Whirlpool 2180633 User Manual
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UseAndCare
A Note
Ice Maker
Parts and
Using Your
Ice
Cleaning Your
Ice
Vacation and
Moving
Troubleshooting
Requesting Assistance
or Service
Index
Warranty
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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features . . . . . . . 4
Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Part No. 2180633
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AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.
Because your life is getting busier
use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of troublefree operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about
how to operate and maintain your appliance property and safely. Please read it carefully. Also,
please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This
card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
and more complicated,
Whirlpool Ice Makers are easy to
Please
Whenever you call to request service on your
appliance, you need to know your complete
model number and serial number. You can
find this information on the model and serial
number plate (see diagram on page 4 for
location of plate).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your healer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
In U.S.A.:
Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free 24 hours a day.
In Canada:
record your model’s information.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
1-800-253-1301 1
Congratulations!
Congratulations on the purchase of your new ice maker. I am confident that our
product will provide you with the same quality, performance, and reliability on
which our reputation has been built.
Please take time to read this guide. It’s full of valuable ideas and information that
will help you enjoy this product for many years to come.
Thank you for choosing one of our quality products. You have made an excellent
choice.
Michel Trudel
General Manager
Inglis Limited
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Ice Maker Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to
these symbols and follow any instructions
given. Here is a brief explanation of the use
of the warning symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
as personal injury burns fire and
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l Read all instructions before using the
ice maker.
l Never allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl inside the ice maker.
l Never clean ice maker parts with ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES
flammable fluids. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
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Help us help you
Please be sure your ice maker:
l is installed where it is protected from
the elements.
l is located so that the front is not blocked to
restrict incoming or discharged air flow.
l is properly leveled.
l is located in a well-ventilated area with
temperatures above 55°F (13°C) and below
110°F (43°C). Best results are obtained at
temperatures between 70°F (21 “C) and
90°F (32°C).
l is properly connected to a water supply
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l is connected only to the proper kind of
outlet, with the correct electric supply and
grounding. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 amp
fused electrical supply is required.
NOTE: Time delay fuse or circuit breaker
is recommended.
l is not used by anyone unable to operate
it properly.
l is used only to do what ice makers are
designed to do.
l is properly maintained.
NOTE: A drain pump kit (EKDP3) is
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available as an option for installation where
a floor drain is inaccessible.
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Parts and Features
This section contains captioned illustrations
with the location and appearance of all parts and features.
(not shown)
Ice retainer baffle
Lower access
of
your appliance. Use them to become familiar
Ice thickness
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Using Your Ice Maker
In order to obtain the best possible results from your ice maker, you must operate it properly.
This section will tell you how to do just that.
Understanding how your ice maker works
1. Water is constantly circulated over a
freezing plate. As the water freezes into
ice, the minerals in the water are rejected.
This produces a sheet of ice with a low
mineral content.
NOTE:
clear ice from the majority of water
sources on a daily basis. If your results are
unsatisfactory, water may need to be
filtered or treated. See “Filtering and
treating water” on page 14.
2. When the desired thickness is reached,
the ice sheet is released and slides onto a
cutter grid. The grid divides the sheet into
individual cubes.
3. The water containing the rejected minerals
is drained after each freezing cycle.
4. Fresh water enters the machine for the
next ice making cycle.
The ice maker is designed to make
5. Cubes fall into the storage bin. When the
bin is full, the ice maker shuts off automatically and restarts when more ice is
needed.
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Setting the controls
1. Select ice thickness. The ice maker has
been preset to produce ice approximately
l/z” (13 mm) thick, while operating in a
room temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Operation in different room temperatures may require readjusting the control
toward “THICK” or “THIN.”
Best operation will be obtained with ice
l/z’ (13 mm) to %I’ (16 mm) thick.
If operating in a warm room (above
90°F [32X]) DO NOT set control to
maximum thickness or the unit may
malfunction.
2. To start the normal ice making cycle, turn
the Cycle Control Knob to “ON.”
3. To stop ice maker operation, turn Cycle
Control Knob to “OFF.”
The “CLEAN” setting is used whenever
solutions are circulated through the ice
maker for cleaning. Only the water pump
operates at this setting. See “Cleaning the
ice maker system” on page 11 for specifii
instructions.
Changing the bin door panel
You can easily change the color of the front
panel on the storage bin door. Two colors
are available: Black and White.
To change panel:
1. Open the storage bin door. Remove the
two screws on the top of the door, which
hold the handle.
2. Loosen the screws in both of the side trim
pieces.
3. Remove the handle and the handle insert.
4. Carefully slide the panel out. You will find
the reverse side is white. For units with
white panels showing, the reverse side
will be black.
5. Choose the color you want to show and
carefully slide the panel back into the
door.
NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the panel
as it is inserted.
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6. Replace the handle insert and tighten the
screws in both side trim pieces. Replace
the handle and the screws.
NOTE: You
front to match existing cabinets. The panel
can make a decorative wood
should be l/r* (6 mm) thick and 17” x llV4”
(4% mm x 266 mm). Remove the color
panel and break off the ribs on the door
insulation to allow for wood thickness.
Changing the lower access panel
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate ice maker with lower
access panel or control panel removed.
Electrical shock or personal injury could
result.
1. Remove the two screws in the lower grille
area and the one screw from the center of
the front panel support. (Open bin door
slightly for better access to screw.) Pull
forward and down to remove the lower
access panel.
2. Remove the two screws from the top panel
trim and remove the top trim.
3. Carefully slide the panel out.
4. Choose the color you want to show and
carefully slide the panel back into the lower
access panel.
NOTE:
as it is inserted.
5. Replace the top trim and screws. Replace
the lower access panel assembly and
screws.
NOTE:
front to match existing cabinets. The panel
should be l/4* (6 mm) thick and 17” x 1 115/16”
(433 mm x 303 mm). Remove the color
panel and spacers to allow for wood
thickness.
Be careful not to scratch the panel
You can make a decorative wood
Changing the light bulb
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing the light bulb, either
unplug the ice maker or disconnect the
electricity leading to the ice maker at the
main power supply.
Shock and injury can occur if electricity
remains connected.
The ice maker has a light bulb in the top of
the storage bin. To replace it, open the bin
door and follow these instructions:
1. Disconnect ice maker from power supply.
2. Remove the two thumb screws and slide the
ice cutter grid forward, out of the two slots
near the water pan. Set the ice cutter grid on
the bin door.
3. Press the front of the light shield in while
pulling down to remove it from the light
bracket.
4. Remove and replace with a 12-volt wedge
base-type bulb (automotive #917).
5. Replace the light shield, ice cutter grid, and
two thumb screws.
6. Reconnect power supply.
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Cleaning Your Ice Maker
Periodically inspect and clean the ice maker
to keep it operating at peak efficiency and to
prevent premature failure of system compo-
nents.
Both the ice making system and the air
cooled condenser need to be cleaned
regularly.
The minerals rejected from the circulating
water during the freezing cycle will eventually
form a hard scaly deposit in the water system
which prevents a rapid release of the ice from
the freezing plate.
Clean the ice and water system periodically
to remove mineral scale buildup. Frequency
of cleaning depends on water hardness. With
hard water (15 to 20 grains/gal. [4 to 5 grains/
liter]), cleaning may be required as frequently
as every six months.
A dirty or clogged condenser:
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prevents proper air flow.
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reduces ice making capacity.
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causes higher than recommended operating
temperatures which may lead to component
failure.
Cleaning exterior surfaces
Wash the exterior enamel surfaces and
gaskets with warm water and mikf soap or
detergent. Rinse and dry. Regular use of a
good household appliance cleaner and wax
will help protect the finish.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on enamel
surfaces as they may scratch the finish.
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Cleaning the condenser
Personal Injury and
Product Damage Hazard
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Be sure the ice maker is OFF and
disconnected from the main power
supply. Unit could suddenly start if not
disconnected. Condenser fan rotation,
sharp condenser fins, and hot tubing
could cause personal injury.
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Condenser fins can bend easily. Use
care when vacuuming the condenser
to keep from bending the fins.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in personal injury or product
damage.
1.
Disconnect electrical power supply to the
ice maker and turn the Cycle Control Knob
to “OFF.”
2. Remove the two screws in the lower grille
area and the one screw from the center of
the front panel support. (Open bin door
slightly for better access to screw.)
3. Pull forward and down to remove the lower
access panel.
4. Remove dirt and lint from the condenser
fins and the unit compartment with a brush
attachment attached to a vacuum cleaner.
5. Replace the lower access panel and
screws. The top of the access panel needs
to be secured under the two metal tabs
before replacing the screws.
6. Reconnect unit to electrical power supply,
and turn the Cycle Control Knob to “ON.”
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Cleaning the ice maker system
Personal Injury Hazard
Most ice machine cleaners are citric or
phosphoric acid which can cause
irritation even after dilution. In case of
contact with eyes, flush eyes thoroughly
with fresh water and contact a physician
immediately. In case of contact with
skin, rinse well with water. If swallowed,
give large amounts of water and contact
a physician immediately. Do not induce
vomiting. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to “OFF.”
2. Remove the two thumb screws and slide
the ice cutter grid forward, out of the two
slots near the water pan.
3. Unplug the electrical harness.
NOTE:
melted under running warm water. At-
tempting to pick the ice slab off the grid
may stretch and damage grid wires.
4. Remove all ice from the storage bin and
the freezing plate.
Any ice on the grid should be
5. Drain the water pan by removing the drain
plug and then replace the plug.
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6. Pour 2 quarts (2 L) of hot water into the
water pan and turn the cycle control to
“CLEAN.” This step warms up the system
and allows the cleaning solution to be
more effective. Allow to circulate 5
minutes. Turn switch to “OFF’ and drain.
Prepare the cleaning solution by
thoroughly mixing 6 oz. (170 gm) of
powdered citric acid or phosphoric acid
into 2 quarts (2 L) of hot water. Commercial ice machine cleaners are also
available in liquid form and should be
mixed according to instructions on the
label.
7. Pour cleaning solution into water pan and
turn switch to “CLEAN.” If solution foams
while pouring, stop until foaming subsides, then add balance of solution. Allow
solution to circulate until scale has
dissolved. The circulating solution may
not contact scale on the side flanges of
the freezing plate. To remove this scale,
wear rubber gloves and use a stainless
steel sponge or pad dipped in cleaning
solution to scrub the side flanges until
scale is removed. Generally scale will be
dissolved in 15 to 30 minutes. Severe
scale formation may require repeating
the cleaning process with a fresh quantity
of solution if the scale has not dissolved
after 30 minutes.
8. Turn switch to “OFF’ and drain.
9. Follow cleaning with two fresh water
rinses, circulating each rinse for 5
minutes, and drain.
10. This completes the “in place” cleaning
and sanitizing of the water system and
freezing plate. Other interior components
must also be cleaned and sanitized.
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Cleaning the interior components
Electrical Shock and
Product Damage Hazard
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Do not operate ice maker with lower
access panel or control panel removed.
Eleotrfcal shock or personal injury could
result.
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Do not wash plastic parts in dishwasher. They cannot withstand
temperatures above 145°F (63°C).
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in electrical shock or product
damage.
1. Disconnect the electrical power supply to
the machine, and turn the Cycle Control
Knob to “OFF.” Open the storage bin door
and remove any ice that is in the bin.
2. Remove ice retainer baffle by flexing it and
then slide it off the studs.
3. Remove the ice cutter grid by unscrewing
the two thumb screws, sliding the grid
fonnrard, and unplugging the electrical wire
harness.
4. Remove the water pan by unscrewing and
removing the two thumb screws and
washers.
5. Remove the hose from the water pump.
6. Remove the water distributor from the
freezing plate. It is held in place by rubber
end caps. Remove the inlet hose and
clean all water distributor holes and the
small orifii in the inlet side of the distributor. When replacing the distributor, make
sure the end caps are located in the
evaporator flange detents and that the
water distributor holes face down.
7. Wash the
Interior components (ii
retainer baffle, cutter grid, water pan, inlet
hose, and water distributor) and the
storage bin, door gasket, and ice scoop
with mild soap or detergent and warm
water. Rinse in clean water. These
components should also be cleaned in a
solution of 1 oz. (29.6 mL) of chlorine
bleach in 1 gallon (3.8 L ) warm water.
Rinse again thoroughly in clean water.
8. Replace the interior components: water
distributor, inlet hose, and water pan.
9. Check the following:
. Hose from water valve is in water pan.
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Rubber drain plug is in water pan.
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Water distributor is located properly
and holes are facing down.
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Hose is reconnected to pump and
water distributor.
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Hose from water pan is inserted into
storage bin drain opening.
10. Reconnect electrical harness, slide cutter
grid into place, and tighten the thumb
screws. Replace the ice retainer baffle.
11. Reconnect unit to electrical supply, and
turn Cycle Control Knob to “ON.”
Filtering and treating water
In some areas it may be beneficial to filter or
treat the water being supplied to the ice
machine. lt can improve the reliability of the
machine, reduce water system maintenance,
and produce the best qualii of ice.
The installation of a polyphosphate feeder
will generalfy reduce scale buildup and
the ice machine will require less frequent
cleaning.
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Municipal water systems are generally
treated with chlorine to maintain a safe
drinkable water suppty. Activated carbon fitters
will sufficiently remove the residual chlorine
from the water to reduce surface staining of
stainless steel materials in the ice machine.
For more information on filtering and treating
the water, see the dealer from whom you
purchased your ice maker.
Vacation and Moving Care
Eiectn’cai Shock Hazard
Make sure the ice maker is disconnected
from the main power suppty before
removing lower access panel.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or personal injury.
To shut down the ice maker:
1.
Turn the Cycle Control Knob to “OFF,” and
disconnect electrical power supply to the ice
maker.
2. Remove all ice from storage bin.
3. Shut off the water supply.
4. Remove the two screws in the lower grille
area and the one screw from the center of
the front panel support. (Open bin door
slightly for better access to screw.) Pull
forward and down to remove the lower
access panel.
5. Disconnect the inlet and outlet lines to water
valve. Allow these lines to drain and then
reconnect to the valve.
6. Replace lower access panel and screws.
7. Remove water from drain lines and drain
water pan.
8. Before using again, clean the ice maker and
storage bin.
NOTE:
permanently lubricated at the factory. They
should not require any additional oiling
throughout the normal life of the machine.
All components of the ice maker are
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