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Built-in Ice Maker Owner’s Manual For more information on other great KoldFront products on the web, go to http://www.edgestar.com KIM450S[...]
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i Important Safety Information Improper handling can cause serious d amage to the KoldFront ice maker and/o r injury to the user. This ice maker is designed for domestic indoor use only. Do not u se th e unit for industrial or com m ercial u se. Any other use may invalidate the warranty. Please review the ratings label locat ed on the rear pa nel o[...]
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KoldFront Built-in Ice Maker ii Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................. I INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1 PARTS IDENTI FICATION ..........................................................[...]
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1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this KoldFront ice maker. We are glad you chose us. We believe that your purchase of this produ ct open s a relationship betwee n you and KoldFront. We will provide the customer support needed to nu rture that relationship. This manual contains important inform ation regarding the proper installatio n, use an[...]
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KoldFront Built-in Ice Maker 2 Parts Identification Back View Front View Hinge Door Ice Bin Ice Mold Float Power Plug Water inlet Control Panel Ice Scoop Drain outlet Leveling Foot Selector Switch Water Trough[...]
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3 Installing the Ice Maker The ice maker should be inst alled by a license d plumber to be in accordance wit h local electrical and plumbin g code requirement s. Before you plug the ice maker in to a power sup ply , be sure to let it stand upright for at least 24 hours to allow the compressor’s oils to settle. Unpacking the Ice Maker W ARNING: Us[...]
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KoldFront Built-in Ice Maker 4 Installation Clearance Requirements • The unit should be located on a firm and level surface. It is important for the ice maker to be le vel in order to work properly. If needed, you can adjust the height of the ice maker by rotating the feet. See the “Leveling the Ice Maker” sectio n. • A standard electrical [...]
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5 Electrical Requirements Before you move your icemaker into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection: A standard electrical supply (115 V, 60Hz.), properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances, is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit[...]
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KoldFront Built-in Ice Maker 6 Leveling the Ice Maker It is important for the icemaker to be leveled in order to work properly. It can be raised or lowered by rotating the plastic sheaths around each of the four feet on th e bottom of the machine .If you find that the surface is not level, rotate the feet until the ice maker becomes level .You may [...]
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7 Water Supply Connections The water supply should be ready at the point of installation. The water supply pressure should be a minimum of 15 psig with a static pressure not more than 80 psig. (A wall outlet directly behind the ice maker will make installation easier.) IMPORTANT: 1. All installations must be in accordance with local plum bing code [...]
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KoldFront Built-in Ice Maker 8 OPERATION Final Check List before Operation 1. Have all packing materials and tape been removed from the interior and exterior of the ice maker? 2. Did you clean the ice storage bin? 3. Have the installation instructions been followed, including connectin g the machine to water and electricity? Does the unit have prop[...]
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9 IMPORTANT: • Although the unit has been tested and cleaned at the factory, due to long-term transit and storage, the first batch of cubes m ust be discarded. • Never turn the water supply tap off when the ice maker is working. • Never touch the evaporator when the machine is running. • Except to take ice from the unit, keep the door close[...]
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KoldFront Built-in Ice Maker 10 Normal Sounds Y our new icemaker may make soun ds that are not familiar to you. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor , walls 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. Ratting [...]
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11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure ef ficiency , top performance, and long life. The maintenance intervals listed are based on normal conditions. Y ou may want to shorten the intervals if you have pets, or there are other special considerations. Note: Never keep anything in the ice storage bin that is n[...]
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KoldFront Built-in Ice Maker 12 Interior Cleaning The ice storage bin should be saniti zed occasionally. Clean the water trough before the ice maker is used for the first time and reu sed after stopping for an extended period of time. It is usually conv enient to sanitize the trou gh after the ice making system has been clea ned and the ice storage[...]
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13 Water Distribution Tube cleaning When you find that the ice cubes are incompletely formed or the output of ice cubes is low, the water distribution tube may be blocked. Set the ICE/OFF/WASH switch to OFF, rotate the water distribution tube, and locate the holes in the distribution tube. Using a toothpick or similar tool, dredge the holes, then r[...]
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KoldFront Built-in Ice Maker 14 Control Panel (rear of unit) Descriptions of LEDs and buttons: 1. Ice Full (Red) LED: Ice Full indicator light. When this LED is lit, the ice storage bin is full of ice or there is something obstructing the ice-full probe. The unit will stop working. When ice cubes are taken out of the ice storage bin, clearing the i[...]
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15 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service If the unit appears to be malfunc tioning, read through the OPERATION section of this manual first. If the issue persists, check the troubleshooting section below. The issue could be solved by following the suggestions in the “Solution” column. Issue Possible Cause Solution The machine won't op[...]
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KoldFront Built-in Ice Maker 16 Specifications Description of product Built-in Ice Maker Model KIM450S Voltage/Frequency AC 115V~60Hz Ice-Making / Ice-Harvest rated current 3.7A / 4.8A Estimated Power Consumption 13.2 kWh/100 lbs of ice Color Black Cabinet; Stainless Finish Door Ice Storage capacity 25 lbs maximum Ice-making capability 45 lbs / day[...]
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17 Limited Warranty One (1) Year Parts & Ninety (90) Da ys Labor This product is warranted by EdgeStar to be free from defecti ve workmanship and materials, subject to any conditions set forth as follows: WHAT IS COVERED: LABOR: For a period of NINETY (90) D AYS from the date of original purchase, labor will be performed free of charge at an au[...]
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