Frigidaire EFIC452-SS, EFIC452-SSBLACK, EFIC452-SSRED Manual

Safety Definitions

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR UNIT

1. Water reservoir cover
2. Unit top cover
3. Water separator pipe
4. Evaporator
5. Ice basket
6. Ice scoop
7. Transparent window
8. Control Panel:
   1. Timer button
   2. Power button
   3. LCD Display area
      1. Ambient temp and ice making countdown symbol: when display show <M>, ice making countdown, when display show <℉>, means ambient temp.
      2. Ice cube symbol: when the symbol is rotating, the unit is making ice cube, when the symbol flash, the unit is ice harvest.
      3. ON/OFF symbol.
      4. Error code E1-Ambient temp senor breakdown. E2- water temp sensor breakdown. E- Means ice making anomaly or the refrigerant leaked.
      5. Lack water warning symbol.
      6. Ice full warning symbol.
      7. Time setting display area. When show <H>, timer unit ON/OFF, when show <M>, setting ice making time.
   4. Ice making and timer reduce.
   5. ice making and timer increase.
9. Hot Air Outlet
10. Water draining port: To drain water from the unit.

Come equipped with a convenient ice scoop, allowing for easy and hygienic handling of ice cubes.

OPERATING PROCEDURES & MAINTENANCE

UNPACKING YOUR ICE MAKER

1. Remove the exterior and interior packaging. Check that ice basket and ice scoop is included. If any parts are missing, please contact our customer service.
2. Clean the interior with lukewarm water and a soft cloth. Take out the ice basket and clean it
3. Find a location for your ice maker that is protected from direct sunlight and other sources of heat (i.e.: stove, furnace, radiator). Place the ice maker on a level surface. Maker sure that there is at least 6 inches of space between the back and sides of your ice maker and the wall.
4. Allow one hour for the refrigerant fluid to settle before plugging ice maker in.
5. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

Fill with potable water only.

CONNECTING YOUR ICE MAKER

* 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 three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong 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, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician.
3. This appliance requires a standard 110-120volt, 60Hz electrical outlet with three-prongground.

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR ICE MAKER

Before using your ice maker, it is strongly recommended to clean it thoroughly.

1. Take out the ice basket.
2. Clean the interior with diluted detergent, warm water and a soft cloth.
3. Then use the water to rinse the inside parts, and drain out the water from the draining port 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 machine is not in use for a long time, open the water drain cap to drain water completely out from the water reservoir.

After using your ice maker for a long time, we also suggest you should clean your unit.
Especially for the water separator pipe and the water filters, you must clean them periodically.

1. If the water separator pipe is blocked and there is no water flowing down when you find the compressor and the water pump are still working, please turn off the unit and disassemble this pipe down, and clean it. Clean the each hole on the pipe wall displayed in following picture. After cleaning, install the water separator pipe and be sure the right terminal of the pipe is connected to the silicone pipe well and as original.
   
2. For the water tank and the big water reservoir, clean with diluted detergent, warm water and a soft cloth. Then use the water to rinse the inside, and drain out the water from the draining port by unplugging the drain cap on the back. It will help you keep the unit and ice cube clean, and also make the unit work normally.
3. When cleaning, if you find that the ice cube is left on the evaporator and can not be taken out easily, you can turn on the unit to let the unit enter the ice making process, then press the on/off button for more than 5 seconds to let the unit start the ice harvest process to melt the ice cube. It will help you remove the hard ice cube.

How to drain out the water from the internal tank and big water reservoir completely:
Because the water in the big water reservoir is stop to drain port by the water valve, if you want to drain away all the water, please plug on the unit and but don't start the unit, then remove the water drainage cap at the bottom. Wait some minutes, all of the water will flow out.

USING YOUR ICE MAKER

Operation panel and display area

1. Remove the cover of the water reservoir and pour water into the reservoir.
   Be sure to keep the water level below the FULL mark. The FULL mark is displayed in following picture. Then move back the cover.
   
   
   Do not pour the water into the internal water tank located underneath the ice basket. This tank is not big enough and will effect the ice making performance.
2. When you plug the unit, the power symbol <> will flash. Press the <ON/OFF> button, the unit will start making ice cubes and the symbol <> will keep running. The left upper corner of display area will show the ambient temperature, i.e: 80℉ means the ambient temp is 80℉. After several minutes, this area will show flash number and the ice making will countdown. I.E: 10M means the ice making will finish 10 minutes later.
3. When the ice is made, the symbol <> will flash. When the unit refills the water, the symbol <> will be on. When the bottom water tank is full, the symbol <> will be off. Then the next ice making cycle starts again.
   When there is no water in the water reservoir, the symbol <> will keep on. Turn off the unit and fill with water, then restart the unit to make ice cube or fill water directly and wait 20 minutes.
   Remark: Depending on the ambient temperature, the ice making cyclelasts about 13 to 25 minutes. And for the first time, ice making will take a little longer because of the initial temperature. At high temperatures, ice making may last longer, but it will not exceed 35 minutes.
   If you think the ice cube is not thick enough, during ice making, press the <+> and <-> to set the ice making lead time. Press one time and the ice making cycle will in crease or Reduce one min, 6 min most. This can only start from the new cycle.
4. When the Full symbol <> is on, the unit will stop working. You should take out the ice cube, then the unit will start working again.
   If press the on/off button more than 5s during the ice maker operation, the unit will start collecting ice cubes. Press the on/off button once, the unit will turn off.
   Timer setting. Unit on timer setting, When the unit is working, timer setting the unit off. Unit off Timer setting, When the unit is off, timer the unit on.
   Press the <TIMER> button, the display will show <1H>, and then press <+> and <-> to set the time. During the setting, the H is flash, after 5s, the H will keep on and unit will in your Timer setting.
5. Water Drain: take off the Water draining cap the bottom of unit, then drain the water inside. It is better that exchange water every 24 hours.and clean unit every 3 days.
   

1. Make sure the water tank, water filter and the water separator pipe is not blocked, clean them.
2. The water temp will effect the ice making capacity. The lower temp, the more ice cube produce.
3. The cooler ambient temp, the more ice cube produce.
4. Always use good quality water to make sure the pump work well. Bad quality water will cause pump noise, but doesn't effect the unit working.
5. The compressor restart 3 mins later if you turn off the unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Reason	Solution
<> is on.	Lack of water.	Turn off the unit and add water to <FULL> level, then restart the unit.
<> is on.	Too many ice cubes in the basket.	Remove the ice cube in the basket.
The water reservoir has water, but <> is on.	The inlet solenoid valve breakdown.	Need the technical service person to maintain.
<E> is on.	The ice making system damage.	Need the technical service person to Maintain.
	Too much water in the ice basket.	Drain out the water below the ice basket, and then turn on the unit.
<E1> is on.	Ambient temperature sensor breakdown.	The unit can still work, change a new sensor.
<E2> is on.	Refrigerating tube sensor breakdown.	The unit can still work, change a new sensor.
<F> is on.	The ice full plate blocked.	Take out the ice cube under the ice full plate, make sure the ice full plate can roll smoothly. Or wait 2-4 hours until the ice cube melt and the ice full plate roll back automatically.
No water in the water separator pipe.	The holes are blocked.	Use slim wire to prick each hole, till the water can flow out easily.
	Water filter block.	Clean the water filter.
Ice cube thick and can't drop down.	Ice making cycle too long.	Press <-> to reduce the ice making time.
Ice cube thin.	Ambient temp too high.	Move the unit to cool place.
	Water temp too high.	The water temp should be no more than 77℉.
	Ice making short.	Press <+> to increase the ice making temp lower than 86℉,fill cool water.
Unit work but no ice cube	Ambient temp is high or the water temp is high.	Move the unit to somewhere ambient temp.
	Refrigerant system leakage.	Need the technical service person to maintain.
	Refrigerant system block.	Need the technical service person to maintain.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Input Voltage: 115V 60Hz
Power Consumption: 90-120 W
Daily Ice Output: 18 KGS/24H
Ice-Making Amount Per Time: 24 PCS
Refrigerant: R600a
Dimensions

• Product Depth (IN.) 14.8
• Product Height (IN.) 14.1
• Product Width (IN.) 11.3

In Box Weight (lbs): 25
Out of Box Weight (lbs): 22
Box Dimensions (in.): 13.0X16.6X16.4
Power Cord Length (in.): 70.9
Amperage of Power Required When Unit is Running: 1.6-2.6 A
Wattage of Power Required When Unit is Running: 120 W

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read all instructions before using this appliance.

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.

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.

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:

1. Use only 3-wire extension cords with 3-blade grounding plug.
2. The marked rating of an extension cord must be be equal to or greater than the rating of this appliance.
3. 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 suply or disconnect at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE: Pressing the Power ON/OFF button to an off position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Use Only Water
We want to ensure the safe and efficient operation of your ice maker. Please be aware that this appliance is designed for one specific purpose – to make ice from water. Do not use any beverages, liquids, or substances other than water in this ice maker. Using anything other than water may lead to damage, malfunctions, and potentially hazardous situations therefore voiding your warranty.

Why Use Only Water:

1. Safety: Introducing beverages or non-water substances can result in chemical reactions or build-up that could pose safety risks.
2. Performance: Using water ensures that your ice maker functions as intended, producing clean and odorless ice cubes.
3. Durability: Water is the only liquid that will not corrode or damage the internal components of your ice maker, preserving its lifespan.

Consequences of Using Beverages:

• Damage: Non-water substances can corrode, clog, or damage the internal components, resulting in costly repairs or replacement.
• Health Concerns: Using beverages may introduce contaminants into the ice-making process, potentially impacting the safety of the ice produced.
• Voided Warranty: Using beverages or non-water substances may void your appliance's warranty, leaving you responsible for any repair or replacement costs. To ensure the longevity and reliability of your ice maker, always follow these guidelines strictly. Only use clean, potable water in your ice maker to guarantee safe and refreshing ice for all your beverage needs.
  If you have any questions or concerns regarding the proper usage of your ice maker, please refer to the user manual or contact our customer support for assistance.

For service assistance and product information, please call: 1-800-968-9853. Curtis International Ltd. 7045 BECKETT DRIVE,UNIT 15, MISSISSAUGA, ON, L5S 2A3 www.curtisint.com
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