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Ice Maker

26 Lbs. Capacity

It is important that you read these instructions before using your hOme Ice Maker and we

strongly recommend that you keep them in a safe place for future reference.

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USER MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents 3

Getting to know your Ice Maker 7-8

Operating Procedures & Maintenance 9-10

Troubleshooting 11

Warranty 12

Warning 13

Contact Us 13

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CONGRATULATIONS

...on purchasing your new hOme® appliance!

Don’t forget to register your product at www.

home.family/reg for updates, coupons, and

other relevant information.

Although greatly appreciated,

product registration is not required to

activate any warranty.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS/HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

When using your hOme® Ice Maker (appliance), basic safety precautions should always be followed

to reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, and/or injury to persons. Incorrect operation due to

ignoring instructions may cause harm or damage.

DANGER WARNING

These words mean:

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

• Read all instructions before using the appliance.

• Do not operate this or any other appliance with a damaged cord.

• If the cord is damaged, contact hOme® customer service hotline at 1.800.898.3002 to avoid

a hazard.

• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

• Connect plug to properly polarized outlets only. No other appliance should be plugged into

the same outlet. Be sure that the plug is fully inserted into the receptacle.

• Do not run the power cord over carpeting or other heat insulators. Do not cover the cord.
Keep the cord away from trafc areas, and do not submerge in water or any other liquid.

• We do not recommend the use of an extension cord, as it may overheat and become a risk of
re.

• Unplug the appliance before cleaning or making any repairs or servicing.

• Exercise caution and use reasonable supervision when appliance is used near children.

• Do not use your appliance outdoors. Place the appliance away from direct sunlight and make

sure that there is at least 4 inches (101 mm) of space between the back of your appliance and
wall. Keep a minimum distance of 4 inches (101 mm) on each side of your appliance free.

• Do not use any other liquid to make ice other than water.

• Do not clean your appliance with ammable uids. The fumes can create a re hazard or

explosion.

• Do not tip your appliance over.

• If the appliance is stored in a cold environment, wait at least 3 (three) hours for the appliance

to warm to room temperature before plugging it in.

WARNING: The appliance must be placed on a at rm surface.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this main leads are colored in accordance with the following code:

Green or Green with a strip yellow: Grounding
White: Neutral
Black: Live

To avoid the appliance falling or tipping over, always place on a at, sturdy surface. Damage may

occur if the appliance falls.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ICE MAKER

GENERAL INSTRUCTION

1. Ice scoop.

2. Ice full sensor

3. Ice basket

4. Top cover with transparent window

5. Air outlet

6. Water drain cap: located at the front bottom side of the appliance.

7. MAXIMUM WATER LEVEL: 
Remove the ice basket, to see the water level mark.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ICE MAKER

POSITION OF CONTROL PANEL & FUNCTION

Control Panel: Easy to use, touch display setting.

A. Selected ice size indicator: S-Small and L-Large.

B. “SELECT SIZE” button to select desired size of ice.

C. POWER indicator.

D. “ON/OFF” button to turn the appliance power on or off.

E. Ice-FULL indicator

F. WATER shortage indicator

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OPERATING PROCEDURES & MAINTENANCE

UNPACKING YOUR ICE MAKER

1. Remove the exterior and interior packaging. Check if ice basket and ice scoop are inside. If
any parts are missing, please contact hOme® Customer Service at 1-800-898-3002.

2. Remove the tape holding the ice shovel, ice basket & ice scoop to the appliance. Clean the
tank & ice basket, using soapy water. Let appliance dry completely.

3. Put the appliance on a at surface without direct sunlight and/or other sources of heat
(i.e.: stove, furnace, radiator). Make sure that there is at least a 4 inch (101 mm) gap
between the back & LH/RH sides of the wall.

4. Allow one hour for the refrigerant uid to settle before plugging the appliance in.

5. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

CONNECTING YOUR ICE MAKER

WARNING: Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the

power cord is damaged, please contact hOme® Customer Service at 1-800-898-3002.

1. This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this
appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug which couples with standard three prong
wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electric shock.

2. Plug your appliance into a secure, properly installed, grounded wall 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 certied

electrician.

3. This appliance requires a standard 110-120 volt, 60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong
ground.

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OPERATING PROCEDURES & MAINTENANCE

USING YOUR ICE MAKER

1. Open the cover, remove the ice basket and pour water into tank. Keep water level below
the water level mark.

2. Press “Power” button on the control panel to begin the ice making cycle.

3. Select the ice cube size by pressing the “SELECT SIZE” button. If the room temperature
is lower than 60°F (15°C), it is recommended to select small in order to avoid ice sticking
together.

4. The ice making cycle lasts approx. 6 to 13 minutes, depending on selection of ice cube
size and the room temperature. The recommended room temperature is 50°F to 105°F
(10°C to 40°C)

5. If water pump can’t inject water, the appliance will stop automatically, and the “WATER”

shortage indicator will turn on. Press “Power” button, ll water up to the max water level

mark and press “Power” button again to turn on the appliance. Allow the refrigerant
liquid inside the compressor to settle for at least 3 minutes before restarting.

6. The appliance stops when the ice basket is full and the ice “FULL” indicator is on.

WARNING: Direct sunlight or sunlight reection may cause infrared sensor malfunction. If
the appliance doesn’t stop even when ice cubes obstruct the sensor, move the appliance
away from sunlight.

7. Change water in the water reservoir every 24 hours to ensure a reasonable hygiene level.
If the appliance isn’t to be used, drain all the water from the appliance and dry the tank
thoroughly to avoid damage to appliance.

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR ICE MAKER

Before using your appliance, it is strongly recommended to clean it thoroughly.

1. Remove the ice basket from the appliance.

2. Clean the interior of the appliance with diluted detergent, warm water and a soft cloth.

3. Then use the water to rinse the inside parts, and drain out the water by unplugging the drain
cap on front bottom side of the appliance.

4. The outside of the appliance should be cleaned regularly with a mild detergent solution and
warm water.

5. Dry the interior and exterior of the appliance with a clean soft cloth.

6. When the appliance is not in use for an extended perior of time, drain water completely & dry
the interior of the appliance.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

WATER shortage
indicator is on.

FULL indicator
is on.

Ice cubes are
sticking
together.

Ice making
cycle is normal
but no ice is
being formed.

Lack of Water.

Ice is full in basket.

The ice making cycle
is too long.

Water temperature in
inner tank is too low.

Room temperature or
water temperature in
inner tank is too high.

Refrigerant in cooling
system is leaking.

SOLUTION

Stop the appliance, by pressing the “ON/
OFF” button. Fill water, and press “ON/
OFF” button again to restart the appliance.

Remove ice from ice basket. Continuously
hold “SELECT SIZE” button for 5 seconds,
the appliance can make 10 even cycles of
ice even when “FULL” indicator is on.

Stop the appliance by pressing the “ON/OFF”
button, and restart it when the ice blocks
melt. Select the small size ice cube selection.

Replace the water. Temperature of water
recommended at 40°F - 90°F (4°C - 32°C).

The room temperature should be:
50°F - 105°F (10°C - 40°C),
water temperature should be:
40°F - 90°F (4°C - 32°C)

Contact hOme® Customer Service at
1-800-898-3002.

Pipe in the cooling
system is blocked.

Contact hOme® Customer Service at
1-800-898-3002.

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WARRANTY

hOme® offers a limited two-year warranty (“warranty period”) on all of our products purchased
new and unused from hOme Technologies, LLC or an authorized reseller, with an original
proof of purchase and where a defect has arisen, wholly or substantially, as a result of faulty
manufacture, parts or workmanship during the warranty period. The warranty does not apply
where damage is caused by other factors, including without limitation: (a) normal wear and tear;
(b) abuse, mishandling, accident, or failure to follow operating instructions; (c) exposure to liquid

or inltration of foreign particles; (d) servicing or modications of the product other than by

hOme®; (e) commercial or non-household use.

The hOme® warranty covers all costs related to restoring the proven defective product through
repair or replacement of any defective part and necessary labor so that it conforms to its original

specications. A replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product.

HOme®’s exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to such repair or replacement.

A receipt indicating the purchase date is required for any claim, so please keep all receipts in a
safe place. We recommend that you register your product on our website, www.home.family/reg.
Although greatly appreciated, the product registration is not required to activate any warranty
and product registration does not eliminate the need for the original proof of purchase.

The warranty becomes void if attempts at repair are made by non-authorized third parties and/
or if spare parts, other than those provided by hOme®, are used.

You may also arrange for service after the warranty expires at an additional cost.

These are our general terms for warranty service, but we always urge our customers to reach out
to us with any issue, regardless of warranty terms. If you have an issue with a hOme® product,
please contact us at 1-800-898-3002, and we will do our best to resolve it for you.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other legal rights which vary from

state to state, country to country or province to province. The customer may assert any such
rights at their sole discretion.

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WARNING

This manual is to be used with all items with the model number

HME010019N

WARNING: Keep all plastic bags away from children.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT COULD CONTAINS ONE OR MORE CHEMICALS WHICH
ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS

OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

Manufacturer, distributor, importer and seller are not liable for ANY damage

caused by improper use, storage, care or failure to follow warnings associated

with this product.

CONTACT US

Customer Service

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.home.family/help

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HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SKU# : HME010019N

PART#: HME010019MNL

RATING: 115V~60Hz 1Ph, AC ONLY

Ice Harvest Current: 2.0A

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