Frigidaire Ice Maker Use & Care

Introduction

Welcome to the Frigidaire family! This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product. Please read it before using your appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If something doesn't seem right, the troubleshooting section will help you with common issues. FAQs, helpful tips and videos, cleaning products, and kitchen and home accessories are available at www.frigidaire.com.

Installation Checklist:

Doors

• Handles are secure and tight
• Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides

Leveling

• Cabinet is setting solid on all corners

Electrical Power

• House power turned on

Ice Maker

• House water supply connected to ice maker
• No water leaks present at all connections - recheck in 24 hours
• Ice maker is turned ON
• Ice & water dispenser operates correctly

Final Checks

• Shipping material removed

Important Safety Information

Safety Definitions:

The safety alert symbol ⚠️ is used to alert of potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

• DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
• IMPORTANT: Indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.

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.

Child Safety: Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the Ice Maker is unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.

Getting to Know Your Unit

Identify the parts of your ice maker:

1. Metal shell
2. Drawer
3. Observation window: See how much ice has been stored in the drawer.
4. Handle for drawer.
5. Control Panel:
   • Indicator light: Lack of water in reservoir, Power, Ice full
   • Button: ICE, CLEAN, LIGHT
6. Water reservoir
7. Handle for water reservoir
8. Hot Air outlet
9. Drip tray
10. Water drain cap: After cleaning procedure, remove drain cap from the back of the appliance, pull out the cap from the drainpipe, empty the tank under the drawer, then reinsert the cap and put it back again.
11. Drainpipe: After cleaning procedure, you can collect dirty water from the drainpipe (there are two pipes: one connects to the evaporator, the other one connects to the water tank under the drawer).
12. Power cord

Diagram showing the different parts of the ice maker with corresponding numbers.

Operating Procedures & Maintenance

Unpacking Your Ice Maker

1. Remove the exterior and interior packaging, and then check all the accessories are included. If any parts are missing, please contact customer service.
2. Remove all the tapes on the unit; take out the accessory parts inside.
3. Clean the interior with lukewarm water and a soft cloth.
4. Locate your ice maker on a level counter table far from direct sunlight and other sources of heat (i.e.: stove, furnace, and radiator). Ensure at least 6 inches of space between the back and sides of your ice maker and the wall.
5. Allow one hour for the refrigerant fluid to settle down before plugging your ice maker in.
6. The power plug must be accessible directly.

WARNING: Fill with potable water only. Only use drinking water.

Connecting Your Ice Maker

DANGER: Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, please call customer service.

• This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord is equipped with a grounding plug that mates with standard grounding wall outlets.
• Plug your appliance into an exclusive, properly installed, grounding wall outlet. Do not damage the grounding means of the plug. Any questions concerning power or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician.
• This appliance requires a standard 110-120Volt, 60Hz electrical outlet with good grounding means.

Cleaning and Maintaining Your Ice Maker

Before using your ice maker, it is strongly recommended to clean it thoroughly. Unplug the unit before cleaning or making any maintenance.

1. Take out the drawer and water reservoir on the top.
2. Clean the interior with diluted detergent, warm water, and a soft cloth. First, pour warm water with diluted detergent into the internal water reservoir, then use the soft cloth to wipe the surface.
3. Rinse the inside parts with water and drain out the water 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 appliance is not in use for a long time, open the water drain cap to drain out water completely from the water reservoir.

Using Your Ice Maker

How to start the unit

1. Take out the water reservoir on the top, place it upside down, open the cap, pour potable water into the water reservoir (0.97 gallon / 3.7 liters at most at one time). Screw the cap back on the reservoir and place it back on top of the appliance.
2. Before putting the drawer back, ensure the water tank under the drawer is empty. If not, unplug the water drain cap to drain out water completely.
3. Put the drip tray in position.

Diagram illustrating adding water to the reservoir and securing the cap.

Operation and display areas

Diagram showing the control panel with indicators for 'Add Water', 'Power', 'Ice Full', and buttons for 'Ice', 'Clean', 'Light'.

Plug in the power cord; the power indicator will be on. You can operate this appliance by touching the buttons on the panel as shown above. The main functions include: ice, clean, and light.

CLEAN

For the first time, or if the clean procedure has not been run for a long time, it is highly recommended to run this procedure first.

4. Before starting the cleaning process, check the drain pipe and ensure it has the cap and is hanging on the back of the machine.
5. Press the "CLEAN" button ?. The icon will light up, then flash for 5 seconds, initiating the cleaning procedure for at least 20 minutes, after which the icon will turn off. Pressing this button again will stop the cleaning.
6. After the cleaning procedure, move the appliance to the edge of the desk, ensuring it is placed steadily. Place a water container under the appliance. Remove the drain plug from the back, unscrew the tie on the pipe, pull out the plug from the drainpipe. Water in the tank under the drawer and the evaporator will drain into the water container. Then, reinsert the plug and put it back again.

Diagrams showing water draining from the ice maker.

Change water in the water reservoir every 24 hours to ensure a reasonable hygiene level. If the unit is not to be used, drain all water and dry the water reservoir.

How to obtain the ice cube

7. Before starting the ice making process, check the drain pipe and drain pipe plug on the back of the machine. Ensure the drain pipe is plugged with a drain pipe plug and hung on the back of the machine.
8. Press the “ICE” button ?. The icon will light up, then flash for 5 seconds, starting the ice-making process. Pressing this button again will stop making ice. During ice making, you can observe the amount of ice stored in the drawer through the observation window.
9. For the first time, or if the appliance has not been used for a long time, it is recommended to clean this appliance before you start to make ice.
10. When the ice-maker is on, periodically check the water level. If the water pump cannot pump out water, the ice maker will stop automatically, and the “Add water” indicator will turn on. You need to pour water into the water reservoir inside.

It is suggested to press the “ICE” button to turn off the unit first, then fill water up, and press the “ICE” button again to restart the unit. Allow the refrigerant liquid inside the compressor at least 3 minutes to settle before restarting.

Light on/off

11. Press the "LIGHT" button ?. The light inside the appliance turns on. Press this button again to turn the light off.

When Ice Full Indicator is on

12. The ice maker automatically stops working when the ice-cube is full inside and the “ice full” indicator is on.

Open the drawer

13. Hold the drawer handle gently and pull it out horizontally until the back of the drawer contacts the front panel, then gently put it down. The drawer will hang at an angle. To close the drawer, hold the handle, place the drawer horizontally, and gently push it to full closure.

Diagrams showing how to open and close the ice maker drawer.

Take out the drawer

14. Hold the drawer handle gently and pull it out horizontally until the back of the drawer contacts the front panel, then gently lift it up at an angle and pull it out. To reload the drawer, tilt it at a similar angle. First, insert the back of the drawer into the front panel, slowly flatten the drawer, and then gently push it to full closure.

Diagrams showing how to remove and reinsert the ice maker drawer.

Troubleshooting

Product Specifications

• Input Voltage: 115V 60Hz
• Power Consumption: 200 W
• Daily Ice Output: 20 KGS/24H
• Refrigerant: R600a
• Dimensions:
• Product Depth (IN.): 16.9
• Product Height (IN.): 19
• Product Width (IN.): 9.8

Limited Warranty

To make a warranty claim, do not return this product to the store. Please email support@curtiscs.com or call 1-800-968-9853.

1 Year warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or component found to be defective, at our option. However, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace it with a similar one of equal or greater value. Prior to a replacement being sent, the product must be rendered inoperable or returned to us.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as on the specified rating on the label (e.g., 120V~60Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

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Canada
CURTIS INTERNATIONAL LTD
7045 BECKETT DRIVE, UNIT 15
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO
L5S 2A3

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