Haier HI1MK User Manual

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Automatic Ice Maker

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Glace Automatique

Fabricador de Hielos Automático

Installation Instructions-

Model #

Instructions d'installation-

Modèle #

Instrucciones de instalación-

Modelo #

HI1MK

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Important Safety Instructions

Warning!

1) To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury,
disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical power before connecting a
water supply line to the refrigerator.

2) Do not place fingers or hand on the automatic ice making mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in. This will help protect you from
possible injury. It will also prevent interference with moving parts of the
ejector mechanism and the heating element that releases the cubes.

To avoid property damage:

• Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water
supply tubing should be 1/4". Plastic is not recommended since it
greatly increases the potential for water leaks.

• Do not install water supply tubing in areas where the temperature
falls below freezing.

• Connect the ice maker to a drinkable water source that is not tied
into a water softening system. Chemicals from the softener may
damage the ice maker, causing it to malfunction.

Supplies Required for Installation

The following items are required to install the ice maker.
a) 1/4 inch copper supply line with shut off valve.
b) 1/4 inch brass compression nut and ferrule (sleeve).

• The copper tubing and shut off valve should be available at your local
hardware or plumbing supply store. Coil enough tubing in the back of the
unit to allow movement for cleaning.

Tools Required for Installation

Plastic putty knife
Phillips screwdriver
1/4-inch socket wrench or nut driver
Adjustable wrench
Needle nose pliers
Power drill with Phillips bit #2

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Parts Included

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1. Ice Maker with Power Cord

2. Ice Container

3. Plastic Water Supply Tubing

with Plastic Nut

4. Self-Tapping Screws (Qty-2)

5. Pan Head Screws (Qty-2)

6. Leveling Bracket Screw (Qty-1)

7. Leveling Bracket (Qty-1)

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3

4

8. Steel Clamp (Qty-1)

9. Plastic Clamp (Qty-2)

10. Water Valve (Qty-1)

11. Water Inlet Tube (Qty-1)

12. Hex-Head Screw for
Water Line Clamp (Qty-1)

13. Owner’s Manual &
Installation Instructions

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5

6

7

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12

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10

13

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Plastic Plugs

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Installation Instructions

1. Unplug the refrigerator from the power outlet and move it out for easier
access.

2. Remove the ice tray rack by unscrewing the Phillips head screws.

3. Remove the freezer shelf by pushing the shelf to your left until the right
side is free from the holes. Lift the shelf gently and remove.

4. There are 2 plugs on the left side wall and one on the back wall in the
freezer compartment that must be removed. The holes are used to
mount the ice maker and to pull through the water inlet tube.
(See fig. # 1 )

(Figure 1)

5. Remove the electrical plug cover that is mounted on the freezer back
wall.

6. Unscrew the rear access panel that covers the compressor compartment.
(See fig. # 2)

(Figure 2)

Water Filling

Tube Grommet

Rear Access

Panel

Interior

Condenser

7. Pull out the water fill tube grommet from the rear of the refrigerator.
(See fig. # 2)

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8. Insert the supplied fill tube completely into the grommet. Reinstall the

Leveling
Bracket (7)

Screw (6)

grommet with the filling tube through the refrigerator body. (Rotate
while inserting the tube) Firmly reinstall the grommet in the rear of the
refrigerator. (See fig # 3)

(Figure 3)

9. Install the supplied leveling bracket with the supplied leveling bracket
screw to the screw hole on the bottom of the icemaker. Use the screw
hole that is near the power cord. (See fig. # 4)

Note: Do not tighten all the way

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(Figure 4)

10. Take the 2 pan head screws and screw them half way into the 2 holes
on the left wall of the freezer compartment.

11. Insert the electrical power cord plug of the icemaker into the power
socket on the rear wall of the freezer compartment. (See fig. # 5)

(Figure 5)

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Ice
Container

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12. Align and fit the fill tube into the filling cup on the ice maker. Now
hang and tighten the ice maker on the 2 side wall screws. (See fig. #6)

Note: The fill tube may need to be cut for length adjustment.

(Figure 6)

13. Reinstall the electrical plug cover located on the rear wall.

14. Level the ice maker by pushing the leveling bracket against the freezer
wall. Now tighten the leveling screw.

15. Reinstall the freezer shelf and place the ice container under the ice
maker. (See fig. #7)

(Figure 7)

16. Raise the wire auto shut off arm on the ice maker until the full
installation is completed.

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Water Valve and Tubing Installation

Wiring
Harness
Plug

Water Valve

1. Locate the wire harness that is placed on the right side of the
compressor compartment. (Factory preinstalled on the refrigerator)
(See fig. #8)

(Figure 8)

2. Plug the harness to the supplied water valve.

3. Remove the plastic cap from the bottom of the grommet. Insert the
plastic water supply tubing into the inlet as far as it can go. (See fig # 9)

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(Figure 9)

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Screws (4)

Factory
Punched
Holes

Water Valve (10)

Water Valve

(10)

Plastic Nut

Plastic Water
Tubing (3)
To Icemaker
Fill Tube

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4. Insert the other end of the plastic water tubing into the bottom of the

water valve. Tighten the plastic nut, while pushing the tube inside the
valve. (See fig # 10)

(Figure 10)

5. Using a power drill with a Phillips-head bit, drive in the 2 supplied self
tapping screws to attach the water valve to the right side of the
refrigerator. (See fig. # 11)

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(Figure 11)

Water Supply Connection

WARNING

This water supply installation is not warranted by the refrigerator

or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully to

minimize the risk of expensive water damage.

Supplies Required for Installation:

• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between

20psi. and 120psi.

• A water supply line made of 1/4-inch OD, copper tubing. To determine

the length of the copper tubing needed, you will need to measure the
distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to
your cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet, so the refrigerator
can be moved out for service.

• A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household

water system.

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Note: Do Not use a self-piercing type shutoff valve.

• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply

line to the ice maker inlet valve.

1. Turn off the water supply at the shut off valve.

2. Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet.

3. Insert the brass compression nut and the ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of

the copper water line as shown in the picture.

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Plastic Water

Tubing to Ice Maker

Fill Tube

Steel
Clamp

Brass
Compression
Nut

Ferrule
(Sleeve)

Copper
Water Line

Water Valve
Bracket

Valve Inlet

Water Valve

Copper Water Line
from Household Water Supply

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)

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4. Now push the water supply line into the water valve inlet as far as it will

go. Slide the ferrule (sleeve) into the valve inlet and finger tighten the
compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half-turn with a wrench. Be
careful not to over tighten. Now, screw rear access panel that covers
compressor compartment back in place. (See fig. # 12)

(Figure 12)

Power cord

Plastic water tubing

Coper water line

5. With the supplied steel clamp and hex head screw, secure the water

supply line to the rear panel of the refrigerator.

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6. Coil the excess water supply line behind refrigerator, as shown in

ON

OFF

Wire

Signal Alarm

fig. # 12 and arrange the coils so they do not vibrate or wear against
other surfaces.

7. Turn ON the water supply at the shutoff valve and tighten any

connections that leak.

8. Reconnect the refrigerator to the power supply.

9. To turn the icemaker ON, lower the auto shut-off arm.

Important: It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to produce

ice. New plumbing may cause ice discoloration and poor
flavor. Discard ice made in the first 24 hours.

Automatic Ice Maker Tips

Remember that the water quality determines your ice quality. Do not
connect the ice maker to water that is softened. Chemicals from a
malfunctioning softener can damage the icemaker.

To stop the ice maker, lift the wire arm until it clicks and locks in the OFF
(raised) position. The ice maker turns OFF automatically when the ice
container is full. If your model has an adjustable freezer shelf, place the
shelf so that when the ice container is full, the
ice will hit the wire signal arm.

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Ice Maker Tips:

• Ice stored too long may develop an odd

flavor. Empty the container and make sure
the wire arm is in its ON (lowered)
position. The ice maker will then produce ice.

• Keep the wire arm in OFF position until the

refrigerator is connected to the water supply or whenever the water
supply is turned OFF.

• The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating.

• Running motor

• Ice dropping into ice container

• Running water

• Water valve opening or closing

CAUTION:

• Do Not wash the ice container in your dishwasher.

• Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer or when leaving for short

vacations.

• If the ice maker has to be turned OFF for a long period of time,

turn the water supply valve to the closed position.

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Limited Warranty

In-Home Service
What is covered and for how

long?

This warranty covers all defects in
workmanship or materials of the
automatic ice maker for a period of:

12 months labor
12 months parts

The warranty commences on the date
the item was purchased and the original
purchase receipt must be presented to
the authorized service center before
warranty repairs are rendered.

What is covered.

1. The mechanical and electrical parts,
which serve as a functional, purpose
of this kit for a period of 12 months.

What will be done?

1. We will repair or replace, at our dis­cretion any mechanical or electrical
part which proves to be defective in
normal usage during the warranty
period so specified.

2. There will be no charge to the
purchaser for parts and labor on any
covered items during the initial 12
month period.

3. Contact your nearest authorized
service center. For the name of the
nearest service center please call
1-877-337-3639

THIS WARRANTY COVERS
WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNIT­ED STATES, PUERTO RICO AND
CANADA. IT DOES NOT COVER
THE FOLLOWING:

Damages from improper installation.
Damages in shipping.
Defects other than manufacturing.
Damage from misuse, abuse, accident,

alteration, lack of proper care and
maintenance or incorrect current or
voltage.

Damage from other than household use.

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Damage from service by other than an

authorized dealer or service center.

Transportation and shipping.

•Improper installation
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.

You are responsible for providing ade­quate electrical, plumbing and other
connecting facilities, including the water
line to the ice maker and the water line
installation.

•Replacement of house fuses or resetting

of circuit breakers.

•Failure of the product if it is used for

other than its intended purpose or used
commercially.

•Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or Acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.

The remedy provided in this warranty is
exclusive and is granted in lieu of all
other remedies.

This warranty does not cover incidental
or consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you. Some
States do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights,
which vary, from state to state.

Haier America
New York, NY 10018

IMPORTANT

Do Not Return This Product To The Store

If you have a problem with this product, please contact the "Haier Customer

Satisfaction Center" at 1-877-337-3639.

DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE

IMPORTANT

Ne pas Réexpédier ce Produit au Magasin

Pour tout problème concernant ce produit, veuillez contacter le service des

consommateurs ‘Haier Customer Satisfaction Center’ au 1-877-337-3639.

UNE PREUVE D’ACHAT DATEE EST REQUISE POUR BENEFICIER DE LA GARANTIE.

IMPORTANTE

No regrese este producto a la tienda

Si tiene algún problema con este producto, por favor contacte el "Centro de Servicio al

NECESITA UNA PRUEBA DE COMPRA FECHADA PARA EL SERVICIO DE LA GARANTIA

Consumidor de Haier" al 1-877-337-3639 (Válido solo en E.U.A).

115V, 60 Hz

HI1MK-1

Made in USA

®

Haier America

New York, NY 10018

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