Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product IB1000SS EdgeStar
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Full Size Ice Maker Owner’s Manual For more information on other great EdgeStar products on the w eb, go to http://www.edgestar.com Models: IB650SS, IB1000SS, IB1500SS.
i Important Safety Information Improper handling can cause serious d amage to the EdgeStar ic e maker an d/or injury to the use r. This ice maker is designed for domestic indoor use only. Do not u se th e unit for industrial or com m ercial u se. Any other use may invalidate the warranty.
EdgeStar Full Size Ice Maker ii Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................. I INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this EdgeStar ice ma ke r. We are glad you chose us. We believe that your purchase of this produ ct open s a relationship betwee n you and EdgeStar. We will provide the cust omer sup port needed to nurture that relationship.
EdgeStar Full Size Ice Maker 2 Parts Identification Control box (Behind front cover) Door Ice cube full senso r Front cover Ventilation louvers Leveling Le g Top cover Right side Ice storage bin Ice s.
3 Installing the Ice Maker The ice maker should be inst alled by a license d plum ber to be in accordance wit h local electrical and plumbin g code requirement s. Before you plug the ice maker in to a power sup ply , be sure to let it stand upright for at least 24 hours to allow the compressor’s oils to settle.
EdgeStar Full Size Ice Maker 4 Installation Clearance Requirements 4” 1/ 2” 1/ 2” Flo or Drain 4” Wa t e r L i n e 1/2” • The unit should be located on a firm and level surface. It is important for the ice maker to be le vel in order to work properly.
5 Electrical Requirements Before you move your icemaker into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection: A standard electrical supply (115 V, 60Hz.), properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances, is required.
EdgeStar Full Size Ice Maker 6 Water Supply Connections The water supply should be ready at the point of installation. The water supply pressure should be a minimum of 20 psig with a static pressure not more than 80 psig. (A wall outlet directly behind the ice maker will make installation easier.
7 OPERATION Final Check List before Operation 1. Have all packing materials and tape been removed from the interior and exterior of the ice maker? 2. Did you clean the ice storage bin? 3. Have the installation instructions been followed, including connectin g the machine to water and electricity? Does the unit have proper drainage? 4.
EdgeStar Full Size Ice Maker 8 How the machine Makes Ice Turn the power switch to the ON posi tion. The machine will automatically start the ice making stage. There are two distinct cycles: freeze and harvest. During the freeze cycle, water is sprayed against the evaporator surface.
9 Normal Sounds Y our new icemaker may make soun ds that are not familiar to you. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor , walls can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them.
EdgeStar Full Size Ice Maker 10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure ef ficiency , top performance, and long life. The maintenance intervals listed are based on normal conditions. Y ou may want to shorten the intervals if you have pets, or there are other special considerations.
11 Interior Cleaning The ice storage bin should be saniti zed occasionally. Clean the wat er trough before the ice maker is used for the first time and reu sed after stopping for an extended period of time. It is usually conv enient to sanitize the trou gh after the ice making system has been clea ned and the ice storage bin i s empty.
EdgeStar Full Size Ice Maker 12 3. Remove the slideway from the water sump. 4. Find the sprinkler arm and raise it. Disconnect it from the water tube which is connected at the back of the sprinkler arm. 5. A de-scaling solution can be prepared in a plastic basin with Nu- Calgon Nickel-Safe Ice Machine Cleaner.
13 Condenser Cleaning A dirty or clogged condenser prevents prope r airflo w, reduces ice making capacity, and causes higher than recommend ed operating temperatures that may lead to component failure. Have the condenser cl eaned at least once every six months.
EdgeStar Full Size Ice Maker 14 Ice-making system Cleaning Minerals that are removed from wa ter during the freezing cycle will eventually form a hard scaly deposit in the water system. Cleaning th e system regularly helps remove the mineral scale buildup.
15 Control Panel (Inside of the front panel) Descriptions of LEDs and buttons: 1. Ice Full (Red) LED: Ice Full indicator light. When this LED is lit, the ice storage bin is full of ice or there is something obstructing the ice-full probe. The unit will stop w orking.
EdgeStar Full Size Ice Maker 16 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service If the unit appears to be malfunc tioning, read through the OPERATION section of this manual first. If the issue persists, check the troubleshooting section below. The issue could be solved by following the suggestions in the “Solution” column.
17 Specifications Description of product Full Size Ice Maker Full Size Ice Maker Full Size Ice Maker Model IB650SS IB1000SS IB1500SS Voltage/Frequency AC 115V~60Hz AC 115V~60Hz AC 115V~60Hz Ice-Making / Ice-Harvest rated current 6.7A / 11.2A 7.3A / 11.
EdgeStar Full Size Ice Maker 18 Limited Warranty One (1) Year Parts & Ninety (90) Days Labor This product is warranted by EdgeStar to be free from defecti ve workmanship and materials, subject to .
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An important point after buying a device EdgeStar IB1000SS (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought EdgeStar IB1000SS yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data EdgeStar IB1000SS - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, EdgeStar IB1000SS you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get EdgeStar IB1000SS will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of EdgeStar IB1000SS, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime EdgeStar IB1000SS.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with EdgeStar IB1000SS. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device EdgeStar IB1000SS along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
