Troubleshooting - Koldfront KIM202W Owner's Manual

Issue
No Power
Power and ice size
indicators are on, but the
unit does respond to the
control panel.
Water is leaking out the
unit.
Noise during operation
Unit goes through the ice
making process, but no
ice is produced, or ice
cubes are very thin and
small.
Ice case moves back
and forth repeatedly, and
the water pump does not
turn on.
The "Add Water" light is
on even though the unit
is full of water.
The unit has a strange
smell or the ice being
produced has an
unappealing taste
KoldFront Portable Ice Maker

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service
If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, the issue could be solved
by following the suggestions in the "Solution" column.
Possible Cause
The ice maker is unplugged.
The ice maker power switch is OFF.
Power outlet does not work.
Insufficient power
Hardware malfunction
The unit is in standby mode and the
power light may be blinking on and off.
The circuit board may need to be reset.
If after resetting the unit the control panel
does not respond, you may have a faulty
control panel.
The bottom drain plug is not attached.
An internal hose may have been
dislodged or disconnected.
The unit may not be level
Certain sounds are normal.
A loud knocking or metallic pinging noise
may be caused by a damaged
compressor.
The room temperature or water may be
too hot. The unit is designed to work in a
room that is above 50°F and below 90°F
The fan may not be turning on to cool
down the condenser coils.
The unit may have a problem with a
micro-switch.
The type of water may not have enough
impurities, i.e., distilled, reverse osmosis
[RO], purified, etc.
The water filter may be clogged
The unit may need to be cleaned.
Solution
Plug the ice maker in.
Press the power button. The Power Indicator
light should be on.
Try a different power outlet. If the unit works on
a different circuit, you may need to contact a
certified electrician to resolve the power issue.
Connect the ice maker on a circuit that is able
to provide enough power. Check the product
label for power requirements.
Contact EdgeStar support
Press the On/Off button until the Power light
turns on and is no longer blinking.
Unplug the unit for one hour. Plug the unit in
and press the power button.
Contact EdgeStar support.
Make sure the drain plug is firmly attached. If
the drain plug has been lost, you may need to
contact EdgeStar to purchase a replacement
plug.
Contact EdgeStar support.
Make sure the unit is level and not at an
incline.
See the "Normal Sounds" section of this
owner's manual.
Contact EdgeStar support
If the unit is run in a room that is particularly
warm such as a sunroom or laundry room,
please move the unit to a cooler room and try
again.
Contact EdgeStar support
Contact EdgeStar support.
Add a pinch of salt to the water. This will add
minerals to the water which will allow the unit
to detect the water.
Use a brush with plastic bristles to clean the
filter at the bottom of the water reservoir.
Read the Cleaning and Maintenance section of
this manual.
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