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WHYNTER FREE-STANDING ICE MAKER MODEL # : FIM-450HS Instruction Manual Congratulations on your new W HYNTER product. To ensure proper operation, please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using this product. Keep this manual in a safe place for future...
TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTS AND FEATURES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REQUIREMENTS OPERATION USING THE CONTROL PANEL INSTALLING THE WATER LINE DRAINING THE UNIT LEVELING THE ICE MAKER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY INFORMATION...
FEATURES The W hynter FIM-450HS ice maker offers a lot of features such as ice making quickly, great ice making capacity, nice ice shape and ice dropping quickly. W ater inlet ~ water filling ~ ice making ~ water releasing and ice dropping, all these processes are automatically controlled for ice making continuously.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL WARNING SHOCK, OR INJURY W HEN USING YOUR ICE MAKER, FOLLOW THESE BASIC PRECAUTIONS: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE ICE MAKER. WARNING: RISK OF DANGER TO SMALL CHILDREN AND SMALL ANIMALS. ENTRAPMENT AND SUFFOCATION DANGER IF NOT PROPERLY SECURED.
Do not remove any safety, warning, or product information labels from your ice maker. Before you begin Preparing the Ice Maker for use before you plug the ice maker in to a power supply, be sure to let it stand upright for at least 24 hours to allow the compressor’s oils to settle. Unpacking the Ice Maker Carefully remove the packaging materials.
OPERATION Discard the first batch of ice produced by the portable ice maker. Direct sunlight may cause the ice full infrared sensor to malfunction. If the unit continues to produce ice even though the basket is full, you may need to move the unit away from the sunligh Before using your ice maker, it is strongly recommended to clean it thoroughly.
How the Portable Ice Maker Produces Ice After the unit is powered on, the ice maker begins with rotating the ice case into a horizontal water fill position under the evaporator rods. The water pump is engaged and fills the ice case with water. Water overflows for a few seconds before the compressor turns on.
Draining the unit This unit operates in a gravity drain system which clears excess water from the ice maker to ensure a continuous supply of ice. A water drain hose is provided with this unit. Firmly attach the drain hose to the drain outlet.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The ice maker must be thoroughly cleaned if it has been left unused for a long time DO NOT turn the ice machine upside down to dry! This will cause the oils from the compressor to shift, which can result in the machine breaking or becoming inoperable.
TROUBLESHOOTING Many common ice maker problems are easily resolved. Try the troubleshooting suggestions below to see if the problems can be resolved before having to contact the service department. Problem Possible Cause Probable Correction Plug the ice maker in. ...
Whynter’s service department), along with an explanation of the claim to Whynter LLC. Please package the ice maker carefully in its original packaging material to avoid damage in transit. Please retain the original box and packaging material.
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