Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EC510 Whirlpool
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Use & Care Guide Ice thickness (not shown) Ice retainer Lower access V AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER EC51 0.
Contents Page Important Safety Instructions . .._.__..._._.___.. 2 Using Your Ice Maker .____.,..._._._.__,.,_.____,_,_.__ 3 How the ice maker works . . . .._.___...._.__._._ 3 Setting the controls .._._._.,.,....._.____,,___..__,.,_,_ 4 Changing the bin door panel .
Using Your Ice Maker How the 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.
Using Your Ice Maker Continued Setting the controls 1. Select ice thickness. The ice maker has been pre-set to produce ice approximately l/2” (13 mm) thick, while operating in a room temperature of 70°F (21°C). Operation in different room temperatures may require readjusting the control toward “THICK” or “THIN.
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.
Using Your Ice Maker Continued Light switch 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.
4. Remove bulb. Replace with a 15watt bayonet base type bulb. 5. Replace the light shield, ice cutter grid and two thumb screws. 6. Reconnect power supply. Cleaning and Caring For Your Ice Maker Periodically inspect and clean the ice maker to keep it operating at peak efficiency and to prevent premature failure of system components.
Cleaning and Caring Continued Cleaning the condenser Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Be sure the ice maker is OFF and discon- nected 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.
IY Thumb screws (long) Drain P’KI Cleaning the ice maker system - Personal Injury Hazard Most ice machine cleaners are citric or phosphoric acid which can cause irritation even after dilution. In case of contact with eyes, flush eyes thoroughly with fresh water and contact a physician immediately.
Cleaning and Caring Continued 6. Pour 112 gallon (1.9L) of hot tap water into the water pan* and turn the Cycle Control Knob to “CLEAN.” This warms up the system to make the cleaning solution more effective. Let circulate for five minutes. While tap water is circulating, prepare cleaning solution.
Thumb screws (short) Cleaning the interior components Electrical Shock and Product Damage Hazard l Do not operate ice maker with lower access panel or control panel removed. Electrical shock or personal injury could result. l Do not wash plastic parts in dishwasher.
Cleaning and Caring Continued 6. Remove the water distributor from the freezing plate. It is held in place by rubber end caps. Remove the inlet hose and clean all water distributor holes and the small orifice in the inlet side of the distributor.
Vacation and Moving Care Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure the ice maker is disconnected from the main power supply before remov- ing lower access panel. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal iniurv. To shut down the ice maker: 1.
If You Need Service or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. Unit does not run: l Cycle Control Knob must be in the “ON” position.
4. If you need FSP- replacement parts*... FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance.
WHIRLPOOL” Ice Maker Warranty IMOOl LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY 1 FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSMservice company.
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