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Built-in Ice Maker
KIM450S
Owner’s Manual
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Important Safety Information Improper handling can cause serious damage to the KoldFront ice maker and/or injury to the user. This ice maker is designed for domestic indoor use only. Do not use the unit for industrial or commercial use. Any other use may invalidate the warranty. Please review the ratings label located on the rear panel of the unit for electrical and other technical data related to this unit. The unit must be used in a properly grounded wall outlet. Please read and follow
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................. I INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................................... 2 BACK VIEW .......................................................................................................... 2 FRONT VIEW ........................
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing this KoldFront ice maker. We are glad you chose us. We believe that your purchase of this product opens a relationship between you and KoldFront. We will provide the customer support needed to nurture that relationship. This manual contains important information regarding the proper installation, use and maintenance of your ice maker. Following this manual will ensure that your product will work at its peak performance and efficiency. Please
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Parts Identification Front View Hinge Ice Mold Water Trough Door Float Ice Bin Selector Switch Leveling Foot Back View Control Panel Ice Scoop Power Plug Water inlet Drain outlet KoldFront Built-in Ice Maker 2
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Installing the Ice Maker The ice maker should be installed by a licensed plumber to be in accordance with local electrical and plumbing code requirements. 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 WARNING: Use two more people to move and install the ice maker. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Carefully remove the packaging materi
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Installation Clearance Requirements Top View * This icemaker should be installed by a licensed plumber only. 2/5” * To ensure proper service access and ventilation, Back of unit allow more 2/5” clearance at rear, and 1” at top and 1/5” at sides. The installation should allow the icemaker to be pulled forward for servicing if necessary. 1/5” 1/5” * When installing the ice maker under a counter, follow the recommended spacing dimensions shown. Place electrical and water supplies and dr
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Electrical Requirements Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Never use an adapter. Never use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, electrical shock, or death Before you move your icemaker into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection: A standard electrical supply (115 V, 60Hz.), properly
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Leveling the Ice Maker It is important for the icemaker to be leveled in order to work properly. It can be raised or lowered by rotating the plastic sheaths around each of the four feet on the bottom of the machine .If you find that the surface is not level, rotate the feet until the ice maker becomes level .You may need to make several adjustments to level it. We recommend using a carpenter’s level to check the machine. 1. Place a carpenter’s level on top of the product to see if th
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Water Supply Connections The water supply should be ready at the point of installation. The water supply pressure should be a minimum of 15 psig with a static pressure not more than 80 psig. (A wall outlet directly behind the ice maker will make installation easier.) IMPORTANT: 1. All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements. 2. Make certain that the pipes are not pinched or kinked or damaged during installation. 3. Check for leaks after connection.
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OPERATION Final Check List before Operation 1. Have all packing materials and tape been removed from the interior and exterior of the ice maker? 2. Did you clean the ice storage bin? 3. Have the installation instructions been followed, including connecting the machine to water and electricity? Does the unit have proper drainage? 4. Has the machine been leveled? 5. Is the ice maker in a site where the ambient temperature is between 50º F and 100ºF and the water temperature between 41º F
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IMPORTANT: • Although the unit has been tested and cleaned at the factory, due to long-term transit and storage, the first batch of cubes must be discarded. • Never turn the water supply tap off when the ice maker is working. • Never touch the evaporator when the machine is running. • Except to take ice from the unit, keep the door closed to reduce melting and insure proper ice formation. How the machine Makes Ice Turn the ICE/OFF/WASH switch to the ICE position. The machine will automa
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Normal Sounds Your new icemaker may make sounds that are not familiar to you. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them. Ratting noises may come from the flow of the refrigerant or the water line, Items stored on top of the icemaker can also make noises. The high efficiency compressor may make a pulsati
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The icemaker must be thoroughly cleaned if it has been left unused for a long time. Follow carefully any instructions provided for cleaning or use of sanitizing solution. Do not leave any solution inside the icemaker after cleaning. Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and long life. The maintenance intervals listed are based on normal conditions. You may want to shorten the intervals if you have pets,
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Interior Cleaning The ice storage bin should be sanitized occasionally. Clean the water trough before the ice maker is used for the first time and reused after stopping for an extended period of time. It is usually convenient to sanitize the trough after the ice making system has been cleaned and the ice storage bin is empty. 1. Disconnect power to the unit. 2. Open the door and take out the removable storage bin. With a clean cloth, wipe down the interior of the unit with a sanitizing so
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Water Distribution Tube cleaning When you find that the ice cubes are incompletely formed or the output of ice cubes is low, the water distribution tube may be blocked. Set the ICE/OFF/WASH switch to OFF, rotate the water distribution tube, and locate the holes in the distribution tube. Using a toothpick or similar tool, dredge the holes, then rotate the water distribution tube back to its original position. If the tube is badly blocked, clean it as follows: 1. Shut off the water supply.
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Control Panel (rear of unit) Descriptions of LEDs and buttons: 1. Ice Full (Red) LED: Ice Full indicator light. When this LED is lit, the ice storage bin is full of ice or there is something obstructing the ice-full probe. The unit will stop working. When ice cubes are taken out of the ice storage bin, clearing the ice-full probe, the red LED will keep flashing for 3 minutes. Then the unit will restart and return to the ice making mode. 2. Ice Making (Green) LED: Ice Making indicator l
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TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through the OPERATION section of this manual first. If the issue persists, check the troubleshooting section below. The issue could be solved by following the suggestions in the “Solution” column. Issue Possible Cause Solution The machine won't The icemaker is unplugged. Plug the ice maker in. operate. The fuse is blown. Replace fuse. The icemaker power switch is Turn the ice maker power sw
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Specifications Description of product Built-in Ice Maker Model KIM450S Voltage/Frequency AC 115V~60Hz Ice-Making / Ice-Harvest rated 3.7A / 4.8A current Estimated Power Consumption 13.2 kWh/100 lbs of ice Color Black Cabinet; Stainless Finish Door Ice Storage capacity 25 lbs maximum Ice-making capability 45 lbs / day ** Refrigerant R134a, 6.35 oz. High / Low side pressure 350psig / 120psig Dimensions 14.6” x 23.6” x 32.8” (Width x Depth x Height) Weight 91.5 lbs Note: Technic
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Limited Warranty One (1) Year Parts & Ninety (90) Days Labor This product is warranted by EdgeStar to be free from defective workmanship and materials, subject to any conditions set forth as follows: WHAT IS COVERED: LABOR: For a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from the date of original purchase, labor will be performed free of charge at an authorized EdgeStar repair facility. At its option, EdgeStar will repair the product with new or remanufactured parts, or exchange the defective produc
