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Monogram.
Use & Care Guide and
Installation Instructions
for ZDIB50
ZDIW50
Automatic Icemaker
TM
Monogram.
Automatic Icemaker
TM
Monogram.
Pub. No. 49-6857
General Electric Company
Part No. 162D7745P002
Louisville, KY 40225
12-95 CG
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Introduction Your new Monogram icemaker makes an eloquent The Monogram icemaker was designed to provide statement of style, convenience and kitchen planning the flexibility to blend in with your kitchen cabinetry. flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of The information on the following pages will help design, practical features or assiduous attention to you operate and maintain your icemaker properly. detail—or for all of these reasons—you’ll find that For a listing of dealers—or
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HELP US HELP YOU… Read this guide carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your You’ll see them on a plate on the left side of the ice bin. new icemaker properly. These numbers are also on the Consumer Keep it handy for answers to your questions. Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your icemaker. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: Before sending in the registration card, please write ® these numb
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions Before Using This Appliance. WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, • It is your responsibility to be sure your electrical shock, or injury when using icemaker: your icemaker, follow basic precautions — has been installed where it is protected from including the following: the elements. • Never allow children to operate, play with, or — is located so that the front is not blocked to crawl inside the icemaker. restrict incoming or discharge air flo
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OPERATING YOUR ICEMAKER How the Icemaker Works 1. Water is constantly circulated over a freezing plate. As the water freezes into ice, the minerals in the water are rejected. This produces a sheet of ice with a low mineral content. NOTE: The icemaker is designed to make clear ice from the majority of water sources on a daily basis. If your results are unsatisfactory, water may need to be filtered or treated. See Filtering and Treating Water in the Care and Cleaning section. 2. When the desired t
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OPERATING YOUR ICEMAKER (continued) Setting the Controls 1. Select ice thickness. The icemaker has been preset to produce ice approximately 1/2† (13 mm) thick, while operating in a room temperature of 70°F. NORMAL ON (21°C.). Operation in different room temperatures may THIN THICK OFF CLEAN require readjusting the control toward either the “THICK” or “THIN” setting. Best operation will be obtained with ice 1/2† ICE CYCLE (13 mm) to 5/8† (16 mm) thick. If operating in a warm room (above 90°F. [32
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CARE AND CLEANING Periodically inspect and clean the icemaker to keep it Clean the ice and water system periodically to remove operating at peak efficiency and to prevent premature mineral scale build-up. Frequency of cleaning failure of system components. depends on water hardness. With hard water (15 to 20 grains/gal.), cleaning may be required as frequently as Both the icemaking system and the air-cooled every six months. condenser need to be cleaned regularly. A dirty or clogged condenser: T
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CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Cleaning the Icemaker System WARNING: Most ice machine cleaners are citric or phosphoric acid which can NORMAL ON cause irritation even after dilution. In case of contact with eyes, flush eyes thoroughly THIN THICK OFF CLEAN with fresh water and contact a physician immediately. In case of contact with skin, rinse well with water. If swallowed, give large amounts of water and contact a physician ICE CYCLE immediately. Do not induce vomiting. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CH
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Cleaning the Inside Parts of the Icemaker WARNING: Water Distributor • Do not operate the icemaker with the lower access panel or control panel removed. Electrical shock or personal injury could result. • Do not wash plastic parts in dishwasher. They cannot withstand temperatures above 145°F. (63°C.). 1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to “OFF” and disconnect the electrical power supply to the 6. Remove the water distributor from the freezing machine. Open the storage bin door and remove plate. It
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CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Filtering and Treating Water Municipal water systems are generally treated with In most areas it will be beneficial to filter or treat the water being supplied to the icemaker. It can improve chlorine to maintain a safe drinkable water supply. Activated carbon filters will sufficiently remove the the reliability of the icemaker, reduce water system maintenance and produce the best quality of ice. residual chlorine from the water to reduce surface staining of stainle
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PREPARATION Unpacking the Icemaker 4. Remove all tape and 1. Lay the carton on rear face and break open the bottom flap. packaging material from the outside and inside of 2. Set the carton the cabinet. upright with all 5. Remove the front grille; take four flaps outward. Remove out the screws securing the Interior 3. Lift carton up and Packing grille at the bottom and lift it off icemaker. free of the cabinet. 6. Turn the fan by hand to make certain it moves freely. Open Bottom Flaps Loca
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PREPARATION (continued) Changing the Bin Door Panel You can easily change the color of the front panel on the storage bin door. Two colors are available: black and white. Handle To change the panel: Handle Insert 1. Open the storage bin door. Remove the two screws on the top of the door which hold the handle. 2. Loosen the screws in both of the side trim pieces. 3. Remove the handle and the handle insert. 4. Carefully slide the panel out. You will find the reverse side is black. For units with b
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Changing the Lower Access Panel WARNING: Do not operate the icemaker with the lower access panel or Lower control panel removed. Electrical shock Screw Access or personal injury could result. Panel 1. Remove the screw from the top of the lower access panel and the two screws in the bottom grille area. Pull forward at the bottom, then down to remove Grill Area the panel. Screws 2. Remove the two screws from the top panel trim and remove the top trim. 3. Carefully slide the panel out. 4. Choose
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CUSTOM DOOR AND ACCESS PANELS Door Lower Custom Door and Access Panels—1/4† Thick Bin Panel Cut panels to the same size as the production metal panel. Wood Panel 1 15 11 /4† 16 Dimensions 11 / † 1/4† 17† Custom Door and Access Panels—3/4† Thick 17† These door and access panels—both raised and flat design—should be constructed in the same manner as Storage Bin Door Panel 1 11 /4† typical cabinet doors or drawers. Storage bin door panel: 1 • Cut the panel 17† wide x 11 /4† high. Rout 1/2† deep, 1
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Vacation and Moving WARNING: Make sure the icemaker is disconnected from the main power supply NORMAL ON before removing the lower access panel. Failure to do so could result in electric THIN THICK OFF CLEAN shock or personal injury. To shut down the icemaker: 1. Disconnect the electrical power supply to the ICE CYCLE icemaker and turn the Cycle Control Knob to “OFF.” 2. Remove all ice from the storage bin. 3. Shut off the water supply. 4. Remove the screw from the top of the lower access pa
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FREE STANDING INSTALLATION For the Installer When this icemaker is installed free standing (not under a counter) we strongly recommend that the bottom rear corners of the icemaker be fastened to the floor to prevent accidental tipping. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT…Please Read Carefully For the Electrician—Electrical Requirements A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 Amp fused electrical supply is required (time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended). It is recommended that a separate circ
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Right end view Back view 7 7 23 /8† 3/4† 17 /8† Water inlet 4† long 5/8† I.D. solenoid valve 1/4† O.D. 13 rubber drain 32 34 / † 90° 90° water line tube—run to compression 1 open drain 2 34 / † 9† fitting at Max. water valve 1 1 3 4 /2† to 1 /4† Min. 3 /4† 1 1 2 2 7 / † 7 / † center line 1 9† 18† 2 2 / † Hole for field Bend field supplied water line to 3/4† supplied water line Figure 1 Figure 2 connect to water valve fitting UTILITIES LEVELING OBSERVE LOCAL CODES • Af
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) DRAIN PUMP CHECK OPERATION • When the drain connection is below the level of • Start the icemaker by turning the service the icemaker, a drain pump may be used to lift the switch to “ON” and opening the line water valve. water to an available drain. Use only an approved • NOTE: Left is “OFF”—Middle is “ON”—Right drain pump kit ZDK50 from your dealer. is “CLEAN.” In “CLEAN” position, only the • Complete installation instructions are included pump operates. wi
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QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ICEMAKER DOES • Cycle Control Knob must be in the “ON” position. NOT RUN • Check to see that the power cord is plugged in. • Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box? • Room temperature must be above 55°F. (13°C.). Otherwise, the bin thermostat may sense the cold room temperature and shut off even though the bin is not full of ice. Also, the icemaker may not restart once it does shut off. ICEMAKER RUNS BUT • Cycle
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