Whirlpool EC5100 User's Manual
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1. If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind Unit does not run e Cycle Control Knob must be in the ON position e Check to see that power cord is plugged in e Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker in electrical supply to machine e Room temperature must be above 55 F 13 C Otherwise bin thermostat may sense cold room temperature and shut off even though bin is not full of ice Also unit may not restart once it does shut off Unit runs but produces no ice e Cycle Control Knob must be in the ON position e Check water supply to make sure it is open e If ice machine is operated at an elevation of 2 000 feet or more above sea level both the bin thermostat and ice thickness thermostat need to be recalibrated See Installation Instructions Unit runs but produces very little ice e Room temperature may be extremely high over 90 F 32 C In this case it is normal for ice production to be low e Dirt or lint may be blocking the air flow through the finned condenser Condenser needs to be cleaned e Check to see if the unit has a scale build up in water and freezing system Clean if necessary Grid is not cutting ice sheets e Check the grid harness plug to make sure the connection is secure Taste in i2. Toast and Platinum To change panel HANDLE INSERT 4 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 panels out You will find three panels with six colors 5 Choose the color you want to show and carefully slide the panels back into the door NOTE Be careful not to scratch the panels as they are inserted 6 Replace the handle insert and tighten the screws in both side trim pieces Replace the handle and the screws Note you can make a decorative wood front to match existing cabinets The panel should be Ys 6 mm thick and 17 x 4174 433 mm x 286 mm Remove the color panels and break off the ribs on the door insulation to allow for wood thickness Changing the light bulb 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 THUMB SCREWS m 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 2 Press the front of the light shield in while pulling down to remove it from the light bracket 3 Remove bulb Replace with a 15 watt bayonet base type bulb 4 Replace the light shield ice cutter grid and two thumb screws G L zZ
3. lt O G Q gt an a Cleaning and caring for your ice maker 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 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 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 Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on enamel surfaces as they may scratch the finish Cleaning the condenser Clean the ice and water system periodically to remove mineral scale build up Frequency of cleaning depends on water hardness With soft water cleaning may not be required for several years With hard water 15 to 20 grains gal cleaning may be required as frequently as every six months 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 WARNING Be sure the ice maker is OFF and disconnected from the main power supply Condenser fan rotation sharp
4. The installation of a polyphosphate feeder will generally reduce scale build up and the ice machine will require 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 mate rials in the ice machine For information on filtering and treating the water see the dealer from whom you pur chased your ice maker or your WHIRLPOOL Franchised TECH CARE service company Vacation and moving care To shut down the ice maker 4 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF 2 Remove all ice from storage bin 3 Shut off the water supply 4 Remove two screws from base of front grille then remove front grille 5 Disconnect the inlet and outlet lines to water valve Allow these lines to drain and then reconnect to the valve 6 Replace front grille and screws WATER PAN 7 Remove water from drain lines and drain water pan if the unit will be subjected to freezing temperatures during shut down 8 Before using again clean the ice maker and storage bin Note 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 0 m gt z z O gt zZ O O gt 2 z Y o lt gt O fe z O gt TO m
5. CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR ICE MAKER IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 10 6 WHIRLPOOL ICE MAKER WARRANTY 12 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using your ice maker you are personally responsible for making sure that it e 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 e is located in a well ventilated area with temperatures above 55 F 13 C and below 110 43 C Best results are obtained at temperatures between 70 F 21 C and 90 F 32 C e is properly connected to a water supply and drain e 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 e is properly electrically grounded e isnot operated by anyone unable to use it properly e is used only for the job it was designed to perform e is properly maintained NOTE A drain pump kit Model EKDP4 is available as an option for installation where a floor drain is inaccessible wo m m O a m z o gt asi i n gt z O m m gt Cc a m n Using your ice maker How the ice maker works Setting the controls 4 Water is constantly circulated over a freez ing plate As the water freezes into ice the min erals
6. pc site bai ig the ice slab off the grid may h and damage grid wires 4 Remove all ice from the storage bin and the freezing plate THUMB SCREWS DRAIN 5 Drain the water pan by removing the drain plug and then replace the plug Accepted by the National Sanitation Foundation 6 Pour 2 gallon 1 9 L of hot tap water into the water pan and turn the Cycle Control Knob 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 07 170 g powdered citric or phosphoric acid into 2 gallon 1 9 L hot water Citric and phosphoric acid crystals 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 instruc tions on label total quantity Y gallon 1 9 L 7 Turn Cycle Control Knob to OFF and drain the water pan See step 5 8 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to CLEAN and slowly pour the hot cleaning solution into the water pan If solution foams while pouring wait until foaming stops Then add the balance of the solution Allow solution to circulate until the scale has dissolved 15 to 20 minutes Severe scale build up may require repeated cleaning with a fresh quantity of cleaning solution To clean scale off th
7. Ion VU M e Model EC5100 Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you how to use and clean your ice maker Treat your ice maker with care use itonly to do what ice makers are designed to do Parts and features ICE THICKNESS mue i CYCLE CONTROL BIN LIGHT ML ICE BIN ICE SCOOP E F y not shown MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE ICE RETAINER BAFFLE GRILLE Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here If you need service or call with a question have this information ready 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from Model Number the plate located as shown 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Purchase Date Please complete and mail the Owner Regi stration Card furnished with this product Serial Number Service Company Phone Number Contents A dass BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN Cleaning Exterior Surfaces USING YOURICEMAKER 4 Cleaning the Condenser 6 How the Ice Maker Works 4 Cleaning the Ice Maker System 7 Setting the Controls 4 Cleaning the Interior Components 8 Changing the Bin Door Panel 5 Filtering and Treating Water 9 Changing the Light Bulb 5 VACATION AND MOVING CARE 9
8. MAJOR SERVICE 4 REPAIR TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 399 9999 123 MAPLE OR SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 999 9999 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 tele phone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look forthis symbol of quality whenever you needa replacement part for your Whirlpool ap pliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made fo the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area referto Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 Ifyou must call or write please provide model number serial number date of pur chase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order
9. condenser fins and hot tubing could cause personal injuries 1 Disconnect electrical power supply to the machine and place the Cycle Control Knob in the OFF position GRILLED 2 Remove the two screws from the bottom of the grilled front panel 3 Pull forward and down to remove the panel 4 Remove dirt and lint from the condenser fins and the unit compartment with a brush attach ment attached to a vacuum cleaner CAUTION Condenser fins can bend easily Use care when vacuuming the con denser to keep from bending the fins 5 Replace the grilled front panel and screws 6 Plug unit in and place the Cycle Control Knob in the ON position Cleaning the ice maker system 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 4 Place the Cycle Control Knob in the OFF position HARNESS Te RECTRICAL 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 CAUTION Any Ice on the grid should be melted under running warm water
10. to better respond to your request for assistance n lt O c z m m O vw m a O m e 9 gt un wm a gt zZ O m WHIRLPOOL ICE MAKER PRODUCT LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects From Date of Purchase in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by For Residential Use a franchised TECH CARE service company LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase For Commercial Use LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the ice maker 2 Instruct you how to use the ice maker 3 Replace fuses or correct wiring or plumbing B Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired where installed C Damage to ice maker caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool D Any labor costs during the limited warranty WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your
11. ater distributor holes and the small orifice 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 ice re tainer 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 0z 29 6 ml of chlorine bleach in 1 gallon 3 8 L warm water DO NOT WASH PLASTIC PARTS IN DISHWASHER They cannot withstand temperatures above 145 F 63 C 8 Replace the interior components water distributor iniet hose and water pan 9 Check the following e Hose from water valve is in water pan e Rubber drain plug is in water pan e Water distributor is seated and holes are facing down e Hose is reconnected to pump and water distributor e Hose from water pan is inserted into storage bin drain opening 40 Reconnect electrical harness slide cut ter grid into place and tighten the thumb screws replace the ice retainer baffle 44 Turn Cycle Control to ON Filtering and treating water In most areas it will be beneficial to filter or treatthe water being supplied to the ice machine lt can improve the reliability of the machine reduce water system maintenance and produce the best quality of ice
12. ce cubes e There may be an unusually high mineral content in water supply Water may need to be filtered or treated e Do not store any foods in the ice bin e Packaging material not all removed A more detailed Trouble Diagnosis Chart and othertechnical information is shipped with each unit and is located in the unit compart ment section Service repair and replacement parts man uals 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 as sistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 4 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your ap pliance or if service is necessary recom mend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised lt gt TECH CARE Serv E 14 _ ice Companies Whirl ol TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and 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 APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD
13. e side flanges of the freez ing plate use rubber gloves and scrub with a plastic scrubber or non soap filled stainless steel pad dipped in cleaning solution 9 Keep rubber gloves on to drain the cleaning solution Turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF and drain the water pan See step 5 40 Replace the plug and add Y gallon 1 9 L of fresh water Set Cycle Control Knob on CLEAN circulate five minutes and drain Repeat rinsing process O m gt z O gt zZ O O gt az z Cleaning the interior components WARNING Do not operate ice maker with grille or control panel removed Personal injury could result 4 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF and disconnect the electrical power supply to the machine Open the storage bin door and remove any ice that is in the bin ICE RETAINER a BAFFLE 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 forward and unplugging the electrical wire harness DRAIN PLUG A se WATER PAN INTO DRAIN 2 I THUMB SCREWS 4 Remove the water pan by unscrewing the two thumb screws 5 Remove the hose from the water pump WATER DISTRIBUTOR 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 w
14. franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange FSP replacement parts for any parts which are defective in materials or workmanship FSP replacement compressor if defective in materials or workmanship lt gt Whirlpool Home Appliances Part No 758877 Rev A 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A me
15. in the water are rejected This produces a clear sheet of ice with a low mineral content 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 4 Fresh water enters the machine for the next ice making cycle 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 4 Select ice thickness The ice maker has been pre set to produce ice approximately 2 thick while operating in a room ambient 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 Ya to Ye thick If operating in a warm room above 90 F 32 C 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 clean ing Only the water pump operates at this setting Changing the bin door panel You can easily change the color of the front panel on the storage bin door Six colors are available Black Almond Harvest Gold White
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