Whirlpool EC510 User's Manual
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1. Control Knob to OFF and disconnect the electrical power supply to the i machine Open the storage bin door and remove any ice that is in the bin 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 i 4 Remove the water pan by unscrewing and removing the two thumb screws and washers 5 Remove the hose from the water pump Cleaning and Caring Continued 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 water 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 retainer 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 oz 29 6 mL of chlorine bleach in 1 gallon 3 8 L warm water Rinse again thoroughly in clean water 8 Replace the interior components water distributor inlet hose and water pan 9 Check the following Hose from water valve is2. in water pan Rubber drain plug is in water pan Water distributor is seated and holes are facing down Hose is reconnected to pump and water distributor Hose from water pan is inserted into storage bin drain opening 10 Reconnect electrical harness slide cutter grid into place and tighten the thumb screws Replace the ice retainer baffle 11 Turn Cycle Control Knob to ON Filtering and treating water 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 require less frequent cleaning Municipal water systems are generally treated with chlorine to maintain a safe drinkable 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 more information on filtering and treating the water see the dealer from whom you purchased your ice maker or your authorized Whirlpool service company Water pan A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure the ice maker is disconnected from the main power supply before remov ing lower access panel Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury To shut
3. Ice thickness control Cycle control Bin light Model and serial TO Ile bin number plate not shown Ice retainer barile Ice scoop AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER EC510 Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 2 Using Your Ice Maker sss 3 How the ice maker works sss 3 Setting the controls sessssssss 4 Changing the bin door panel 4 Changing the lower access panel 5 Changing the light bulb ssussse 6 Cleaning and Caring For Your Ice Maker 7 Cleaning exterior surfaces 7 Cleaning the condenser 8 Cleaning the ice maker system 9 Cleaning the interior components 11 Filtering and treating water 12 Vacation and Moving Care 13 If You Need Service Or Assistance 14 Whirlpool Ice Maker Warranty 16 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registra tion Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this informa tion ready if you need service or call with a question Copy model and serial numbers from plate see diagram on front cover and purchase date from sales slip Keep this book and sales slip together in a h
4. andy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your ice maker follow basic precautions including the following Read all instructions before using the ice maker Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the ice maker Never clean ice maker parts with flam mable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion FOR YOUR SAFETY e DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION It is your responsibility to be sure your 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 temperatures 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 connected only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electric supply and grounding A 120 Volt 60 Hz 15 amp fused electrical supply is required NOTE Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly is
5. down the ice maker 1 Disconnect electrical power supply to the ice maker and turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF 2 Remove all ice from storage bin 3 Shutoffthe water supply 4 Remove two screws from grille area of lower access panel then remove the panel 5 Disconnect the inlet and outlet lines to water valve Allow these lines to drain and then reconnect to the valve 6 Replace lower access panel and screws 7 Remove water from drain lines and drain water pan 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 13 If You Need Service or Assistance We suggest you follow these 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 Cycle Control Knob must be in the ON position Check to see that power cord is plugged in Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box 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 Cycle Control Knob must be in the ON position Check water supply to ma
6. ifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independ ent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer author ized servicer or Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request WHIRLPOOL Ice Maker Warranty _ LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an For Residential Use authorized Whirlpool 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 I
7. ith one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide sm network of authorized Whirlpools service com SERVICE panies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To located the authorized Whirlpool service company 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 MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting spec
8. ke sure it is open f 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 Room temperature may be extremely high more than 90 F 32 C In this case it is normal for ice production to be low Dirt or lint may be blocking the air flow through the finned condenser Condenser needs to be cleaned 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 Check the grid harness plug to make sure the connection is secure Taste in ice cubes There may be an unusually high mineral content in water supply Water may need to be filtered or treated Do not store any foods in the ice bin Packaging material not all removed lt gt Whirlpool 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 anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk w
9. lace it open the bin door and follow these instructions 1 Disconnect ice maker from power supply 2 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 3 Press the front of the light shield in while pulling down to remove it from the light bracket 4 Remove bulb Replace with a 15 watt bayonet base type bulb 5 Replace the light shield ice cutter grid and two thumb screws 6 Reconnect power supply 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 E rapid release of the ice from the freezing plate Clean the ice and water system periodically to remove mineral scale build up Frequency of ee cleaning depends on water hardness With hard water 15 to 20 grains gal cleaning may be oh required as frequently as every six months A dirty or clogged condenser prevents proper air flow reduces ice making capacity causes higher than recommended operating temperatures which may lead to component failure Cleaning exterior surfaces Wash the exte
10. nstruct 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 Any labor costs during the limited warranty FSP replacement parts for any parts which are defective in materials or workmanship FSP replacement compressor if defective in materials or workmanship 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 authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Service and Assistance section of this book After checking Service and Assistance additional help can be found by calling our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 759133 Rev A 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
11. require readjusting the control toward THICK or THIN Best operation will be obtained with ice 1 2 13 mm to 5 8 16 mm 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 cleaning Only the water pump operates at this setting See Cleaning the ice maker system on page 9 for specific instructions Changing the bin door panel You can easily change the color of the front panel on the storage bin door Two colors are available Black and White To change panel Open the storage bin door Remove the two screws on the top of the door which hold the pande handle 2 Loosen the screws in both of the side trim pieces 3 Remove the handle and the handle insert 4 Carefully slide the panel out You will find the reverse side is white For units with white panels showing the reverse side will be black 5 Choose the color you want to show and carefully slide the panel back into the door NOTE Be careful not to scratch the panel as it is 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 decorati
12. rior 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 abrasive cleaners on enamel surfaces as they may scratch the finish Cleaning and Caring Continued Cleaning the condenser AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Be sure the ice maker is OFF and discon nected from the main power supply Unit could suddenly start if not disconnected Condenser fan rotation sharp condenser fins and hot tubing could cause personal injury Condenser fins can bend easily Use care when vacuuming the condenser to keep from bending the fins 1 Disconnect electrical power supply to the ice maker and turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF 2 Remove the two screws from the grille area of the lower access 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 5 Replace the lower access panel and screws The top of the access panel needs to be secured under the two metal tabs before replacing the screws 6 Plug unit in and turn the Cycle Control Knob to ON Cleaning the ice maker system A WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Most ice machine cleaners are citric or phosphoric acid which can cause irritation even after dilution In case of con
13. tact 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 1 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to OFF 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 ACAUTION Any ice on the grid should be melted under running warm water Attempting to pick the ice slab off the grid may stretch and damage grid wires 4 Remove all ice from the storage bin and the freezing plate 5 Drain the water pan by removing the drain plug and then replace the plug CRSCHERUD ee I7 Screws Water pan li Cleaning and Caring Continued 6 Pour 1 2 gallon 1 9L 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 crean circulating prepare cleaning solution Mix 6 oz 170 g powdered citric or phosphoric acid into 1 2 gallon 1 9 L hot water Citric and phosphoric acid crystals are available or can be ordered from many pharmacies or scientific supply houses Commercial ice machine cleaners liquid are also available from your dealer or refrigeration par
14. ts supply stores Mix according to instruc tions on label total quantity 1 2 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 the side flanges of the freezing plate use rubber gloves and scrub with a non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad or nylon brush 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 10 Replace the plug and add 1 2 gallon 1 9 L of fresh water Set Cycle Control Knob on CLEAN circulate five minutes and drain Repeat rinsing process For easier pouring of water and cleaning solution use a 1 or 2 cup container 10 Cleaning the interior components AWARNING Electrical Shock and Product Damage Hazard Do not operate ice maker with lower access panel or control panel removed Electrical shock or personal injury could result Do not wash plastic parts in dishwasher They cannot withstand temperatures above 145 F 63 C 1 Turn the Cycle
15. used only to do what ice makers are designed to do is properly maintained NOTE A drain pump kit EKDP3 is available as an option for installation where a floor drain is inaccessible SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Using Your Ice Maker How the ice maker works 1 Water is constantly circulated over a freezing plate As the water freezes into ice the minerals in the water are rejected This v produces a sheet of ice with a low mineral n content NOTE The ice maker is designed to make clear ice from the majority of water sources on a daily basis If your results are unsatisfactory water may need to be filtered or treated See Filtering and treating water on page 12 FC C bA L LAVA l HONA SNIEN SNOL DEU EEEE 2 When the desired thickness is reached the ice sheet is released and slides onto 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 Using Your Ice Maker Continued Setting the controls 1 Select ice thickness The ice maker has been pre set to produce ice approximately 1 2 13 mm thick while operating in a room temperature of 70 F 21 C Operation in different room temperatures may
16. ve wood front to match existing cabinets The panel should be 4 6 mm thick and 17 x 11 4 433 mm x 286 mm Remove the color panel and break off the ribs on the door insulation to allow for wood thickness Changing the lower access panel AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate ice maker with lower access panel or control panel removed Electrical shock or personal injury could result 1 Remove the two screws in the bottom grille area 2 Remove the two screws from the top panel trim and remove the top trim Using Your Ice Maker Continued bracket 4 shield 3 Carefully slide the panel out 4 Choose the color you want to show and carefully slide the panel back into the lower access panel NOTE Be careful not to scratch the panel as it is inserted 5 Replace the top trim and screws Replace the lower access panel assembly and screws NOTE You can make a decorative wood front to match existing cabinets The panel should be 4 6 mm thick and 17 x 11 15 6 433 mm x 303 mm Remove the color panel and spacers to allow for wood thickness Changing the light bulb AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing the light bulb either unplug the ice maker or disconnect the electricity leading to the ice maker at the main power supply Shock and injury can occur if electricity remains connected The ice maker has a light bulb in the top of the storage bin To rep
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