KitchenAid KUIO15NNLS User Manual

OUTDOOR ICE MAKER

Use & Care Guide

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MACHINE À GLAÇONS D'EXTÉRIEUR

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Au Canada, pour assistance composez le 1-800-461-5681, pour installation ou service composez le 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre site web à...

www.KitchenAid.ca

Table of Contents/Table des matières.............................................................................2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

ICE MAKER SAFETY......................................................................3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................3

Unpack the Ice Maker..................................................................3

Location Requirements................................................................4

Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4

Water Supply Requirements........................................................5

Leveling ........................................................................................5

Connect Water Supply.................................................................5

Drain Connection .........................................................................6

Normal Sounds ............................................................................6

ICE MAKER USE ............................................................................6

Using the Controls .......................................................................6

ICE MAKER CARE..........................................................................7

Cleaning........................................................................................7

Vacation and Moving Care...........................................................9

Winterizing....................................................................................9

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................10

Ice Maker Operation...................................................................10

Ice Production............................................................................10

Ice Quality...................................................................................10

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................11

In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................11

In Canada ...................................................................................11

Accessories................................................................................11

WARRANTY ..................................................................................12

SÉCURITÉ DE LA MACHINE À GLAÇONS ................................13

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION.............................................13

Déballage de la machine à glaçons ...........................................13

Emplacement d’installation........................................................14

Spécifications électriques ..........................................................14

Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau .....................................15

Nivellement.................................................................................15

Raccordement à l'alimentation en eau ......................................15

Raccordement au conduit d'évacuation....................................16

Sons normaux ............................................................................16

UTILISATION DE LA MACHINE À GLAÇONS............................17

Utilisation des commandes........................................................17

ENTRETIEN DE LA MACHINE À GLAÇONS..............................17

Nettoyage ...................................................................................17

Précautions à prendre pour les vacances

et avant un déménagement .......................................................20

Préparation pour l'hiver..............................................................20

DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................21

Fonctionnement de la machine à glaçons.................................21

Production de glaçons ...............................................................21

Qualité des glaçons....................................................................21

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................22

Aux États-Unis............................................................................22

Au Canada..................................................................................22

Accessoires ................................................................................22

GARANTIE .................................................................................23

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 safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your ice maker, follow these basic

precautions

■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

■ Do not remove ground prong.

■ Do not use an adapter.

■ Do not use an extension cord.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

■ Disconnect power before cleaning.

■ Disconnect power before servicing.

■ Replace all parts and panels before operating.

■ Use two or more people to move and install ice maker.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack the Ice Maker

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install ice maker. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Removing packaging materials

Before using, remove tape and glue from your ice maker. This includes the tape holding the door closed. Remove the accessory bag from the ice storage bin.

The ice maker is covered with a protective film. Completely remove the film before installing the ice maker.

■ To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly

with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable

fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your ice maker.

Cleaning before use

After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your ice maker before using it. See the cleaning instructions in the “Ice Maker Care” section.

Location Requirements

■ To ensure proper ventilation for your ice maker, the front side

must have at least 15" (38.1 cm) of clearance. The unit may be closed-in on the top and three sides, but the installation should allow the ice maker to be pulled forward for servicing if necessary.

■ Installation of the ice maker requires a cold water supply inlet

of ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing with a shutoff valve and either a gravity-drain system or condensate pump to carry the water to an existing drain.

■ Choose a well ventilated area with temperatures above 45°F

(7°C) and below 100°F (38°C). Best results are obtained between 70°F (21°C) and 90°F (32°C). It is recommended that the unit be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, water spray, or drip.

■ When installing the ice maker under a counter, follow the

recommended opening dimensions shown. Place electrical and plumbing fixtures in the recommended location as shown.

NOTE: Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord between the ice maker and cabinet.

Do not kink or pinch the water supply line between the ice maker and cabinet.

Do not kink or pinch the drain line (on some models) between the ice maker and cabinet.

25"

(63.5 cm)

34"

(86.4 cm)

Min.

1/2

(87.6 cm)

Max.

A. Recommended Location for Electrical and Plumbing

Fixtures

B. Floor Level

■ You should choose a location where the floor is even. It is

important for the ice maker to be level in order to work properly. If needed, you can adjust the height of the ice maker by changing the height of the front and rear leveling legs. See “Leveling.”

■ For better performance and higher energy efficiency, do not

operate in direct sunlight.

81/2"

(21.6 cm)

24"

(60.1 cm)

(38.1 cm)

15"

Electrical Requirements

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

Before you move your ice maker into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection:

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply, properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances, is required.

It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your ice maker, be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.

IMPORTANT: If this product is connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protected outlet, nuisance tripping of the power supply may occur, resulting in loss of cooling. Ice quality may be affected. If nuisance tripping has occurred, and if the condition of the ice appears poor, dispose of it.

Recommended grounding method

For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, 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.

Water Supply Requirements

A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a

reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the ice maker needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa).

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa). The reverse osmosis system must provide 1 gal. (3.79 L) of water per hour to the ice maker for proper ice maker operation.

If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):

■ Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse

osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

■ Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill

after heavy usage.

If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Leveling

It is important for the ice maker to be level in order to work properly. Depending upon where you install the ice maker, you may need to make several adjustments to level it.

Tools required

■ Carpenter’s level

To adjust the leveling legs

Your ice maker has four adjustable leveling legs to help you steady the product and make sure it is level.

NOTE: It is easier to adjust the leveling legs if you have another person to assist you.

1. Place a carpenter’s level on top of the product to see whether

the ice maker is level from front to back and side to side.

2. Push up on the top front of the ice maker, and then locate the

leveling legs that are on the bottom of the product.

3. Change the height of the legs as follows:

■ Turn the leveling legs to the right to lower that side of the

ice maker.

■ Turn the leveling legs to the left to raise that side of the ice

maker.

NOTE: The ice maker should not wobble. Use shims to add stability when needed.

Connect Water Supply

Read all directions thoroughly before you begin.

IMPORTANT:

■ Plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the

International Plumbing Code and any local codes and ordinances.

■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks.

■ Install copper tubing only in areas where temperatures will

remain above freezing.

■ Close the shutoff valve when the water temperature is below

freezing to avoid damage to the tubing.

■ Do not operate ice maker when the water supply is off.

Connecting the water

Connect the ice maker to the water supply using the ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) water inlet on the rear of the ice maker. Be sure to use a potable water supply. The water supply line must have a shutoff valve and a bin drain outlet installed.

C D

A. Water supply inlet B. Shutoff valve C. Drain valve D. Bin drain outlet

E. Vent

F. Drain tube outlet G. 2" Air gap H. Floor Drain

4. Use a carpenter's level to make sure the ice make is level

from front to back and side to side. If the ice maker is not level, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the ice maker is level, go to the “Connect Water Supply” section.

Drain Connection

Gravity drain system

Connect the ice maker drain to your drain in accordance with the International Plumbing Code and any local codes and ordinances. The ice maker is provided with a gravity drain system, follow these guidelines when installing drain lines. This will help keep water from flowing back into the ice maker storage bin and potentially flowing onto the floor causing water damage.

■ Drain lines must have a minimum of ⁵⁄₈" (15.88 mm) inside

diameter.

■ Drain lines must have a 1" drop per 48" (2.54 cm drop per

122 cm) of run or ¹⁄₄" drop per 12" (6.35 mm per 30.48 cm) and must not have low points where water can settle.

■ The floor drains must be large enough to accommodate

drainage from all drains.

■ You must maintain a 2" (5.08 cm) air gap between the drain

tube outlet and the floor drain.

Connecting the Drain

After ensuring that the drain system is adequate, follow these steps to properly place the ice maker:

WARNING

Normal Sounds

Your new ice maker may make sounds that are not familiar to you. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, such as the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them.

■ When you first start the ice maker, you may hear water

running. The ice maker is programmed to fill the water reservoir before it begins to make ice.

■ You will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to

fill the water reservoir for each cycle.

■ Rattling noises may come from the flow of the refrigerant or

the water line. Items stored on top of the ice maker can also make noises.

■ The high-efficiency compressor may make a pulsating or high

pitched sound.

■ Water running over the evaporator plate may make a

splashing sound.

■ Water running from the evaporator plate to the water reservoir

may make a splashing sound.

■ As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to

the refrigerant flowing in your ice maker.

■ You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the

condenser fan.

■ During the harvest cycle you may hear low popping sounds

as the ice drops into the bin.

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

1. Plug in ice maker or reconnect power.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install ice maker. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

2. Push the ice maker into position so that the ice maker drain

tube outlet is positioned over the floor drain.

3. Recheck the ice maker to be sure that it is level. See

“Leveling.”

4. If it is required by your local sanitation code, seal the cabinet

to the floor with an approved caulking compound after all water and electrical connections have been made.

ICE MAKER USE

Using the Controls

The ice maker control is located on the bottom of the ice maker just above the base grille. You must open the ice maker door to access the control.

1. To start ice production, move the switch to ICE. Depending

on the air and water temperature, the ice maker will produce the first batch of ice in less than 1 hour.

2. To stop ice maker operation, move the switch to OFF.

OFF

A. Control switch

NOTE: The WASH setting is used whenever solutions are circulated through the ice maker for cleaning. Only the water pump, water valve and fan motor are operating at this setting. See “Cleaning.”

ICE MAKER CARE

Cleaning

The ice making system and the air cooled condenser need to be cleaned regularly for the ice maker to operate at peak efficiency and to avoid premature failure of system components. See “Ice Maker System” and “Condenser.”

Exterior Surfaces

Wash stainless steel exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

NOTE: To keep your Stainless Steel ice maker looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish.

IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for Stainless Steel parts only! Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish to come into

contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If accidental contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. To order the cleaner, see “Accessories.”

Ice Maker System

Minerals that are removed from water during the freezing cycle will eventually form a hard scaly deposit in the water system. Cleaning the system regularly helps remove the mineral scale buildup. How often you need to clean the system depends upon how hard your water is. With hard water of 15 to 20 grains/gal. (4 to 5 grains/liter), you may need to clean the system as often as every 6 months.

NOTE: Use 4 oz (148 mL) of Outdoor Ice Maker Cleaner (Part #4396736) mixed with 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm (90°F to 95°F [32°C to 35°C]) water to remove scaly deposit.

1. Move the control switch to the OFF position.

2. To remove the cubes that remain on the evaporator, turn the

ice machine on for approximately 3 minutes. The harvest cycle will drop the cubes into the bin.

3. Move the switch to the OFF position.

4. Close the water supply line shutoff valve.

5. Remove the ice from the bin.

6. Disconnect the suction tube from the water tank. Squeeze

both plastic tabs to release the joint and pull the pipe clear.

A. Water Tank B. Suction Tube

C. Drain

D. Joint

7. Remove the water tank and drain the water. To remove the

tank, spread the tabs on both sides to unlock and pull the tank toward you.

8. Replace the water tank.

9. Slowly pour the diluted cleaning solution into the water tank.

10. Move the control switch to WASH.

11. Allow the ice maker to wash for approximately 15 minutes.

12. After the ice maker has washed, move the control switch to

the OFF position.

13. Remove the water tank and drain the cleaning solution.

14. Replace the water tank, and open the shutoff valve.

15. Move the control switch to WASH and allow to wash another

5 minutes to circulate clean water.

16. After 5 minutes, move the control switch to the OFF position,

then immediately move it to WASH and circulate clean water for another 5 minutes. Repeat this procedure 3 times.

Sanitizing

After you have cleaned the water system, you should sanitize it as well.

To sanitize the water system:

1. Make sure that the ice maker control switch is OFF and close

the water supply shutoff valve.

2. Remove the water tank and drain the water.

3. Replace the water tank.

4. Dilute 1 tbs (15 mL) of household bleach with 1 gal. (3.8 L) of

water.

5. Slowly pour the sanitizing solution into the water tank.

6. Move the control switch to WASH and allow the ice maker to

wash for 15 minutes.

7. Move the control switch to the OFF position, remove the

water tank and drain the sanitizing solution. Replace the water tank.

8. Repeat steps 5 - 7 one time.

9. Open the shutoff valve and turn the control switch to WASH.

10. Allow the ice maker to rinse for 5 minutes. Move the control

switch to OFF, then immediately move it back to WASH. Repeat this procedure 2 times to completely rinse the machine.

11. Move the control switch to ICE to restart ice making.

Condenser

Interior Components

A dirty or clogged condenser:

■ Obstructs proper airflow.

■ Reduces ice making capacity.

■ Causes higher than recommended operating temperatures

which may lead to component failure.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before cleaning. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws in the

lower access panel and the two screws from the base grille area of the front panel support.

3. Pull out on the base grille then pull down on the panel to

remove.

1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.

2. Open the storage bin door and remove any ice that is in the

bin.

A. Separators B. Water Tank C. Slope D. Shaft

3. Remove the slope by bending it in the center and releasing it

from the shafts.

4. Remove the water tank, and drain the water.

5. Remove the separators by lifting each separator up and

pushing back.

6. Lift off the ice chute from the rear and front frames.

4. Remove dirt and lint from the condenser fins and the unit

compartment with a brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner.

5. Replace the lower access panel using the two screws.

6. Plug in ice maker or reconnect power.

A. Frame Pipe B. Ice Chute

7. Below the ice chute is the spray assembly. Pull the discharge

tube from the spray assembly and pull the assembly toward you.

A B

A. Discharge tube B. Frame pipe

C. Spray assembly

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