Whirlpool 2180911 User's Manual
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1. Wash out the interior bin with a solution of two tablespoons baking soda and one quart water Rinse the bin thoroughly with water 1 8 E Turn the ice maker control knob to the CLEAN position Check that the pump motor is operating correctly Note Only the pump motor operates in the CLEAN setting Check the operation Before running your ice maker for the first time note the following e Water enters only during the harvest cycle so the first harvest cycle will be completed without water in the system Water will not enter the pump pan until the freezing plate gets cold and the ice maker begins a harvest cycle Once the ice maker has been operating for a while a normal harvest cycle takes between 1 to 2 minutes to complete However the initial run takes approxi mately three hours to produce ice Tne evaporator thermostat opens when the evaporator reaches the preset temperature 10 F to 3 F depending on the thickness of the ice The hot gas solenoid and the water valve solenoid are energized at this time and the pump motor and fan motor will shut down The motors will remain off and the solenoids will remain charged until the evaporator reaches 38 F 2 F again Ice maker must run at least 24 hours before adjusting the thickness setting 1 9 E Turn the control knob to ON position Check that the condenser fan is revolving Ice maker must run for three hours before ice wi2. cabinet center of outlet Check the location where the ice maker will be installed The location must provide Easy access to water electricity and drain lines Protection from wind weather dripping or spraying water and other harmful elements Do Not store or operate the ice maker below 55 F or above 100 F For best results operate the ice maker at temperatures between 70 F to 90 F Protection so the water inlet and drain lines cannot freeze Good ventilation and unobstructed air flow to the front of the ice maker Do Not close in the front of the ice maker The ice maker cannot work properly if the airflow to the front of the ice maker is blocked Room to fully open the ice maker door Room to move the cabinet forward for servicing if necessary Electrical requirements AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical ground is required Do Not ground to a gas supply pipe Do Not change the power supply cord plug If it does not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Do Not have a fuse in fhe neutral or grounding circuit Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the ice maker is properly grounded Electrical wiring water supply line and drain line must not contact any exposed terminals of the ice maker wiring Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury If codes permit and a separate ground
3. door insulation ribs 4 Slide the wood door panel into the bin door frame 5 Reattach the handle with the two screws To change lower panel 1 Remove three screws attaching lower panel assembly to ice maker Remove two screws at top of lower pane assembly 2 Slide metal panel and spacer panels out of lower panel assembly Set spacer panels aside 3 Slide metal panel back into the lower panel assembly Slide wood panel in front of the metal panel 4 Reinstall the two screws at the top of the lower panel assembly Reattach the lower panel assembly to the ice maker How your ice maker works When the ice maker is turned to ON e Compressor and condenser fan both run e Water pump circulates water e Cutter grid becomes warm to touch When the ice slab reaches the desired thickness Harvest cycle begins normal harvest takes 1 to 2 minutes e Evaporator thermostat is satisfied e Compressor keeps running but the condenser fan will stop turning or turns very slowly e Water pump stops Hot gas solenoid and water inlet valve open e Excess water is flushed out of the drain pan e Cutter grid remains warm to touch After the ice slab is released e Cycle begins again e Cutting process begins When the storage bin is filled Bin thermostat opens e Cutter grid remains on Things to remember The ice maker will automatically continue to harvest ice until the storage
4. ing wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate A 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused electrical supply is required Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this ice maker be provided Recommended grounded method For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug To minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle grounded in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition see Panel A and all local codes and ordinances if a mating wall receptacle is not available it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician grounding type wall receptacle 3 prong grounding plug power supply grounding cord prong Panel B Water requirements The cold water line to the ice maker must be 1 4 O D soft copper tubing Use the threaded compression fitting to connect the water line to the ice maker inlet valve Install a shutoff valve in the water line where it can be easy to access Preparation steps 1 Put on safety glasses and gloves 2 Cut a 1 2 minimum hole in cabinet wall or f
5. bin is full The ice maker will shut down when the ice in the storage bin touches the bin thermostat well It will begin harvesting ice again when ice is removed from the bin The storage bin is not refrigerated so there will be some melting This will vary with the temperature of the room where the ice maker is located The ice maker must have good ventilation to work properly Do Not block the front of the ice maker Keep the front air grille and condenser clean The water system including the fitter screen in the water solenoid valve needs to be cleaned periodically for good circulation Instructions for cleaning the water system are located on the inner door panel As the temperature of the room and water varies so will the amount of ice produced Higher operating temperatures will result in less ice made To make the most ice set the thickness control to produce 1 2 to 5 8 thick cubes If the ice maker does not operate V Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped or the house fuse is intact and tight V Check that the power supply cord is plugged into the wall receptacle V Check that the water line is turned on V See the Use and Care Guide troubleshooting list Wiring diagram WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect ice maker from electrical supply before servicing ice maker Failure to follow this instruction could result in death or serious injury This appliance o
6. Installation Instructions Part No 2180911 IMPORTANT Read and save these instructions IMPORTANT Installer Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner Homeowner Keep Installation Instructions Automatic for future reference Save Installation Instructions for local Ice Maker electrical inspector s use lag Before you start A WARNING 8 Electrical Shock Hazard Contact a qualified electrical installer Assure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances Check that electrical wiring and components Do Not contact any plumbing material or drain hose Check that electrical wiring water supply line and drain line Do Not contact any exposed terminals of the ice maker wiring Check that electrical wiring is not routed through drain area Check that plumbing and electrical wiring Do Not cross in front of the ice maker motor Install the ice maker in a cabinet that completely encloses the sides top and rear of the ice maker Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury Tools amp materials needed flat blade screwdriver electric drill Not shown bucket sponge baking soda 1 1 4 min diameter standpipe or 5 8 I D minimum drain tube 1 4 O D soft copper tubing Parts supplied threaded compression fitt
7. ded NOTE Contacts are shown in freezing cycle COLOR CHART BK W BLACK WHITE TRACER GREEN YELLOW TRACER COMPRESSOR Printed in U S A
8. ing ice scoop Panel A It is the customer s responsibility to Observe all governing codes and ordinances e Comply with the installation specifications and dimensions provided e Properly install the ice maker e Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation Contact a qualified installer to assure that the plumbing and electrical installa tions are adequate and meet all nation al and local codes and ordinances e Provide a properly grounded outlet See Electrical requirements e Provide proper water supply line and floor drain or drain pump as specified See Water requirements and Drain requirements Plumbing and electrical wiring should not cross in front of the motor Electrical wiring should not be routed through the drain area Read and follow the Electrical requirements Water requirements and Drain requirements before installing the ice maker The ice maker may be enclosed around the sides top and rear See Built in opening dimensions Do Not block or close in the front of the ice maker The ice maker cannot work properly if the airflow to the front of the ice maker is blocked Product dimensions Right Side View 3 4 23 7 8 1 4 O D water lin rine water inlet weeenencecas compression 7 fitting at solenoid water valve valve 7 1 2 water valve e Bend water line to connect to wa
9. ld water supply tubing up toward the fiting Attach the water supply tubing to the cold water inlet valve using the threaded compression fitting Check for good fit 1 Oo E Check that ice maker is level from the front to back and side to side The ice maker must be level for proper operation If necessary shim the ice maker with masonite or any hard permanent material so that it is level and held tightly in place If local codes require seal ice maker cabinet to floor with an approved caulking Compound 1 1 E if the ice maker is installed above 2 000 feet altitude you must adjust the bin and evaporator thermostats Remove the thermostats and follow the directions on each thermostat label for adjusting the thermostats Reinstall the thermostats 1 2 E If installing decorative wood panels on the door and lower panel follow the Changing the bin door and lower panel instructions 1 3 E Turn on the water supply and check for leaks Then turn on the electrical supply 1 4 E Reattach the lower access panel and air grille assembly 1 5 E Check that all parts have been installed and that no steps were skipped Check that you have all the tools you started with 1 6 E Take a few minutes to read the How your ice maker works and Things to remember sections Panel C and the Use and Care Guide to fully understand your new ice maker Preparing the ice maker for use 1 y E Open the ice maker door
10. ll form 20 E Let the ice maker run for three hours When water flows over the freezing plate check that it is flowing evenly If it is not the ice maker is not level and Step 10 should be repeated 21 M Continue to let the ice maker run for 24 hours Then check to see if the cubes are the desired thickness If necessary adjust the thickness control e Panel C Changing the bin door and lower panel The bin door and lower panel can be customized to match wood cabinets Check your type of ice maker Model A or B to determine the height needed for the bin door Only those models with a solid lower panel and toe space grille can be fitted with a lower wood panel e Cut panels using the specified dimensions e Make sure wood grain matches the direction of cabinet wood grain The ice maker is subject to some humidity Cover both sides and edges of wood panels with moisture resistant sealer flush handle protruding handle Model A Model B Wood panel dimensions height 4 z Model A 1 1 4 11 15 16 Model B 13 3 16 11 15 16 A WARNING Injury Hazard Wear gloves and handle metal panels carefully Cut metal panel edges are sharp and may cause injury To change bin door panel 1 Open bin door and remove two screws attaching handle to top of door Remove handle Slide metal panel out of bin door Break off the ribs on the door insulation q N Break off all
11. llons per hour 0 4 gallons per minute at 12 feet lift Operating temperature range of 55 F to 110 F Now start Open bottom flaps ae Carefully place carton on its side Open bottom flaps Set carton upright with bottom flaps folded outward Remove carton from ice maker Remove interior packing 2 Remove all tape and packing material from outside and inside the ice maker Remove parts package from inside the ice maker bin lower access panel screws 3 Remove the two screws in the lower grille area and the one screw from the center of the front panel support Pull forward and down to remove the lower access panel 4 Turn the fan by hand to check that it moves freely 5 Slightly loosen Do Not remove the thumb screws holding the cutter grid and water pan in place Slide ice maker onto cardboard hard board before moving across the floor to prevent damage to the floor covering 6 Move ice maker close to its final position Remove the cardboard hardboard from underneath ice maker AA WARNING 8 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power supply at circuit breaker or fuse box Failure to follow this instruction could result in death or serious injury y E Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet 8 Insert the cold water supply tubing through the hole in the rear of the ice maker Slide the ice maker into final position Center the ice maker in the opening 9 E Bend the co
12. loor for water line Right side of wall is easiest location 3 Rough water supply tubing from the cold water supply line to cabinet opening 4 Place water supply tubing in center of the opening and allow enough tubing so that it extends beyond the cabinet front 5 Install a manual shutoff valve in the water line where it can be easily used 6 Flush the water line into a bucket to get rid of any particles that may clog the inlet valve Check that there are no sharp bends or kinks in water line that could restrict water flow Turn the shutoff valve to the OFF position Drain requirements This appliance is equipped with a gravity drain and a 4 long 5 8 1 D rubber drain tube Determine which type of drain method you need and follow preparation instructions for that method Recommended drain method Install a 1 1 4 minimum diameter standpipe directly below the drain tube outlet See Panel A for dimensions Insulate the drain line up to the drain inlet to minimize condensation on the drain tube Alternate drain method If a drain connection directly below the drain tube outlet is not available install a drain pump in the rear compartment of the ice maker The drain pump must meet these specifications It must be U L listed and have a U L listed 120 VAC 3 wire grounded power supply cord Overall maximum outside dimensions 15 wide x 6 deep x 9 1 2 high Minimum pump flow rate 24 ga
13. perates at 115 volts except for the cutter grid circuit which operates at 8 5 volts at 1 amp The compressor will remain running until the bin thermostat becomes satisfied and opens up This de energizes all the system except for the transformer and cutter grid Part No 2180911 1995 If you need assistance If you have questions about operating cleaning or maintaining your ice maker V Refer to the Use and Care Guide V Call the dealer from whom you purchased this ice maker The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory under Appliances Household Major Service and Repair 113 _ 60 HERTZ vots il ji 5 lt EVAPORATOR THERMOSTAT Note Door switch and bin light not used on all models DW oe ee If you need service Maintain the quality built into your ice maker by calling an authorized service company To obtain the name and telephone number of an authorized service company V Contact the dealer from whom you purchased your ice maker or V Look in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory under Appliances Household Major Service and Repair When you call you will need V The ice maker model number y The ice maker serial number Both numbers can be found on the model serial rating plate located behind the bin door on the frame A 15 or 20 ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommen
14. ter valve fitting 34 13 32 height Drain system requires either a gravity floor drain system or a drain pump see Drain requirements to lift the water to an existing drain A 1 1 4 minimum diameter standpipe or 5 8 1 D minimum drain tube to an open drain is required Commercial installation sanitation codes National Sanitation Foundation NSF installation procedures require sealing the ice maker to the floor with approved caulking compound We recommend using a silicone type sealer Shipboard installations require a water deflector available from your local dealer or parts distributor Install deflector according to the instructions provided with the deflector kit The deflector keeps the water that flows over the evaporator from spilling into the storage bin area Custom wood panels The bin door and lower panel can be customized to match your wood cabinets See Changing the bin door and lower panel Panel C When moving ice maker slide ice maker onto cardboard or hardboard to prevent damaging floor covering Copies of the standard listed may be obtained from National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 Back View 17 7 8 width 4 long 5 8 I D rubber drain tube 1 1 4 min diameter standpipe hole for water line Built in opening dimensions 4 1 2 to Do not kink or pinch power supply cord between ice maker and
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