Avanti IMC88U3S Instruction Manual

IMC88U3S

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTI O NS.

ANTES DE USAR, LEA Y SIGA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN.

Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

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APPLIANCE SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES

HELP US HELP YOU

PARTS AND FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation of Your Icemaker

8 – 9

Electrical Connection

Extension Cord

Surge Protector

Water Supply

OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE

12 – 15

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

15 – 18

Power Failure

Vacation Time

Moving Your Appliance

Energy Saving Tips

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

20 – 21

SERVICE FOR YOUR APPLIANCE

WIRING DIAGRAM

AVANTI PRODUCTS WARRANTY

INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL

24 – 39

WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD

40 – 41

APPLIANCE SAFETY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual for your icemaker. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the words” DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”.

Danger means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in se vere personal injury or death.

Warning means that f ailure to heed this safety statement may result in extensive product damage, serious personal injury, or death.

Caution means that failure to heed this safet y statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury, property or equipment damage.

All safety messages will alert you to know what potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric s hock o r injury when using your icemaker,

follow these basic precautions:

• Plug unit into a grounded 3-prong outlet

• Do not remove the grounding prong.

• Do not use an adapter.

• Do not use and extension cord.

• Disconnect power before cleaning.

• Disconnect power before servicing.

• Replace all panels before operating.

• Use two or more people to move and install the ice maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES

Before the icemaker is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual, s o read the manual carefully. T o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using the icemaker, follow basic precaution, including the following:

• Plug into a grounded 3-pro ng outlet, d o not rem ove gr oundin g prong, do not use an adapter, an d do not use an extension cord.

• It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your icemaker be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.

• Never clean icemaker parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. And do not store or use gaso line or oth er flamm able vapors and liquids in t he vicinit y of this or any other icemaker. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• Before proceeding with c leaning and maintenance operations , make sure the power line of the unit is disconnected.

• Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.

• Unplug the icemaker or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can result

in electrical shock or death.

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

FOLLOW WARNING CALL OUTS BELOW ONLY WHEN APPLICABLE TO YOUR MODEL

• Use two or more people to move and install icemaker. Failure to do so can res u lt i n bac k or other injury.

• To ensure proper ventilation for your icemaker, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 55°F (13 90°F (32°C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the element, such as wind, rain, water spray or drips.

• The icemaker should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.

• The icemaker must be installed with all electrical, water and drain connections in accordance

with state and local codes. A standard electrical supply (115 V AC only, 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 of icemaker.

• The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 amperes.

• It is important for the icemaker to be le veled in order to work properl y. You may need to make

several adjustments to level it.

• All installation must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

• Make certain that the pipes are not pinched or kinked or damaged during installations.

• Check for leaks after connection.

• Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the icemaker.

• If you use the drain age c on tain er, you MUST set the Drain Select switc h to O FF o r the w ater c a n

overflow from the drainage container

• Although the unit has been tested at the f actory, due to long-term transit and storage, the firs t batch of cubes must be discarded.

• Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents of abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may damage or discolor the interior.

• Do not use this apparatus for other than its intended purpose.

C) and below

HELP US HELP YOU...

CAUTION:

Read this guide carefully.

It is intended to he lp you operate a nd maintai n your new Icemaker properly.

Keep it handy to answer your questions. I f you don't understand som ething or you need more assistance, please call:

Avanti Customer Service

800-220-5570

Keep proof of original p urchase date (such as your sales slip) with th is guide to establ ish the warranty period.

THE ICEMAKER IS NOT DESIGNED

FOR THE STORAGE OF MEDICINE OR

OTHER MEDICAL PRODUCTS.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a plate located on the rear wall of the Icemaker

Please write these numbers here: ____________________________________

Date of Purchase

____________________________________ Model Number

____________________________________ Serial Number

Use these num bers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your Icemaker

If you received a damaged Icemaker, immediately contact t he de aler (or b uilder) that sold you the Icemaker

Save time and money. Before you call for service, check the Troubleshooting Guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

If you need service

We're proud of our ser vice and want you to be pleased. If for som e reason you are not happ y with the service you receive, here are some steps to follow for further assistance.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your Icemaker. Explain wh y you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details, including your telephone number, and send it to:

Customer Servic e

Avanti Products

10880 NW 30 Street

Miami, FL 33172 USA

PAR T S AND FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN BACK OR OTHER INJURY

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- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your icemaker, follow these basic precautions:

This Unit Is For Indoor Use Only

− Read all instructions before using the icemaker.

− DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems

of the past. Junked or abandoned icemakers are still dangerous . . . even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days”.

− Before you throw away your old icemaker: take off the doors. Leave the shelves in pl ace so that children may not easily climb inside.

− Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the icemaker.

− Never clean

− Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vic inity of this or any other

icemaker. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

icemaker parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before Using Your Icemaker

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.

• Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:

o 1 Ice Scoop o 1 Water Supply Hose o 1 Water Drain Hose o Instruction Manual

• Before connecting t he unit to the power source, let i t stand upright f or approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation.

• Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

USE TWO OR MORE PEOPLE TO MOVE AND INSTALL THE ICEMAKER

Installation of Your Icemaker

Operation of the icemaker for extended periods outside of the normal temperature ranges as described above may affect product performance.

• THIS ICEMAKER SHOULD BE PROPERLY INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL This icemaker MU ST be i nst alled with electrical an d w at er con n ections in accordance with all state and local codes.

• Place your icemaker on a floor that is strong enough to support the icemaker when it is fully loaded. To level your icemaker, adjust the legs at the front of the icemaker.

• Allow a minimum of ¾ inch of space between the top and sides of the icemaker and a minimum of 4 inches at the back, which allows the proper air circulation to cool the compressor. Ensure the front of the unit is completely unobstructed.

• Locate the icemaker away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (st ove, heate r, radiator, etc .). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. Extrem e cold ambient tem peratures may also cause the icemaker not to perform properly.

• Choose a well ventilated area with temperatures above 55ºF (13ºC) and below 90ºF (32ºC). This unit MUST be installed in an area protected from the elements.

• Avoid locating the icemaker in moist areas. Too m uch moisture in th e air will caus e frost to form quickly on the evaporator requiring more frequent defrosting of the icemaker.

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES:

• The installation of this icemaker requires a cold water supply inlet of ¼” (6.35mm) soft copper tubing with a shut off valve.

• The icemaker requires a continuous water supply with a minimum pressure of 14.5 psig and a static pressure not to exceed 80 psig. The temperature of the water supply into the icemak er should be between 41ºF (5ºC) and 77ºF (25ºC) for proper operation.

• It is strongly recommended that a water filter be used. A filter, if it is of the proper type, can remove taste and odors as well as particles. Some water is very hard, and softened water may result in white, mushy cubes that stick together. De-Ionized water is NOT recommended.

Warning

Leveling the ice maker

UNIT DOWN

UNIT UP

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 casters on the bottom of the machine .If you find that the surface is not level, rotate the casters until the ice maker becomes level .You may need to make several adjustments to level it. We recommend using a carpenter’s level to

check the machine.

You will find that the casters make it easy for one person to move the machine. This is useful for cleaning and sanitizing the surface on which the icemaker is installed because it allows you to move the unit and have easy access to the surface to be cleaned.

IMPORTANT: Once you are ready to install it in a cabinet or directly on the floor, you must adjust the feet to level the ice maker. If the floor is level, just revolve the two front casters to touch the floor.

Electrical Connection

WARNING

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord of the range or icemaker is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Avanti Products service center.

This icemaker should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this icemaker i s equipped with a thr ee-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.

Do not under an y circums tances cut or rem ove the thir d ground pro ng from the power cord s upplied. For personal safety, this icemaker must be properly grounded.

This icemaker requires a standard 1 15/120 Volt AC ~/60Hz electric al ground out let with three-prong. Have the wall outlet a nd circuit check ed by a qualifie d electrician to m ake sure the outlet is properly grounded. When a standar d 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your responsibili ty and obligatio n to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

The cord should be secured behind the icemaker and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury.

The icemaker should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating label on the icemaker. This provides the best performance and also prevent overloading house wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheated. Never unplug the icemaker by pulling the p ower cord. Alwa ys grip the plug firm ly and pull straight out from the receptacle. Repair or replace immediatel y all power cords that h ave become fra yed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cor d that shows crack s or abrasion dam age along its len gth or at either en d. When moving the icemaker, be careful not to damage the power cord.

Extension Cord

Because of potential saf ety hazards un der certain con ditions, it is str ongly recomm ended that you do not use an extension cord with this icemaker. However, if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL/CUL-Listed, 3-wire grounding type icemaker extension cord having a grounding t ype plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cor d be 115 volts and at least 10 amperes.

Surge Protector

Most electrical icemakers use a series of electric control boards to operate. These boards are v ery susceptible to power surges and could be damaged or destroyed.

If the icemaker is going to be used in an area or if your city / country is prone to power surges / outages; it is suggeste d th a t you use a power surge protector f or all e lectr ica l de v i ces / icemakers you use. The surge protector that you select must have a surge block high enough to protect the icemaker it is connected to. If you have any questio ns regard ing the t ype and siz e of surge pr otector needed contact a licensed electrician in your area.

Damages due to po wer surges are not considered a m anufacturer covered defect and wil l void your product warranty.

Water Supply

The water supply should be ready at the point of installation. The water supply pressure should be a minimum of 15 psig with a static pressure not more than 80 psig. (A wall outlet directly behind the ice machine will make installation easier.)

IMPORTANT:

1. All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements. Professional

installation is recommended.

2. Make certain the hoses are not pinched or kinked or damaged during installation.

3. Check for leaks after connection.

Tools required: ½-in. open-end wr enc h, Ph il lips sc r ewdr iver

Connecting the water line:

1. Turn off main water supply. Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.

2. F ind a ½-in. to ¾-in . vert ical col d wa ter pipe near the i nstallat ion locat ion. T he d istance s houl d b e

less than 6 feet. The water supply hose provided with the ice maker is about 6 feet long.

3. A s hut-off valve m ust be in stalled to the m ain water s upply. If the water pipe has a plain piece of

copper tubing, attach a ¼” O.D. compression union to the tubing and remove the nut.

4. C onnect the nut of the water supply hose to the ta p, and connect the other end with the water

inlet. Tighten firmly by hand, then one-ha lf turn with wr ench.

5. Turn on main water supply and tap. Check for

water supply connection leaks. Tighten every connection (including connection at the water inlet).

IMPORTANT: When you connect the water supply hose and the drain hose, pay attention to the indications of “Water inlet” and “Drain outlet” on the machine.

Drain

You must connect the drain line before using the ice maker. Follow the steps outlined below. Connecting the drain line:

NOTE: A gravity drain system is used in this type of icemaker. If there is a drain line near the

ice maker, the best choice is to drain water to the drain line through the drain water hose provided with ice maker.

1. Locate the floor drain near the ice maker. The distance should be less than 4.5 feet since the

length of the long drain water hose provided with the ice maker is about 4.85 feet.

2. Find the drain outlet on the back of ice maker. Connect the drain outlet to the water draining hose,

and insert the other end of the hose into the drain line.

NOTE: Never allow the drain hose to hang or loop higher than the floor of the ice storage bin.

3. Al l horizontal runs of drain lines m ust have a f all of ¼” per f oot. An air g ap will lik ely be required

between the ice mak er dr ain tube and the dra in/was te r eceptacle. A standpipe with a trap belo w it would be acceptable for the drain/waste receptacle. A floor drain is also acceptable.

4. Pour 1 gallon of water into the ice storage bin to chec k for leaks in the drain age system. Tighten

any connections that leak.

IMPORTANT: Infrequent drainage will cause a high rate of melting in the ice storage bin.

OPERATING YOUR ICEMAKER

Ice-harvest

Ice-making

Ice-full

Mode

Clean

Adjust

UNPLUG THE UNIT. REMOVE THE FRONT PANEL BY REMOVING THE THREE SCREWS.

Description of LEDs and buttons:

1. Bin Full (Red) LED: Bin full indicator light

When this is lit, the ice storage bin is full of ice or there is something blocking the bin-full probe. The unit will stop working. When ice cubes are removed from the ice storage bin, freeing the bin-full probe, the red LED will remain 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 is lit, the unit is working in the ice making mode controlled by a temperature probe on the evaporator. When the green LED flashes, 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 is lit, the unit is working in the ice harvest mode controlled by the ice-full probe.

4. Mode button: Mainly for ser vice. When this is pressed, the ice making mode changes to the ice

harvest mode or vice versa. The m ode can be judged from the status of the green and yellow LEDs.

5. Adjust button: Mainly for s ervice. When it is pressed over 3 s econds, the unit will enter t he Ice

Size Adjustment mode. The mode can be judged from the status of the yellow LED.

6. Clean button: When this button is pr ess, the unit ent ers the “CLEANING ” mode. T he green and

yellow LED’s flash together. Top stop the cleaning mode simple

Ice Size Adjustment Guide:

1. Press and hold the “Adjust” button for at least 3 seconds. The unit will enter the Ice Size

Adjustment mode. The “HARVEST” LED (yellow) will be blinking continuously during the ice size adjustment. Release the button when the LED blinks continuously to adjust the ice size.

2. While in the Ice Size Adjustment mode, press the “Clean” (-) button or the “Mode” (+) button for

the desired ice size.

Smaller ice setting:

By pressing the “Clean” (-) button, you can decrease the size of the ice cubes. The “ICE” LED (green) will flash as you lower the ice size and will finally be blinking at the setting of smallest ice size.

Larger ice setting:

By pressing the “Mode” (+) button, you can increase the size of the ice cubes. The “BIN FULL” LED (red) will flash as the larger size is set and will blink when the setting of largest ice size has been reached.

After 10 seconds without any operation, the unit will return to the previous mode.

NOTE:

Ice making stage

Ice harvest stage

• If during the ice size adjustm ent mode the “BIN FULL”, “ICE” and “ HARVEST” LEDS blink all a t

once, this indicates that the unit is in the regular (middle) setting of the ice size.

• When the machine is in t he clea ning s tage or ice f ull st age, the ice s i ze adjus tm ent mode c annot

be accessed

Operating method

1. Turn on the water tap, let t he water trough f ill, then pres s the ON/OFF button on the front pa nel.

The ice maker will start working automatically.

2. After 3 minutes, the machine will automatically go to the ice-making stage, and the sound of water

flowing will be heard.

3. When the batch of ice has been f ul ly formed, ice wil l a utomatically be harvested t o t he ice s torage

bin.

4. When the ice storage bin is full, the machine stops making ice automatically.

5. The unit will start making ice again after the ice cubes are removed.

IMPORTANT:

• Although the unit has been tested and cleaned at the factory, due to long-term transit and

storage, the first batch of cubes must be discarded.

• Never turn the water supply tap off when the ice maker is working.

• Never touch the evaporator when unit is running!

• Except to take ice from the unit, keep the door closed to reduce melting and insure proper ice

formation.

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APPLIANCE SAFETY

If you need service

PAR T S AND FEATURES

This icemaker should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this icemaker i s equipped with a thr ee-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.

Operating method