KitchenAid KUIS185 User's Manual
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1. You will be killed or seriously injured A DAN G E R if you don t follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured AWAR N i N G if you don t follow instructions Ali safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury when using your ice maker follow these basic precautions Plug into grounded 3 prong outlet Disconnect power before cleaning e Do not remove ground prong e Disconnect power before servicing e Do not use an adapter e Replace all panels before operating e Do not use an extension cord e Use two or more people to move or install ice maker SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS eneral Information AWARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install ice maker Failure to do so can result in back or other injury panera 1 Lay carton on rear face and break open bottom flaps 2 Set carton upright with all four flaps outward 3 Lift carton up and off of machine 4 Remove all tape and packaging materi als from the outside and inside of the Remove NOTE The Installation Instructions are packing located in a plastic bag inside the ice bin 5 Remove the lower access panel by Open bottom flaps removing the two screws securing the grille at the bot2. 90 4 1 2 114 mm to center line 9 229 mm max Locate outlet within this space f 18 457 mm A Connect to drain observe local codes 1 The unit is provided with a gravity drain 2 The ideal installation has a standpipe 1 4 32 mm minimum installed directly below the outlet of the drain tube Refer to figures on the previous page for the proper location of the standpipe 3 It may be desirable to insulate drain line thoroughly up to drain inlet 4 Replace the lower access panel and its screws 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 e it must be U L listed and have a U L listed 120 VAC 3 wire grounded power supply cord e Overall maximum outside dimensions 15 381 mm wide x 6 152 mm deep x 9 12 241 mm high e Minimum pump flow rate 24 gallons 91 L per hour 0 4 gallons 1 5 L per minute at 12 feet 3 7 m lift e Operating temperature range 55 F 13 C to 110 F 44 C AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock Electrical requirements A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 ampere fused elec
3. nstallation Instructions Wat OF AB VE Bax 44 SE Bl V7 ZL al KitchenAid FOR THE WAY IT S MADE Ice Maker Safety Before you plug itin 2 General Information Utilities required Thermostat calibrations 4 Pr re eet Shipboard operation 4 Installation ce 5 Locate unit 000 0008 5 Level UNIT cece eeee eee 5 Connect to water 6 Connect to drain 7 Alternate drain method 7 Electrical requirements 8 Grounding method 8 Changing the Bin Door Panel and Lower Panel 9 Operating Instructions 9 Check Operation 9 Things to Remember 10 How the Ice Maker 1 800 422 1230 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments KITCHENAID Automatic Ice Maker PART NO 2181133 Model KUIS185 j y a Ice Maker Safety Before you plug if in Your safety and the safety of others is very important _ We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean
4. age bin area Order the necessary parts from your local ice maker dealer nstallation Locate unit 1 Place unit so the front side will be completely unobstructed to provide proper airflow 2 Area should be well ventilated with tem perature 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 3 Provisions for electricity water and drain connections should be determined 4 The unit may be closed in on the top and three sides but the front must be unob structed for air circulation and proper operation Installation should be such that the cabinet can be moved forward for servicing if necessary This unit must be 90 F installed in 32 C an area protected from the 70 F elements 21 C 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 2 Accurate leveling is essential for proper operation 3 Unit should be shimmed so that it is solid as well as level The shims should be of hard permanent type material 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 I nstallatio
5. ess 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 y Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 115 m VOLTS 60 HERTZ
6. good air circulation to perform efficiently Keep the front grille and the condenser clean e The water system needs to be cleaned periodically for good circulation Instruc tions are located in the Use and Care Guide How the Ice Maker Works e Compressor runs e Condenser fan runs e Water pump runs circulates water e Cutter grid is warm to touch When the desired ice slab thickness is reached the harvest cycle begins and the following happens e Evaporator thermostat is satisfied e Compressor keeps running e Condenser fan stops or turns very slowly e Water pump stops e Hot gas solenoid opens e Water inlet valve opens e Excess water is flushed out of the drain pan e Cutter grid is warm to the touch NOTE Normal harvest cycle takes 1 to 2 minutes Machine resumes freezing after slab is released from evaporator and the cutting process begins When the storage bin is filled bin thermostat opens e Cutter grid remains on d fnit Wiring Diagrams This model operates at 115 volts except for the cutter grid circuit which operates at 8 5 volts at 1 amp Maximum fuse size should be 15 amps 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 10 to 3 F 12 to 19 C depending on thickn
7. n 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 4 Always purge the water line before making the final connection to the inlet of the water valve to prevent possible water valve malfunction 5 Slide the cabinet into place bringing the tubing through the rear access hole Bend the tubing to meet the connection at the water valve The garden hose threaded compression fitting is found in the parts bag which is shipped under the ice scoop This joint provides a convenient disconnect for service Be sure the tubing is clear of compressor to prevent rattle v 6 mm OD water line compression fitting at water valve Bend field supplied water line to connect to water valve fitting 34 ye 874 mm Hole for field supplied water line Do not kink or pinch power supply cord between ice maker and cabinet RIGHT END VIEW 19 mm 2374 606 mm Water inlet solenoid valve T at ee ee ee Drain BACK VIEW 17 4 102 mm long 16 mm rubber drain tube run to open drain g 1 32 mm minimum diameter standpipe 9 229 mm
8. n the water is turned on e 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 8 216 mm Check Operation Start the unit by turning the service Use a flashlight to look through space switch to ON and opening the line between the cutter grid and liner to water valve check for even water flow over freezing l l plate Unit must be level for proper vd NOTE Left is OFF Middle is ON operation Right is CLEAN In CLEAN position only the pump operates Check for desired cube thickness and after 24 hours adjust if necessary Y Water will not enter pump pan until Maximum ice yield will be obtained freezing plate gets cold and machine with ice thickness at 12 13 mm to goes into a harvest cycle 5 16 mm Things to Remember e Water enters only during the defrost cycle Therefore the first cycle will be completed without water in the system e 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 e 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 e The storage bin is not refrigerated and some melting will occur This also varies with the room temperature e The unit needs
9. tom and the one screw at the top and lift it free of cabinet 6 Turn the fan by hand to make certain it moves freely 7 Loosen thumb screws holding cutter grid and water pan to thumb tight 8 Replace the lower access panel and the screws Utilities required observe local codes Each installation is unique but will require 1 A cold water inlet of 1 4 6 mm OD soft copper tubing and a shut off valve Water Electricity Drain continued on the next page 3 General Information 2 A properly grounded 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 ampere fused electrical circuit installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and with local codes and ordinances NOTE For proper location see the Built In Opening Dimensions diagram on page 6 3 Either a gravity drain system or a sump pump to lift the water to an existing drain Thermostat calibrations If ice maker is to be operated at an elevation of 2 000 feet 600 m or more above sea level both the Bin Thermostat and the Ice Thickness Thermostat will need to be recalibrated Call your dealer or an autho rized service group to have the necessary changes made Shipboard operation When this ice maker is installed aboard a ship it may be necessary to purchase and install a water deflector The deflector hangs between the lower edge of the evaporator and the cutter grid It keeps the water flowing over the evaporator from spilling into the stor
10. trical supply circuit properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordi nances is required Grounding method 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 wail receptacle installed by a qualified electrician 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 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Power supply cord ale 3 prong grounding plug hanging the Bin Door Panel and Lower Panel For complete information on how to change the bin door panel and lower panel refer to the Use and Care Guide perating Instructions e For complete operation information refer Cutter grid to the Use and Care Guide 34 x 34 19 mm x 19 mm e Before starting wash out interior of cabinet with a baking soda solution 2 tablespoons 26 g soda to 1 quart 1 L of warm water Rinse thoroughly e Make certai
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