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FirstBuild FORGE Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 FORGE CLEAR ICE MAKER USE AND CARE GUIDE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Safety Information Consignes de Sécurité Box Contents Installation and Setup Understanding The Forge Clear Ice Maker Understanding the External Display Preparing The Forge Clear Ice Maker for First Use Care and Cleaning Operating Product Specifications Troubleshooting Guide Warranty...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    BEFORE USING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or serious injury while using your Forge Clear Ice Maker, follow these basic safety precautions: • Do not, under any circumstances, alter or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this product must be properly grounded.
  • Page 5 • When handling, installing, and operating the appliance, care should be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant tubing. • Servicing shall be performed by factory authorized service personnel and component parts shall be replaced with manufacturer authorized replacement components. Forge Clear Ice Maker 5...
  • Page 6 CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury while using your Forge Clear Ice Maker, follow these basic safety precautions: • Do not remove any safety, warning, or product information labels from your ice maker. • Lifting Hazard: It is recommended to have two people move and install the ice maker in order to prevent injury.
  • Page 7 Do not use an ice pick or a metal or sharp-edged instrument as it may puncture the flammable refrigerant tubing. 6. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartment of the appliance. 7. Do not use any electrical device to defrost your freezer. Forge Clear Ice Maker 7...
  • Page 8 Dispose of appliance in accordance with Federal and Local Regulations. Flammable refrigerant and insulation material used require special disposal procedures. Contact your local authorities for the environmentally safe disposal of your appliance. READ, FOLLOW, AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 Forge Clear Ice Maker...

  • Page 9: Consignes De Sécurité

    Afin de réduire le risque d’incendie, d’explosion, de décharge électrique ou de blessure sévère lorsque vous utilisez votre machine à glaçons Forge Clear, veuillez suivre les consignes de sécurité élémentaires suivantes : • En aucun cas, vous ne devez modifier ni retirer la troisième broche (terre) du cordon électrique.
  • Page 10 Afin de réduire le risque d’incendie, d’explosion, de décharge électrique ou de blessure sévère lorsque vous utilisez votre machine à glaçons Forge Clear, veuillez suivre les consignes de sécurité élémentaires suivantes : • En aucun cas, vous ne devez modifier ni retirer la troisième broche (terre) du cordon électrique.
  • Page 11 ATTENTION Pour réduire le risqué de blessure lors de l’utilisation de votre machine à glaçons Forge Clear, observez les consignes de sécurité élémentaires suivantes: • Ne retirez aucune étiquette apposée sur la machine à...
  • Page 12 électrique ou à gaz chauds. • Pour débrancher, mettez toutes les commandes à OFF (arrêt), puis retirez la fiche de la prise murale. • N’utilisez pas l’appareil à des fins différentes de celles prévues. • Conservez ces instructions. 12 Forge Clear Ice Maker...
  • Page 13 6. N’utilisez pas d’appareils électriques dans le compartiment réfrigérateur de cet appareil. 7. N’utilisez aucun appareil électrique pour dégivrer votre congélateur. Forge Clear Ice Maker 13...
  • Page 14 Jeter l’appareil conformément aux réglementations fédérales et locales. Le réfrigérant inflammable et les matériaux d’isolation utilisés nécessitent des procédures d’élimination spéciales. Contactez vos autorités locales pour l’élimination écologique de votre appareil. LISEZ, SUIVRE, ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS 14 Forge Clear Ice Maker...

  • Page 15: Box Contents

    WHAT’S INCLUDED x1 Forge Clear Ice Maker x2 Ice Shelves x1 Quick Start Guide Forge Clear Ice Maker 15...

  • Page 16: Installation And Setup

    • Do not place the product near heat sources such as ovens or cooktops. • Do not place the product in direct sunlight. • Do not place directly under intense countertop lighting. • Intended for household use only. • Do not immerse in water. 16 Forge Clear Ice Maker...

  • Page 17: Understanding The Forge Clear Ice Maker

    UNDERSTANDING THE FORGE CLEAR ICE MAKER The Forge Clear Ice Maker communicates through both a light bar underneath the door and on-screen messaging. On-screen Meaning message Forge holds previously made ice in a Ice Making Off tempered state. To make ice, press the “Ice Making On/Off”...

  • Page 18: Understanding The External Display

    UNDERSTANDING THE EXTERNAL DISPLAY When Forge’s door is closed, the ice maker communicates by displaying different light colors and patterns at the base of the door. External Meaning lighting Ice Making Off. Forge is holding ice in a tempered state when plugged in. To make No Light ice, press the “Ice Making On/Off”...

  • Page 19: Preparing The Forge Clear Ice Maker For First Use

    PREPARING THE FORGE CLEAR ICE MAKER FOR FIRST USE WARNING Chemical Exposure Hazard: If cleaning with bleach, use bleach in a well ventilated area and avoid mixing bleach with other household cleaners. AVERTISSEMENT Risque d’exposition à des produits chimiques : Si vous nettoyez avec un javellisant, travaillez dans un endroit bien ventilé...
  • Page 20 Replace ice shelves & press “Activate Clean Cycle” button to continue. Fig. 3, drain the reservoir using the front drain tube. 20 Forge Clear Ice Maker...
  • Page 21 18. Drain the reservoir using the front drain tube and press “Activate Clean Cycle” button to end the cycle. Your Forge Clear Ice Maker is now ready for use. Forge Clear Ice Maker 21...

  • Page 22: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Exterior Cleaning To clean the exterior of the Forge Clear Ice Maker, use a soft cloth dampened with soapy water to gently clean the exterior surfaces. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, solvents, or chemicals.
  • Page 23 14. Once rinse cycle has been completed twice, drain the reservoir and press “Activate Clean Cycle” button to end Fig. 6, remove lower the cycle. shelf and fill reservoir with 8 cups of clean water. Forge Clear Ice Maker 23...

  • Page 24: Operating

    OPERATING THE FORGE CLEAR ICE MAKER Making Ice Once your Forge Clear Ice Maker has been cleaned, follow the steps below to begin making clear ice. 1. Plug the ice maker into a grounded outlet. 2. Fill reservoir with potable (safe to drink) water up to the front fill step.
  • Page 25 Draining Water 1. To drain the Forge Clear Ice Maker, use the front drain tube, which can be found behind the small door at the front of the ice maker. (See Fig. 3 on page 20.) 2.
  • Page 26 The following describes the sounds that may be new to you and what may be creating them. When Forge Clear Ice Maker is first turned on, WHIR you may notice the condenser fan spinning.

  • Page 27: Product Specifications

    Approximately 50 lbs empty) 16.5” tall, 11.6” wide, 23.6” Exterior Dimensions deep Installation Clearance 3” Sides, 1” Back (sides & rear) Nominal Operating 120VAC/60Hz Voltage/Frequency Current Ambient Operating 65-85°F Temperature Ice Storage Capacity 8 Clear Ice Gems Forge Clear Ice Maker 27...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Guide

    Rinse thoroughly and reinstall. Ensure the nozzles are installed properly. Why is my • Forge’s Clear Ice Gems don’t need to be ice cloudy, perfectly flat to create a beautiful sphere misshapen, in the Forge Ice Press. Occasionally,...
  • Page 29 (b) Lift the flaps behind the lower shelf, (c) and feel for the two nozzles. Twist counterclockwise to release and remove. • Forge produces a pair of ice gems at a How long time in about 5-7 hours. The time it takes...
  • Page 30 • Forge may be placed in an area that’s too warm. Ensure Forge is installed in an area with an ambient temperature between 65°F and 85°F. Do not install in an area with a Why is ice temperature greater than 85°F.
  • Page 31 • Forge may be turned off. Ensure the ice maker is turned on. • There may be a tripped breaker. Ensure circuit has not been tripped. • Forge may have used all the water in the reservoir or the water supply is low.
  • Page 32 • Some condensation is normal in high- humidity environments. • Forge may be placed in an area that’s too warm. Ensure Forge is installed in an area with an ambient temperature between 65°F and 85°F. Do not install in an area with a temperature above 85°F.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    To determine what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Forge Clear Ice Maker 33...
  • Page 34 If your product qualifies for this Limited Warranty, FirstBuild will either: (1) replace your product with a new or remanufactured product, (2) refund the purchase price of the product, or (3) repair the product at FirstBuild’s sole discretion. Limitations The Limited Warranty is provided to the original purchaser for products purchased for residential use within the United States.

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