GE OPAL XPIO13BCBT User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
OPAL ICE MAKER
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XPIO13BCBT
XPIO13SCSS
XPIO23BCBT
XPIO23SCSS
ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS
SAFETY INFORMATION .........3
PARTS INCLUDED ................5
GETTING STARTED ..............6
CARE AND CLEANING ...........7
DISPLAY SETTINGS .............10
MAKING ICE......................10
DRAINING ........................10
WATER FILTER ..................10
SIDE TANK ACCESSORY ....... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING............14
ICE MAKER PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS ................15
LIMITED WARRANTY ...........19
CONSUMER SUPPORT ......... 20

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CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury when using your Opal, follow these basic safety
precautions.
■ Donotremoveanysafety,warning,orproductinformation
labels from your ice maker.
■ LiftingHazard:Itisrecommendedtohavetwopeople
move and install the ice maker in order to prevent injury.
Refrigerant and Foam Disposal
DisposeofapplianceinaccordancewithFederalandLocalRegulations.Flammablerefrigerantandinsulationmaterialused
require special disposal procedures. Contact your local authorities for the environmentally safe disposal of your appliance.
SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING Toreducetheriskofre,explosion,electricshock,exposuretoUVradiation,orinjury
when using your Opal, follow these basic safety precautions.
■ Donot,underanycircumstances,alterorremovethethird
(ground)prongfromthepowercord.Forpersonalsafety,
this product must be properly grounded.
■ Donotexceedpoweroutletratings.Itisrecommended
thattheicemakerisconnectedtoitsowncircuit.Useonly
a115V,60Hzstandardelectricalsupplythatisproperly
grounded in accordance with the National Electric Code
and local codes and ordinances.
■ Duetopotentialsafetyhazardsundercertainconditions,
westronglyadviseagainsttheuseofanextension
cord.However,ifyoumustuseanextensioncord,itis
absolutelynecessarythatitisaUL-listed,3-wireground
typeapplianceextensioncordhavingagroundingtype
plug and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15
Amperes(minimum)and120Volts.
■ Thisproductmustbeproperlyinstalledandlocatedin
accordance with the installation instructions before it is
used.Productisforindoorhouseholduseonly.Donotuse
outdoors.
■ Donotstoreoruseflammablevaporsorliquidsnearthis
product.
■ Donotallowchildrentoclimb,stand,orhangontheice
maker. They could seriously injure themselves.
■ DonotlookdirectlyatUVlampwhenitisoperating.The
light emitted by the lamp will cause serious eye damage
and burn unprotected skin.
■ InordertoavoidexposuretoUVradiation,disconnect
powertotheicemakerbeforeremovingtheexternal
covers.
■ Donotusewithwaterthatismicro-biologicallyunsafeor
of unknown quality.
■ Placepowercordinsuchawayitcannotbepulledonby
childrenorcauseatrippinghazard.
■ Placepowercordinsuchawaythatitisnotincontact
with hot surfaces.
■ Donotoperateifanycomponent,includingthecordor
plug, is damaged.
■ Unplugtheproductbeforecleaningbyhandandwhennot
in use.
■ Donotimmerseanypartoftheproductinwater.
■ Donotplugorunplugproductwithwethands.
■ Donotattempttodisassemble,repair,modify,orreplace
any part of your product.
■ Usethisproductonlyforitsintendedpurposeasdescribed
in this user manual.
■ Donotuseanyaccessoriesnotrecommendedbythe
manufacturer.
■ Whenhandling,installing,andoperatingtheappliance,
care should be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant
tubing.
■ Servicingshallbeperformedbyfactoryauthorizedservice
personnel and component parts shall be replaced with
manufacturerauthorizedreplacementcomponents.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable Refrigerant
This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant, also known as R600a, a natural gas with high
environmental compatibility. Howber, it is also combustible. Adhere to the warnings below to reduce the
risk of injury or property damage.
1. When handling, installing, and operating the appliance,
care should be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant
tubing.
2.Serviceshallonlybeperformedbyauthorizedservice
personnel.Useonlymanufacturer-authorizedserviceparts.
3.DisposeofrefrigeratorinaccordancewithFederal
andLocalRegulations.Theflammablerefrigerantand
insulation material used in this product require special
disposal procedures. Contact your local authorities for the
environmentally safe disposal of your refrigerator.
4. Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosures or in
thebuilt-instructureclearofobstruction.
5. To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood spatula or
scraper.Donotuseanicepickorametalorsharp-edged
instrumentasitmaypunturethefreezerlinerandthenthe
flammable refrigerant tubing behind it.
6.Donotuseelectricalappliancesinsidethefoodstorage
compartment of the appliance.
7.Donotuseanyelectricaldevicetodefrostyourappliance

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ATTENTION Pour réduire le risque de blessure lors de l’utilisation de votre Opal, observez
les consignes de sécurité élémentaires suivantes
■ Neretirezaucuneétiquetteapposéesurlamachineàglaçonsqui
présentedesrenseignementssurlasécurité,lesavertissements
ou le produit.
■ Risqueassociéàunechargelourde:Nousrecommandonsque
deuxpersonnesdéplacentetinstallentlamachineàglaçonsafin
deprévenirlesblessures.
LISEZ, SUIVRE, ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
AVERTISSEMENT Pour réduire le risque d'incendie, d'explosion, de choc électrique,
d’exposition aux rayons UV ou de blessure lors de l’utilisation de votre
Opal, observez les consignes de sécurité élémentaires suivantes.
■ Encas,vousnedevezmodifierniretirerlatroisièmebroche
(terre)ducordonélectrique.Pourvotresécurité,ceproduitdoit
êtrecorrectementmisàlaterre.
■ N'excédezpaslesvaleursnominalesdelapriseélectrique.
Nousrecommandonsquelamachineàglaçonssoitbranchée
àsonproprecircuit.Utilisezuniquementunealimentation
électriquestandardde115V,60Hz,correctementmiseàlaterre
conformémentaucodenationaldel'électricitéetauxcodeset
règlementslocauxenvigueur.
■ Enraisonderisquespotentielspourlasécuritédanscertaines
conditions, nous vous mettons fortement en garde contre
l'utilisationd'uncordonprolongateur.Sitoutefoisvousdevez
utilizeruncordonprolongateur,celui-cidoitprésenterles
caractéristiquessuivantes:typepourélectroménagersà
troisbrochesavecmiseàlaterre,ficheavecmiseàlaterre,
homologationUL,valeursnominalesde15ampères(minimum)et
120volts.
■ Ceproduitdoitêtreinstallécorrectementetplacéconformément
auxinstructionsd'installationavantsonutilisation.Ceproduit
estdestinéàunusagedomestiqueàl'intérieurseulement.Ne
l'utilisezpasàl'extérieur.
■ Nerangeznin'utilisezdesvapeursoudesliquidesinflammables
àproximitédeceproduit.
■ Nepermettezpasauxenfantsdegrimpersurlamachineà
glaçons,nides'ytenirous'yagripper.Ilspourraientseblesser
gravement.
■ NeregardezpaslalampeUVdirectementlorsqu'elleestallumée.
Lalumièreémiseparlalampepeutcauserdeslésionssévères
auxyeuxoubrûlerlapeaunonprotégée.
■ Afindeprévenirl'expositionauxradiationsUV,débranchez
l'alimentationélectriqueàlamachineàglaçonsavantderetirer
lescouverclesextérieurs.
■ N'utilisezpasd'eauimpropreàlaconsommationoudequalité
douteuse sur le plan microbiologique.
■ Placezlecordonélectriquedefaçonqu'ilnesoitpastiréparles
enfantsetqu'ilneposepasunrisquedetrébuchement.
■ Placezlecordonélectriquedefaçonqu'ilnetouchepasaux
surfaces chaudes.
■ Nefaitespasfonctionnerl'appareilsiundesescomposants,
cordonetficheinclus,estendommagé.
■ Débranchezleproduitavantdelenettoyeràlamainoulorsqu'il
n'estpasutilisé.
■ N'immergezaucunepiècedeceproduitdansl'eau.
■ Nebranchezninedébranchezleproduitaveclesmains
mouillées.
■ Netentezpasdedémonter,réparer,modifierouremplacerune
piècequelconquedeceproduit.
■ Utilisezceproduituniquementauxfinsauxquellesilestdestiné
quisontdécritesdanscemanueld'utilisation.
■ N'utilisezaucunaccessoirequin'estpasrecommandéparle
fabricant.
■ Lorsdelamanipulation,del'installationetdel'utilisationde
l'appareil,veillezànepasendommagerletubederéfrigérant.
■ L'entretiendoitêtreeffectuépardupersonneldeserviceautorisé
parl'usineetlescomposantsdoiventêtreremplacéspardes
piècesderechangeautoriséesparlefabricant.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLOSION Fluide frigorigène inflammable
Cet électroménager contient le réfrigérant isobutane, aussi connu comme R600a, un gaz naturel à compatibilité élevée
avec l’environnement. Il s’agit cependant d’un combustible. Observez les consignes de sécurité ci-dessous afin de
réduire le risque de blessure ou de dommage à la propriété.
1.Lorsdelamanipulation,del’installationetdel’utilisationde
cetappareil,prenezsoindenepasendommagerlestubesde
circulationdufluidefrigorigène.
2.L’entretienoularéparationdoiventêtreeffectuésparunpersonnel
deserviceautorisé.Utilisezseulementdespiècesderechange
autoriséesparlefabricant.
3.Mettezleréfrigérateuraurebutconformémentauxréglementations
fédéralesetlocales.Lefluidefrigorigèneinflammableetlematériel
isolantutilisésnécessitentdesprocéduresdemiseaurebut
spéciales.Communiquezaveclesautoritéslocalescompétentes
pourlamiseaurebutdevotreréfrigérateursansdangerpour
l’environnement.
4.N’obstruezpasleséventsdansl’enceinteprévuepourl’appareil.
5.Pourretirerlegivre,grattezàl’aided’ungrattoiroud’unespatule
enplastiqueouenbois.N’utilisezpasunpicàglaceniun
instrumentmétalliqueouauxarêtescoupantescarilyarisque
depercerladoublureducongélateuretlatubulureduréfrigérant
inflammablederrièreelle.
6.N’utilisezpasd’appareilsélectriquesdanslecompartiment
réfrigérateurdecetappareil.
7.N’utilisezaucunappareilélectriquepourdégivrervotre
congélateur.
Élimination du réfrigérant et de la mousse
Jeterl'appareilconformémentauxréglementationsfédéralesetlocales.Leréfrigérantinflammableetlesmatériauxd'isolationutilisés
nécessitentdesprocéduresd'éliminationspéciales.Contactezvosautoritéslocalespourl'éliminationécologiquedevotreappareil.

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PARTS INCLUDED
Parts Included
OpalIceMaker
QuickStartGuide
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OPAL Ice Maker Quickstart Guide
IMPORTANT: Read and understand all safety instructions detailed in Owner's Manual before
using the Opal.
Cleaning the Ice Bin and Water Reservoir
Remove the ice bin and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse thoroughly. Use a damp sponge to
wipe down the water reservoir under the ice bin. Never use soap inside your Opal icemaker.
Rinsing Opal's Internal Components
1. Fill the water reservoir to the upper fill line.
See Figure 1.
2. Plug in Opal, Press Power Button to turn on
and then hold the 'Clean' button for 3 seconds
to initiate the cleaning process.
See Figure 2.
3. Water will begin circulating and the 'Cleaning'
indicator will light up on the left-hand side of
the unit to confirm the unit is now in cleaning
process. See Figure 3. After a few minutes the
water will stop and the 'Cleaning' indicator light
will turn off.
4. When the 'Cleaning' indicator light turns off,
drain the Opal. Unhook the top of the drain
hoses at the back of the unit. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
Figure 3
Figure 1
Figure 2
Water
Reservoir
Fill Line
Making Ice
Defrosting Cleaning
Hold 3 Sec
Add Water
Clean Light Power
Making Ice
Defrosting Cleaning
Add Water
Making Ice
DefrostingCleaning
Hold 3 Sec
Add Water
Clean Light Power
IceBin
IceScoopSideTankClip
DripTray
SideTankAccessory
(Specicmodels
only)
Base

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Installation Requirements
CAUTION Lifting Hazard: It is recommended to have two people move and install the ice maker in
order to prevent injury.
■Productisdesignedtobeinstalledindoors.Donot
use your ice maker outdoors.
■Productmustbeinstalleduprightonaflat,level
surface that is able to support the total weight when
full of water.
■Ensureaminimumofthreeinches(3")clearance
around the side and back walls of the ice maker for
proper air circulation.
■Installtheproductinawell-ventilatedareawithan
ambienttemperaturebetween55°Fand90°F.
■Donotplacetheproductnearheatsourcessuchas
ovens or cooktops.
■Donotplacetheproductindirectsunlight.
Prepare Opal For Use
1.Carefullyremovepackingmaterial.Donotusesharp
toolsthatcandamagetheboxcontents.
2.Ensureallcomponentsarepresent.Ifanyitemis
missing, please contact1.866.907.6718.
3. Place the ice maker upright on a flat, level surface
and plug it in.
4.Installdriptraybyslidingitunderthefrontedgeof
Opal. The tray slots should align with the front feet of
Opal.
5.Sanitizeandrinsetheicemakerwithcleanwaterfor
five minutes before first use.
NOTICE Sometypesofunder-cabinetlampscanbehotenough
tocausedamagetoyourOpaltop'sappearance.
Getting Started
GETTING STARTED
Making Ice
Defrosting Cleaning
Hold 3 Sec
Add Water
Clean Light Power

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CARE AND CLEANING
To keep your nugget ice tasting fresh and your Opal
lookinggreat,werecommendcleaning/sanitizingyour
Opal once per week.
Tocleantheexterioroftheicemaker,unplugthe
product, then use a soft cloth dampened with soapy
watertogentlycleantheexteriorsurfaces.Drywitha
soft cloth.
Theexteriorstainlesssteelsurfacescanbecleaned
withcommerciallyavailablestainlesssteelcleaner.Use
only a liquid cleaner free of grit and rub in the direction
ofthebrushlineswithadamp,softsponge.Donotuse
appliancewax,polish,solvents,orchemicalsonthe
stainlesssteel.Donotusesoaptocleanthereservoir.
Useasoftclothmoistenedwithwater.
WARNING ChemicalExposureHazard,when
cleaning with bleach, use bleach in a well ventilated area
andavoidmixingbleachwithotherhouseholdcleaners.
WARNING Unplugtheproductbeforecleaningby
hand, and when not in use.
System Cleaning / Sanitizing Procedure
TocleanOpal'sinternalcomponents,completethe
followingsteps:
1.UnplugOpal.
2.Removewaterfilter(ifpresent),andreplacewiththe
reservoir'sscreenedintakecap.
SeeFigure1.
3.DrainOpal(seepage8fordetailedinstructions).
4. Create a solution of five cups of water and one
teaspoonhouseholdbleach.Skiptopage9for
further instructions on how to remove hard mineral
deposits.
5. Pour solution into water reservoir, up to the fill line
shown.
Seefigure2.
6.PluginOpalandholdthe'Clean'buttonfor3
secondstoinitiatethecleaningprocess.Seefigure3.
7.Waterwillbegincirculatingandthe'Cleaning'
indicatorwilllightupontheleft-handsideoftheunit
toconfirmtheunitisnowincleaningprocess.See
figure 4. After three minutes the water will stop and
the'Cleaning'indicatorlightwillturnoff.
NOTE: Donotusesoaptocleanthewaterreservoir.
Care and Cleaning
Figure4
Figure3
Figure1
Figure2
Water
Reservoir
FillLine
Making Ice
Defrosting Cleaning
Hold 3 Sec
Add Water
Clean Light Power
Making Ice
Defrosting Cleaning
Hold 3 Sec
Add Water
Clean Light Power
Making Ice
Defrosting Cleaning
Hold 3 Sec
Add Water
Clean Light Power

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System Cleaning / Sanitizing Procedure
(continued)
8.Whenthe'Cleaning'indicatorlightturnsoff,drainthe
Opal.
9.Unhookthetopofthedrainhosesatthebackoftheunit.
Seefigure5.
10.Thenlaythemdowntodrainintoasinkorbucketthatis
belowtheleveloftheicemaker.Seefigure6and7.
11.Removetheplugsandallowthewatertocompletely
drain.Seefigure7.
12.Oncewaterstopsflowing,re-insertthedrainplugs.
13.Torinse:addfivecupsoffreshwatertothewater
reservoir,andpressthe'Clean'buttontoinitiatea
secondcleaningcycle.Toexitthecleaningcycle
atanytime,pressandholdthe'Clean'buttonfor3
seconds.
14.Repeatsteps8through13twomoretimes,adding
fresh water to the reservoir each time (you may
continue to repeat the rinse cycle, for as many times
as you like).
15.Replacedraintubesonback.Seefigure8.
16.Whencomplete,fillunitwithfreshwaterandpressthe
'Power'buttontostartmakingice.Seefigure9.
Care and Cleaning
Figure5
Pull to the left to unhook
Figure8
Replacedraintubes
Figure7
Figure9
Figure6
Making Ice
Defrosting Cleaning
Hold 3 Sec
Add Water
Clean Light Power

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Care and Cleaning
UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY
Understanding the display
Removal of Mineral Deposits
1.Fillthereservoirwithwhitevinegartothemaxfilllineandrunuptothreecleaningcycles.Or
purchase an Opal Cleaning Kit and follow instructions inside.
2.Ifusingvinegar,leavethevinegarintheunitfor18hoursandsetavinegar-soakedtowelon
theicechuteovernighttofurtherdissolveanymineralbuildup.Seefigure10.
3. Clean the sensors with vinegar and wipe clean with water. After draining the vinegar, run
threerinsecycles,usingfreshwaterforeachrinse.Seefigures11,12,and13toreference
location of the sensors.
Cleaning the Bin and Tray
To clean the ice bin, remove the ice bin from the ice maker and clean with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water.
Rinsethoroughly.Drywithasoftcloth.Do not use solvents or chemicals.
The drip tray should be wiped dry. Water left in this area may leave deposits. To clean the drip tray, remove the tray
fromOpalanduseasoftclothdampenedwithmildsoapywatertogentlycleanthesurface.Drywithasoftcloth.Do
not use solvents or chemicals.
Power
The Power button, when pressed, will begin the ice
making process. When pressed, while ON, will turn the
icemakero󰀨.
Light
Thelightfeaturehasthreedi󰀨erentmodes:ON/DIM/OFF.
Toggle between the three modes by pressing the light
button until you reach your desired lighting mode.
Clean
The cleaning cycle is initiated by pressing and holding
the'Clean'buttonforthreeseconds.
Indicator Lights
Thefourindicatorlightsontheleft-handsideoftheunit
displaythecurrentstatusoftheOpal.If'AddWater'is
highlighted, your unit needs more water before it can
cycle to make ice or clean.
WiFi
UsingthecomplimentaryOpalmobileapp,customers
can connect to their Opal and control it from their Android
oriPhone.Theindicatorlightontheleft-handsidewill
conrmasuccessfulconnection.Seepage14forhowto
connectOpalIceMakertoWiFiApplication.
Making Ice
Defrosting Cleaning Hold 3 Sec
Add Water Clean Light Power
Figure10
Figure11 Figure12 Figure13

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Making Ice with Opal
Draining Opal
Water Filter
OnceOpalhasbeencleaned/sanitized,movetheicemakertoitsdesiredlocationandcompletethefollowingsteps.
1.Removeicebin.
2.Fillreservoirwithpotable(safetodrink)waterupto
the"MaxFill"line.Waterhardnessmustbelessthan
12grainspergallon.Donotfillreservoirwithany
liquidexceptwater.Usinganyliquidexceptpotable
water is misuse and will void your warranty.
3. Plug the ice maker into a grounded outlet.
4. Touch the Power button to start the ice maker. The
indicatorontheleft-handsidewilllightup'MakingIce'
to confirm that unit has begun to make ice.
5.Opalwillbegintoproduceicein15-30minutes.Itwill
continue to make ice until the bin is full, or it runs out
of water. To continue making ice, just add more water.
WerecommenddrainingyourOpalwhen:
1.Youputitawayoranytimeit'sbeingrelocated
2. You turn it off for more than a few days. (i.e. vacation)
3. You are not using much ice. Continous recirculation
ofmeltwatermayaffecttaste.Forbestresults,drain
your Opal.
TheOpalWaterFilter,isavailableatGEAppliances
and is the only water filter compatible with Opal. Please
follow the installation instructions included with your filter.
NOTE: Removeyourwaterfilter(ifinstalled)and
reinstall the screened intake cap prior to cleaning your
Opal.
WaterReservoir
Maxllline
Waterltersnapsintoplace
Making Ice
Defrosting Cleaning Hold 3 Sec
Add Water Clean Light Power
SideView FrontView
WaterFilter

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SIDE TANK ACCESSORY
Side Tank Accessory
NOTE:TherearetwodraintubeslocatedonthebackofyourOpalNuggetIceMakerindicatedasdraintubeAandB
in the illustration on page 12.
1.HandWashOnly:RinseandhandwashOpalSide
Tankwithwarmwaterandamilddishsoap.Remove
OpalSideTank’scapandwashthecapandrubber
valvewithwaterandamilddishsoap.TheSideTank
base can be washed by disconnecting the hose and
addingasmallamountofsoapywatertoit.Scrubas
needed and rinse thoroughly. The rinse water should
drain out the port in the back.
Rinsethecap,rubbervalve,tankandthebasewellto
remove any residual soap (see illustration).
DO NOT WASH THE SIDE TANK IN THE
DISHWASHER.
2.UnplugOpalNuggetIceMaker.UnhookOpal’sdrain
tubes and drain the water from the reservoir.
3.Connectdraintube,labeledB,tothebackofOpalSide
Tank’s base.
4. Make sure drain tube (A) is connected to the black
hanger and installed on the back of Opal.
5.Makesuredraintube(B)connectingtotheSideTank
isrestingflatonthecountertop.
SideTank
Cap and
Valve
Unplugthis
draintube(B)
from the black
hanger and
connect this
tube to the
SideTank.
PlugdraintubeB
into the side tank
here.
BA
TubeB
attached to
the side tank
TubeB
attached to
the side tank
6.PlaceOpalSideTankontherightorleft-handsideofthetheOpalNuggetIceMaker.Usingthesidetankattachment,
slide the shorter side of the attachment under the unit, near the front of the unit. The attachment will slide into a slot on
thebottomoftheunit.Oncethisisplaced,thesidetankcanslideontotheoppositeattachment.Seeguresbelowand
onnextpage.
NOTE: Care should be taken to connect the correct tube to the Opal Side Tank. Tube (B) should always be
connected to the Side Tank whether it is installed on the left or right side of the Opal Nugget Ice Maker. It is
important to make sure the tube is lying at, otherwise water may not ow from the side tank into the ice maker.

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6.Continued.
7.RemoveOpalSideTank’sreservoirfromitsbase.
8.UnscrewOpalSideTank’scapfromthereservoir.Filltheclearreservoirwithwater.
9.ReplaceOpalSideTank’scap.Ensurethecapiscleanwheninstalling.
10.CarefullyflipoverOpalSideTank’sreservoirandplaceinthebase.WatershouldstartflowingintotheOpal
NuggetIceMakerandbubblesintheOpalSideTankwillappearperiodicallyduringthetimewaterisflowingtothe
ice maker.
NOTE: Ifwaterdoesnotappeartoflowintotheicemaker,pleasecheckforthefollowing:
-Theremaybebubblesintube(B)connectingtheSideTanktotheOpal.
-Tube(B)isnotlyingflat.
Ifeitheroftheaboveissuesarepresent,adjusttube(B)toallowthewatertoflow.
11.FillOpalNuggetIceMaker’sreservoir(ifdesired).
12.PluginOpalNuggetIceMaker,andbeginmakingice.
Sidetankclip
Bottomview Bottomview
Sidetank
clip area
Sidetankclip
Sidetankclip Sidetank

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Side Tank Accessory
WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock or injury when using your Opal, follow these basic
safety precautions:
■Unplugtheproductbeforecleaningbyhandandwhen
not in use.
■Donotusewithwaterthatismicrobiologicallyunsafeor
of unknown quality.
■UsecautionwhenllingandinstallingOpalSideTank,
aslledunitmaybeheavy.
■Donotusethissidetankforanyliquidotherthanwater.
■ChildrenshouldnotllorinstallOpalSideTank,as
lledunitmaybeheavy.
■Sidetankshouldbeassembledtoicemakerper
installationinstructions.Installingsidetankinadifferent
manner may result in overturning risk.
■MakesurethatOpalNuggetIceMakerisunplugged
whendrainingreservoirandinstallingOpalSideTank.
■EnsurethatOpalSideTankisinstalledonalevel
surfacethatwillbestableevenwhenOpalSideTankis
full.
■MakesurethecapoftheSideTankremainsclean
duringllingandoperation.Handsshouldbewashed
and clean prior to opening and closing the cap.
Use and Care
Cleaning the Side Tank
■RemoveanddraintheSideTank.
■IfthereisresidualwaterinOpalSideTankbaseunit,
flipOpalSideTank’sbasetodrain.
■RemoveandwashOpalSideTank’scapandvalvewith
dish soap and warm water as needed. Ensure the cap
iscleanafterremovingandre-installingbyhand.
■Only remove drain tubes while near a sink or bucket, as
removingdraintubesfromOpalorOpalSideTankwill
drain any water in either unit.
Proper Installation and Location
Thesidetankshouldbeinstalledflushtothefrontof
theOpalNuggetIcemaker.OpalSideTankneedsto
sitonthesamelevelsurfaceasyourOpalNuggetIce
Maker.DonotelevateOpalSideTank,oryourOpalmay
overflow.
To Remove Mineral Deposits:
Mixtwoquartsofwaterwithtwoquartsofwhitevinegar,
ORusetheOpalCleaningKit.
Clean any visible mineral buildup or deposits with this
solution.Ifdepositsarepresentinthetank,llthetank
withthissolutionandletsoak.Besuretodrainandrinse
thetankthoroughlyaftercleaning.Stubborndeposits
may require more than one treatment.
Side Tank Troubleshooting
IfwaterdoesnotflowfromtheSideTanktotheOpalIce
Maker:
There may be bubbles in the tube connecting the side
tanktotheOpalifthetubeisnotlyingflat.Tryadjusting
thetubetoallowthewatertoflow.Oncewaterstarts
flowingittypicallywillnotneedfurtheradjusting.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Normal Operating Sounds
Radio Frequency Interference
WiFi Connect
Yournewicemakermaymakesoundsthatarenotfamiliar.Mostofthesesoundsarenormal.Hardsurfaceslikethe
floor,walls,andcountertopscanamplifythesesounds.Thefollowingdescribesthesoundsthatmaybenewtoyou
and what may be creating them.
■WHIR-WhenOpalisrstturnedon,youmaynotice
the condenser fan spinning.
■BUZZ-Whenthewaterpumprstturnson,itmaybe
dryandslightlynoisy.Onceitislledwithwater,the
noisereducessignicantly.
■RATTLE-Rattlingnoisesmaybeproducedfromthe
flowoftherefrigerant.Thesenoisesshouldreduce
signicantlyoncetherefrigerantsystemhasstabilized.
■GURGLE-Whentherefrigerantsystemshutso󰀨,there
maybeabriefgurgleastherefrigerantstopsflowing.
■HUM-Thecompressorisamotor.Itproducesalow
toned humming sound while it is running.
■CLICK-Asnuggeticeisproduced,itdropsintotheice
drawer.Therstnuggetsproducedaretheloudest,as
theyimpactthebottomoftheicebin.Asthebinlls,
thisnoisereducessignicantly.
■SQUEAK–WhenOpalisinneedofdefrosting,it
may start to squeak as ice starts to build up around
the mechanisms. The defost cycle is automatic, and
maytake30-45minutes.Duringthistime,thefront
button won’t respond. More frequent squeaking usually
requires white vinegar cleaning to remove internal
mineral scale buildup.
This product has been tested and found to comply
withthelimitssetforthinTitle47CFRPart15-Radio
FrequencyDevices.Operationissubjecttothefollowing
conditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. This product generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interferencetoradiocommunications.Ifthisproduct
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by unplugging Opal,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
byoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
■ReorientorrelocatetheTVorradioantennas.
■IncreasethedistancebetweentheproductandTVor
radio.
■PlugOpalintoaseparateoutletfromaradioorTV.
Thetransmittermustnotbeco-locatedoroperatingin
conjunction with other antennas or transmitters.
YourOPALicemakerisWiFiConnectEnabled.AWiFi
communication card is built into the product allowing
ittocommunicatewithyourSmartPhoneforremote
monitoring,control,andnotications.
Please visit geappliances.com/ge/
connected-appliances/ to learn more about connected
appliance features and to learn what connected
applianceApp'swillworkwithyourSmartPhone.

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ICE MAKER PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Ice Maker Product Specifications
Descriptionofproduct Portable nugget ice maker
Model XPIO13BCBT/XPIO13SCSS/XPIO23BCBT/XPIO23SCSS
Voltage/Frequency 120VAC/60Hz
Current 3.0A
Icestoragecapacity 3.0lbs
Icemakingrate 24 lbs per day / 1 lb per hour*
Dimensions(widthxdepthxheight) 13.43x17.5x16.5
Installationclearance(sidesandback) 3 in
Operating environment 55°F-90°F
Weight (when empty) 38.6lbs
NOTE:Technical data and performance information provided for reference only.
Specicationsaresubjecttochange.Checktheratinglabelonyouricemakerforthemostaccurateinformation.
*The actual quantity of ice produced will vary with environmental conditions.
Do not Attempt to repair or replace the UV lamp
Note: Products containing refrigerants
Thisproductcontainsarefrigerant,whichunderFederalLawmustberemovedpriortoproductdisposal.Ifyouare
disposing this, or any refrigeration product, check with your local waste company for guidance.
WARNING In order to avoid exposure to UV radiation, disconnect power to the ice maker before
removing the external covers.

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■Servicetripstoyourhome.
■Improperinstallation,deliveryormaintenance.
■Failureoftheproductifitisabused,misused,or
used for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.
■Replacementofhousefusesorresettingofcircuit
breakers.
■Damagecausedafterdelivery.
■Replacementofthelightbulbs,ifincluded.
■Damagetotheproductcausedbyaccident,fire,floods
or acts of God.
■Incidentalorconsequentialdamagecausedby
possible defects with this appliance.
■Softwarebugsthatcanbecorrectedwithanupdate
via the Opal App
■Laborandotherchargestoinstalland/orremovethe
product
What GE Appliances Will Not Cover:
For the Period of: GE Appliances Covers
One Year
Fromthedateofthe
original purchase
Iftheicemachinefailsduetoadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship,duringthe limited one-year
warranty, GE Appliances will either replace your product with a new or remanufactured product,
or refund the purchase price of the product at GE Appliances sole discretion.
Stapleyourreceipthere.Proofoftheoriginalpurchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
GEAppliances.com
Pleasehaveyourserialnumberandyourmodelnumberavailablewhencallingforservice.Call1.866.907.6718for
service questions.
LIMITED WARRANTY
GE Appliances Ice Maker Limited Warranty
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
YoursoleandexclusiveremediesareproductexchangeorrefundasprovidedinthisLimitedWarranty.Any
implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are
limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
For sale in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia only: ForUSCustomers:Thislimitedwarrantyis
extendedtotheoriginalpurchaserforproductspurchasedforhomeusewithintheUSA.InAlaskaandHawaii,thelimited
warranty does not include the costs of shipping units.
Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages.Thiswarrantygivesyou
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights
are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: GE Appliances, aHaier company
Louisville, KY 40225

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communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
RegisteryourapplianceatGEAppliances.com/register or visit myopalservice.com to submit a service request.
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