Frigidaire EFIC237 Countertop Nugget Ice Maker User Manual

Frigidaire EFIC237 Countertop Nugget Ice Maker

INTRODUCTION

Installation Checklist

Doors

• Handles are secure and tight
• Door seals completely to the cabinet on all sides

Leveling

• The cabinet is sitting solidly on all corners

Electrical Power

• The house power turned on

Ice Maker

• House water supply connected to ice maker
• No water leaks present at all connections – recheck in 24 hours
• The ice maker is turned ON
• The ice & water dispenser operates correctly

Final Checks

• Shipping material removed

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Please read all instructions before using this appliance.

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 the 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.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR UNIT

1. Metal shell
2. Drawer
3. Observation window: See how much ice has been stored in the drawer.
4. Handle for drawer.
5. Control Panel:
   • Indicator light: Lack of water in reservoir, Power, Ice full
   • Button: ICE, CLEAN, LIGHT
6. Water reservoir
7. Handle for water reservoir
8. Hot Air outlet
9. Drip tray
10. Water drain cap: After the cleaning procedure, remove the drain cap from the back of the appliance, pull out the cap from the drainpipe, empty the tank under the drawer, then reinsert the cap and put it back again.
11. Drainpipe: After the cleaning procedure, you can collect dirty water from the drainpipe (there are two pipes: one connects to the evaporator, the other one connects to the water tank under the drawer).
12. Power cord

OPERATING PROCEDURES & MAINTENANCE

UNPACKING YOUR ICE MAKER

1. Remove the exterior and interior packaging, and then check all the accessories are included. If any parts are missing, please contact our customer service.
2. Remove all the tapes on the unit; take out the accessory parts inside.
3. Clean the interior with lukewarm water and a soft cloth.
4. Locating your ice maker on a level counter table far from direct sunlight and other sources of heat (i.e., stove, furnace, and radiator). Make sure that there is at least 6 inches between the back and sides of your ice maker with the wall.
5. Allow one hour for the refrigerant fluid to settle down before plugging your ice maker in.
6. The power plug must be accessible directly.
   WARNING: Fill with potable water only. Only use drinking water.

CONNECTING YOUR ICE MAKER

DANGER: *Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, please call our customer service.

1. This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a grounding plug that mates with standard grounding wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electric shock.
2. Plug your appliance into an exclusive, properly installed, grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances damage the grounding means of the plug. Any questions concerning power and or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician.
3. This appliance requires a standard 110-120V, 60Hz electrical outlet with good grounding means.

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR ICE MAKER

Before using your ice maker, it is strongly recommended to clean it thoroughly. Unplug the unit before cleaning or performing any maintenance.

1. Take out the drawer and the water reservoir on top.
2. Clean the interior with diluted detergent, warm water, and a soft cloth. First, pour the warm water with diluted detergent into the internal water reservoir, and then use the soft cloth to wipe the surface.
3. Again, use the water to rinse the inside parts, and drain out the water by unplugging the drain cap on the back.
4. The outside of the ice maker should be cleaned regularly with a mild detergent solution and warm water.
5. Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.
6. When the appliance is not in use for a long time, open the water drain cap to drain out water completely from the water reservoir.

USING YOUR ICE MAKER

How to start the unit

1. Take out the water reservoir on the top, place the bottom up, open the cap, pour potable water into water reservoir, 0.97 gallon (3.7 liters) of water at most at one time. Screw the cap onto the reservoir, and put it back on the top of the appliance again.
2. Before you put back the drawer, please make sure the water tank under the drawer is empty; if not, unplug the water drain cap to drain out water completely.
3. Put the drip tray in position.
   Operation and display areas
   Plug in the power cord, the power indicator is on: you can operate this appliance by touching the button on the panel as shown above. The main functions include: ice, clean, and light.
   CLEAN
   For the first time, or if the clean procedure has not been run for a long time, it is highly recommended to run this procedure first.
4. Before starting the cleaning process, please check the drain pipe and make sure it is with the cap and hang it on the back of the machine.
   
5. Press the “CLEAN” button, the icon lights up, 5 seconds later, this icon flashes, it will run the cleaning procedure for at least 20 minutes, then the icon goes out. Press this button again, and it will stop cleaning.
6. After cleaning procedure, move the appliance to the edge of the desktop, make sure that the appliance is placed steady, place a water container under the appliance, remove drain plug from the back, unscrew the tie on the pipe, pull out the plug from the drainpipe, water in the tank under the drawer and the evaporator will drain into the water container, then reinsert the plug and put it back again. Change water in the water reservoir every 24 hours to ensure a reasonable hygiene level. If the unit isn’t to be used, drain all water & dry the water reservoir.
   How to obtain the ice cube
7. Before starting the ice-making process, please check the drain pipe and the drain pipe plug on the back of the machine. Be sure to plug the drain pipe with a drain pipe plug and hang it on the back of the machine.
8. Press the “ICE” button, the icon lights up, 5 seconds later, this icon flashes, and it begins to work. Press this button again, it will stop making ice. During ice ice-making procedure, you can see how much ice has been stored in the drawer through the observation window.
9. For the first time, or if the appliance has not been used for a long time, it is recommended to clean this appliance before you start to make ice.
10. While the ice-maker is on, verify the water level periodically. If the water pump can’t pump out water, the ice maker will stop automatically, and the “Add water” indicator will turn on. Need to pour water into the water reservoir inside. We suggest you should press the “ICE” button to turn o the unit first, then fill water up, again press the “ICE” button to restart the unit. Allow the refrigerant liquid inside the compressor at least 3 minutes to settle before restarting.
    Light on/off
11. Press the “LIGHT” button, and the light inside the appliance is on. Press this button again, and the light is off.
    When the Ice Full indicator is on
12. The ice maker automatically stops working when the ice-cube is full inside, and the “ ice full” Indicator is on.
    Open the drawer
13. Hold the drawer handle gently and pull it out along the horizontal direction, until the back of the drawer contacts the front panel, and then gently put it down, the drawer will hang at a certain angle, hanging on the front panel. Instead, when you need to close the drawer, hold the drawer handle and place the drawer horizontally, then gently push it into full closure.
    Take out the drawer
14. Hold the drawer handle gently and pull it out along the horizontal direction, until the back of the drawer contacts the front panel, and then gently lift it up at a certain angle and pull it out. Instead, when you need to reload the drawer, you tilt the drawer in the same direction at a certain angle. First, you put the back side of the drawer into the front panel, slowly flatten the drawer, and then gently push it into full closure.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

• Input Voltage: 115V 60Hz
• Power Consumption: 200 W
• Daily Ice Output: 20 KGS/24H
• Refrigerant: R600a
• Dimensions
  • Product Depth (IN.) 16.9
  • Product Height (IN.) 19
  • Product Width (IN.) 9.8

LIMITED WARRANTY

To make a warranty claim, do not return this product to the store. Please email [email protected] 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 anything other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the label (e.g., 120V~60Hz). We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential 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.

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