Whirlpool EHC511 User Manual
Whirl
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
Use and Care Guide
Ice Thickness Control
Cycle or Service Switch
Model and Serial Number Plate
(inside, not shown)
Bin
Grille
Part No. 756637 Rev, B
BEFORE OPERATING THE ICE MAKER
It is your responsibility to make sure that the ice
maker:
" has been installed where it is protected from
the elements.
• is located so that the front is not blocked to
restrict incoming or discharge air flow.
• is properly leveled.
• is located in a well ventilated area with tem
peratures 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).
ICE MAKER OPERATION
How it makes ice:
is properly connected to a water supply and
drain.
is properly connected to electricity. A 11 5 Volt,
60 Hz.. 15 amp fused electrical supply is required.
NOTE: Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.
is properly electrically grounded.
is not operated by anyone unable to use it
properly.
is used only for the job it was designed to perform,
is properly maintained.
4. Fresh water enters the machine for the next ice
making cycle.
1. vVater is constantly circulated over a freezing
plate. As the water freezes into ice the minerals in
the v\,ater are rejected. This produces a clear sheet
of ice with a low mineral content.
2 When the desired thickness is reached, the ice
siieet is released and slides on to a cutter grid. The
grid divides the sheet into individual cubes.
3 The water containing the rejected minerals is
drained after each freezing cycle.
5. Cubes fall into the storage bin. When the bin is
full the ice maker shuts off automatically and re
starts when more ice is needed.
To Operate the Ice Maker;
1 Select ice thickness (Figure 1). The ice maker
has been pre set to produce ice approximately O"
thick, while operating in a room ambient of
70T (21°C).
Operation in different ambient temperatures may
require readjusting the control toward "THICK”
or "THIN."
Best operation will be obtained with ice 1/2” to
5/8” thick.
If operating in a warm room ambient (above 90°F
[32°C] ) DO NOT set control to maximum thick
ness or the unit may malfunction.
GENERAL CARE AND CLEANING
2. To start the normal ice making cycle, turn service
or cycle switch to "ON.”
3. To stop ice maker operation, turn service or
cycle switch to "OFF."
4. The "CLEAN” setting is used whenever solutions
are circulated through the ice maker for cleaning.
Only the water pump operates at this setting.
Periodically inspect and clean the ice maker to
keep it operating at peak efficiency and to prevent
premature failure of system components.
Both the ice making system and the air cooled
condenser need to be cleaned regularly.
Cleaning exterior surfaces:
Wasli the exterior enamel surfaces and gaskets
with warm water and mild soap or detergent. Rinse
and dry. Regular use of a good household appliance
cleaner and wax will help protect the finish.
Note; Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on
enamel surfaces as they may scratch the finish.
Craning the condenser:
/\ dirty or clogged condenser;
• prevents proper air flow.
• reduces ice making capacity.
• causes higher than recommended operating
temperatures which may lead to component
failure.
To Clean ;
GRILLED
PANEL
1. Disconnect electrical power supply to the
machine or place the service switch in the "OFF”
position. The condenser fan should not operate
while removing dirt from the condenser.
2. Remove the two screws from the bottom of the
grilled front panel.
CAUTION: Switch must be in "OFF” position to
keep condenser fan from rotating. Do not touch
condenser fins. They are sharp. Refrigerant tubing
gets very hot during normal operation. Be careful.
3. Pull forward and down to remove the panel.
FIGURE 3
4. Remove dirt and lint from the condenser fins
with a soft brush and then use a vacuum cleaner to
remove the dirt from the unit compartment
(Figure 3).
Caution: Condenser fins are sharp and can bend
easily. Use care when brushing the condenser to
keep from bending the fins. Condenser tubing gets
hot enough during normal operation to burn your
hand. Use care and do not touch the tubing.
5. Replace the grilled front panel and screws.
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