Montgomery Ward MW145BL User manual

Instruction Manual
Item No.: 743377
115V~, 60Hz, 230W
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MODEL: MW145BL, MW135Z, MW125B, MW125R
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Compact Portable Ice Maker
Enjoy cold,
refreshing
ice in just
13 minus

Thank you for purchasing your Compact Portable Ice Maker by
Montgomery Ward®. It will perform to the highest standard, time after time,
with all the convenience and durability you rely on from Wards.
We guarantee it!
Fresh ice for summer picnics, family get-togethers, and more—you’ll find
yourself relying on this on-demand ice maker all year-long. Each batch
is ready in just 13 minutes, and it’s capable of producing up to 26 lbs.
daily. Electronic controls, including ice size and water/ice bucket
indicators make it easy to use, too!
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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
WARNING: TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THE PRODUCT IS UNPLUGGED FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET
BEFORE ASSEMBLING, DISASSEMBLING, RELOCATING, SERVICING OR
CLEANING. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.
1. Close supervision is necessary when using this appliance near children. This
appliance is not suitable for use by children.
2. NEVER leave appliance unattended while in use.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do NOT place power cord, plug or appliance
in water or other liquid.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before moving. Always unplug using the
plug and not by pulling on the power cord.
5. NEVER connect or disconnect plug with wet hands.
6. DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or countertop or touch
any hot surface.
7. Do NOT allow appliance to rest on power cord.
8. Do NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the ap-
pliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free
customer service number for information regarding returning or replacing the
product.
9. Only position on a solid, dry, level surface. Never tilt or place appliance on its side.
10. Never install the unit where it could be subjected to:
• Other products that produce heat (furnace, stove, dishwasher, etc.).
• Flammable materials, including liquids.
11. Do NOT move or tilt while in operation.
12. Avoid contact with moving parts when the unit is in operation.
13. NEVER touch the cooling elements when the unit is in operation.
14. Maintain a ventilation clearance of at least 4 inches around all sides of appliance.
15. Do NOT use outdoors.
16. Do NOT use appliance for other than its intended use.
Important Safeguards.............................. 3
3-Prong Plug............................................ 3
Parts & Features.................................. 4–5
Before Using for the First Time............ 5–6
How to Use.............................................. 6
Operating Process................................... 7
Cleaning & Maintenance ......................... 8
Troubleshooting ....................................... 9
Warranty & Return Information........ 10–11
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for your
purchase!
3102543
Conforms to UL Std. 471
Certified to CSA Std. C22.2 No. 120-13

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Parts & Features (cont’d)
This appliance has a 3-prong (grounding) plug for use in a 3-prong (grounding)
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock. This appliance should only be
used with a 115V, 60Hz grounded outlet. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install a
3-prong (grounding) outlet. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. Do not use
an adapter or an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions could result in
fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.
Avoid the use of an extension cord as it may overheat and cause a risk of fire.
However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord:
• The cord must be a 3-wire extension cord with a 3-prong grounded plug.
• The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the
rating of the appliance.
• The cord should be positioned so that it does not drape over a counter or table
or in any way become a tripping hazard.
1. Control Panel 6. Drain Plug
2. Cover with Viewing Window 7. Compressor Cooling Fan
3. Ice Pusher 8. Removable Ice Basket
4. Ice Full Sensor
5. Maximum Water Level
9. Ice Scoop
3-Prong Plug
Parts & Features
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This portable ice maker uses a fully automatic control system with an advanced
microcomputer for easy and convenient ice making. Making ice is simple and fast.
Just add water, plug into an outlet and press the “ON” button. You can select one of
two ice cube sizes with the touch of a button. When first turning on the unit during
ice making cycles, the compressor will stay idle for 3 minutes while energizing.
There are warning indicators that alert you to fill with water when the reservoir is
empty and to remove ice when the storage basket is full. The ice maker also has
built-in safeguards that can limit accidental damage by automatically shutting down
the system when necessary.
Before Using for the First Time
Control Panel
1. Add Water Light
2. Ice Full Light
3. Power Light
4. Cube Size Indicator Lights
5. ON/OFF Power Button
6. Cube Size Selector Button
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Pre-operating instructions:
Prior to use, clean the ice maker according to instructions shown in the Cleaning &
Maintenance section.
1. The incline angle of the ice maker cabinet should not exceed 45° during trans-
portation or use. Do NOT turn the ice maker upside-down.
Doing so could cause the compressor or refrigerating system to operate
incorrectly. When the ice maker is moved or transported, please allow time for
the fluids in the compressor to settle. Before using the ice maker for the first
time, please wait 2 hours after the unit has been leveled and positioned in its
proper place.
2. Please ensure the ice maker is level and on a stable table or platform to avoid
malfunction.
3. The ice maker must be placed on a dry, level surface with sufficient
ventilation, far from heat sources such as ovens, heaters, and corrosive gases.
Leave a 4 inch clearance on all sides of the ice maker for proper ventilation.
4. Do NOT fill the water reservoir with hot water. This may damage the ice maker.
It is best to fill the water reservoir with water of room temperature or colder.
5. Make sure that the drain plug is in place and properly secured.
1. Water is pumped from the water storage tank to the water box, at the top of the
ice maker, which may take up to 1 minute.
2. The ice making cycle begins when the evaporator rods are dipped into the water
box. You will hear the compressor working.
3. It will take approximately 6–13 minutes for each ice making cycle, depending
on the size selected and room temperature. The larger the size or higher room
temperature, the more time is needed to make the ice. After the cycle is finished,
the water box will tilt forward and the remaining water will flow back into the water
storage tank. The evaporator rods will then release the ice cubes.
NOTE: If the room temperature is below 60° F, then small ice cube sizes are
suggested to prevent ice cubes from fusing together.
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, the water box will tilt backwards and the ice
pusher will push the ice into the ice storage basket. After the water box flips back
to its original position, the next ice making cycle will begin.
5. When the maximum capacity of ice cubes is collected and the ice obstructs the
infrared sensor, the ice maker will automatically stop operating. The “ICE FULL”
LED indicator will light up.
If more ice is needed, remove the ice from the ice storage basket (5); then place
the basket back into the machine, making sure that the basket is placed back in its
original position.
NOTE: When replacing the basket, ensure that the infrared sensor is not ob-
structed by the basket so that the machine operates properly.
WARNING! Direct or reflected sunlight may cause the infrared sensor to mal-
function. If the unit doesn’t stop, even with ice cubes obstructing the sensor,
move the unit out of the sunlight.
6. To continue making ice, check that there is water in the water storage tank. If
there is no water in the water storage tank, then no water will be pumped into the
water box, and the operation will stop. The “ADD WATER” LED indicator will light
up. Press the “ON/OFF” button. Fill the water storage tank with water, and then
press the “ON/OFF” button for the ice maker to begin operating again. Allow the
refrigerant inside the compressor at least 3 minutes to settle before restarting.
7. If the compressor stops for any reason such as water shortage, too much ice,
power off, etc., do NOT restart the machine right away. Wait at least 3 minutes
before restarting the machine.
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Before Using for the First Time (cont’d) Operating Process
How to Use
1. Open the top cover, take out the removable ice basket and fill the water reservoir
with drinkable (tap, purified or bottled) water (2.3 quarts capacity) to the maximum
level mark and replace the ice basket.
Make sure that the water level does not reach above the maximum level mark or
the bottom of the ice storage basket. Close the top cover.
NOTE: During the operation process, if the level of water in the water reservoir
becomes too low, the machine will automatically stop operating and the
“ADD WATER” LED indicator will light up.
2. Plug the unit into a grounded outlet. Push the “ON/OFF” button on the control
panel to turn the ice maker on.
3. Select the desired size of ice cube by pressing the cube size selector button.
NOTE: To stop operation, press the “ON/OFF” button.

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Cleaning & Maintenance
Before using your ice maker, it is strongly recommended that you clean the ice
maker thoroughly. Be sure to clean the ice maker regularly.
1. When cleaning, please make sure the power has been turned off and the plug
is disconnected from the outlet. When plugging or unplugging the unit from
the outlet, pull directly on the plug. NEVER pull on the power cord.
2. Remove the ice storage basket.
3. Drain the remaining water from the unit by unplugging the drain plug on the
front bottom side. When cleaning is completed, the plug must be properly
inserted back onto the drain otherwise the ice maker will leak.
4. Use a mild detergent diluted in warm water and wipe with a soft towel or
sponge.
• Solvents, detergents and abrasives must never be used for cleaning.
5. Wipe the inner parts, such as the ice storage basket, water reservoir, water
box, ice pusher and evaporator rods.
6. The outside of the ice maker should be cleaned regularly with a mild deter-
gent solution, warm water and a soft cloth.
7. Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.
8. To begin making ice once the unit has been cleaned, pour clean water into the
water reservoir and fill up to the level line (see “How to Use” instructions, p. 6)
• NEVER tilt or place the ice maker on its side, otherwise you must wait
2 hours for compressor coolant to settle.
9. To ensure the cleanliness of the ice cubes, the water in the water storage
tank should be replaced every 24 hours.
10. When the machine is not in use or will not be used for an extended period of
time, pull out the drain plug (on the bottom near the front of the machine) to
empty the remaining water in the water reservoir completely. (Follow instruc-
tions in #3 above.)
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Solution
“ADD WATER” indicator light
turns on.
Low water level or lack of water. Add water and the ice maker
will operate automatically.
There is no indication on the
control panel.
Disconnection of the plug. Check that the plug is plugged
into the electrical outlet.
“ICE FULL” and “ADD WATER”
indicators light up simultane-
ously.
Electrical power surge.
OR
There may be air in the lines or
the lines are blocked. The water
tank cannot detect water level.
Turn off the ice maker, unplug it,
fill with water if needed, replace
the plug and restart the unit.
OR
Check if ice is blocking the ice
pusher. Turn off the unit; let the
ice melt and restart. Otherwise
contact our Customer Service.
The “ICE FULL” indicator light
is on.
The ice basket is full.
OR
The ice basket is not full or
there is no ice in the basket.
Remove ice from the ice stor-
age basket to make more.
OR
Hold down the “SELECT” button
for 5 seconds; the ice maker
will make ice for 10 cycles even
though the “ICE FULL” indicator
is lit.
The unit does not operate. Power is not being supplied to
the unit. The ambient tempera-
ture or the water temperature is
too high.
Plug the unit into a standard
110/120 Volt, 60 Hz power
source. Please run the ice
maker in temperatures below
90° F and/or pour colder water
into the water reservoir.
Making ice takes too much time. Ice blockage. No ice is being
made.
Turn off the machine. Start the
machine after the ice block
melts. Or change the size selec-
tor to small ice cubes.
The ice making cycle seems
normal but no ice is being
produced.
There is a refrigerant leakage.
A pipe in the cooling system is
blocked.
Call our toll-free Customer
Service.
NOTE: There is protective circuitry inside this ice maker to protect the circuitry
from overheating and the ice maker will automatically shut down to prevent
damage if activated. Please disconnect power cord and restart after 30
minutes of cooling down time.

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Returns
If any item, for any reason, does not meet your expectations, just return it to us.
We’ll gladly either:
• Refund your merchandise amount
• Credit your account
• Send a replacement
You may return any unused item in its original packaging within 60 days of its
receipt for a full refund of the purchase price (excluding shipping and handling
charges).
Please send returns to:
Montgomery Ward, Inc.
Attn: Customer Returns
2000 Harrison Suite 100
Clinton, IA 52732-6676
When returning an item:
• Use the original packaging and pack it securely.
• Please adequately insure your item in case you need to make a claim
with the carrier you choose for returning your item.
• Include your order number and reason for return.
• We recommend keeping the receipt for 4 weeks.
Montgomery Ward, Inc. warrants this product
to be free from defects in material and workmanship
for one year from provable date of purchase.
Within this warranty period, Montgomery Ward will repair or
replace, at its option, defective parts of this
product at no charge, provided the product is returned,
freight prepaid with proof of purchase to Montgomery Ward.
Allow 2–4 weeks for return shipping.
This warranty does not cover improper installation, misuse,
abuse or neglect on part of the owner. Warranty is also
invalid in any case that the product is taken apart or
serviced by an unauthorized service station.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and they may
vary from state to state.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE OF MERCHANTIBILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
1 Year Limited Warranty
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