EdgeStar IB450SSP, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...with Internal Pump Owner s Manual For more information on other great EdgeStar products on the web go to http www edgestar com To use the EdgeStar self diagnostic tool go to https support edgestar com IB450SSP V2 3 04122019 ...

Page 2: ...rned off by a switch or pull chain Always turn the unit off and unplug it from the outlet when cleaning Unplug the unit if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time Do not operate the unit with a power plug missing the ground plug a damaged cord or a loose socket Be sure the ice maker is properly grounded Never plug or unplug the unit with wet hands Do not bypass cut or remove the ...

Page 3: ...es such as ovens and grills Only use in an upright position on a flat level surface and provide proper ventilation Do not pinch or kink the water or power supply lines between the unit and cabinet Unit installation must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements Make sure that the water supply lines and pipes are not pinched or kinked Check for leaks after installation Discard the firs...

Page 4: ...CONNECTIONS 7 Connecting the Water Supply Line 7 Connecting the Drain Line 7 HOW THE DRAIN PUMP OPERATES 8 Operation 8 Vertical 9 Horizontal 9 System Schematic 10 OPERATION 11 FINAL CHECK LIST BEFORE OPERATION 11 OPERATING METHOD 11 HOW THE MACHINE MAKES ICE 12 Freeze 12 Harvest 12 HOW THE MACHINE USES THE WATER 12 CONTROL PANEL 13 NORMAL SOUNDS 14 PREPARING THE ICEMAKER FOR LONG STORAGE 14 CLEANI...

Page 5: ... and are needed to obtain warranty service You may also want to staple your receipt to this manual as it is the proof of your purchase and is also needed for service under your warranty Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase For a more efficient experience please do the following before contacting customer service If you received a damaged product immediately contact the dealer that sold you ...

Page 6: ...2 Parts Identification Back View Front View ...

Page 7: ... will allow you to install the icemaker in any place with access to a water supply and a drain You must follow the instructions for electrical requirements water supply and drain and leveling the icemaker Recessed installation Recessed installation will allow you to install the icemaker under a counter or in a kitchen cabinet provided the required clearance space around the ice maker is followed T...

Page 8: ... The ice maker requires a continuous water supply with a minimum pressure of 15 psi and a static pressure not to exceed 80 psi The temperature of the water feeding into the ice maker should be between 41 F and 90 F for proper operation The ambient operational temperature should be between 50 F and 100 F Operation outside these temperatures may result in lowered production or other adverse effects ...

Page 9: ...s recommended that a separate circuit serving only your icemaker be provided Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain The fuse or circuit breaker size should be 15 amps Recommended Grounding Method For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded It is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug To minimize possible shock hazard the cord mus...

Page 10: ... corner of the ice maker Turn the leveling feet to the left to raise that corner of the icemaker Reversing the Door Swing 1 Using a flathead screwdriver separate the hinge axis from top hinge 2 Remove the three screws securing the top hinge to the cabinet Remove the plug buttons opposite the top hinge Place hinge screws plug buttons and hinge axis safely aside 3 Open the door about 20 degrees then...

Page 11: ... less than 9 feet The water supply hose provided with the ice maker is about 9 feet long 3 A shut off valve must be installed to the main water supply If the water pipe has a plain piece of copper tubing attach a O D compression union to the tubing and remove the nut 4 Connect nuts of the water supply hose to the tap and water inlet valve Tighten firmly by hand then tighten one half turn with a 1 ...

Page 12: ...level switch 1 will close transmitting a low voltage current to the circuit board The circuit board activates the water drain pump for 20 seconds pumping out most of the water contained in the reservoir If the water lever switch 2 closes it will transmit a low voltage current to the circuit board The circuit board activates the buzzer alarm informing the user that the drain pump water level switch...

Page 13: ... buzzer sounds turn off the ice maker and the water supply Remove all ice from storage bin and wipe up any water that may have overflowed Check if there is any water in water trough at back of unit If no water is present the drainage pump may not be receiving the proper amount of power Check power source If the problem can be corrected turn on the unit again Also check that none of the water lines...

Page 14: ...10 System Schematic ...

Page 15: ...nstalled for the ice maker 9 Is the ice maker plugged in 10 Have you turned on the main water supply and the tap 11 Have you checked for leaks at all water supply connections and at the drain Operating Method 1 Turn on the water tap let the water trough fill then find the control panel and press the ON OFF button When the unit is powered on it will produce ice 2 After three minutes the machine wil...

Page 16: ...p is circulating water When the batch of ice has been fully formed the ice maker stops the freeze cycle and begins the harvest cycle Harvest During the harvest cycle the compressor is still operating but the water pump has stopped The hot gas valve opens diverting hot refrigerant gas into the evaporator The gas warms the evaporator causing the cubes to slide as a unit off the evaporator and into t...

Page 17: ...Ice Making mode to Ice Harvest mode or from Ice Harvest mode to Ice Making mode The mode can be determined from the status of the green and yellow LEDs 5 Ice Size Adjust button When this is pressed and held for 3 seconds the unit will enter the Ice Size Adjustment mode Once in this mode press Clean to decrease the ice size or press Mode to increase the ice size Please note that there are five larg...

Page 18: ...t cycle you may hear the sound of ice cubes falling into the ice storing bin Preparing the Icemaker for Long Storage If the ice maker will not be used for a long time or is to be moved to another place it will be necessary to drain the system of water 1 Shut off the water supply at the main water source 2 Disconnect the water supply line from the water inlet 3 Shut off the electric supply at the m...

Page 19: ...e ice maker is used for the first time or 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 see section Ice Making System Cleaning 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 ...

Page 20: ... 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 2 Disconnect the water hose from the distribution tube by cutting the zip tie 3 Remove the 2 Phillips screws from the splash guard and set the parts a...

Page 21: ... maker connected to the water supply Pour 200g of Nickel Safe Ice Maker Cleaner Solution into the water trough After about 5 minutes press the ON OFF button and the CLEAN button initiating the wash cycle The machine will run the Automatic Clean Mode 4 Allow 30 minutes for proper cleaning After cleaning press the ON OFF button again Drain off the waste water to some container by drain pipe in the l...

Page 22: ...ction is leaking Tighten the fitting See the Connecting the Water Line section The unit is not level Level the feet See the Leveling the Ice Maker section The ice cubes are partially formed or are white at the bottom There is not enough water in the water bin Check if the water supply pressure is below 15 PSI Check the water supply The filter may be restricted Check for a water leak in the water t...

Page 23: ...350 psi 130 psi Dimensions Width x Depth x Height 14 9 16 x 23 3 8 x 32 7 8 Net Weight 84 lbs Specifications are subject to change Check the rating label on the ice maker for the most accurate information The actual quantity of ice produced per day will vary with ambient room and water conditions Notes on Ice Storage The ice maker will automatically shut off when the ice bin is full The ice bin co...

Page 24: ...abor service transportation and shipping charges for the removal and replacement of defective parts beyond the initial 12 month period Products that have been modified to perform outside of specifications without the prior written permission of EdgeStar Products lost in shipment or theft Products sold AS IS or from an unauthorized reseller Products that have had their serial numbers removed deface...