IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance,
follow these basic precautions:
•Do not operate this or any other appliance with a damaged cord.
•Always unplug the appliance or disconnect power and shut off the water line
before cleaning or performing maintenance. Do not run cord over carpeting
or other heat insulators and do not cover cord. Keep cord away from high
traffic areas.
•Exercise caution and use reasonable supervision when appliance is used near
children. Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the
appliance. Keep packing materials away from children.
•Do not clean appliance with flammable fluids. Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
•Do not operate with housing panels removed.
•Do not touch the evaporator with your hand while the appliance is operating.
•Do not touch the condenser fins, they are sharp and can be easily damaged.
•Exercise caution when moving and installing ice maker. The unit is heavy and
may require two or more people when moving the unit to prevent strain or
injury.
•When disposing of refrigerated appliances, special handling is often required.
It is the consumer’s responsibility to comply with federal and local regulations
when disposing of this product.
•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
•Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater,
radiator, etc).
•To protect against electric shock, do not immerse appliance, plug or cord in
water or other liquids. Avoid locating the unit in moist areas.
•Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended purpose.
•Place the appliance on a solid, level surface. It is important that the ice
maker be level for optimal performance.
•Ensure that all hoses are in good condition without any damage and check for
leaks once the water line is connected.
•Turn on the water supply tap before switching on the ice maker. Never turn
the water supply tap off when the ice maker is operational.
•To avoid injury or death from electrical shock, do not operate the unit with
wet hands, while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water.
•To ensure proper ventilation for your ice maker, the front of the unit must be
completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures
above 50°F and below 100°F.
•The ice maker must be installed with all plumbing, electrical and water
connections in accordance with state and local codes.
•Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive
cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of
your ice maker.
WARNING: Risk of child entrapment and suffocation. Before you throw away
this or an old unit, remove the door. Leave any shelves in place, so that children
may not easily climb inside.
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