Lynx LM15ICER User Manual
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR
LM15ICER
OUTDOOR CLEAR ICE MACHINE
CARE & USE/INSTALLATION
CONTENTS
Contents:
Warranty registration ..........................................................2
Safety information ...............................................................3
Unpacking your appliance ..................................................3
Installing your appliance ......................................................4
Leveling the appliance ....................................................4
Cabinet clearances .........................................................5
Electrical connection ......................................................5
Installing the drain plumbing ...............................................6
Gravity drain ...................................................................6
Drain pump .....................................................................7
Installing the water supply ...................................................8
Drain System Test .................................................................9
Ice maker operation ..........................................................10
Product dimensions ..........................................................12
Using your Electronic control ............................................14
Starting your appliance ..................................................14
Turning your appliance "ON" or "OFF" ..........................15
Control lock ...................................................................15
Door ajar alarm.............................................................15
Delay start / Vacation mode .........................................15
Error codes ...................................................................16
Options menu ...............................................................16
Normal and eco mode .............................................16
Cleaning your ice machine ..............................................17
Clean reminder ............................................................17
Clean mode ...............................................................17
Care and cleaning .............................................................19
Energy saving tips ............................................................19
Obtaining service .............................................................19
Troubleshooting the ice machine .....................................20
Preparing the ice machine for storage ...........................22
Drain pump removal .........................................................25
The Lynx Story ...................................................27
Warranty Registration:
It is important you send in your warranty registration card
immediately after taking delivery of your appliance or you
can register online at:
www.lynxgrills.com/support/registration
The following information will be required when registering
your appliance.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Dealer’s name and address
The service/model number and serial number can be found
on the serial plate which is located inside the cabinet on the
left side near the top. (See Figure 1).
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Figure 1
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SAFETY INFORMATION AND UNPACKING YOUR APPLIANCE
Important Safety Instructions
Warnings and safety instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that
may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating this appliance.
Recognize Safety Symbols,
Words, and Labels.
!
WARNING
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
Use two or more people to move product.
Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
!
WARNING
WARNING - You can be killed or seriously injured
if you do not follow these instructions.
!
CAUTION
CAUTION-Hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in personal injury or property / product damage.
NOTE
NOTE-Important information to help assure a problem
free installation and operation.
!
WARNING
State of California Proposition 65 Warning:
This product contains one or more chemicals known
to the State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Remove Interior Packaging
Your appliance has been packed for shipment with all parts
that could be damaged by movement securely fastened.
Remove internal packing materials and any tape holding
internal components in place. The owners manual is
shipped inside the product in a plastic bag along with the
warranty registration card, and other accessory items.
Important
Keep your carton and packaging until your appliance
has been thoroughly inspected and found to be in good
condition. If there is damage, the packaging will be needed
as proof of damage in transit. Afterwards please dispose of
all items responsibly.
!
WARNING
WARNING - Dispose of the plastic bags which can
be a suffocation hazard.
Note to Customer
This merchandise was carefully packed and thoroughly
inspected before leaving our plant. Responsibility for its
safe delivery was assumed by the retailer upon acceptance
of the shipment. Claims for loss or damage sustained in
transit must be made to the retailer.
!
WARNING
State of California Proposition 65 Warning:
This product contains one or more chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer.
NOTE
DO NOT RETURN DAMAGED MERCHANDISE TO THE
MANUFACTURER - FILE THE CLAIM WITH THE
RETAILER.
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INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE
!
CAUTION
If the appliance was shipped, handled, or stored in other
than an upright position for any period of time, allow the
appliance to sit upright for a period of at least 24 hours
before plugging in. This will assure oil returns to the
compressor. Plugging the appliance in immediately may
cause damage to internal parts.
!
WARNING
WARNING - Help Prevent Tragedies
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous - even if they sit out for "just a few hours".
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or
freezer:
• Take off the doors or remove the drawers.
• Leave the shelves in place so children may not
easily climb inside.
Cabinet Clearance
Ventilation is required from the bottom front of the appliance.
Keep this area open and clear of any obstructions. Adjacent
cabinets and counter top can be installed around the
appliance as long as the front grille remains unobstructed.
Overlay door models with articulated hinges are intended
for built-in applications only.
!
CAUTION
Front Grille
Do not obstruct the front grille. The openings within the
front grille allow air to ow through the condenser heat
exchanger. Restrictions to this air ow will result in
increased energy usage, loss of cooling capacity and low
ice production. For this reason it is important this area not
be obstructed and the grille openings kept clean. Lynx Grills
does not recommend the use of a custom made grille as air
ow may be restricted. (See Figure 2).
Front Grille,
keep this area
open.
!
CAUTION
Outdoor Installation
Do not install in a location where the ice machine will
be exposed to direct sun exposure as this may result in
unsatisfactory performance.
Select Location
The proper location will ensure peak performance of
your appliance. We recommend a location where the ice
machine will be out of direct sunlight and away from heat
sources. To ensure your product performs to specications,
the recommended installation location temperature range
is from 55 to 90°F (13 to 32°C) for built in ice machines and
55 to 100°F (13 to 38°C) for freestanding ice machines.
Ice machines will not perform correctly in ambient
temperatures less than 55°F (13°C).
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Front Leveling
Legs
Figure 2
Leveling Legs
Adjustable legs at the front and rear corners of the
appliance should be set so the unit is rmly positioned on
the oor and level from side to side and front to back. The
overall height of your Lynx appliance may be adjusted
higher (by turning the leveling leg out) and lower (by turning
the leveling leg in). Cabinet height adjustment dimensions
are shown in Table "A".
To adjust the leveling legs, place the appliance on a solid
surface and protect the oor beneath the legs to avoid
scratching the oor. With the assistance of another person,
lean the appliance back to access the front leveling legs.
Raise or lower the legs to the required dimension by turning
the legs. Repeat this process for the rear by tilting the
appliance forward using caution. On a level surface check
the appliance for levelness and adjust accordingly.
The front grille screws may be loosened to raise and
lower the grille to the desired height. When adjustment is
complete tighten the two front grille screws. (See Figure 5).
Rear
Leveling
Legs
INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE
Model
LM15ICER
Minimum
(85.7 cm)
Table A
Figure 3
Height
33 3⁄4"
Maximum
Height
34 3⁄4"
(88.3 cm)
Do not remove
ground prong
Figure 4
!
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
They can be hazardous and can degrade product
performance.
• This appliance should not, under any circumstances,
be installed to an un-grounded electrical supply.
• Do not remove the grounding prong from the power
cord. (See Figure 3).
• Do not use an adapter. (See Figure 4).
• Do not splash or spray water from a hose on the
appliance. Doing so may cause an electrical shock,
which may result in severe injury or death.
Electrical Connection
A grounded 115 volt, 15 amp dedicated circuit is required.
This product is factory equipped with a power supply cord
that has a three-pronged, grounded plug. It must be plugged
into a mating grounding type receptacle in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes
and ordinances (see Figure 6). If the circuit does not have
a grounding type receptacle, it is the responsibility and
obligation of the customer to provide the proper power
supply. The third ground prong should not, under any
circumstances, be cut or removed.
Figure 5
Front grille
Front grille screw
Figure 6
NOTE
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are prone to
nuisance tripping which will cause the appliance to shut
down. GFCI’s are generally not used on circuits with power
equipment that must run unattended for long periods of
time, unless required to meet local building codes and
ordinances.
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INSTALLING THE DRAIN PLUMBING
!
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
Failure to use an adequate drainage system, will result in
surrounding water damage and/or poor ice production.
!
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Reasonable care and safe methods should be practiced. Do NOT work with energized electrical equipment in a wet area. Read and follow the installation
instructions listed in this manual.
Drain Plumbing
Your ice machine requires drain plumbing. There are 2
variations of ice machines in regards to the installation of
the drain plumbing, without a drain pump (gravity drain),
and with a drain pump.
Gravity Drain (no drain pump):
The ice machine is shipped with the drain line installed,
coiled and secured to the back of the cabinet as shown
in Figure 7. It can be uncoiled, routed to an appropriate
drain and cut to length as required. Additionally there is the
provision of drain routing through the cut-out in the bottom
of the unit, (see the gray area in Figure 8). A drain can be
installed in this gray area with the drain line cut to a short
length and positioned into the drain as shown in Figure 9,
or if the ice machine is to be built-in, the drain tube could be
routed through a hole in the oor in this gray area to a drain
below.
Observe and follow all local building codes
when installing this ice machine and drain
lines.
Figure 8
Drain access in
bottom of unit
51⁄8" (13 cm)
211⁄2"
(54.6 cm)
(17mm)
21⁄4"(5.7 cm)
C
L
11
⁄16"
(10.4 cm)
(11.5 cm)
Water
supply
inlet
11⁄4"
(3.2 cm)
C
L
43⁄32"
147⁄8"
(37.8 cm)
417⁄32"
Drain pipe, (not
provided)
!
CAUTION
The gravity drain line must be routed no higher than 6"
(15.2 cm) off the oor to assure proper drainage.
Drain line coiled
and secured to
the back of the
unit
Figure 7
Uncoil the drain line, route
to an appropriate drain and
cut to the required length
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Drain tubing, cut
to length and in-
stall in the drain
Access
panel
Figure 9
Sanitary
trap
INSTALLING THE DRAIN PLUMBING
Optional Drain Pump.
An optional drain pump is available if you have purchased
an ice machine without one and do not have access to a
gravity drain. Installation instructions are provided with the
optional drain pump. Contact Lynx Grills Customer Service
at 888.289.5969 or your dealer for ordering.
!
CAUTION
This drain pump is designed to be installed in Lynx ice
machines only and approved for use with water only.
!
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Risk of electrical shock or personal injury could occur
due to moving components, if the machine compartment
access cover is removed before unplugging the ice
machine power cord.
Drain line coiled and
secured to the back of the
cabinet. Uncoil, route to
an appropriate drain and
cut to length.
Drain pump
vent tube.
Keep this
open to
assure air
ows freely
as water
enters
the pump
reservoir.
Figure 10
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INSTALLING THE WATER SUPPLY
Water Supply
!
CAUTION
Observe and follow all local building codes when installing
this appliance.
This ice machine must be connected to a potable cold
water supply line. delivering water pressure between a
minimum of 20 psi and a maximum of 120 psi.
Use 1⁄4" copper tubing for your water supply which is available
at any local hardware or plumbing supply store. Route the
1
⁄4" copper tubing to suit your installation being sure not
to kink the tubing. Purchase enough copper tubing length
to allow a coil to be formed behind the unit for a "service
loop" which will allow the appliance to be pulled out from
the installation for servicing or cleaning. (See Figure 11).
Connect the copper tubing to the "top side" of a cold water
pipe to prevent the ice-maker from plugging with sediment.
A shutoff valve is recommended on the water supply line to
ease servicing the appliance. NOTE: A SELF-PIERCING
TYPE VALVE IS NOT RECOMMENDED as they are prone
to clogging with sediment which will create pressure drop
reducing the water supply to the unit.
Connect the copper tubing water supply to the water valve
inlet with a 1/4" compression nut tting.
IMPORTANT: Secure the water supply line to the back of
the cabinet with the screw and strain relief clamp provided
in the corner of the back panel. (See Figure 11).
Water supply
service loop
to shut off
valve
Figure 11
Back view of
ice machine
Water
Supply
Line
Clamp and
Screw
Water
supply
line
Make certain all connections are watertight after
installation. Form the tubing so that it will not vibrate
against the cabinet body or kink when your appliance is
moved in and out of position.
This ice machine is designed to make clear ice from the
majority of water sources on a daily basis. If your results
are unsatisfactory, your water may need to be ltered or
treated. A water specialist can recommend proper water
treatment.
!
CAUTION
To prevent water leaks:
• The water line tting is to be used with copper tubing
only. Do not use with plastic tubing.
• Do not use any thread sealers on this water line tting.
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Compression
tting
Water valve
inlet
NOTE
Reverse osmosis, (RO), water, softened water, and deionized water are not recommended as they can adversely
affect the quality and quantity of the ice.
DRAIN SYSTEM TEST
ICE
DOOR
!
CAUTION
Procedure for Testing Drain System
(both gravity and drain pump models)
Drain pump models have a safety feature that will interrupt power to the unit if a high-limit condition occurs to prevent
ooding. This safety feature can be initiated by a restriction in the drain system and will continue until high-limit condition
is corrected, at which time power will be restored to the unit. Power interruption can be detected when no icons are
visible in the display area of the user interface (Figure 12). Once power is returned, a startup chime will sound followed
by a self-test, and "OFF" should be visible in the display area.
On/off Menu Delay timer Lock
ECO
hours
1 4 6 8
days
OFF CLEAN
Figure 12: User interface display during power interruption.
Once the drain line is plumbed, perform the following:
1. Plug the ice machine into 115v power supply.
2. Place unit in the nal installation location.
3. Turn the unit off via the user interface (display will indicate “OFF”). The drain pump will still be operational during off
mode if the unit has one.
4. Slowly pour 3-qts of water into the ice storage bin. All water should drain completely.
5. If water drains fully and without power interruption, the drain system has been successfully tested and further
installation of the ice machine can be continued.
6. If the water does not drain or a power interrupt occurs, check the following:
a. There are no kinks or restrictions in the drain line. (Note: Drain line needs to be cut to the required length and any
excess tubing should be removed to prevent possible restrictions).
b. Your drain line is plumbed into an open drain (Figure 13).
c. The vent tube on the back of the unit is open (Figure 14).
Air gap
between
end of
drain line
and top of
water level
Sanitary trap
Figure 13: Example of an open drain.
7. After checking the above requirements, repeat step 4 and verify the water drains completely without power
interruption. If problems persist call a qualied service technician and/or plumber.
Drain pump vent
tube. Keep this
open to assure
air ows freely as
water enters the
pump reservoir.
Figure 14: Location of vent tube.
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