Whirlpool EHC511 User's Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Use and Care Guide Ice Thickness Control Cycle or Service Switch I Model and Seria Number Plate Beir heh pie serie eae ee Ne Se eee de not shown insi Bin Drea PRR ROOK x RX REIRO OOOX DODOA OOOO ty ROY RY SY Grille Part No 756637 Rev B BEFORE OPERATING THE ICE MAKER It is your responsibility to make sure that the ice maker a has been installed where it is protected from the elements e is located so that the front is not blocked to restrict incoming or discharge air flow e 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 is properly connected to a water supply and drain is properly connected to electricity A 115 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 ICE MAKER OPERATION How it makes ice 4 Fresh water enters the machine for the next ice making cycle 1 Water is constantly circulated over a freezing plate As the water freezes into ice the minerals in the water are rejected This pro2. and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satistactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nation wide network of fran chised TECH CARE Ser vice Companies TECH CARE service technicians Whirl ol l are trained to fulfill the E VECH CARE product warranty and FRANCHISED SERVICE provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOA SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 Nor
3. 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 CLEANING AND SANITIZING THE ICE MAKING SYSTEM ice making system The minerals rejected from the circulating water curing the freezing cycle wili eventually form a ar scaiy deposit in the water system which pre ueiits a rapid release of the ice ivan ice and water system periodically to remove saperai af cais build up Frequency of cleaning depends on water hardness With soft water clean mG ay not be required for several years With hara water 15 to 20 grains gal cleaning may be reuuireri as frequently as every six months to clean and sanitize foliow this procedure Accepted by the National Sanitation Foundation Y Ose coyote or service switch in OFF position j Sa ELECTRICAL wens HARNESS THUMB SCREWS FIGURE 4 2 Remove the two thumb screws and slide the ice cotter ard out of the two slots near the water pan 3 utr ology the electrical harness Any ce on the grid should pe melted under running wary water Attempting to pick the ice slab off fie gugd mey stretch and damage grid wires dicrrove all ice from the storage bin and the Cee Brat ifort the water pan by removing the drain plug auii and then replace the plug ama
4. Then add the balance of the solution Allow solution to circulate unti the scale has dissolved 15 to 30 minutes Severe scale build up may require repeated cleaning with a fresh quantity of cleaning solution To clean scale off the side flanges of the freezing plate use rubber gloves and scrub with a plastic scrubby or non soap filled stainless steel pad dipped in cleaning solution 9 Drain the cleaning solution Using the rubber gloves remove the drain plug and set the switch to OFF 10 Replace the plug and add gallon 1 9 L of fresh water Set switch to clean circulate five minutes drain Repeat rinsing process Removal and cleaning of interior components Do not operate unit with panels removed FIGURE 6 1 Remove ice retainer baffle by flexing it Figure 6 and then slide it off the studs THUMB SCREWS A DRAIN PLUG ATER PAN A w TE INSERT INTO DRAIN FIGURE 7 2 Remove the water pan by unscrewing the two thumb screws Figure 7 3 Remove the hose from the water pump Clean the water inlet hose hanging in the water pan FIGURE 8 4 Rernove 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 anc the small orfice in the inlet side of the distrib utor When replacing the distributor make sure the end caps are located in the evaporator flan
5. duces a clear sheet of ice with a low mineral content 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 2 When the desired thickness is reached the ice sheet 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 To Operate the Ice Maker 1 Select ice thickness Figure 1 The ice maker has been pre set to produce ice approximately 1 thick while operating in a room ambient of 70 F 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 6 ae ICE THICKNESS SERVICE OR CONTROL CYCLE SWITCH FIGURE 1 2 To start the norma 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 GENERAL CARE AND CLEANING Periodically inspect and clean the ice maker to keep it operating at p
6. eak 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 Wash 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 Cleaning the condenser A dirty or clogged condenser e prevents proper air flow e reduces ice making capacity e causes higher than recommended operating temperatures which may lead to component failure To Clean GRILLED PANEL FIGURE 2 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
7. ge detents and that the water distributor holes face down 5 Wash the interior components you have just re moved with mild soap or detergent and warm water Rinse in clean water Sanitize in a solution of 1 4 0z 8 ml of chlorine laundry bleach mixed with 1 gallon 3 8 L warm water NOTE Do not wash plastic parts in dishwasher Plastic parts can not withstand temperatures above 145 F 63 C 6 Wash the storage bin door gasket and ice scoop with mild soap or detergent and warm water Rinse with clean water Sanitize with the chlorine bleach and water solution 7 Replace the interior components water distrib utor hoses water pan and ice retainer 8 Check the following e Hose from water valve is in water pan e Rubber drain plug is in water pan Figure 7 e Water distributor is seated and holes are facing down e Hose is reconnected to pump and water distributor Hose from water pan is inserted into storage bin drain opening 9 Reconnect electrical harness Replace cutter grid CHANGING THE BIN DOOR PANEL You can easily change the color of the front panel on the storage bin door Four colors are available Black Almond Harvest Gold and White To change the panel 1 Onen the bin door Remove the two screws on too of the door which hold the handle 2 Remove the handle 3 Carefully slide the panels out You will find two paneis with four colors 4 Choose the color you want to
8. show and carefully slide the panels back into the door being careful not to scratch the panel as it s inserted 5 Replace the handle and screws Note A brushed chrome door panel is availabie that you can order from your dealer as part No 755340 You can also have a decorative wood front to match existing cabinets The panel should be 1 4 6 mm thick and 17 x 13 3 16 433 mm x 335 mm Remove the metal panels and break off the ribs on the door insulation to allow for wood thickness FILTERING AND TREATING WATER TE E E E E E E D In most areas it will be beneficial to filter or treat the water being supplied to the ice machine It can improve the reliability of the machine reduce water system maintenance and produce the best quality of ice The installation of a polyphosphate feeder will generally reduce scale build up and the ice machine will equire less frequent cleaning Municipal water systems are generally treated with chlorine to maintain a safe potable water supply Activated carbon filters will sufficiently remove the residual chlorine from the water to reduce surface staining of stainless steel materials in the ice machine For information on filtering and treating the water see the dealer from whom you purchased your ice maker or your WHIRLPOOL Franchised TECH CARE service company TO SHUT DOWN THE ICE MAKER 1 Turn ice maker to OFF 2 Remove all ice from storage bin 3 Shut off
9. th Benton Harbor M 49022 if you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance lt gt Wh ef Part No 756637 Rev B FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this Fs symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSF replacement parts are designec to fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting soecificctions Used to build every New Whirlcoo agplance Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Aetrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidiliers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
10. the water supply 4 Remove front grille Figure 2 5 Disconnect the inlet and outlet lines to water valve Allow these lines to drain and then recon nect to the valve 6 Replace front grille and screws 7 Remove water from drain lines and drain water pan if the unit will be subjected to freezing tem peratures during shut down 8 Before using again clean and sanitize the ice maker and storage bin Oiling All components of the ice maker are permanently lubricated at the factory They should not require any additional oiling throughout the normal life of the machine IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE WE SUGGEST YOU FOLLOW THESE FOUR STEPS 1 Before calling for assistance a RA a I IT I TE I I IT EAE TE Performance problems often result from little things 3 Uni OE ite ie you can find and fix yourself SAC runs but produces very tittle ice e Room temperature may be extremely high 4 Ini iti CUNE AGES NOT pun over 90 F 32 C In this case it is normal for Service or Cycie switch must be in ON ice production to be low osition e Dirt or lint may be blocking the air flow Check to see that power cord is plugged in through the finned condenser Condenser Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker needs to be cleaned in electrical supply to machine e Check to see if the unit has a scale build up in e Room temperature must be above 55 F 13 C water and freezing s
11. ystem Clean if necessary Otherwise bin thermostat may sense cold _ a room temperature and shu off even though 4 Grid is not cutting ice sheets bin is not full of ice Also unit may not re e Check the grid harness plug to make sure the start once it does shut off connection is secure 2 Unit runs but produces no ice 5 Taste in ice cubes e Service or Cycle switch must be in ON e There may be an unusually high minerai position content in water supply Water may need to Check water supply to make sure it is open be filtered or treated e f ice machine is operated at an elevation of e Do not store any foods in the ice bin 2 000 feet or more above sea level both the e Packaging material not all removed bin thermostat and the ice thickness thermostat need to be recalibrated See Installation Instructions A more detailed Trouble Diagnosis Chart and other technical information is shipped with each unit and is located in the unit compartment section Service repair and replacement parts manuals may be ordered directly from Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Drive Attention Literature Department LaPorte Indiana 46350 Specify the model number of the ice machine when ordering 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121
12. z i f Bj pen ad 4 il THUMB Sa ii DRAIN PLUG AAIR PAN en INTO DRAIN FIGURE 5 WARNING 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 6 Pour gallon 1 9 L of hot tap water into the water pan and turn the service or cycle switch to CLEAN This warms up the system to make the cleaning solution more effective Let circulate for five minutes While tap water is circulating prepare cleaning solution Mix 6 oz 170g powdered citric or phosphoric acid into gallon 1 9 L hot water Citric and phosphoric acid crystais are available from many pharmacies or scientific supply houses Commercial Ice Machine cleaners liquid are also available from your dealer or refrigeration parts supply stores Mix according to instructions on label total quantity gallon 1 9 L 7 Turn Service or Cycle switch to OFF and drain tap water See step 5 8 Turn the switch to CLEAN and slowly pour the hot cleaning solution into the water pan If the solution foams while pouring wait until foaming stops
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