Whirlpool ICE CUBES MAKERS Series Manual page 27

6) Assemble the filter, nozzles and connecting tube.
ATTENTION: IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT SPRAY NOZZLES ARE COMPLETELY
PERPENDICULAR TO THE CONNECTING TUBES, OTHERWISE THE CUBES AT THE
ENDS MAY NOT RECEIVE WATER.
7) Place the grill over the nozzles, with the back slots secure.
8) Install the curtain, ensuring that all of the strips can move freely.
9) Run the machine but DISCARD THE FIRST SET OF ICE CUBES
Cleaning the water inlet filters
These round wire gasket filters placed on either end of the water hose to mains, often
become blocked in the first few days of use, Especially When The Plumbing Installation Is
New. Clean them under a jet of water.
Checking for water leaks
This must be done whenever maintenance is carried out on the machine: check all water
connexions, braces, tubes and hoses in order to eliminate leaks and prevent breakages
and flooding.
SPECIAL ADVICE CONCERNING R-404 REFRIGERANT
§ R-404 is a mixture of 3 liquid-phase gases. On evaporating, the 3 component gases
separate
§ Always use the liquid phase valve (at the end of condenser or accumulator) for refills
and purges.
§ When replacing a compressor. wash inside of circuit with a suitable solvent + pump, dry
with nitrogen, REPLACE THE DRIER WITH ONE SUITABLE FOR R-404, which must
also have ANTI-ACID properties.
§ If you need to add oil, use one which is specific for R-404 (POE). If you are in doubt,
contact the machine manufacturer.
§ If there is a leak anywhere in the circuit where R-404 in the GAS phase, and a
refill of over 10% is required, then ALL THE GAS IN THE CIRCUIT MUST BE
PURGED AND THEN REFILL AS DESCRIBED PREVIOUSLY (LIQUID PHASE
VALVE).
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