Whirlpool 2180633 User manual

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UseAndCare
A Note to You ................ 2
Ice Maker Safety ...........3
Parts and Features .......4
Using Your
Ice Maker ....................... 5
Cleaning Your
Ice Maker .......................9
Vacation and
Moving Care ................ 15
Troubleshooting ......... 16
Requesting Assistance
or Service .................... 17
Index ............................ 19
Warranty .................20-21
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AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
Part No. 2180633 1O/94
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool Ice Makers are easy to
use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-
free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about
how to operate and maintain your appliance property and safely. Please read it carefully. Also,
please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This
card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service on your Model Number
appliance, you need to know your complete
model number and serial number. You can Serial Number
find this information on the model and serial Purchase Date
number plate (see diagram on page 4 for Dealer Name
location of plate).
Please also record the purchase date of Dealer Phone
your appliance and your healer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
In U.S.A.:
Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free 24 hours a day.
1-800-253-1301 1
In Canada:
Congratulations!
Congratulations on the purchase of your new ice maker. I am confident that our
product will provide you with the same quality, performance, and reliability on
which our reputation has been built.
Please take time to read this guide. It’s full of valuable ideas and information that
will help you enjoy this product for many years to come.
Thank you for choosing one of our quality products. You have made an excellent
choice.
Michel Trudel
General Manager
Inglis Limited
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Ice Maker Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains statements under warn-
ing symbols. Please pay special attention to
these symbols and follow any instructions
given. Here is a brief explanation of the use
of the warning symbol.
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
1 electrical shock. ’
as personal injury burns fire and
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
l Read all instructions before using the
ice maker. l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
l Never allow children to operate, play DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
with, or crawl inside the ice maker. OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
l Never clean ice maker parts with ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES
flammable fluids. The fumes can CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
create a fire hazard or explosion. EXPLOSION.
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Please be sure your ice maker:
l is installed where it is protected from
the elements.
l is located so that the front is not blocked to
restrict incoming or discharged air flow.
l is properly leveled.
l is located in a well-ventilated area with
temperatures above 55°F (13°C) and below
110°F (43°C). Best results are obtained at
temperatures between 70°F (21“C) and
90°F (32°C).
l is properly connected to a water supply
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l is connected only to the proper kind of
outlet, with the correct electric supply and
grounding. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 amp
fused electrical supply is required.
NOTE: Time delay fuse or circuit breaker
is recommended.
l is not used by anyone unable to operate
it properly.
l is used only to do what ice makers are
designed to do.
l is properly maintained.
NOTE: A drain pump kit (EKDP3) is
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ana araln. available as an option for installation where
a floor drain is inaccessible.
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Parts and Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar
with the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Ice thickness
(not shown)
Ice retainer baffle
Lower access
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Using Your Ice Maker
In order to obtain the best possible results from your ice maker, you must operate it properly.
This section will tell you how to do just that.
Understanding how your ice maker works
1. Water is constantly circulated over a
freezing plate. As the water freezes into
ice, the minerals in the water are rejected.
This produces a sheet of ice with a low
mineral content.
NOTE: The ice maker is designed to make
clear ice from the majority of water
sources on a daily basis. If your results are
unsatisfactory, water may need to be
filtered or treated. See “Filtering and
treating water” on page 14.
2. When the desired thickness is reached,
the ice sheet is released and slides onto a
cutter grid. The grid divides the sheet into
individual cubes.
3. The water containing the rejected minerals
is drained after each freezing cycle.
4. Fresh water enters the machine for the
next ice making cycle.
5. Cubes fall into the storage bin. When the
bin is full, the ice maker shuts off automati-
cally and restarts when more ice is
needed.
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Setting the controls
1. Select ice thickness. The ice maker has
been preset to produce ice approximately
l/z” (13 mm) thick, while operating in a
room temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Operation in different room tempera-
tures may require readjusting the control
toward “THICK” or “THIN.”
Best operation will be obtained with ice
l/z’ (13 mm) to %I’ (16 mm) thick.
If operating in a warm room (above
90°F [32X]) DO NOT set control to
maximum thickness or the unit may
malfunction.
2. To start the normal ice making cycle, turn
the Cycle Control Knob to “ON.”
3. To stop ice maker operation, turn Cycle
Control Knob to “OFF.”
The “CLEAN” setting is used whenever
solutions are circulated through the ice
maker for cleaning. Only the water pump
operates at this setting. See “Cleaning the
ice maker system” on page 11 for specifii
instructions.
Changing the bin door panel
You can easily change the color of the front
panel on the storage bin door. Two colors
are available: Black and White.
To change panel:
1. Open the storage bin door. Remove the
two screws on the top of the door, which
hold the handle.
2. Loosen the screws in both of the side trim
pieces.
3. Remove the handle and the handle insert.
4. Carefully slide the panel out. You will find
the reverse side is white. For units with
white panels showing, the reverse side
will be black.
5. Choose the color you want to show and
carefully slide the panel back into the
door.
NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the panel
as it is inserted.
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6. Replace the handle insert and tighten the
screws in both side trim pieces. Replace
the handle and the screws.
NOTE: You can make a decorative wood
front to match existing cabinets. The panel
should be l/r* (6 mm) thick and 17” x llV4”
(4% mm x 266 mm). Remove the color
panel and break off the ribs on the door
insulation to allow for wood thickness.
Changing the lower access panel
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not operate ice maker with lower
access panel or control panel removed.
Electrical shock or personal injury could
result.
1. Remove the two screws in the lower grille
area and the one screw from the center of
the front panel support. (Open bin door
slightly for better access to screw.) Pull
forward and down to remove the lower
access panel.
2. Remove the two screws from the top panel
trim and remove the top trim.
3. Carefully slide the panel out.
4. Choose the color you want to show and
carefully slide the panel back into the lower
access panel.
NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the panel
as it is inserted.
5. Replace the top trim and screws. Replace
the lower access panel assembly and
screws.
NOTE: You can make a decorative wood
front to match existing cabinets. The panel
should be l/4* (6 mm) thick and 17” x 1115/16”
(433 mm x 303 mm). Remove the color
panel and spacers to allow for wood
thickness.

Changing the light bulb
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing the light bulb, either
unplug the ice maker or disconnect the
electricity leading to the ice maker at the
main power supply.
Shock and injury can occur if electricity
remains connected.
The ice maker has a light bulb in the top of
the storage bin. To replace it, open the bin
door and follow these instructions:
1. Disconnect ice maker from power supply.
2. Remove the two thumb screws and slide the
ice cutter grid forward, out of the two slots
near the water pan. Set the ice cutter grid on
the bin door.
3. Press the front of the light shield in while
pulling down to remove it from the light
bracket.
4. Remove and replace with a 12-volt wedge
base-type bulb (automotive #917).
5. Replace the light shield, ice cutter grid, and
two thumb screws.
6. Reconnect power supply.
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Cleaning Your Ice Maker
Periodically inspect and clean the ice maker
to keep it operating at peak efficiency and to
prevent premature failure of system compo-
nents.
Both the ice making system and the air
cooled condenser need to be cleaned
regularly.
The minerals rejected from the circulating
water during the freezing cycle will eventually
form a hard scaly deposit in the water system
which prevents a rapid release of the ice from
the freezing plate.
A dirty or clogged condenser:
l prevents proper air flow.
l reduces ice making capacity.
l causes higher than recommended operating
temperatures which may lead to component
failure.
Clean the ice and water system periodically
to remove mineral scale buildup. Frequency
of cleaning depends on water hardness. With
hard water (15 to 20 grains/gal. [4 to 5 grains/
liter]), cleaning may be required as frequently
as every six months.
Cleaning exterior surfaces
Wash the exterior enamel surfaces and
gaskets with warm water and mikf soap or
detergent. Rinse and dry. Regular use of a
good household appliance cleaner and wax
will help protect the finish.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on enamel
surfaces as they may scratch the finish.
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Cleaning the condenser
Personal Injury and
Product Damage Hazard
l Be sure the ice maker is OFF and
disconnected from the main power
supply. Unit could suddenly start if not
disconnected. Condenser fan rotation,
sharp condenser fins, and hot tubing
could cause personal injury.
l Condenser fins can bend easily. Use
care when vacuuming the condenser
to keep from bending the fins.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in personal injury or product
damage.
1. Disconnect electrical power supply to the
ice maker and turn the Cycle Control Knob
to “OFF.”
2. Remove the two screws in the lower grille
area and the one screw from the center of
the front panel support. (Open bin door
slightly for better access to screw.)
3. Pull forward and down to remove the lower
access panel.
4. Remove dirt and lint from the condenser
fins and the unit compartment with a brush
attachment attached to a vacuum cleaner.
5. Replace the lower access panel and
screws. The top of the access panel needs
to be secured under the two metal tabs
before replacing the screws.
6. Reconnect unit to electrical power supply,
and turn the Cycle Control Knob to “ON.”
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