Frigidaire EFIC229-VCM Operating instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS........................................................1
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS.........................................................3
KNOW YOUR ICE MAKER............................................................3
USE YOUR ICE MAKER................................................................6
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................8
WARNING.....................................................................................10

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including
the following:
1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Remove all packing material and carefully check your ice maker to ensure
it is in good condition and that there is no damage to the ice maker or power
cord and plug.
3. Before using the ice maker for the first time, please wait 2 hours after
positioning it, and keep the transparent lid open for at least 2 hours
4. Pure water is not allowed to be used on this unit, spring water is
recommended.
5. Ensure the voltage is compliant with the voltage range stated on the rating
label, and ensure the earthing of the socket is in good condition.
6. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
7. Do not upend this product or incline it over a 45℃angle.
8. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not pour water on cord, plug
and ventilation, immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
9. Unplug the appliance after using or before cleaning.
10. Keep the appliance 15cm from other objects to ensure the good heat
releasing.
11. Component parts shall be replaced with like components and that servicing
shall be done by factory authorized service personnel, to minimize the risk
of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service.
12. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

13. Do not use the appliance close by flames, hot plates or stoves.
14. Donot switch on thepower button frequently(ensure5min.intervalatleast)
to avoid the damage of compressor.
15. Metal sheet or other electric objects are not allowed to be inserted into the
appliance to avoid fire and short circuit.
16. Do not use outdoors.
17. Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements.
18. Please keep the instruction manual.
19. Warning: Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this appliance.
20. This applianceis intended tobeused in household and similar applications
such as
–staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
–farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
–bed and breakfast type environments;
–catering and similar non-retail applications.
21. Therefrigerant and insulation blowing gas is flammable,when disposing of
the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do not
expose to flame.
Is fire warning sign. Caution risk of fire.
22. Caution: Flammable refrigerant used! When handing, moving and use of
the ice maker, make sure to avoid either damaging the refrigerant tubing, or
increasing the risk of a leak.
23. The ice maker is to be installed in accordance with the Safety Standard for
Refrigeration Systems, ASHRAE 15.
24. The ice maker shall not be installed in corridors or hallways of public
buildings.

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS:
Model Number：EFIC229-VCM
Daily Ice Output：15kg / 24 hours
Ice Sizes：large ice and small ice
Ice Storage Capacity：600g
Refrigerant:R600a(23g)
N.W: 11.5kg
Voltage: AC120V / 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 150 W
Water Reservoir Capacity(up)：2.5 L
Water Reservoir Capacity(down)：1.0 L
Unit Dimensions：357(W)X289(D)X352(H)mm
KNOW YOUR ICE MAKER:

1. REAR COVER
2. CONDENSER
3. TOP COVER
4. WATER DRAIN
5. EVAPORATOR
6. TRANSPARENT WATER BOX
7. ICE BOARD
8. ICE BASKET
9. FLOATER SWITCH
10.WATER TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
11. BASEBOARD
12. COMPRESSOR
13. POWER CORD
14. TRANSPARENT WATER BOX
COVER
15. CONTROL PANEL
Feature:
SPEEDY & REGULAR ICE -MAKING
EASY-USE CONTROL DESIGN. TWO SIZES OF ICE COULD BE
OPTIONAL
TRANSPARENT DIAMOND ICE
SPEEDY(17MIN) AND REGULAR(21MIN) ICE-MAKING CAN MAKE 24
PIECES (A BLOCK OF ICE)
TRANSPARENT WATER TANK AND THE ICE-MAKING PROCESS IS
VISIBLE.
UNDER THE CONDITION OF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 25℃, THE
TIME OF MAKING BIG ICE IS 21MIN,SMALL ICE IS 17MIN.

The machine should be upright to place on the horizontal plane. To ensure
the machine ventilate normally, it is important to set 150mm room on top,
sides and back. Do not place the machine next to the roast oven, radiate
or other heat objects.
Control Panel Operation：

The indicator of ‘POWER’ will flash after plugged in, press
‘POWER’ and then the machine enters standby state
accompanying indicator lighting. During operation, if user presses
this button, the machine will return to standby state.
(Pause & start )After choose the menu, press this key, and start to
work.
This button is for selecting the size of ice. When you select the
desired size, corresponding indicator of Speedy or Regular will be
on.
When the machine is lack of water, the indicator of this button
turns to red. User need to add enough water into the reservoir and
press ‘POWER’ button to restart the machine.
When the ice reaches to the max storage capacity, the indicator of
this button will light on, and the machine will stop working. User
needs to take out the ice, and then the machine will restart
automatically.
USE YOUR ICE MAKER：
Step 1. Open the cover, and add water to reservoir.
Note: There is a hole on the water box, which is the maximum water
level, water adding do not exceed it. If the water exceed, it will drain out.
Suggest the water add under the hole, then put the water box into

proper position, and cover it.
Step 2. Connect the power, press the , and then the machine enters
standby state.
Step 3. Select the desired ice size, the default size of machine is large one.
Step 4. Press key to start wok.
Note: The water level should not higher than the water reservoir’s MAX
position. If water volume goes beyond the max, please pull out
drain plug under the machine bottom to drain the spare water out,
and then plug the drain plug back into the drain.
Note: Please select the small ice mode when ambient temperature is
below 20°c. When the ambient temperature is higher than 25°C,
large ice cube sizes are recommended.
Note: Please take out the ice if the basket is full.
Note: If the ice basket is stuck by the ice, you can take out the water box
first, and take out the ice from the upside, and then you can pull out
the ice basket.
Note: Before making ice, do put the ice basket in the ice maker.

Cleaning & Use Guidance：
1. Clean the inner liner, ice collecting tray, water box, ice shovel and
evaporator frequently. When cleaning, unplug the unit and remove the ice
cubes. Use a diluted solution of water and vinegar to clean the inside and
the outside surface of the Ice maker. Do not spray Ice maker with
chemicals or diluted agents such as acids, gasoline or oil. Rinse thoroughly
before starting.
2. Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure, or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction. Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
3. To ensure the cleanness of ice, please change water for water reservoir at
least once one day. If do not use for a long time, please drain the water out
and clean it up.
4. If the compressor takes a strike action for shortage water, fully water or
interruption of power supply, it will delay for 3 minutes to start up after
restarted.
5. Always use fresh water before starting ice production either at initial
installation or after a long shut-off period.
6. In the status of standby, press and hold the key for 3 sec into cleaning
after 5 minutes done.
7. Disassembling the water hose to clean when it is dirty or the hole is
blocking.
Troubleshooting：
Please note, if a power failure occurs due to disconnection of the power cord,
or the power button has been pushed off during an ice making cycle, small ice
chips may formed and lodge in the automatic shovel causing it to jam. If this

occurs, press and hold the key for 2 sec, When the ice fall, then restart
the machine.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
The compressor
works abnormally
with a buzzing
Noise
The voltage is lower
than recommended
Stop the Ice maker and do
not restart until the voltage
is normal.
Indicator light of
lack of water on
1.Water of Water box is
not much enough
2.The ice in water box
is full, but the floater
switch is blocked
3.The floater is not
installed right
4. The floater switch is
broken
1. Add enough water to
water box
2.Take out the ice
3.Take down the E circle on
floater switch, reinstall the
floater
4.Change the floater switch
Indicator lights on
display are not on
Blown fuse/ No power
Replace fuse / Turn power
on
The Ice made is too
large and with
pieces sticking
together.
1.Water temperature is
too low
2.Ice of previous cycles
left in the water tray
1.Select small size
2.Take out the ice under the
standby state

The program of
making ice is
correct, but no ice
come out
1.No coolant in
compressor
2. Compressor is
damaged.
3. Fan motor is
damaged.
Call the service center.
All indicators twinkle
simultaneously
1.The ice is not access
to ice board
2. The movable detect
device the ice board is
damaged.
Unplug the power and plug
again to restart the
machine.
The machine is on
working but the
water is warm
Electromagnetic valve
is hitch
1.Change the
electromagnetic valve
The ice is full to
reach the ice board,
but no full indicate
1. The movable detect
device the ice board is
damaged.
2.The indicate light is
damaged
1. Change The movable
detect device or display
board.
2. Call the service center.
WARNING
If the power cord is damaged; it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Fill with potable water only.

It is normal for the compressor and condenser surface to reach temperatures
between 70°C and 90°C during operation and surrounding areas may be very
hot.
Due to fast freezing, ice cubes may appear “Cloudy”. This is air trapped in the
water and will not affect quality or taste of ice.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Do not immerse in water
1) Warning –the water you make ice must be drinkable.
2) Warning –keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure clear of obstruction.
3) Warning – do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate to
defrosting process ,other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
4) Warning – do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
5)Warning – do not use electrical appliance inside the food storage
Compartments of the appliance ,unless they are of the type recommended by
the manufacture.

Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with
other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm
to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.