Frigidaire EFIC117SS Countertop Ice Maker
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Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home! We see your purchase as the beginning of a long relationship together. This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product. Please read it before using your appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting section will help you with common issues.
FAQs, helpful tips and videos, cleaning products, and kitchen and home accessories are available at www.frigidaire.com. When you unpack your ice maker, you may find a small amount of water inside. Your unit is brand new. Any water you may find is from the standard quality control testing that all of our ice makers undergo as part of the manufacturing process. Please follow the initial preparation and cleaning instructions as detailed in the User Guide prior to using your new icemaker.
Installation Checklist
- Doors
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides - Leveling
Cabinet is setting solid on all corners - Electrical Power
House power turned on- Ice Maker
- House water supply connected to ice maker
- No water leaks present at all connections – recheck in 24 hours
- Ice maker is turned ON
- Ice & water dispenser operates correctly
- Ice Maker
- Final Checks
Shipping material removed
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- DANGER: DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
- WARNING: WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
- CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
- IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the Ice Maker is unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.
Safety Instructions
- DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards.
- Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker.
- Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be plugged into at least a 15 AMP 110-115 VOLT 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET. This appliance must be grounded. It is equipped with a 3-wire cord having a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING!
Improper use of grounded wire can result in the risk of electric shock. Consult a physician if necessary. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature by modifying the plug.
Avoid the use of an extension cord because it may overheat and cause a risk of fire. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord:
- Use only 3-wire extension cords with 3-blade grounding plug.
- The marked rating of an extension cord must be be equal to or greater than the rating of this appliance.
- It should be positioned such that it does not drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children intentionally.
Attempting any maintenance or cleaning:
To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching o the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE: Pressing the Power ON/OFF button to an o position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
- Cover
- Control Panel
- a. Add Water Indicator Light
- b. Ice Full Indicator Light
- c. Power Indicator Light
- d. On/O Button
- e. ‘S ’ Small Ice Size Indicator Light
- f. ‘L’ Large Ice Size Indicator Light
- g. Select Button – to choose ice size
- Ice Basket
- Water Reservoir (below Ice Basket)
- Ice Shovel and Evaporator Fingers (behind Ice Shovel)
- Air Outlet
- Drain Plug
- Ice Scoop
BEFORE FIRST USE
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 the two ice cube sizes with the touch of a button. When first turning on the unit or during icemaking cycles, the compressor will stay idle for 3 minutes, while energizing.
There are warning indicators that alert you to fill 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, automatically shutting down the system when necessary.
Please read carefully
- The incline angle of the ice maker cabinet should not exceed 45 degree angle during transportation 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.
- Please ensure the ice maker is level and on a stable table or platform to avoid malfunction.
- The machine must be placed on a dry and level surface with sufficient ventilation, far from heat sources such as ovens, heaters and corrosive gases. Leave an 8-inch clearance on all sides of the ice maker for proper ventilation.
- 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 lower.
USING YOUR ICE MAKER
- Ensure that the Drain Plug underneath the front of the unit is closed and the Water Tube Screen is in place.
- Plug the Ice Maker into the wall outlet and the green power indicator light will blink (approximately every 5 seconds).
- Open the Cover and remove the Ice Basket.
- Fill the Water Reservoir.
NOTE: Do not fill above the MAX water level mark at the back of the Water Reservoir. - Replace the Ice Basket and close the Cover.
- Press the Power Button and the green indicator light will remain on. To change between either the small or large ice size, press the Select Button until the light is lit up beside the desired ice size.
- The first ice making cycle will last approximately 8 – 13 minutes depending on the ice size that is selected. The ice making cycle starts with water being pumped into the Water Tray situated below the Evaporator Fingers. Over the next 8 – 13 minutes ice forms on the Evaporator Fingers. Once this has completed, the Ice Tray will tilt backwards and the remaining water in the Ice Tray is drained back into the Water Reservoir. The ice cubes are then dropped from the Evaporator Fingers and pushed forward into the Ice Basket by the Ice Shovel. The Ice Tray will automatically move back into position under the Evaporator Fingers and start the next cycle.
- The ‘Ice Full’ LED light will light up when the ice basket is full and the Ice Maker will stop the ice making cycle automatically. Gently remove the ice from the Ice Basket with the Ice Scoop. Once the Ice Basket has been emptied and the Cover closed, the Ice Maker will restart its ice making function automatically.
IMPORTANT: Wait 3 minutes then press the Power Button to restart the ice making function.
The ‘Add Water’ LED light will light up when there is no more water in the Water Reservoir and the ice making cycle will stop automatically. Press the Power Button once (the Power Button will flash every 5 seconds). Remove the Ice Basket and add water to the Water Reservoir.
NOTE: Do not fill above the MAX water level mark at the back of the Water Reservoir. Replace the Ice Basket and close the Cover.
IMPORTANT: Wait 3 minutes then press the Power Button to restart the ice making function. - When you have finished making ice, transfer the ice to a freezer.
NOTE: The ice will last in the Ice Maker for up to a 18 hour period, depending on the ambiant temperature. Stop the ice making cycle by pressing the Power Button. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Open the Cover and allow the Ice Maker to reach room temperature and follow the directions in the Care and Cleaning section.
CARE AND CLEANING
- Stop the Ice Making Cycle by pressing the Power Button and the green LED light will go out. Unplug the Ice Maker from the wall outlet. Allow the unit to warm up to room temperature.
- If the Water Tray is not in the vertical position behind the Evaporator Fingers, gently push the Water Tray back so that all water drains into the Water Reservoir.
- Open the Drain Plug to drain out excess water.
- Remove the Ice Basket.
- Remove the Water Tube Screen and rinse under running water.
- Clean the Ice Maker interior with a soft cloth dampened in warm water and vinegar. Rinse with a clean damp cloth.
- Replace the Drain Plug and the Water Tube Screen. Wash the Ice Basket and Ice Scoop in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry.
- Clean the exterior of the Ice Maker with a soft damp cloth. Use a mild dishwashing soap, if necessary.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not clean the Evaporator Fingers.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- Input Voltage: 115V 60Hz
- Power Consumption: 90-120 W
- Daily Ice Output: 12 KGS/24H
- Ice-Making Amount Per Time: 9 PCS
- Refrigerant: R600a
- Dimensions
- Product Depth (IN.) 14.1
- Product Height (IN.) 12.9
- Product Width (IN.) 9.5
LIMITED WARRANTY
To make a warranty claim, please email support@curtiscs.com or call 1-800-968-9853.
1 Year warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with
returning the product to us. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value. Prior to a replacement being sent, the product must be rendered inoperable or returned to us.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as on the specified rating on the label (e.g., 120V~60Hz).
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequenttial damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. For faster service, locate the model, type, and serial numbers on your appliance.
ATTACH YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE HERE, PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.
Please have the following information available when you contact the Support Team:
- Name, address and telephone number.
- Model number and serial number.
- A clear, detailed description of the problem.
- Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name, address and date of purchase
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Frigidaire EFIC117SS Countertop Ice Maker-FAQs
How do I reset the Frigidaire countertop ice maker?
Press and hold the off button for 15-30 seconds. Release the button when you hear a hum or click, indicating the reset was successful.
How do I get my Frigidaire ice maker to make ice?
Ensure the ice maker is turned on, check for a clear water connection without kinks or blockages, and ensure the water valve is open. Replace the water filter if it’s older than six months and set the freezer temperature to 0°F (-18°C) or lower.
How long does it take for the Frigidaire countertop ice maker to make ice?
The first batch of ice is typically ready in 10-15 minutes. The machine may make a sound when ice is released into the tray.
How do I know if my Frigidaire ice maker is working?
Check that the LED light on the display is illuminated, signaling the ice maker is on. For first-time use, ensure the water system is primed for optimal performance.
Can I turn off my countertop ice maker overnight?
The machine is designed to remain on continuously. Turning it off requires emptying the ice bin, as the ice will melt if left off for an extended period.
Why is my Frigidaire ice maker making a clicking noise?
Clicking sounds may indicate ice buildup obstructing the ice maker arm. Check the ice maker assembly for any ice or objects blocking movement.
Does the Frigidaire ice maker recycle melted ice?
Yes, any melted ice water flows back into the reservoir to produce new ice. The machine continues this cycle until the water runs out or is refilled.
How can I speed up ice production on my Frigidaire ice maker?
Use the Quick Freeze feature, if available, to temporarily increase ice production. Additionally, ensure the freezer temperature is set low enough to support efficient ice production.
What should I do if my Frigidaire ice maker stops working?
Check the ice maker switch located behind the ice bucket to ensure it’s turned on. If the switch is on and the ice maker isn’t working, use a multimeter to check for continuity, and replace the switch if necessary.
Do I need to leave the Frigidaire ice maker on all the time?
It’s recommended to turn it off when not in use to save energy, as it may make some noise. Run the cleaning cycle initially and periodically to keep the machine free of residue and prevent any plastic taste in the ice.