EdgeStar IB120SS User Manual

IB120SS
Undercounter Ice Maker

Owner’s Manual

This owner’s manual provides
instructions on safe installation,
use, and maintenance.
Please read it carefully and
save it for reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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FOLLOW

THESE BASIC PRECAUTIONS TO

REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, OR INJURY WHEN USING YOUR ICE
MAKER.

•

• DANGER:

CHILD ENTRAPMENT AND SUFFOCATION ARE NOT PROBLEMS OF THE PAST. JUNKED
OR ABANDONED APPLIANCES ARE STILL DANGEROUS.

•

•

ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE ICE MAKER.

READ

RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT.

BEFORE

NEVER

YOU THROW AWAY YOUR ICE MAKER: TAKE OFF THE DOOR.

ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE, PLAY WITH, OR CRAWL INSIDE THE

APPLIANCE.

•

NEVER

CLEAN ICE MAKER PARTS WITH FLAMMABLE FLUIDS. THE FUMES CAN

CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.

•

NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR ANY OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS

DO
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

¾ BEFORE USING YOUR ICE MAKER

• REMOVE

• CHECK

• 1

• 1

• 1

• 1

• BEFORE

FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS. THIS WILL REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF A MALFUNCTION
IN THE COOLING SYSTEM FROM HANDLING DURING TRANSPORTATION.

• CLEAN

¾ INSTALLATION OF YOUR ICE MAKER

• THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED TO VENT HOT AIR THROUGH THE FRONT VENT. THIS
ALLOWS FOR INSTALLATION IN A RECESSED OR BUILT-IN APPLICATION, IF DESIRED.

• PLACE YOUR ICE MAKER ON A LEVEL SURFACE THAT IS STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT
THE ICE MAKER WHEN IT IS FULLY LOADED. REMEMBER THAT THE UNIT WILL BE
SIGNIFICANTLY HEAVIER ONCE IT IS OPERATIONAL AND FULLY LOADED. LEVEL YOUR ICE
MAKER BY ADJUSTING THE LEGS AT THE FRONT OF THE ICE MAKER.

• LOCATE
HEATER, RADIATOR, ETC.). DIRECT SUNLIGHT MAY AFFECT THE FINISH AND HEAT
SOURCES MAY INCREASE ELECTRICAL CONSUMPTION. EXTREME COLD AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ICE MAKER MALFUNCTION. THIS ICE MAKER IS
DESIGNED FOR INSTALLATION INDOORS IN “ROOM TEMPERATURE” AMBIENT
CONDITIONS.

• AVOID
AIR WILL CAUSE FROST TO FORM QUICKLY ON THE EVAPORATOR REQUIRING FREQUENT
DEFROSTING.

• PLUG
OUTLET. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)
PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD. ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING POWER AND/OR
GROUNDING SHOULD BE DIRECTED TOWARD A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PACKING.

TO BE SURE YOU HAVE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PARTS:
ICE BUCKET
PLASTIC SCOOP
HOSE, 25 FT.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CONNECTING THE ICE MAKER TO THE POWER SOURCE, LET IT STAND UPRIGHT

THE INTERIOR SURFACE WITH LUKEWARM WATER USING A SOFT CLOTH.

THE ICE MAKER AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND SOURCES OF HEAT (STOVE,

LOCATING THE ICE MAKER IN MOIST/HUMID AREAS. TOO MUCH MOISTURE IN THE

THE ICE MAKER INTO AN EXCLUSIVE PROPERLY INSTALLED GROUNDED WALL

1

¾ ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDED PLUG CAN RESULT IN THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK. IF THE POWER CORD IS DAMAGED, HAVE IT REPLACED BY AN AUTHORIZED
SERVICER.

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• THIS ICE MAKER SHOULD BE PROPERLY GROUNDED FOR YOUR SAFETY. THE POWER
CORD OF THIS ICE MAKER IS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-PRONG PLUG WHICH MATES WITH
STANDARD THREE PRONG WALL OUTLETS TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK.

• DO

• DO

• DO

• IF

• THIS

• THE

¾ EXTENSION CORD
BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS, THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. HOWEVER, IF YOU MUST USE AN EXTENSION CORD, USE
ONLY A UL/CUL-LISTED, 3-WIRE GROUNDING TYPE APPLIANCE EXTENSION CORD WITH A
GROUNDING TYPE PLUG AND OUTLET. THE ELECTRICAL RATING OF THE CORD MUST BE 115
VOLTS AND AT LEAST 10 AMPS.

¾ CONNECTING

• ALL

• CONNECT

• POSITION

• WIPE

NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG

FROM THE POWER CORD SUPPLIED.

NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD TO CONNECT POWER TO THE UNIT.
NOT USE A TWO-PRONG GROUNDING ADAPTER.

YOU ONLY HAVE A TWO-PRONG WALL RECEPTACLE, CONTACT A QUALIFIED

ELECTRICIAN TO HAVE IT REPLACED WITH A 3-PRONG RECEPTACLE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODES.

ICE MAKER REQUIRES A STANDARD 115 VOLTS A.C. 60HZ ELECTRICAL OUTLET WITH

THREE-PRONG GROUND.

CORD SHOULD BE SECURED BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND NOT LEFT EXPOSED OR

LOOSE.

THE WATER SUPPLY

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IMPROPER WATER LINE CONNECTION MAY RESULT IN FLOODING

YOU MUST USE A LICENSED PLUMBER

REVIEW STATE AND LOCAL PLUMBING CODES BEFORE INSTALLATION

THE NECESSARY HARDWARE IS NOT PROVIDED (AS THE PLUMBING FIXTURES AT

THE INSTALLATION POINT MAY DIFFER) FOR INSTALLATION SO IT IS NECESSARY TO HIRE
A PROFESSIONAL LICENSED PLUMBER TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION.

TUBING (SUPPLIED WITH UNIT) TO THE NEAREST COLD WATER SOURCE.

CONNECT SUFFICIENT TUBING TO THE UNIT TO ALLOW THE
APPLIANCE TO BE MOVED FREELY FOR CLEANING AND SERVICE.
ALSO MAKE SURE THAT THE TUBING IS NOT PINCHED OR DAMAGED
DURING TRANSPORTATION/INSTALLATION.

UNIT TO ALLOW FREE AIRFLOW THROUGH THE FRONT

GRILL (SEE FIGURE 1).

OUT INSIDE OF UNIT AND ICE BUCKET WITH A DAMP CLOTH.

FIGURE 1

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