Frigidaire EFIC157-BLACK Owner's manual

Important Safety Information.............................................
Getting to Know Your Unit..................................................
Introduction...............................................................................
Operating Procedures & Maintenance............................
Using Your Ice Maker..............................................................
Troubleshooting Guide..........................................................
Product Specifications..........................................................
Limited Warranty....................................................................
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Safety Instructions...................................................................4
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USA CANADA 1-800-
ICE MAKER
EFIC157-BLACK, EFIC159-BLACK,
EFIC160-WHITE, EFIC188-SILVER

2INTRODUCTION
When you unpack your ice maker, you
may find a small amount of water inside.
Your unit is brand new.
Please follow the initial preparation and
cleaning instructions as detailed in the
User Guide prior to using your new
icemaker.
Any water you may find is from the
standard quality control testing that all
of our ice makers undergo as part of the
manufacturing process.

3IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
WARNING indicates apotentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result indeath or serious injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, oper-
ation or maintenance information which
is important but not hazard-related.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Safety Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert of potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
Safety Instructions
•DO NOT store or use gasoline, or
other flammable liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance. Read
product labels for warnings regarding
flammability and other hazards.
•Avoid contact with any moving parts
of automatic ice maker.
•Remove all staples from the carton.
Staples can cause severe cuts, and also
destroy finishes if they come in contact
withother appliances or furniture.
WARNING
Please read all instructions before using
this appliance.
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic
bags, and any exterior wrapping material
immediately after the Ice Maker is unpacked.
Children should NEVER use these items to
play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads,
plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become
airtight chambers, and can quickly cause
suocation.

This appliance must be plugged into at least a 15 AMP 110-115 VOLT 60 Hz
GROUNDED OUTLET. This appliance must be grounded. It is equipped with a
3-wire cord having a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that
is properly installed and grounded.
Avoid the use of an extension cord because it may overheat and cause a risk of
fire. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord:
A. Use only 3-wire extension cords with 3-blade grounding plug.
B. The marked rating of an extension cord must be be equal to or greater than the
rating of this appliance.
C. It should be positioned such that it does not drape over the counter or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children intentionally.
Attempting any maintenance or cleaning:
To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power
suply or disconnect at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching o the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE: Pressing the Power ON/OFF button to an o position does not disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
WARNING!
Improper use of grounded wire can result in the risk of electric shock.
Consult a physician if necessary. Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature by modifying the plug.
4SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

5GETTING TO KNOW YOUR UNIT
1. Ice scoop
2. Ice full sensor
3. Ice basket
4. Top cover with transparent window
5. Air exhausting
6. Water drain cap: at front btm side of the unit
7. MAXIMUM WATER LEVEL:
Remove the ice basket, you can see the water level mark.
General instrucion
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Control Panel: Easy to use, visible functions touch display setting.
A. Selected ice size displaying: Small and Large
B. Power indicator
C. Ice-Full indicato
D .Water shortage indicator
E. Button to turn on/o the unit
F. Button to select ice cube size
6GETTING TO KNOW YOUR UNIT
Postion of control panel & function
CONTROL PANEL
d c
e f
b a

7OPERATING PROCEDURES & MAINTENANCE
DANGER
1. Remove the exterior and interior packaging. Check if ice basket and ice scoop
inside. If any parts are missing, please contact our customer service.
2. Remove the tapes for fixing ice shovel, ice basket & ice scoop. Clean the tank &
ice basket.
3. Put the ice maker on a level & flat counter top without direct sunlight and other
sources of heat (i.e.: stove, furnace, radiator). Maker sure that there is at least 4
inches gap between the back & LH/RH sides with the wall.
4. Allow one hour for the refrigerant fluid to settle before plugging the ice maker in.
5. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
WARNING: Fill with potable water only. Only use drinking water.
*Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If
the power cord is damaged please call our customer service.
1. This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this
appliance is equipped with a grounding plug which mates with standard grounding
wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electric shock.
2. Plug your appliance into an exclusive, properly installed, grounding wall outlet. Do
not be under any circumstances; damage the grounding means of the plug. Any
questions concerning power and or grounding should be directed toward a
certified electrician.
3. This appliance requires a standard 110-120Volt, 60Hz electrical outlet with good
grounding means.
Before using your ice maker, it is strongly recommended to clean it thoroughly.
Unplug the unit before cleaning or making any maintenance.
1. Take out the ice basket.
2. Clean the interior with diluted detergent, warm water and a soft cloth.
3. Then rinse the inside parts with water, and drain out the water by unplugging the
drain cap on the front bottom side.
4. The outside of the ice maker should be cleaned regularly with a mild detergent
solution and warm water.
5. Dry the interior and exterior with a clean soft cloth.
6. When the machine is not in use for a long time, drain water completely out and
dry the interior.
UNPACKING YOUR ICE MAKER
CONNECTING YOUR ICE MAKER
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR ICE MAKER

1. Open the cover, remove the ice basket and pour water into tank. Keep water
level below the water level mark.
2. Press “ON/OFF” button on the control panel to begin the ice making cycle.
3. Select the ice cube size by pressing the “SELECT” button. If the room
temperature is lower than 60
°F , it is recommended to select small ice cube in
order to avoid ice sticking together.
4. The ice making cycle lasts approx. 6 to 13 minutes, depending on seletion of ice
cube size and the room temperature. The recommended room temperature is
50
°F to 105 °F.
5. If water pump can’t inject water, the ice maker will stop automatically, and the
“ADD WATER” indicator will be on.Press “ON/OFF” button, fill water up to the
max. water level mark and press “ON/OFF” button again to turn on the unit
again.Allow the refrigerant liquid inside the compressor at least 3 minutes to
settle before restarting.
6. The ice maker stops when the ice basket is full and the “ICE FULL” indicator will
be on.
Warning: Direct sunlight or sunlight reflection may cause infared sensor malfunction.
If the unit doesn’t stop even ice cubes obstruct sensor, move the unit where no
sunlight.
7. Change water in the water reservoir every 24 hours to ensure a reasonable
hygiene level. If unit isn’t to be used, drain all the water and dry the tank.
8USING YOUR ICE MAKER

Ice cubes stick together.
Ice making cycle is normal
but no ice formed. Refrigerant in cooling
system leaks.
Verify by a qualified
technician.
Pipe in the cooling
system is blocked.
Verify by a qualified
technician.
The ice making cycle is
too long.
Stop the ice maker, and
restart it when the ice
blocks melt. Select the
small size ice cube
selection.
Water temperature in
inner tank is too low.
Replace the water.
Temperature of water
recommended at 40
°F -
90
°F.
Room temperature or
water temperature in
inner tank is too high.
The room temperature
should be 50
°F -105 °F ,
water temperature should
be 40
°F -90 °F.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
“ADD WATER”
indicator light turns on.
Lack of Water. Stop the ice maker, fill
water, and press “ON/
OFF” button again to
restart the unit.
Remove ice from ice
basket. Continuous press
“Select” button 5 seconds,
the unit could make ice 10
cycles even “Ice” indicator
is on.
Ice is full in basket.“ICE FULL” indicator
is on.
9TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

10 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage: 115V 60Hz
Power Consumption: 90-120 W
Daily Ice Output: 12 KGS/24H
Ice-Making Amount Per Time: 9 PCS
Refrigerant: R600a
Dimensions
Product Depth (IN.) 11.6
Product Height (IN.) 11.4
Product Width (IN.) 8.7