KitchenAid KULSL85 User's Manual
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1. Installation Instructions P aaj 1 E K KitchenAid FOR THE WAY IT S MADE Changing the Bin Door and Lower Panels 2 Thermostat For the Plumber Connect to water 6 Connect to drain 7 Connect drain pump 7 For the Electrician 8 Electrical requirements 8 Grounding method 8 Operating Instructions 9 How the Ice Maker Works 10 Things to Remember 10 Unit Wiring Diagrams 11 Check Operation 1 800 422 1230 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments KITCHENAID Automatic Ice Maker Model KUIS185 hanang the Bin Door and Lower Panels The storage bin door is designed to accept an optional decorative wood panel of your choice The wood panel should be no more than inch 6 mm thick Cut it to the same size as the production metal panel To change the bin door panel 1 Open the bin door Pih goor 2 Remove the two screws on top of the 286 mm WOOD door that secure the handle DAMEN SIGNE 3 Remove the handle and handle insert Lower l ane 4 Slide the metal pane oit Pm raS TF 4 5 Break off all door insulation ribs to allow 303 mm room for the wood panel s thickness 6 Slide the wood panel into the door frame 7 Replace the handle and screws To change the lower panel2. 1 Remove the three screws that hold the lower panel assembly to the ice maker Break off all door insulation ribs to 2 Remove the two screws on the top of the accept 4 6mm thick wood panels panel assembly 3 Slide the metal panels and spacers out 4 Slide the wood panel into the door frame 5 Replace the top of the panel assembly NOTE Make sure the galvanized panel is replaced in back of the panel assembly Changing the Bin Door and Lower Panels Zi Thermostat calibrations If ice maker is installed more than 2 000 feet remove thermostat and follow the directions 600 m above sea level the Bin and Ice for turning the altitude adjustment screw as Thickness Thermostats must be adjusted shown in the label on each thermostat to a warmer setting Disconnect electricity Shipboard operation When this ice maker is installed aboard a and the cutter grid It keeps the water ship it may be necessary to purchase and flowing over the evaporator from spilling into install a water deflector The deflector hangs the storage bin area Order the necessary between the lower edge of the evaporator parts from your local ice maker dealer i eneral Information Unpack 1 Set carton upright with all four Lift carton up and off of machine Lay carton on rear face and break open bottom flaps flaps outward Remove all tape and packaging ue materials from the outside and inside in
3. receptacle LLL HE RECEPTACLE NOTE Your ice maker may or may not include a DRAIN PUMP If your ice maker FIELD DRAIN PUMP model does not include a DRAIN PUMP SUPPLIED POWER one can be ordered from your dealer WATER CORD TO LINE WALL RECEPTACLE For the Electrician Electrical requirements A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere electrical supply circuit properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordi nances is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain DO NOT use an extension cord Grounding method DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord which has 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 accor dance with the National Electrical Code and 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 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle einer 3 prong cord 1 grounding plug A WARNING Electr
4. hose threaded compression fitting is found in the parts bag This joint provides a convenient disconnect for service Be sure the tubing is clear of compressor to prevent rattle RIGHT END VIEW 19 mm VV 6 mm OD water line compression fitting at water valve Bend field supplied water line to connect to water valve 7 O 95 mm fitting 190 mm x 2222232155 BACK VIEW 174 4 102 mm long 16 mm rubber drain tube run to open Hole for field supplied water line 3 li si 76 mm E 9 23 mm drain 1 32 mm minimum diameter standpipe For the Plumber Connect to drain observe local codes 1 The unit is provided with a gravity drain 2 The ideal installation has a standpipe 174 32 mm minimum installed directly below the outlet of the drain tube Refer to figures for the proper location of the standpipe 3 It may be desirable to insulate drain line thoroughly up to drain inlet Connect drain pump When drain connection below the level of the unit is not available a drain pump may be used to lift the water to an available drain 1 Install drain pump in rear compartment ADD HOSE FROM BIN DRAIN area Run bin drain directly into pump as DIRECTLY TO PUMP shown Attach pump in level position s ID TUBE 2 Plug power cord of ice maker into recep ICE MAKER tacle on drain pump h TODRAN 3 Plug power cord of drain pump into wall hee
5. IS REACHED THE HARVEST CYCLE BEGINS AND THE FOLLOWING HAPPENS Evaporator thermostat is satisfied Compressor keeps running e Condenser fan stops or turns very slowly Water pump stops Hot gas solenoid opens Water inlet valve opens Excess water is flushed out of the drain pan Cutter grid is warm to the touch NOTE Normal harvest cycle takes 1 to 2 minutes MACHINE RESUMES FREEZING AFTER SLAB IS RELEASED FROM EVAPORA TOR AND THE CUTTING PROCESS BEGINS WHEN THE STORAGE BIN IS FILLED BIN THERMOSTAT OPENS Cutter grid remains on Things to Remember Water enters only during the defrost cycle Therefore the first cycle will be completed without water in the system As the room and water temperatures vary so will the amount of ice produced This means that higher operating temperatures will result in reduced ice production The unit will shut off when ice in the storage bin touches the bin thermostat well and will automatically cycle to keep the bin full 10 The storage bin is not refrigerated and some melting will occur This also varies with the room temperature The unit needs good air circulation to perform efficiently Keep the front grille and the condenser clean The water system including filter screen in the water inlet solenoid valve needs to be cleaned periodically for good circulation Instructions are located on the inner door panel This model operates
6. at 115 volts except for the cutter grid circuit which operates at 8 5 volts at 1 amp The compressor runs at all times except when the Bin Thermostat becomes satisfied and opens the circuit This de energizes the system except for the transformer and cutter grid Under normal operating conditions when the evaporator reaches the preset tempera ture 410 to 3 F 12 to 19 C depending on thickness of ice the evaporator thermo stat opens terminating operation of the fan motor and pump motor The hot gas sole noid and the water valve solenoid are energized at this time and remain so until the evaporator reaches 38 2 F 3 1 C AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing unit Failure to do so could result in electrical shock NOTE Maximum fuse size 15 amps heck Operation v Start the unit by turning the service switch to ON and opening the line water valve v NOTE Left is OFF Middle is ON Right is CLEAN In CLEAN position only the pump operates v Check condenser fan to make sure it is revolving Check for airflow Do not insert hand into fan area v4 Water will not enter pump pan until freezing plate gets cold and machine goes into a harvest cycle ERMO BTA B C E Ru tr ET ERLOAD compressor y TRANSFORMER w Tassa 116V v Check for even water flow over freez ing plate Unit must be level for proper operation v Check fo
7. d forward for servicing if necessary This unit MUST be installed in an area BEST rotected RANGE rom the elements such as wind rain and water spray or drip Level unit 1 After placing unit in position check to make certain the unit is level side to side and front to back Accurate leveling is essential for proper operation Unit should be shimmed so that it is solid as well as level The shims should be of hard permanent type material such as Masonite 4 If you are installing this ice maker in a commercial setting that requires National Sanitation Foundation NSF installation procedures NSF requires that the ice maker be sealed to the floor at the bottom rail For compliance with this NSF sealing procedure we recommend a silicone type sealer For the Plumber Connect to water observe local codes 1 Use 6 mm OD soft copper tubing for the cold water supply 2 Provide a convenient manual shut off valve in the water line 3 Position the tubing so it can enter the access hole located in the right hand rear of the cabinet The tubing should extend beyond the cabinet front when the cabinet is pushed back into position NOTES Always purge the water line before making the final connection to the inlet of the water valve to prevent possible water valve malfunction After the cabinet is in place bend the tubing to meet the connection at the water valve The garden
8. ical Shock Hazard e Electrical ground is required on this appliance Do Not ground to a gas pipe e Do Not modify the power supply cord plug If it does not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a quali fied electrician e Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in an electrical shock e Do Not use an extension cord with this appliance Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Failure to follow these instructions could result in death electrical shock or serious injury Operating Instructions CUTTER GRID fa x34 19 mm x 19 mm 914 241 mm For complete operation information refer to the Use and Care Guide Before starting wash out interior of cabinet with a Baking Soda solution 2 tablespoons 26 grams soda to 1 quart 1 liter of warm water Rinse thoroughly Make certain the water is turned on Turn switch to the ON position IMPORTANT Allow unit to run for 3 hours before expecting ice and for 24 hours before trying to set the thickness control If installed more than 2 000 feet 600 m above sea level see page 3 for thermostat adjustments How the Ice Maker Works Compressor runs Condenser fan runs Water pump runs circulates water Cutter grid is warm to touch WHEN THE DESIRED ICE SLAB THICK NESS
9. r desired cube thickness and after 24 hours adjust if necessary Maximum ice yield will be obtained with ice thickness at 2 13 mm to 54 16 mm v Replace grille 11 Part No 2175675 1994 KitchenAid Reglstered Trademark TM Trademark of KitchenAid Printed in U S A
10. terior of the cabinet packing Remove the lower access panel by removing the two screws securing the Open bottom flaps grille at the bottom and the one screw at the top and lift it free of cabinet Turn the fan by hand to make certain it moves freely Loosen thumb screws holding cutter grid and water pan to thumb tight Replace the lower access panel and the screws Utilities observe local codes Each installation is unique but will require 1 A properly grounded 115 Volt 60 Hz A cold water inlet of 4 6 mm OD soft copper tubing and a shut off valve AC only 15 or 20 ampere electrical circuit installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and with local codes and ordinances Water Electricity Either a gravity drain system or a sump pump to lift the water to an existing drain ev f General Information Locate unit 1 Place unit so the front side will be com pletely unobstructed to provide proper airflow Area should be well ventilated with temperature above 55 F 13 C and below 110 F 43 C Best results are obtained between 70 F 21 C and 90 F 32 C Provisions for electricity water and drain connections should be determined The unit may be closed in on the top and three sides but the front MUST BE unobstructed for air circulation and proper operation Installation should be such that the cabinet can be move
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