Lynx L15ICE Manual

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User Manual / Installaon Instrucons
Outdoor Ice Machine
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IF SHIPMENT ARRIVED DAMAGED:
1. VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE: Be certain this is noted on freight bill or express receipt and signed by person
making the delivery.
2. FILE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES IMMEDIATELY, regardless of extent of damage.
3. CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE: If damage is unnoced unl merchandise is unpacked, nofy transportaon
company or carrier immediately and le a “concealed damage” claim with them. This should be done within
(15) days of date delivery is made to you. Be sure to retain container for inspecon. We cannot assume re-
sponsibility for damage or loss incurred in transit.
Shipment Damages
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Lynx Grills, Inc.
7300 Flores Street, Downey, CA 90242
Ph. 888-289-5969, Fax. [phone]
www.lynxgrills.com

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IMPORTANT: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precauons should always be followed
including the following:
1. Read all instrucons before using the ice machine
2. Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. To
protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or base in water or other liquids.
3. Plug into a grounded 3-prong receptacle.
4. Never use an extension cord
5. Never remove the grounding prong or use a 3/2 plug adapter
6. Avoid using an outlet controlled by a wall switch
7. Unplug the unit when not in use and before cleaning.
8. Do not operate any appliance with damaged cord or plug, or aer the appliance malfuncons or has been dam-
aged in any manner. Contact Lynx Customer Care Department for service informaon or addional details.
9. UL listed for indoor and outdoor use.
10. Make sure the appliance is turned o before plugging in or removing the plug from the power receptacle.
11. Do not repair or replace any part of this ice machine. All servicing should be done by an authorized service agency.
Contact Lynx Customer Care Department for service informaon. 1-888-289-5969
12. Save these instrucons for future reference.
WARNING: : Important safety instrucons
Read this manual carefully and completely before using your ice machine to reduce the risk of:
1. Fire
2. Electric Shock
3. Personal injury or property damage
4. Unapproved installaon or service
This product is designed for indoor or outdoor installaon. Improper installaon, adjustment, alteraon, service or
maintenance can cause personal or property damage and may void the warranty. Read this manual thoroughly
before installaon, use or service.
CAUTION: Make sure you READ and UNDERSTAND these instrucons BEFORE installaon. If you have any quesons or
concerns prior to, or during service, please call Customer Care/Tech. Support at 888-289-5969, Mon.– Fri. 6AM to 4:30PM, and
Saturdays from 8AM to 1PM Pacic Time.
Important Safety Instrucons
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Construcon and Dimensions
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Construcon and Dimensions
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Installaon Instrucons
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Excessive Weight Hazard! Approximately 117 lbs. Use two or more people to move and install your appliance.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
ALLOW APPLIANCE TO SIT UPRIGHT FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE TURNING ON, TO ALLOW THE COMPRESSOR LUBRICANT
TO DRAIN.
1. Remove Packaging Materials
2. Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the appliance. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap
over the adhesive with your ngers. Rinse with warm water and dry.
3. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, ammable uids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your appliance.
4. When Moving Your Appliance:
Your appliance is heavy. When moving the appliance for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the oor. Always pull
the appliance straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the appliance when trying to move it, because oor
damage can occur.
5. Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your appliance before using it. See the
cleaning instructions in “Appliance Care.”
6.If necessary level the refrigerator as needed for best operation.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from appliances. Failure to do so can
result in death, explosion, or fire.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT: Do not install the appliance near an oven, radiator, or other heat source.
Check the strength of the floor before installing your appliance. It should hold the weight of the fully loaded
appliance. Allow at least 1” (2.5 cm) of airspace at the top and on both sides of the appliance and 1” (2.5 cm)
between the back of the appliance and the wall. If the appliance is going to be placed against a wall, leave
extra space on the hinge side so the door can open wider than its width.
BE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT BLOCK THE AIRFLOW UNDER THE APPLIANCE .
WARNING: If replacing an exisng ice machine please follow the proper disposal instrucons. Old ice
machines can represent a suocaon hazard to children!
1. Remove the doors from your old ice machine.
2. Leave shelves in place.
3. If an old ice machine contains refrigerants, it must be recycled by a licensed service or disposal company.

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Connecon to AC:
Installaon requires an outdoor 120 VAC, 15 amp dedicated GFI protected outlet.
The warming drawer is rated as follows; 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 480 W, 4 AMP
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
1. Place the appliance in a dry and regularly venlated place. Never place the appliance near heat eming devices
(e.g. grills, radiator, water heater or similar devices).
2. Avoid locang the ice machine where dripping is not desirable.
3. The ice machine requires no clearance on either side. But allow enough space at the rear for water supply and
drain connecons and at least 15” clearance at the front.
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz. AC only 15- or 20- amp fused or circuit breaker protected, grounded electrical supply is required. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only your appliance be provided. Use outlets that cannot be turned o by
a switch or pull chain. Connect this appliance to a 3 prong power supply socket outlet (which has a ground terminal). If
you only have a two prong outlet have it replaced by a qualied technician with an outlet that meets the local codes.
Required nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rang plate. The connecon to the power supply and
grounding has to be made according to current standards and regulaons. The appliance resists temporary voltage
tolerance from -15 to 10%.
IMPORTANT
Electrical Shock Hazard. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use a 2/3
adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instrucons can result in death, re, or electrical
shock.
1. Ensure refrigerant lines do not touch or rub lines or other surfaces
2. Remove all protecve plasc lm from panels. It the icemaker has been exposed to sun or heat, remove the lm
only aer the icemaker has cooled.
3. Clean the interior with soap and water and rinse thoroughly
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
1. The more airow you can provide around an appliance, the less energy it will use.
2. Keep doors or drawers open a minimum of me, and shut securely.
LEVELING YOUR ICE MACHINE
1. Locate the two front leveling legs mounted into the underside of the appliance.
2. Install on a rm foundaon and adjust the front legs just enough to li the cabinet up o of the oor.
3. Place a leveling tool on top of the appliance rst side to side, then front to back. Turn leg counterclockwise to raise
a corner. Turn leg clockwise to lower a corner.
Installaon Instrucons
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Installaon Instrucons
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Installation Space
Model Height Width Depth
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IMPORTANT: Remove the doors from your old ice machine.
1. Do not let the weight of the counter rest on the icemaker.
2. Do not build in the icemaker in a corner where the door will hit other equipment such as an oven handle or where
the icemaker cannot be pulled out for service.

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Water Supply and Drain Connecons
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WARNING: To prevent damage to the freezer mechanism, do not operate this icemaker when the water supply
is OFF, or if the pressure is below the recommended minimum water pressure of 10 PSIG (0.7 bar). Stop the icemaker
unl proper water pressure is resumed.
 Water supply inlet is 1/2” FPT and must be connected only to a potable water supply.
 A water supply line shut-o valve and drain valve must be installed.
 Water supply pressure should be a minimum of 10 PSIG (0.7 bar) and a maximum of 113 PSIG (7.5 bar). If
the pressure exceeds 113 PSIG (7.5 bar), use a pressure reducing valve
 Drain outlet is 1/2” FPT.
 For gravity drain installaon, drain must be 1/4” fall per foot 92 cm fall per meter) on horizontal runs to get
good ow.
 An air gap of a minimum of 2 vercal inches (5 vercal cm) should be between the end of the drain pipe
and the oor drain.
 The drain pipe must be installed properly to prevent a backow into the storage bin.
 For condensate pump installaon, refer to the instrucon manual included with the pump.
 A plumbing permit and services of a licensed plumber may be required in some areas.
 This icemaker should be installed in accordance with applicable naonal, state and local regulaons.

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Electrical Connecons
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FINAL CHECKLIST
1. Is the icemaker level?
2. Have all shipping tape, string and packing material been removed from the icemaker?
3. Are all components, fasteners and thumbscrews securely in place?
4. Have all electrical and piping connecons been made?
5. Has power supply voltage been tested of checked against the nameplate rang? Has a proper ground been in-
stalled to the icemaker?
6. Are the water supply line shut-o valve and drain valve installed? Has the water supply pressure been checked to
ensure a minimum of 10 PSIG (0.7 bar) and a maximum of 113 PSIG (7.5 bar)?
7. Have the compressor hold-down bolts and all refrigerant lines been checked against vibraon and possible failure?
8. Has the bin control thermostat been checked for correct operaon? When the icemaker is running, hold an ice cu-
be in contact with the bulb. The icemaker should stop within 3-10 seconds.
9. Has the user been given the instrucon manual and instructed on how to operate the icemaker and the im-
portance of the recommended periodic maintenance?
10. Has the user been given the name and telephone number of an authorized service agent?
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED.
This icemaker requires a ground that meets naonal and local electrical code requirements. To prevent possible severe
electrical shock injury to individuals or extensive damage to equipment, install a proper ground wire to this icemaker.
Remove the plug from the electrical outlet before any maintenance, repairs, or cleaning is undertaken.
 This icemaker must be plugged into a separated power receptacle which has enough capacity. The
maximum allowable voltage variaon should not exceed ± 10% of the nameplate rang. See the
nameplate for details.
 An electrical permit and services of a licensed electrician are oen required.

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Cleaning your Icemaker
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Use nonammable cleaners. Do not use ammonia type cleaners.
Complete cleaning should be done at least once a year. More frequent cleaning may be required in some exisng
water condions.
1. Unplug appliance or disconnect power.
2. Remove all substances.
3. Wash the inside walls with a soluon of mild detergent in warm water or 2 tbsp. (26 mg) baking soda to
1qt (0.95 L) warm water. Alternavely, 5 oz. of a recommended cleaner such as Lime-A-Way diluted in 1 gallon of warm
water may be used.
 Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, ammable uids, cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plasc parts, interior and door
liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or
damage materials.
4. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean so cloth.
5. Use the appropriate cleaning method for your exterior nish.
Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or so cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleaners, or cleaners not designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly with a so cloth. For addional protecon for
exterior surfaces apply stainless steel appliance polish with a clean, so cloth. This is especially important in costal
areas, and installaons near a swimming pool, or where chlorides are present.
6. Plug in appliance or reconnect power.
It is important to keep the area around the icemaker clean. Dirt, dust or insects in the icemaker could cause electrical
damage to the equipment of harm to individuals.

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Start Up and Storage
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WARNING:
Using air or carbon dioxide, drain the icemaker to prevent damage to the water supply line at subfreezing
temperatures. Shut o the icemaker unl proper air temperature is resumed.
1) Check that shipping tape(s), string and packing are removed before starng the icemaker.
2) Clean inside the storage bin and door.
3) Open the water supply line shut-o valve and plug in the icemaker.
4) Move the control switch to the ICE” posion.
1) Close the water supply line shut-o valve, and open the
drain valve.
2) Move the control switch to the “OFF” posion.
3) Blow out the water supply line and the internal water
circuit.
4) Unplug the icemaker.
Note: This procedure is necessary to protect the ice
maker from freezing up at subfreezing temperatures.
5) Remove all ice from the storage bin, and clean the bin.
6) Remove the front kick-plate
7) Clean the condenser and all parts of loose debris that may
have accumulated like dirt, dust and leaves.
8) Reinstall the kick-plate.
9) Close the water supply line shut-o valve and open the drain
line.
10) Close the drain valve.
Preparing for Long Storage
(Winterizing)
This should be done when the daily low
temperatures fall below freezing. It is best
to winterize before the low temperatures
begin. Operating this appliance at freezing
temperature will void the warranty.

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Cleaning and Care Procedures
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The cleaning process will remove lime deposits from the water system.
1) Remove all ice from the evaporator and the storage bin.
Note: To remove cubes on the evaporator, move the
control switch to the "OFF" posion
and move it back to the "ICE" posion aer 3 minutes.
The defrost cycle starts
and the cubes will be removed from the evaporator.
2) Move the control switch to the "OFF" posion. Close
the water supply line shut-o valve.
3) Disconnect the sucon tube by
compressing both plasc tabs to unlock the
joint in the direcon of the black arrows and
pulling the tube clear.
4) Spread out the tabs on both sides of the
water tank to unlock it, then pull it out
toward you. Drain the tank.
5) Aer draining, slide in the water tank along
the rails at the boom of the right and le
brackets unl it clicks into place.
6) Ret the sucon tube onto the water tank
inlet by pushing the joint to lock it securely
in the direcon of the arrows. A loose ng
may cause a water leak.
7) Slowly pour the cleaning soluon into the water tank.
8) Move the control switch to the "WASH" posion.
9) Aer circulang the cleaning soluon for about 30
minutes, move the control switch to
the "OFF" posion.
10) Remove the water tank, drain it, and replace it as described in 3) through 6).
11) Open the water supply line shut-o valve.

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12) Move the control switch to the "WASH" posion to circulate clean water for about 5 minutes.
13) Move the control switch to the "OFF" posion, then remove the water tank, drain it, and replace it as described
in 3) through 6).
14) Repeat 12) and 13) three more mes to rinse thoroughly.
Sanizing Soluon
Dilute 0.5 . oz. (14.8 ml or 1 tbs) of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite soluon (chlorine
bleach) with 1 gallon (3.8 l) of warm water. Using a chlorine test strip or other method,
conrm that you have a concentraon of about 200 ppm.
Sanizing Procedure
The sanizing process will sanize the icemaker.
1) Move the control switch to the "OFF" posion.
2) Open the bin door and remove ice from the
storage bin.
3) Remove the slope by bending its center
carefully and releasing it from the two slope
shas. Remove the slope from the storage bin.
4) Thoroughly clean and sanize the storage
bin, slope, scoop and any parts normally
accessible from the storage bin.
5) Remove each separator by liing it to the
horizontal posion and pushing it hard
inward. Remove all separators in the same
way and clean and sanize them.
6) Disconnect the sucon tube by
compressing both plasc tabs to unlock the
joint in the direcon of the black arrows and
pulling the tube clear to drain the tank.
IMPORTANT
For safety and maximum eecveness, use the soluon immediately aer diluon.
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7) Spread out the tabs on both sides to unlock the water tank, and
pull it out toward you. Soak the water tank in the sanizing
soluon for 10 minutes.
8) Li o the ice chute from the front frame pipe and then from the
rear frame pipe. Soak the ice chute in the sanizing soluon for
10 minutes.
9) Pull the discharge tube from the spray assembly. Remove the
assembly by pulling it toward you.
10) Remove the two caps. Soak the caps and the spray assembly in the
sanizing soluon for 10 minutes. If the nozzles are clogged, clean
them with a wire or a suitable brush.
11) Ret the two caps in their correct posions. Make sure the reducing pipe is
in place in the center.
12) Slide in the spray assembly along the rails on the right and
le brackets. Ret the discharge tube securely on the spray
assembly. A loose ng may cause a water leak.

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13) Posion and lock the ice chute onto the front and
rear frame pipes by pushing the chute down unl
it clicks onto both pipes.
14) Slide in the water tank along the rails at the
boom of the right and le brackets unl it clicks
into place.
15) Ret the sucon tube onto the water tank inlet by
pushing the joint to lock it securely in the direcon
of the arrows. A loose ng may cause a water
leak.
16) Hook each separator onto the rail, and pull it hard
toward you unl it locks in place with a click. Ret
all the separators in the same way.
17) Ret the slope in its correct posion.
18) Close the water supply line shut-o valve.
19) Discard the sanizing soluon.

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23) Disconnect the sucon tube by
compressing both plasc tabs to unlock the
joint in the direcon of the black arrows and pulling the
tube clear.
24) Spread out the tabs on both sides of the water
tank to unlock it, then pull it out toward you. Drain
the tank.
25) Aer draining, slide in the water tank along the
rails at the boom of the right and le brackets unl it
clicks into place.
26) Ret the sucon tube onto the water tank inlet by pushing
the joint to lock it securely in the direcon of the arrows. A
loose ng may cause a water leak.
27) Repeat 20) through 26) one me.
28) Open the water supply line shut-o valve.
29) Move the control switch to the "WASH" posion
to circulate clean water for about 5 minutes.
30) Move the control switch to the “OFF" posion, then remove
the water tank, drain it, a replace it as described in 23)
through 26).
31) Repeat 29) and 30) two more mes to rinse thoroughly.
32) Move the control switch to the "ICE" posion, and start the
automac ice making process.
20) Mix a new batch of the sanizing soluon and slowly pour it into the water tank.
21) Move the control switch to the "WASH" posion.
22) Aer circulang the sanizing soluon for about 15 minutes, move the control switch the "OFF" posi-
on.
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SUBJECT: BIN CONTROL ADJUSTMENT FOR HIGHER ALTITUDE
The thermostac bin control ulized on the Lynx ice machines is
factory set for normal operaon. The factory seng is marked
on the bin control label with a red dot. It may be necessary in
areas of higher elevaon to make an addional adjustment.
The installaon instrucons recommend checking the bin control
for proper operaon during the start up of the unit. To check the
bin control, hold ice on the thermostac bin control bulb. The
unit 'should cycle o within 6 to 10 seconds. If addional
adjustment is required due to higher altude, turn the bin control
adjustment towards warm 1/8. turn and check again. When adjustment
is correct, the unit will cycle o as described above.
Maintenance
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IMPORTANT
The icemaker must be maintained individually, referring to the instrucon manual and labels provided with the
icemaker.
1) Exterior
To keep the exterior clean, wipe occasionally with a clean and so cloth. Use a damp cloth containing a neutral
cleaner to wipe o all oil or dirt build-up.
2) Condenser
Check the condenser once a year, and clean the coil if required by using a brush or vacuum cleaner. More
frequent cleaning may be required depending on the locaon of the icemaker.

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Service or Assistance
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If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use factory specied parts. Factory specied
parts will t right and work right, because they are made with the same precision used to build every new LYNX
appliance.
1. Check the plug, fuse and/or circuit breaker.
2. Test the outlet with a lamp or radio to verify power is available.
3. Make certain that the outlet used is not controlled by a wall switch. This is more common in outdoor
kitchens.
4. Be sure the control is not set to 0 (OFF).
5. Check that the GFCI switch is on. If necessary press the reset buon.
If you don’t nd the answer to your quesons in this manual, contact our Customer Care department.
Lynx Customer Care
7300 Flores Street, Downey, CA 90242
Ph.: 888-289-5969
[email protected]om
Mon-Fri 6AM to 4:30PM, Sat 8AM to 1PM Pacic Time
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This
informaon will help us to beer respond to your request. This informaon is found on the rang plate located
on the back of the refrigerator.
The nameplate is located
on the inside right hand
side panel and contains
electrical and refrigeraon
specicaon.
We reserve the right to
make changes in
specicaons and design
without prior noce.

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I. Limited One-Year Warranty: Ice Machine shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use
and maintenance as specied by Lynx and upon proper installaon and start up in accordance with the instrucon manual
supplied with the product when subjected to normal domesc use and service, for a period of one year aer original date of
purchase. The obligaon of Lynx and the rights and remedies of the owner/user under this warranty are exclusively limited to the
repair of replacement, including labor charges, of parts or assemblies that in Lynx opinion are defecve within one year aer
original date of purchase.
The labor warranty shall include straight me labor charges at the product locaon only. Any labor service required to fulll the
warranty obligaon must be performed by a refrigeraon service company authorized to perform such service by Lynx.
This warranty is limited to the replacement of the defecve parts.
This warranty does no include parts or labor coverage for component failure of other damages resulng from:
 External electrical power failure or mis-wiring to Product for any reason.
 External water supply failure or plumbing problems to the product for any reason.
 External drain line malfuncon.
 Adverse operaon condions as set forth in the owner/user manual for the product
 Failure to clean and/or maintain product as set froth n the owner/user manual for the product.
II. Service & Replacement Parts: Call 888-289-5969 to report service issues or to obtain replacement components or parts for
your Lynx Ice Machine.
Replacement parts are shipped F.O.B. Lynx Grills, Inc. Downey, CA 90242
Before calling for service. Please make sure you have the following informaon:
 Model number
 Date of purchase
 Proof of purchase by the original owner; and
 Serial number (found on the product name plate in the upper right inside panel)
Lynx™ Limited Warranty
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