

the water

with local plumbing

Turn on nearest
cold water

be less than 9 feet. The water

faucet

long enough

to clear line of water.

pipe near the installation

supply

hose provided

location.

The distance

with the ice maker

is about

feet long.
3. A shut-off
plain

piece

remove

valve

must be installed

of copper

to the main

water

supply.

tubing,

attach

a ¼" O.D. compression

nuts of the water

supply

hose to tap and water

If the water

union

pipe has a

to the tubing

and

the nut.

4. Connect
hand,

then one-half

connection

indications

supply

(including

IMPORTANT."

Tighten

firmly

turn with wrench.

5. Turn on main water
every

inlet valve.

connections

When you

of "Water

and tap. Check

connect

inlet"

for water

at the water

the water

supply

connection

leaks.

Tighten

inlet).

hose, pay

attention

to the

on the machine.

Drain
NOTE:

There

is a drain

line on the ice maker.

Please

drain

through the drain line provided
with ice maker.
1. Locate the floor drain near the ice maker. The distance
since

the length of the long drain

hose provided

2. Find the drain hose on the back

of ice maker,

water

should

to your

drain

be less than 4.5 feet

with the ice maker is about 4.5 feet.
then insert the other side of the hose into

the drain line.
All horizontal
be required

runs of drain lines must have
between

with a trap below

the ice maker
it would

drain

be acceptable

a fall of 1/4" per foot. An air gap will likely

hose and the drain/waste
for the drain/waste

receptacle.

A stand

A floor drain

pipe
is

also acceptable.
4. Pour
Note:
plumber

1 gallon

of water

a condensate

into the ice storage

pump

can allow for

bin to check

installation

further

for proper
firm

drainage.

your

drain.

Consult

your

for advice.

Installation

Types

This ice maker has been designed

for free-standing,

every case, there must be adequate ventilation
Free-standing
installation:
A free-standing installation

recessed,

or built-in

installation.

and access for service.

will allow you to install the icemaker
14

in any place you desire

provided you have access
instructions for

and a drain. You must follow

to a water supply

the stated

a- Electrical requirements
b- Water supply and drain
c- Leveling
Recessed

the icemaker.

installation:

A recessed installation will allow you to install the ice maker under a counter, or in a
kitchen cabinet provided the required clearance space around the ice maker is respected.
This installation
Built-in

method

ventilation

of installation

space

around

of the unit).
Place

is chosen,

the unit (make

The following

ice maker

in front

The water
drain

supply

it will

sure there

additional

items

of installation

flat on the floor or on a platform
2.

as a built-in installation.

installation:

If this

back

has the same requirements

still

pipe must be plumbed

necessary

is at least some

to allow

ventilation

adequate

room

for the

must be observed.

location.

depending

Remove

on your

before

the feet and place

installation

connecting

the unit

requirements.

to the ice maker.

Install

the

line into your drain.

Turn on main water
any connections

supply

and tap. Check

(including

If electrical

outlet

Push the ice maker

Seal all around

connections

for the ice maker

for water

supply

connection

leaks.

Tighten

at the tie-in).

is behind

the cabinet,

plug in the ice maker.

into position.

the cabinet

to the floor with an approved

caulking

compound.

OPERATION
Final

Check

List before

1. Have all packing
ice maker?
2. Did you clean
3. Have
water

materials

Does
been

5. Is the ice maker

pressure

7. Is there
proper

been

the ambient

between
pressure

not to exceed

a clearance

followed,

the unit have proper

in a site where

supply

from the interior

and exterior

of the

including

connecting

the machine

drainage?

leveled?

temperature

6. Has the water

removed

bin?

instructions

and electricity?

4. Has the machine

static

and tape been

the ice storage

the installation

and the water

Operation

temperature

is between

50 ° F and 100°F

41 ° F and 90 ° F all year round?
been

checked

to ensure

a minimum

of 15 psig with a

80 psig?

of at least 2/5" at the rear,

1" at the top and 1/5" at the sides

for

air circulation?

8. Has the power
And has proper

supply
grounding

9. Is the ice maker
10. Have

voltage

you turned

plugged

been

checked

installed

or tested

against

for the ice maker?

in?

on the main water

supply
15

and the tap?

the nameplate

rating?

11. Have you checked

for leaks at all water supply connections-

and at the drain?

Operating Method
1. Turn on the water tap, let the water trough fill, then switch the ICE/OFF/WASH
switch on the front _anel to the ICE position.
automatically.

Ice making

stage

The ice maker will start working

Ice hm%,est stage

2. After three minutes, the machine will automatically
the sound of flowing water will be heard.

Ice _11 stage
go to the ice making

3. When the batch of ice has been fully formed, ice will automatically
the ice storage bin.

stage, and

be harvested to

4. When the ice storage bin is full, the sheet of cubes will not fall completely

and will

hold the ice-full probe open. The machine stops making ice and automatically
progresses to the cold preservation stage. During this stage, the compressor works
regularly to keep the temperature lower to reduce ice melting.
5. The unit will start making ice again after the ice cubes are removed.

At that time, the

ice-full probe swings back to operating position.
IMPORTANT:
• Although

the unit has been tested

and storage,

the first

batch

• Never

turn the water

• Never

touch

• Except
proper

How

of cubes

supply

the evaporator

to take ice from

and cleaned

transit

must be discarded.

tap off when

when

at the facto1 T, due to long-term

the ice maker

the machine

is working.

is running.

the unit, keep the door closed

to reduce

melting

and insure

ice formation.

the machine

Makes

Turn the ICE/OFF/WASH
start the ice making

Ice
switch

to the ICE position.

stage.
16

The machine

will automatically

There are two distinct cycles: freeze and harvest.
During the freeze cycle, water flows to the evaporator

surface. In the harvest cycle, the

ice is released and water enters the machine. A complete
depending on temperature and operating conditions.
Freeze:

During the freeze cycle the compressor

cycle can take 15 to 40 minutes,

is pumping

refrigerant,

the fan motor is

blowing air, and the water pump is circulating water. When the batch of ice has been fully
formed, the ice maker stops the freeze cycle and begins the harvest cycle.
Harvest: During the harvest cycle the compressor is still operating, but the water pump
has stopped. The hot gas valve opens, diverting hot refrigerant gas into the evaporator.
The gas warms the evaporator,

causing the cubes to slide, as a unit, off the evaporator

and

into the storage bin. The freeze cycle will restart when all the cubes have been harvested.
How

the machine

The ice maker
As the water
contain

uses the water

begins
flows

mineral

with a fixed

charge

to the freezing

impurities

of water

evaporator

will freeze

that is contained

surface,

the portion

in the water
of water

and stick to the ice cube molds.

trough.

that does not

The water

containing
impurities

falls back

the water

trough

into the trough.

continuously

During

as the water

the ice-making
from the trough

process,
freezes

fresh

water

enters

continuously

on the

evaporator.
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Normal
Your
sounds

Sounds
new

icemaker

are normal.

than they

actually

you and what
•

Ratting
stored

•

wate_ pump

may
Hard

make
surfaces

may

are

describes

not

familiar

walls

to you.

can make

the kinds

Most

the sounds

of sounds

of the
seem

that might

new

louder

be new to

them.

come

from

on top of the icemaker

The high efficiency

that

like the floor,

are. The following

may be making

noises

sounds

compressor

the

flow

can also make
may make

of the

refrigerant

or the water

line,

noises.
a pulsating

or high-pitched

sound.

Items

•

Water running from the evaporator

to the water bin may make a splashing

•

As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling

sound.

sound due to the refrigerant

flowing

your icemaker.
•

You may hear air being forced over the condenser

•

During the harvest cycle, you may hear the of ice cubes falling into the ice storing bin.

Preparing

the h'emaker

by the condenser

fan.

for Long Storage

If the ice maker will not be used for a long time, or is to be moved to another place, it will
be necessary to drain the system of water.
1. Shut off the water supply at the main water source.
2. Disconnect the water supply line from the water inlet.
3. Shut off the electric supply at the main electrical

power source.

4. Take out the ice storage bin to remove ice and water. Dry it.
6. Pull off the drainage tube of the water trough to drain off all water.
7. Leave the door open to allow for circulation and to prevent mold and mildew.
8. Leave the water supply line and power cord disconnected until ready to reuse.
IMPORTANT:
• Do not touch

thepowerplug

• Never

the unit bypulling

unplug

CLEANING

when your

hands

are wet.

on theplug.

AND MAINTENANCE

The icemaker must be thoroughly cleaned if it has been left
unused for a long time. Follow carefully any instructions
provided for cleaning or use of sanitizing solution. Do not
leave any solution inside the icemaker after cleaning.

Periodic

cleaning

and

proper

long life. The maintenance
to shorten

the intervals

maintenance

intervals

will

listed

if you have pets,

ensure

are based

or there

efficiency,

on normal

are other special

top performance,

conditions.

and

You may want

considerations.

Note
Never keep anything

in the ice storage bin that is not ice: objects like wine or beer bottles

are not only unsanitary,

What

should

be kept

but the labels may slip off and plug up the drain.

clean
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There are 5 things to keep clean:
1. The exterior.
2.

The interior.

The condenser

Water distribution

The ice-making

tube
system

with
aM
make sure the power line of the refit is discomlected and the water
line is slmt off. (EXCEPTION: Cleaimlg of ice-makhlg system)

Exterior

Cleaning

The door and cabinet

may be cleaned

as 1 oz of dishwashing

liquid mixed

based

or abrasive

clean

towel

when

exposed

cleaners.

to prevent

with a mild detergent

Interior

gas and moisture.

and warm

of warm

and rinse

If the door panel

water

Clean

solution.

bin should

be sanitized

Never

water.

water

solution

such

Do not use solvent

with clean water.

Wipe

is stainless

it can discolor

stainless

occasionally.

is used for the first time and reused

is usually

convenient

to sanitize

and the ice storage
1. Disconnect
2. Open

steel,

steel with a cloth

use an abrasive

2 gallons

with a soft

dampened

cleaning

agent.

of hot water

5. Reconnect

power

trough

for an extended

after the ice making

system

before

period

the ice

of time. It

has been

cleaned

to the unit.

of the unit with a sanitizing

4. Put the cleaned

the water

bin is empty.

power

thoroughly

Clean

after stopping

the trough

the door and take out the removable

the interior

3. Rinse

spotting.

and warm

Cleaning

The ice storage
maker

with 2 gallons

Use a soft sponge

water

to chlorine

with a mild detergent

storage

solution

made

bin. With

a clean

of 1 ounce

cloth,

of household

wipe

bleach

(95 ° to 115°F).
with clean

and empty

water.
ice storage

bin back

inside

the unit.

to the unit.

The ice scoop should be washed regularly. Wash it just like any other utensil.

DO NOT use solvent-based
cleaning agents or abrasives on the
interior. These cleaners may transmit taste to the ice cubes, or
damage or discolor the interior.

down
and

Cleaning
A dirty or clogged condenser prevents proper airflow, reduces ice making capacity, and
causes higher than recommended
operating temperatures
that may lead to component
failure. Have the condenser cleaned at least once every six months.
1. Unplug the ice maker or disconnect power.
2. Remove the 2 screws at the bottom of the front cover and gently pull it off.
Condenser

3. Locate the condenser
water.

filter. This can be lifted out and cleaned with a brush or flowing

4. Remove

dirt and lint condenser

fins and the unit

compartment with a brush attachment on a vacuum
cleaner.
5. Put back the filter and reassemble the front
cover.
6. Plug in the icemaker

or reconnect

power.

--.....

DO NOT touch the condenser

Water Distribution
When

distribution

the water

toothpick
its original

1. Shut off the water
2. Disconnect

tube,

tool, dredge

position.

6. Reconnect
Ice-making

clean

in the distribution

then rotate

the distribution

the tube with a dilute

the distribution
the water
system

the holes

blocked,

or the output

of ice cubes

Set the ICE/OFF/WASH

the water

clean

hose from the distribution

such as dishwashing
liquid.
tube with clean water.
5. Replace

the holes,

formed

switch
tube.

distribution

to OFF,

Using

tube back

it as follows:

supply.

the water

a brush,

and locate

If the tube is badly

3. Lift the right side, then remove
4. With

are incompletely

tube may be blocked.

distribution

or similar

easily.

cleaning

you find that the ice cubes

low, the water
rotate

Tube

fins. They are sharp and can be damaged

After

removing

tube.
tube.

solution

of warm

water

and a mild detergent

the dirt and lint from the surface,

tube.
supply

Cleaning

rinse

the

Minerals

that are removed

hard scaly deposit
mineral

from water during the freezing

in the water system. Cleaning

scale buildup.

cycle will eventually

the system regularly

your filtration

grains/gal.
months.

you may need to clean the system

(4 to 5 grains/liter),

Remove all ice from the storage bin.

Keep the ice maker

connected

Maker Cleaner Solution

upon how hard

as often as every 6

If ice is being made ,wait for cycle

then turn the machine "OFF" at the ICE/OFF/WASH

the

may be . With hard water of 15 to 20

1. Make sure that all the ice is off of the evaporator.
completion,

helps remove

How often you need to clean the system depends

your water is or how effective

form a

to the water supply

selector switch.

, Pour 200g. of Nickel-Safe

Ice

into the water trough. After about 5 minutes, initiate the wash

cycle at the ICE/OFF/WASH
selector switch by the switch in the "WASH "position.
The machine will run the Automatic Clean Mode.
4.

Allow 30 minutes
ICE/OFF/WASH

for proper cleaning.

After cleaning,

turn the machine

"OFF" at the

selector switch, Drain off the waste water to some container

by drain

pipe in the left of the water trough.
5.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 (without

Ice Maker Cleaning

Solution)

to rinse the ice making

system 3 times.
•

Note: The use of the Ice Maker Cleaner Solution #1 the water bin during
the rinse is not needed.

The ice machine cleaner contains acids.
DO NOT use or mix with any other solvent-based cleaner products.
Use rubber gloves to protect your hands. Carefully read the material
safety instructions on the container of the ice machine cleaner.
Discard the first batch of ice produced
6.

Prepare

a sanitizing

solution

after cleaning..

made of 1 ounce of household

bleach and 2 gallons

hot water (95 ° to 115° F). Wipe the entire bin inside and out, covering
surface.

every wall

Fill a spray bottle with the sanitizing solution and spray all corners and edges making
sure to cover all surfaces with the solution.

Allow the solution to be in contact for at least 3 minutes, then dry.

Repeat step 5 to rinse the ice making system one more time.

10. Place the ICE/OFF/WASH

selector

return to the regular ice making

Control Panel

switch to the "ICE " position.

mode. Discard the first batch of ice.

(rear of uniO

The machine

will

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Descriptions

of LEDs

and buttons:

1. Ice Full (Red) LED: Ice Full indicator

light.

When this LED is lit, the ice storage bin is full of ice or there is something obstructing
the ice-full probe. The unit will stop working. When ice cubes are taken out of the ice
storage bin, clearing the ice-full probe, the red LED will keep flashing for 3 minutes.
Then the unit will restart and return to the ice making mode.
2. Ice Making

(Green)

LED: Ice Making indicator

light.

When this LED is lit, the unit is working in the Ice Making mode controlled by a
temperature probe on the evaporator. When the green LED is flashing, the unit is
working in the Ice Making mode controlled by a fixed timer.
3. Ice Harvest (Yellow) LED: Ice Harvest indicator light.
When this LED is lit, the unit is working

in the Ice Harvest mode controlled

by the

ice-full probe.
When the green and yellow LEDs are lit, the unit is working in the cold preservation
stage.
4. Mode button:

Mainly for service. When this button is pressed, unit can change from

Ice Making mode to Ice Harvest mode, or from Ice Harvest mode to Ice Making
mode. You can judge the mode from the status of the green and yellow LEDs.
5. Ice size adjust: Turn the screw clockwise, and the size of individual ice cubes will
be larger in the next cycle; the cycle time will be longer. Turn the knob counterclockwise,
22

and the ice size will be smaller

in the next cycle.

IMPORTANT:
• It is not recommended
damage

the machine

• Do not let water

Major

that the ice size be adjusted

unnecessarily

since

this could

_" controls.
contact

the control

box.

Functions

1. Completely
2. When

automatic

operation.

the ice storage

preservation

stage

3. The different

bin is full, the machine

automatically.

colors

making

of the LED display

4. The fan motor

responds

working

the cooling

to keep

It starts

making

ice again

indicate

to the ambient
system

stops

various

temperature.

in good

working

ice and proceeds
once the cubes
work

to the cold

are removed.

modes.

If it is cold,

the motor

will stop

condition.

5. Ice cube size is adjustable.
6. A sensitive
7. Built-in

probe

and accurate

compressor

protection

timer

enhance

the performance

of the ice maker.

system.

TROUBLESHOOTING
Before

Calling

for

If the unit appears
manual

first.

Service
to be malfunctioning,

If the problem

following
page.
service call.

The problem

persists,
could

read through
check

the OPERATION

the Troubleshooting

be something

very simple

Guide

section
below

of this

and on the

that can be solved

without

Problem

Possible

Cause

The icemaker

Probable
is unplugged.

Plug the ice maker

The fuse is blown.
The

machine

won't

The

icemaker

Replace

power

switch

OFF.

operate.

The

doesn't

The

feed in after the ice

off.

maker

The

starts.

ice

storage

bin

is full

water

supply

tap

water

supply

pipe

makes

ice,

the

ice

maker

power

switch

to ICE

Take

away

is turn

is not

some

probe

cubes;

make

the

is free of ice.

Turn on the water

Reconnect

ice

supply

the water

tap.

supply

pipe.

connected.

The condenser

Machine

fuse.

ice-full

proper
The

Turn

in.

(ON)

ice.
The water

Correction

air

flow

Clean

may be dirty.
to the

ice maker

the condenser.

Check

the installation.

Check

the installation.

may be obstructed.

but bin does not fill

The

up with ice

water temperature
it is near
with

ambient

temperature

and

are high, or
some
heat

source.
A few water droplets are on the
door.
Water is leaking out
the unit.

some

condense

conditions,

on the door.

unit or just

be more

humidity

Consider

careful

may

moving

when

the

you open

the door.

The water supply connection
leaking.
Cubes are partially
formed--are white

Under

Not enough

water in the water

bin.

Tighten
line".

fitting.

Check

See

if the water

"Connecting

supply

the water

pressure

is below

0.05Mpa.

at the bottom.

Check

water

supply--filter

may

restricted.
Check

The feet
locked

Noise during
operation

The icemaker

stops

suddenly while

are not

leveled

and

for a water

Level and
Ice Maker.

Certain sounds are normal.

See "Normal

The electricity

Reconnect

is off.

The room temperature

is out of

the stated range.

within

The body of the ice
maker is electrified

The ground
socket.

line

isn't

in the

Scale builds up
quickly inside the
machine.

The calcium
is too high.

level in the water

the

feet.

See

trough.

Leveling

the

Sounds."
the power

supply

Cut off the electricity
stop

making ice.

lock

leak at the water

working

until

the stated

Use the correct

and
the

line.
let the ice maker

temperature

returns

range.
plug and outlet.

Use a water-softening
apparatus
front of the water inlet valve.

installed

LIMITED

WARRANTY

This EdgeStar

product

is warranted

for the first year following
free

of charge

performed

for the

the date of original

first

free of charge

WHAT

to be free

year

from defective
purchase.

following

Replacement

the date

for the first 90 days

workmanship

of original

following

parts will be supplied
purchase.

Labor

the date of original

will be

purchase.

IS COVERED:

This warranty applies to the original purchaser
only, and
workmanship
experienced
during operation
of the product
maintenance,

and usage conditions.

product in residential
WHAT

IS NOT

The following

limitations

coverage,

as is shipping
including

warranty

designed

apply

damage,

abnormal
not

to be replaced,

Damages

accidents,

cover

installation

fire,

does

items
caused

are

excluded

by improper

from

voltage

warranty

or any other

or usage.

wear

and

tear

parts

or replacement

of parts

etc.
trips to deliver,

pick-up,

repair,

or install

the product,

of the product.
resulting

uses contrary

flood,

or modification,

This warranty

normal

problems

specifications,
vermin,

appearance

handling,

service

usage

operating

environmental

and use of this

of this warranty:

and any damage

e.g. filters,

in proper
or

and

service,

does not cover

or to instruct

to the coverage

attachments,

does

This warranty

applies to the purchase

COVERED:

accessories,

misuse,

This warranty

only covers defects in
under normal service,

settings within the United States of America.

Optional

This

and materials

installation,

or commercial
labor

misuse,

to instructions

improper

not cover

from

provided

operation

outside

in the owner's

manual,

unauthorized

use are excluded

incurred

abuse,

91 days

service,

from warranty

or more

after

unauthorized
coverage.

the date

of original

purchase.
This warranty

does not cover

DESCRIPTION

OF WARRANTY

All defective
EdgeStar's
during

product
option,

the

components

use of EdgeStar

first

covered

days

from

covered

the

by this warranty

date

authorized

the

day

of original

original

purchase.

charges

will

refurbished.
become

Contact

During

apply.

replacement

settings.

parts

or replaced,

and

during

and

ending

replaced

will

All

repair

at EdgeStar's

one year

beginning
the

free of charge,

be new,

by EdgeStar

product
option,

from

date

warranty

on
on
of

but labor

re-manufactured,

under

facility

defective

the time period

will be supplied
units

or replaced,

authorized

purchase.

facility

parts

will be repaired

to EdgeStar's

original

purchase

and components

or
service

of EdgeStar.

WARRANTY

EdgeStar

1-866-319-5473.

All

repair

this time period,

All products

the property

OBTAINING

the date

basis

will be repaired

basis to EdgeStar's
from

by this warranty

on a mail-in

a mail-in
91st

in commercial

SERVICE:

components

free of charge

products

SERVICE:

for troubleshooting
Please

have your order

assistance
receipt

and
available

warranty

service

to confirm

authorization

the date of purchase.

Once an EdgeStar authorized representative has confirmed that your product is eligible for
warranty service, the product must be returned to our EdgeStar repair facility.
The purchaser is solely responsible for prepaying all shipping related costs to and from the
repair facility. EdgeStar is not responsible for damage resulting from shipper mishandling
or improper packaging. Do not return a defective product to the place of purchase.
THIS WARRANTY
IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESS

IMPLIED,
INCLUDING
WITHOUT
LIMITATION,
ANY
WARRANTY
OF
MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
TO THE
EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN
DURATION
TO THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY
PERIOD ABOVE. NEITHER
THE
MANUFACTURER
INCIDENTAL,

NOR

ITS

CONSEQUENTIAL,

DISTRIBUTORS
INDIRECT,

SHALL

LIABLE

SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE

FOR

ANY

DAMAGES

OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION,
LOST REVENUES
OR
PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT,
OR OTHERWISE.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION
OF
INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES,
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY
RIGHTS.

SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL

YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

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additional

troubleshooting

resources,

and up to

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