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OUTDOOR ICE MAKER
RF15IR2, RF15IL2
USER/INSTALLATION GUIDE
US CA

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  • Page 1 OUTDOOR ICE MAKER RF15IR2, RF15IL2 USER/INSTALLATION GUIDE US CA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents: Welcome ................2 Warranty registration ............2 Safety information ...............3 Unpacking your appliance ..........3 Installing your appliance ............4 Cabinet clearances ............4 Leveling the appliance ............4 Electrical connection ............5 Installing the drain plumbing ..........6 Gravity drain ..............6 Optional drain pump ............7 Installing the water supply ...........8 Ice maker operation ............10 Product dimensions ............12...
  • Page 3: Warranty Registration

    SAFETY INFORMATION AND UNPACKING YOUR APPLIANCE DCS is committed to building a quality product in an environmentally friendly manner. Important Safety Instructions Warnings and safety instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
  • Page 4: Installing Your Appliance

    For this reason it is important this area not If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please be obstructed and the grille openings kept clean. DCS follow the instructions below to help prevent does not recommend the use of a custom made grille as accidents.
  • Page 5: Electrical Connection

    INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE Minimum Maximum WARNING Model Height Height 33 3⁄4" 34 3⁄4" RF15I5I Electrical Shock Hazard Table A • Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. They can be hazardous and can degrade product performance. • This appliance should not, under any circumstances, be installed to an un-grounded electrical supply.
  • Page 6: Installing The Drain Plumbing

    INSTALLING THE DRAIN PLUMBING CAUTION CAUTION Observe and follow all local building codes Failure to use an adequate drainage system, will result in Water when installing this ice machine and drain surrounding water damage and/or poor ice production. supply lines. inlet ⁄...
  • Page 7: Optional Drain Pump

    Uncoil, route to an appropriate drain and cut to length. CAUTION This drain pump is designed to be installed in DCS ice machines only and approved for use with water only. WARNING Drain pump vent tube.
  • Page 8: Installing The Water Supply

    INSTALLING THE WATER SUPPLY Water Supply CAUTION Observe and follow all local building codes when installing this appliance. This ice machine must be connected to a potable cold water supply line. delivering water pressure between a minimum of 20 psi and a maximum of 120 psi. ⁄...
  • Page 9 INSTALLING THE WATER SUPPLY Procedure for Testing Drain System (both gravity and drain pump models) Drain pump models have a safety feature that will interrupt power to the unit if a high-limit condition occurs to prevent flooding. This safety feature can be initiated by a restriction in the drain system and will continue until high-limit condition is corrected, at which time power will be restored to the unit.
  • Page 10: Ice Maker Operation

    OPERATION OF THE ICE MACHINE The Ice Making Process When the ice slab reaches the correct thickness, the ice sheet is released and slides onto the grid cutter (see Your ice machine is unique in how it forms ice with Figure 16).
  • Page 11 OPERATION OF ICE MACHINE Ice Production The ice machine will keep producing ice until the ice machine’s bin is full and will restart automatically when In normal mode the ice machine will produce up to 39 ice needs to be replenished in the bin. The ice bin is pounds (17.7 kg) of clear ice in a 24-hour period when not refrigerated, and some melting will occur by design installed in a 72°F ambient with a 55°F water supply.
  • Page 12: Product Dimensions

    PRODUCT DIMENSIONS ROUGH-IN OPENING DIMENSIONS CABINET DIMENSIONS MODEL "A" "B" "C" "D" "E" "F" "G" "H" "J" RF15I 15" 34" to 35" 24" ⁄ " ⁄ " to 34 ⁄ " ⁄ " ⁄ " ⁄ " ⁄ " "A" "B"...
  • Page 13 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS ** Minimum rough-in opening required is to be larger than PRODUCT DATA the adjusted height of the cabinet. ELECTRICAL PRODUCT MODEL REQUIREMENTS # WEIGHT # A grounded 15 amp dedicated circuit is required. Follow 105 lbs all local building codes when installing electrical and RF15I 115V/60Hz/15A (47.7 kg)
  • Page 14: Using Your Electronic Control

    USING YOUR ELECTRONIC CONTROL On/off Menu Display area Delay timer Lock DOOR 1 4 6 8 hours days CLEAN Figure 21 User interface display Display icons: Delay start/Vacation mode: "ON/OFF" icon : used for turning the appliance on and off. hours days Hours or days timer is set for...
  • Page 15: Turning Your Appliance "On" Or "Off

    USING YOUR ELECTRONIC CONTROL Door ajar alarm: Turning your ice machine On and Off: If the door is open, or not closed properly for 5 If your appliance is on, "ICE" will be displayed. DOOR minutes the "DOOR" indicator will illuminate and To turn the appliance off, push and hold the "ON/ flash and an audible tone will sound.
  • Page 16: Error Codes

    USING YOUR ELECTRONIC CONTROL Error codes: The ice machine is monitored continuously. Any OPEN or SHORTED circuit condition with a temperature sensor or miscommunications between the control and user interface will initiate an ERROR CODE as listed below: Error Codes Error Displayed Code Error Description...
  • Page 17: Cleaning Your Ice Machine

    DCS customer service at 888.936.7872. area that is not embedded in wires CAUTION Figure 22 Use only DCS-approved ice machine cleaner and follow all label warnings and directions. Incorrect chemical usage, and any damage that may result, is not covered by warranty. Figure 23...
  • Page 18 CLEANING YOUR ICE MACHINE Refer to your cleaning solution instructions to determine the proper amount of cleaning solution to add based on 2 quarts (1.9 liters) of water. Lift fascia door up to access evaporator plate. (See Figure 27). Pour the cleaning solution slowly on the evaporator plate so it lows down into the fresh water reservoir.
  • Page 19: Care And Cleaning

    If the product is within the first year warranty period rivets, bolt heads, and any locations where small amounts please contact your dealer or call DCS Customer of liquid could collect, become stagnant, and concentrate Service at 888.936.7872 for directions on how to obtain contaminants.
  • Page 20 CARE AND CLEANING Canceling clean mode: To exit clean mode press and hold the "ON/OFF" icon until "OFF" is displayed. Wait 3 minutes for clean mode to complete it's cancel routine before turning unit back on by pressing and holding the "ON/OFF" icon. If you turn the unit back on before the 3 minutes has elapsed, the display will show "CLEAN"...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting The Ice Machine

    TROUBLESHOOTING THE ICE MACHINE Before You Call for Service WARNING If the appliance appears to be malfunctioning, read through this manual first. If the problem persists, check the troubleshooting guide below. Locate the problem in the Electrocution Hazard guide and refer to the cause and its remedy before calling •...
  • Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING THE ICE MACHINE Ice Quality Troubleshooting the Drain Pump Odor, grey color, or off taste in the ice Is there mineral scale build up on the evaporator NOTE plate? The ice machine needs cleaning. See “Cleaning the Ice Machine”. If the drain pump reservoir (not the ice machine bin) reaches overfill condition, the power to the ice machine will Is there a high mineral content in the water? The water...
  • Page 23: Preparing The Ice Machine For Storage

    PREPARING THE ICE MACHINE FOR STORAGE If the ice machine is moved, not used for an extended period of time, or will be in an area that will be near freezing temperatures, it is necessary to remove any remaining water in the ice-making system. CAUTION This ice machine must have all water drained and removed to prevent ice machine damage as well as possible water...
  • Page 24 PREPARING THE ICE MACHINE FOR STORAGE 7. Disconnect the water valve’s outlet water line to the 8. Reconnect the water valve outlet water line. reservoir and drain the remaining water left in the water (See Figure 31 and 31a). line trap area. (See Figure 31 and 31a). 9.
  • Page 25 PREPARING THE ICE MACHINE FOR STORAGE To Restart the Ice Machine 14. Remove the top clamp from the vent tube, for easier access for the air hose. 1. Reconnect or turn on the water supply line. 15. Apply air pressure (approximately 10 psi) to the end of 2.
  • Page 26: Drain Pump Removal

    DRAIN PUMP REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Front panel Front panel Figure 35 Toe grille Front of ice machine Figure 35a Toe grille Remove the hex nut on front drain pump bracket with the ⁄ " socket then remove the Figure 36 bracket. #10-24 hex nut Front drain pump bracket...
  • Page 27 DRAIN PUMP REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 6. Rotate the drain pump and remove from the ice Additional issues to be inspected by machine, (See Figure 38). It may be necessary to the installer upon service replacement: disconnect the ground wire connection in the back 1.
  • Page 28: Warranty

    All service under this Limited Warranty shall be provided beeps. beeps. by Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc. or its Authorized DCS by Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc. or its Authorized DCS Service Agent during normal business hours. Service Agent during normal business hours.
  • Page 29 All service under this Limited Warranty shall be provided beeps. You may be required to provide reasonable proof of the by Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc. or its Authorized DCS date of purchase of the Product before the Product will be Service Agent during normal business hours.
  • Page 30 DCSOUTDOOR.COM © Fisher & Paykel Appliances 2021. All rights reserved. The models shown in this guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time. The product specifications in this guide apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue.

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