kbice FDFM1JA01 User manual

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U S E R I N S T R U C T I O N S
P o r t a b l e N u g g e t I c e D i s p e n s e r
F D F M 1 J A 0 1
Safety Instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Features & Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Dispenser Use ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Dispenser Care -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Installations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Troubleshootings -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Service & Warranty --------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
G E N E R A L O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N
Read these instructions before use and save them for future reference.
Let the unit rest and remain unplugged for 24 hours before use.
Remove all external and internal packaging materials. Be sure that all parts
have been included before discarding any packaging materials. You may
want to keep the packaging materials for use at a later date.
Contact customer service at 800-433-9938 or i[email protected].

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Safety
DANGER
Improper use of the power cord plug can result in the risk of
electrical shock, property damage and personal injury or death.
Unplug the unit or disconnect power before performing any
maintenance.
Upon receipt and inspection of the unit the power cord must be
replaced if it is damaged.
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding-type plug and shall be plugged into a
properly connected grounding-type outlet.
It is required to use a 3–prong grounding-type
electrical outlet properly grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and local codes
and ordinances.
A separate adequately fused and grounded circuit
shall be used for this appliance. The voltage rating
must match the rating label on the unit.
Do not use an adapter or an extension cord.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from
the power cord.
Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. To disconnect the
unit always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the wall outlet.
Do not operate the appliance if the appliance housing is removed or
damaged.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing shall be
referred to a qualified technician.
To protect against electric shock do not immerse appliance plug or cord into
water or other liquids.
Child Safety
Exercise caution and use reasonable supervision when appliance is used
near children. Never allow children to operate the unit. Keep packing
materials away from children.
Keep fingers out of dispense point area.
Cleaning Safety
DANGER
To reduce the risk of injury when cleaning your appliance, follow
these basic precautions.
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before performing any

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maintenance.
Do not clean appliance with flammable fluids. Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other unit.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior or
exterior of the appliance. These cleaners may damage or discolor the
appliance.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands, while standing on a wet
surface, or while standing in water.
Disposing Safety
CAUTION
When disposing of refrigeration appliances, special handling is
often required. It is the consumer’s responsibility to comply with
federal and local regulations when disposing of this product.

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FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
This self-dispensing portable ice dispenser allows you to enjoy chewable ice
with the touch of a button. Water fill through push-to-open port or removable
door makes it portable and easy to use. It is perfect for the nugget ice
enthusiasts and great for use in the home, at the pool or behind a bar.
Features and Parts
1. Display Panel
2. Ice Dispense Point
3. Water Fill Port
4. Air Vent
5. Water Drip Tray
6. Power Cord
7. Drain Tube Plugs/Holder
8. Funnel
This self-dispensing portable ice dispenser allows you to enjoy chewable ice
with the touch of a button.
The built-in ice engine can quickly make nugget ice within only 15 minutes
and produce up to 24 lbs of ice per day.
Self-cleaning and self-descaling programs can keep the unit in a good
sanitary and operational condition all the time.
Push-to-open port or removable reservoir door provides you with the
convenience to fill water.
Detachable drain tubes are easy to use and no plumbing is required.
Stainless steel front face and gloss black body give a sleek and modern appearance.
Less than 17.5 inches in height allows for installations on any counters and
tables.

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Specifications
Product
Portable Nugget Ice Dispenser
Model No
FDFM1JA01
Ice Type
Chewable Nugget Ice
Ice Production Capacity (75°F Air)
24 lb / 24 h
Ice Storage Capacity
2 lb
Ice Dispensing
Touch Button
Drip Tray
Magnetically Detachable
Drain Plumbing
Not Required
Water Supply
Manual Fill
Water Fill
Push to Open Port or Removable Door
Touch Buttons
Make Ice, Clean, Dispense Ice
LED Notifications
Make Ice, Clean, Water Level, Power
Operating Temperature
50~90 °F
Electrical Rating
115V/60Hz/2.5A
Refrigerant
R600a
Installation
Countertop
Unit Dimensions
12”W x 16” D x 17-1/2”H
Net Weight
40 lb

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DISPENSER USE
NOTE
Flush the unit with clean potable water once a week to prevent high
water TDS and hardness.
Descale the unit with citric acid once a month to prevent sediment
buildup.
Sanitize the unit with chlorine bleach twice a month to prevent
bacteria growth.
NOTE
Use potable water only.
Use purified or distilled water to improve ice making performance.
Water TDS level must be 5~100 mg/L (PPM).
Water Hardness must be no greater than 50 mg/L (3 grains/gal).
Display
Make Nuggets Button& LED
It will be disabled when the unit is in the cleaning mode.
Blue LED flashes slowly while the unit is currently making ice.
Blue LED illuminates once the ice bin is full.
Press once to start making ice, the Make Nuggets LED flashes slowly.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to stop making ice, the Make Nuggets LED
goes off.
Clean Button& LED
It will be disabled when the unit is in the ice making mode.
It can be used for defrosting, flushing, descaling or sanitizing process.
Blue LED flashes quickly once cleaning cycle is needed.
Blue LED flashes slowly while the unit is currently in the cleaning cycle.

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Press and hold for 3 seconds to start the cleaning cycle, the Clean LED
flashes slowly.
Press and hold for 3 seconds again to stop the cleaning cycle, the Clean
LED goes off.
Green LED illuminates when the unit is plugged into power.
Red LED flashes quickly when more water is needed.
Green LED illuminates once water is full.
Dispensing Ice
NOTE
The unit does not dispense ice while the Clean LED flashes.
Dispense Nuggets button
The unit will stop dispensing automatically after 60 seconds elapse.
Place a cup under the ice dispense point.
Press and hold to dispense ice, release to stop.
Combination Buttons
It can be used when the unit can’t dispense ice because ice is jammed.
While you hold the Dispense Nuggets button, press and hold the Clean
button to reverse the ice auger.
First time use
NOTE
For the first time use flush the unit following instructions below.
For the first time use dispense several cups of ice and then discard
them.
1. Filling the water reservoir for the first time use
Remove the reservoir door by simultaneously pulling the left and right
sides outwards.
Add clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
Replace the magnetically attached door.

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2. Flushing the unit for the first time use
Plug the unit into power. You will hear 5 beeps if the reservoir is full.
Press and hold the Clean button for 3 seconds to start the cleaning cycle
for flushing process, the Clean LED starts flashing slowly (it takes 30
minutes to complete and the Clean LED goes off).
Unplug the unit when the flushing process is complete.
Unhook the plugs/holders with drain tubes out of the unit back and lower
them to a bucket or sink.
Press and hold the release buttons on the connectors to disconnect the
plugs/holders and release water.
Reconnect and hook them back to the unit.
3. Making ice for the first time use
Add clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL following instructions above.
Plug the unit into power. You will hear 5 beeps if the reservoir is full.

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Press the Make Nuggets button once to start making ice, the Make
Nuggets LED flashes slowly.
Filling the water reservoir when the Water Level red LED flashes
quickly
NOTE
Do not add water until Water Level red LED flashes quickly.
Do not overfill the reservoir otherwise it may overflow when ice
melts completely.
Insert a funnel into the fill port.
Add clean potable water using the funnel (included) until the Water Level
green LED illuminates and you hear 5 beeps.
Remove the funnel to close the fill port.
Or
Remove the reservoir door to add clean potable water to MAX WATER
FILL until you hear 5 beeps.
If the Clean LED flashes quickly and the unit stops making ice
Go to the section 5 of DISPENSER CARE.
If the ice dispenser hasn’t been interacted in the past 4 hours
The unit will enter energy saving mode.
If the ice dispenser hasn’t been interacted in the past 72 hours
The unit will enter idle mode.
If you are away on holidays or vacations
Empty the ice bin and water reservoir.

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DISPENSER CARE
CAUTION
Use food grade citric acid powder and chlorine bleach only.
Follow the product instructions carefully for First Aid.
Keep the unit out of reach of children.
Unplug the unit before you drain water.
1-How to drain water
Unplug the unit.
Unhook the plugs/holders with drain tubes out of the unit back and lower
them to a bucket or sink.
Press and hold the release buttons on the connectors to disconnect the
plugs/holders and release water.
Reconnect and hook them back to the unit.
2-How to empty the ice bin and water reservoir
Dispense ice until no more ice comes out of the ice dispense point.
Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
3-If the Water Level red LED flashes quickly and the unit stops making
ice
Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
4-If the Water Level red LED flashes quickly when water is filled to
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Touch the water float as shown and move it upward to resettle. If it
works, you can skip the following steps.
Unplug the unit.
Fill the water reservoir with 12 teaspoons of food grade citric acid
powder.
Wait for a few hours and plug the unit into power again.
5-If the Clean LED flashes quickly and the unit stops making ice (If
this section can’t solve your problem, please go to section 10 or check
your installation clearances and ambient temperature)
Empty the ice bin and water reservoir following instructions in Section 2.
Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
Plug the unit into power. You will hear 5 beeps if the reservoir is full.
Press and hold the Clean button for 3 seconds to start the cleaning cycle
for defrosting process. The Clean LED will start flashing slowly (it takes
30 minutes to complete and the Clean LED goes off).
Press the Make Nuggets button once to start making ice.
6-If all LEDs flash simultaneously and water is filled to MAX WATER
FILL
Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
Plug the unit into power. You will hear 5 beeps if the reservoir is full.
Disconnect the UR tube connector for 5 seconds to release air and
reconnect it again.
7-If the Make Nuggets LED illuminates but the unit has dispensed all
ice
Press and hold the Dispense button for more than 30 seconds to restart
making ice.
8-If ice is jammed at the dispense point and the unit can’t dispense ice
Remove the jammed ice in the dispense point with a teaspoon.
Or break the jammed ice by pressing the Clean button while you hold
the Dispense Nuggets button.
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9-How to flush the unit with clean potable water once a week to
prevent high water TDS and hardness
Empty the ice bin and water reservoir following instructions in Section 2.
Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
Plug the unit into power. You will hear 5 beeps if the reservoir is full.
Press and hold the Clean button for 3 seconds to start the cleaning cycle
for flushing process. The Clean LED will start flashing slowly (it takes 30
minutes to complete and the Clean LED goes off).
Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
10-How to descale the unit with citric acid once a month to prevent
sediment buildup
Empty the ice bin and water reservoir following instructions in Section 2.
Fill the water reservoir with 12 teaspoons of food grade citric acid
powder.
Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
Mix them well.
Plug the unit into power. You will hear 5 beeps if the reservoir is full.
Press and hold the Clean button for 3 seconds to start the cleaning cycle
for descaling process. The Clean LED will start flashing slowly (it takes
30 minutes to complete and the Clean LED goes off).
Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
Plug the unit into power. You will hear 5 beeps if the reservoir is full.
Press and hold the Clean button for 3 seconds to start the cleaning cycle
for rinse process. Press and hold the Clean button again for 3 seconds in
5 minutes to stop rinsing.
Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
Repeat the rinse process 2~3 times.
11-How to sanitize the unit with chlorine bleach once a month to
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Empty the ice bin and water reservoir following instructions in Section 2.
Fill the water reservoir with 1 teaspoon of 5% food grade chlorine bleach.
Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
Mix them well.
Plug the unit into power. You will hear 5 beeps if the reservoir is full.
Press and hold the Clean button for 3 seconds to start the cleaning cycle
for sanitizing process. The Clean LED will start flashing slowly (it takes
30 minutes to complete and the Clean LED goes off).
Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
Plug the unit into power. You will hear 5 beeps if the reservoir is full.
Press and hold the Clean button for 3 seconds to start the cleaning cycle
for rinse process. Press and hold the Clean button again for 3 seconds in
5 minutes to stop rinsing.
Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
Repeat the rinse process 2~3 times.
12-How to clean the air vent every 3 months to prevent condenser
from blocking
Unplug the unit.
Use a condenser brush or a vacuum cleaner with an
extended attachment to clean the air vent.
Plug the unit into power.
13-Cleaning the pump protector when it is dirty
Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
Remove the water reservoir door and lift up the pump protector.
Clean the pump protector with dishwashing liquid and rinse it with
potable water.
Replace the pump protector and press it down.

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INSTALLATIONS
Location Requirements
CAUTION
This unit is designed for indoor use only.
Place the unit away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
Do not install the unit in moist areas.
Do not install the unit in garage.
Do not install the unit where the ambient temperature range will be
below 50 °F or above 90 °F. Otherwise, the unit will not be able to work
properly.
The unit must be placed in a properly ventilated location to prevent heat
build-up generated by the refrigeration system. Failure to do so will
prevent the unit from cooling properly, and may result in damage to unit
components as well as its contents.
The unit must be installed on a counter that is level and strong enough
to support up to 50 lb.
Clearance Requirements
CAUTION
This unit is designed for countertop installation only.
Never block the air vent on the left side.
Allow for minimum 4 inches of clearance on both left and right sides.
Allow for minimum 2 inches of clearance on the back.
Allow for minimum 1/2 inch of clearance on the top.
Electrical Requirements
DANGER
It is required that you connect this unit only to a GFCI protected
receptacle. It is strongly recommended that you do not use an adapter
or an extension cord to connect this unit because of potential safety
hazards.
A dedicated 120V, 60Hz, 15A fused, grounded electrical supply is
required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your
appliance be provided.
Only connect to properly polarized outlets.
Use outlets that cannot be turned off by a switch.
Only plug the unit into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGS
Complaint
Possible Causes
Response
Power LED is not lit
a. There is no power at outlet.
b. Power cord is unplugged.
c. Power cord is broken.
d. Control PCB is defective or
with wiring problems.
e. Display PCB is defective or
with wiring problems.
a. Check for outlet and breaker/fuse.
b. Plug in the power cord.
c. Call for service.
d. Call for service.
e. Call for service.
Unit does not make
ice
a. The ice maker is turned off.
b. Clearances are too small.
c. Ambient temperature is too
high.
d. Water Level red LED flashes
quickly and the water reservoir
is low.
e. Unit doesn’t start making ice
but it has dispensed all ice.
f. Clean LED flashes quickly and
defrosting is required.
g. The water pump, water level
sensor, ice engine motor or
cooling system is defective.
a. Press Make Nuggets button once to
start.
b. Check the clearance requirements.
c. Check the location requirements.
d. Fill the water reservoir with clean
potable water.
e. Press and hold the Make Nugget button
for more than 10 seconds to restart
making ice.
f. Press and hold the Clean button for
more than 3 seconds to start defrosting.
g. Call for service.
Unit does not
dispense ice
a. There is no ice in the ice bin.
b. Ice is jammed in the ice bin.
c. Ice is jammed in the ice
dispense point
d. The ice bin auger or motor,
control PCB or display PCB is
defective.
a. See Unit does not make ice above
b. Use Dispense Ice and Clean button
combination to break the jammed ice.
c. Use a spoon to remove the jammed
ice.
d. Call for service.
Unit leaks water
a. The water reservoir is overfull.
b. The drip tray is overflow.
c. The water reservoir or tubing is
broken.
d. The water level sensor is
defective.
a. Don’t overfill the reservoir.
b. Empty it.
c. Call for service.
d. Call for service.
You may hear the following normal operating sounds
You may hear a boiling, rattling or gurgling sound produced by flow of
refrigerant through the evaporator.
You may hear air being forced through the condenser by the fan.
You may hear a clicking sound produced by the refrigerant valve or
water valve.
You may hear a high pitched hum or pulsating sound produced by the
compressor.
You may hear a high pitched sound produced by the gear motor.
You may hear ice being ejected from the ice engine to the ice bin.

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SERVICE & WARRANTY
The manufacturer has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and
reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Contact us with any questions at
800-433-9938
[email protected]
24412 Main St. Suite 105, Carson, CA 90745
LIMITED WARRANTY: Seller warrants that the goods will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 12 (twelve) months from date of sale, removal and re-installation
of unit is not included in warranted labour. For a scratch and dent or refurbished unit,
warranty is 3 months from your dated invoice (parts for function only, not cosmetic). There is
no warranty on parts purchased separately. Purchaser’s exclusive remedy is limited, at Seller’s
option; to repair or replace defective parts with either new or factory reconditioned parts.
Purchaser is responsible for shipping the unit pre-paid to designated facility and Seller will pay
return shipping charges in the continental United States for items repaired under warranty
within 12 (twelve) months from date of sale. Improper placement of the unit will void the
warranty. This limited warranty does not cover damage due to such things as accident,
misuse, abuse, mishandling, neglect, acts of God, fires, earthquakes, floods, high winds,
government, war, riot or labour trouble, strikes, lockouts, delay of carrier, unauthorized
repair, or any other cause beyond the control of the Seller, whether similar or dissimilar to the
foregoing. Seller is not responsible for any damages caused to Seller’s property resulting from
the good. This limited warranty applies only inside the Continental US. (Alaska, Puerto Rico
and Hawaii are not warranted.)
Seller is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages, and there are no warranties,
expressed or implied, which extend beyond the Limited Warranty described above. The implied
warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose are hereby expressly
disclaimed. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or
a waiver of the implied warranties of fitness and/or merchantability, so the above limitations
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state. In the event of any dispute between Seller and
Purchaser arising out of or relating to these terms and conditions or to the goods sold
generally, Purchaser must first file a written claim with Seller within ten days of the occurrence
giving rise to the claim and wait an additional thirty days for a response before initiating any
legal action. The sale and all terms are subject to Nevada law. Any legal proceeding arising out
of or relating to these terms and conditions or to the goods sold generally shall be brought
solely and exclusively in the City of Las Vegas. In no event may Purchaser initiate any legal
proceeding more than six months after the occurrence of the event giving rise to the dispute.
The above terms and conditions are the only ones governing this transaction and Seller makes
no oral representations of any kind. These Terms and Conditions can only be modified in
writing, signed by both Purchaser and Seller.
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