Summit Appliance BIM24SS Use and Care Manual
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1. R 5 5 N A L Ice Maker Model 2455 Instruction Manual Felix Storch Inc Write Serial Number of unit here Summit Appliance Division 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx New York 10474 www summitappliance com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY WHEN USING YOUR ICE MAKER FOLLOW ANVARNING THESE BASIC PRECAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE ICE MAKER NEVER CLEAN ICE MAKER PARTS WITH FLAMMABLE FLUIDS THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR ANY OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER ICE MAKER THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT CHILD ENTRAPMENT AND SUFFOCATION ARE NOT PROBLEMS OF THE PAST JUNKED OR ABANDONED APPLIANCES ARE STILL DANGEROUS EVEN IF THEY WILL JUST SIT IN THE GARAGE A FEW DAYS BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR ICE MAKER TAKE OFF THE DOOR LEAVE THE SHELVES IN PLACE SO THAT CHILDREN MAY NOT EASILY CLIMB INSIDE NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE PLAY WITH OR CRAWL INSIDE THE APPLIANCE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety 5 oue torpe desbasiascctensdgesdiniasscisborcseion 1 Installation Instructions souadseczealss oesdusisesdedwesdsvsvscoduusdisesedreases Before Using Yo2. This appliance is designed to be either free standing or built in fully recessed If free standing the unit should have at least 4 of clearance at both sides at the top and at the back to allow for adequate ventilation If it is built in leave at least 3 16 at both sides 1 16 at the top and 2 at the rear Be sure that airflow under the appliance is not blocked Place your ice maker on a floor that is strong enough to support the ice maker when it is fully loaded Remember that the unit will be significantly heavier once it is fully loaded To level your ice maker adjust the leg at the front of the unit Locate the ice maker away from direct sunlight and sources of heat stove heater radiator etc Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption Extremely cold ambient temperatures may also cause the ice maker not to perform properly Avoid locating the ice maker in moist areas Too much moisture in the air will cause frost to form quickly on the evaporator requiring more frequent defrosting of the ice maker Plug the ice maker into an exclusive properly installed grounded wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Any questions concerning power and or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized SUMMIT products service center Electrical Connection A WARNING A IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDE
3. CTION MAY RESULT IN FLOODING YOU MUST USE A LICENSED PLUMBER REVIEW STATE AND LOCAL PLUMBING CODES BEFORE INSTALLATION e Not all the necessary hardware is provided for installation so it is necessary to hire a professional licensed plumber to complete the installation e Connect tubing supplied with unit to the nearest cold water source Connect sufficient tubing to the unit to allow the appliance to be moved freely for cleaning and service Also make sure that the tubing is not pinched or damaged during transportation e Position unit to allow free airflow through the front grill see sketch 1 Wipe out inside of unit and ice bin with a damp cloth N NN SKETCH 1 Reversing The Door Swing Of Your Ice Maker This appliance has the capability of the door opening from either the left or right side The unit is delivered to you with the door opening from the left side Should you desire to reverse the opening direction please call customer service for reversal instructions OPERATING YOUR ICE MAKER Initial Start Up Operation 1 Plug the appliance into a 115 120V AC polarized and grounded wall electrical outlet Place the ON OFF switch in the ON position Make sure the water supply is on As soon as the inner mechanism reaches the proper temperature the icemaker mechanism will fill the mold with water The first cubes may be small because of air in the water line Later cubes will be of standard cresce
4. D PLUG CAN RESULT IN THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE POWER CORD IS DAMAGED HAVE IT REPLACED BY AN AUTHORIZED SUMMIT PRODUCTS SERVICE CENTER This ice maker should be properly grounded for your safety The power cord of this ice maker is equipped with a three prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied Never use an extension cord to connect power to the unit Never use a two prong grounding adapter When a two prong wall receptacle is encountered contact a qualified electrician to have it replaced with a 3 prong receptacle in accordance with applicable electrical codes This ice maker requires a standard 115 120 volts AC 60Hz electrical outlet with three prong ground e To prevent accidental injury the cord should be secured behind the ice maker and not left exposed or dangling Extension Cord Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this appliance However if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL CUL Listed 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 115 volts and at least 10 amperes Connecting the Water Supply A WARNING A IMPROPER WATER LINE CONNE
5. OUR ICE MAKER You can solve many common ice maker problems easily saving you the cost of a possible service call Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the service technician Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Ice maker does not operate Not plugged in The circuit breaker has tripped or a fuse has blown The ice maker power switch is set at OFF Not producing ice Airflow to front grill is blocked The ice maker arm is set to the OFF position Water supply is turned off Water line is crimped Ice maker has excessive frost build up Compressor turns on and off frequently The room temperature is warmer than normal The door is opened too often The door is not closed completely The door gasket does not seal properly The ice maker does not have the correct clearances Vibrations Check to assure that the ice maker is level The ice maker seems to make too much noise A rattling noise may come from the flow of the refrigerant which is normal As each cycle ends you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the flow of refrigerant in your ice maker Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause popping and crackling noises The ice maker is not level The door will not close properly The ice maker is not level The door is reversed and not properly installed The gasket is dirty The ice bin is out of position Ice cubes are
6. be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water Clean the door and handle with an approved stainless steel cleaning product Do not use steel wool or a steel brush on the stainless steel e The condenser coils should be vacuumed when they are dusty or dirty CAUTION FAILURE TO UNPLUG THE ICE MAKER BEFORE CLEANING COULD RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY Power Failure Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your ice maker if you minimize the number of times the door is opened If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time you need to take the proper steps to disconnect your appliance Vacation Time Storage 1 Shut off water supply at the main water valve Disconnect the water supply line from valve Allow unit to run for an hour or two until all remaining ice cubes have been ejected 2 3 4 Disconnect unit from main power source 5 Dry out excess water from ice maker assembly 6 Leave the door open at least two inches Moving Your Ice Maker e Securely tape down all loose items inside your ice maker e Turn the leveling screws up to the base to avoid damage e the door shut e sure the ice maker stays in the upright position during transportation Energy Saving Tips e The ice maker should be located in the coolest area of the room away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts and out of direct sunlight PROBLEMS WITH Y
7. fects or other reproductive harm For more information visit www summitappliance com prop65 Chemicals known by the manufacturer to be present in this product in concentrations higher than threshold limits NONE FELIX STORCH INC i M T 770 Garrison Avenue Bronx NY 10474 Phone 718 893 3900 For parts and accessory ordering Fax 718 842 3093 troubleshooting and helpful hints visit www summitappliance com www summitappliance com support
8. melted together Ice maker door is opened too often If your ice maker shows other symptoms than those described above or if you have checked all items listed as the cause and the problem still exists then call SUMMIT Customer Service at 1 800 932 4267 SUMMIT LIMITED WARRANTY SUMMIT Appliance warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase or delivery Any parts determined to be defective will be replaced by SUMMIT at no charge to you Plastic parts and outer cabinets are warranted to be manufactured to commercially acceptable standards and free from defects at the time of delivery The compressor part only is further warranted for an additional four years to the original purchaser only This limited warranty does not apply to 1 Improper installation Customer misuse negligence or damage Incorrect electrical current Products with the serial number altered or removed Products sold or used outside the fifty United States or the District of Columbia Household appliances used in commercial applications Damage to this product from accidents alterations failure to follow instructions fire floods earthquakes war civil disturbance or Acts of God SUMMIT is not liable for consequential or incidental damage WARNING This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth de
9. nt moon shape Approximate time for the first cycle is between 30 40 minutes Each cycle will take approximately 0 15 quarts of water so the ice bin should be full after 11 hours IMPORTANT THROW AWAY ALL ICE CUBES MADE DURING THE FIRST 3 HOURS OF OPERATION When the ice bin is full the ice making mechanism will automatically shut off However the system will continue to cool and maintain the cubes supply Ice delivery may be interrupted by raising the metal arm into an upright position see sketch 2 If the ice maker is not used regularly it is recommended that the ice bin be SKETCH 2 emptied periodically to insure fresh ice Sometimes the cubes may appear cloudy This should not be a cause for concern and has nothing to do with the taste or chemical make up of the water The front grill should be kept free of dust and lint to permit free airflow This unit should be defrosted approximately every 4 6 weeks or when frost on the ice maker walls is excessive or 1 4 thick To defrost turn the unit off remove cubes and keep door open at least two inches CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Your Ice Maker e Turn the switch control to OFF unplug the ice maker and remove the ice bin e Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution The solution should consist of about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water e Wash the ice bin with a mild detergent solution e The outer cabinet of the ice maker should
10. ur Ice Maker Installation of Your Ice Maker Electrical CONAGCHON Y T EE Le EET n d EXI NSION Ptr eer a a E re E e er e Leere d Connecting Your Water Supply sessi siis eines tnnt either nnns nna Reversing the Door Swing of Your Ice Maker seen Operating Your Ice Maket c a iceesa aec e iiec aset aca Agra suc dpa ong a ca a edu noa 4 Initial Start Up Operation Care and Maintenahce oe einen sup adeo 5 Cleaning Your Ice Maker Power Failure Vacation Time Storage Moving Your Ice Maker Energy Saving Tips Problems with Your Ice Maker acere ee eene eee nena nna na uuu na hana aa aa RR RR ERE 6 Limited Warranty 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before Using Your Ice Maker Remove the exterior and interior packing Check to be sure you have all of the following parts 1 removable ice bin 1 plastic scoop 25 ft hose 1 instruction manual Before connecting the ice maker to the power source let it stand upright for approximately 2 hours This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth Installation of Your Ice Maker
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