Lynx LN15ICER, Care & Use/Installation Manual

Page 1: ...MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CARE USE INSTALLATION LN15ICER OUTDOOR CLEAR ICE MACHINE ...

Page 2: ...mode 16 Cleaning your ice machine 17 Clean reminder 17 Clean mode 17 Care and cleaning 19 Energy saving tips 19 Obtaining service 19 Troubleshooting the ice machine 20 Preparing the ice machine for storage 22 Drain pump removal 25 Warranty 27 Warranty Registration It is important you send in your warranty registration card immediately after taking delivery of your appliance or you can register onl...

Page 3: ...and other accessory items Important Keep your carton and packaging until your appliance has been thoroughly inspected and found to be in good condition If there is damage the packaging will be needed as proof of damage in transit Afterwards please dispose of all items responsibly Note to Customer This merchandise was carefully packed and thoroughly inspected before leaving our plant Responsibility...

Page 4: ...ance should be set so the unit is firmly positioned on the floor and level from side to side and front to back The overall height of your Lynx appliance may be adjusted higher by turning the leveling leg out and lower by turning the leveling leg in Cabinet height adjustment dimensions are shown in Table A To adjust the leveling legs place the appliance on a solid surface and protect the floor bene...

Page 5: ...d circuit is required This product is factory equipped with a power supply cord that has a three pronged grounded plug It must be plugged into a mating grounding type receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances see Figure 6 If the circuit does not have a grounding type receptacle it is the responsibility and obligation of the customer to pro...

Page 6: ...drainage system will result in surrounding water damage and or poor ice production Figure 7 CAUTION Observe and follow all local building codes when installing this ice machine and drain lines Water supply inlet Drain access in bottom of unit 43 32 10 4 cm Sanitary trap 21 4 5 7 cm 51 8 13 cm Gravity Drain no drain pump The ice machine is shipped with the drain line installed coiled and secured to...

Page 7: ...te to an appropriate drain and cut to length Optional Drain Pump An optional drain pump is available if you have purchased an ice machine without one and do not have access to a gravity drain Installation instructions are provided with the optional drain pump Contact Lynx Grills Customer Service at 888 289 5969 or your dealer for ordering Electrical Shock Hazard Risk of electrical shock or persona...

Page 8: ...the top side of a cold water pipe to prevent the ice maker from plugging with sediment A shutoff valve is recommended on the water supply line to ease servicing the appliance NOTE A SELF PIERCING TYPE VALVE IS NOT RECOMMENDED as they are prone to clogging with sediment which will create pressure drop reducing the water supply to the unit Connect the copper tubing water supply to the water valve in...

Page 9: ...1 Plug the ice machine into 115v power supply 2 Place unit in the final installation location 3 Turn the unit off via the user interface display will indicate OFF The drain pump will still be operational during off mode if the unit has one 4 Slowly pour 3 qts of water into the ice storage bin All water should drain completely 5 If water drains fully and without power interruption the drain system ...

Page 10: ...lved solids in the residual reservoir water to provide clear ice Figure 16 When the ice slab reaches the correct thickness the ice sheet is released and slides onto the grid cutter see Figure 16 Here the ice slab is cut into squares by the grid cut ter s heated wires see Figure 19 The water containing the dissolved minerals is drained after each freezing cycle Fresh water enters the machine for th...

Page 11: ...machine An air noise from the condenser fan Ice Production In normal mode the ice machine will produce up to 39 pounds 17 7 kg of clear ice in a 24 hour period when installed in a 72 F ambient with a 55 F water supply In ECO mode see page 16 the ice machine will produce up to 29 pounds 13 2 kg of clear ice in the 24 hour period Initial ice production and ice accumulated in the storage bin will var...

Page 12: ...re 21 If necessary to gain clearance inside the rough in opening a hole can be cut through the adjacent cabi net and the power cord routed through this hole to a power outlet Another way to increase the available opening depth is to recess the power outlet into the rear wall to gain the thickness of the power cord plug Not all recessed outlet boxes will work for this applica tion as they are too n...

Page 13: ...7 kg Minimum rough in opening required is to be larger than the adjusted height of the cabinet A grounded 15 amp dedicated circuit is required Follow all local building codes when installing electrical and appliance F D E H J G CL Water inlet 47 8 12 4 cm 11 4 3 2 cm CL Gravity drain Figure 22 S solid door shown 211 2 54 6cm 615 16 17 6 cm ...

Page 14: ...only be used after there is a full bin of ice hours ICE 1 4 6 8 OFF CLEAN DOOR ECO days ON OFF icon used for turning the appli ance on and off MENU icon used to access optional func tions in the user interface Clock icon used to enter the Delay start vacation mode LOCK icon used to lock out functions in the user interface Display icons ICE 1 4 6 8 hours days Display area text ICE OFF DOOR CLEAN EC...

Page 15: ...s open or not closed properly for 5 minutes the DOOR indicator will illuminate and flash and an audible tone will sound The audible alarm can be muted by pressing the Lock keypad This alarm condition can be reset by closing the door or momentarily pressing the ON OFF icon i e if you are cleaning the storage compartment etc The alarm will recur in 5 minutes if the alarm condition persists DOOR Dela...

Page 16: ...monitored continuously Any OPEN or SHORTED circuit condition with a temperature sensor or miscommunications between the control and user interface will initiate an ERROR CODE as listed below 16 CARE AND USE INSTALLATION Options menu Normal and ECO mode Your ice machine comes with an optional ECO mode This new feature allows you to tailor ice production to a conservative rate saving approximately 2...

Page 17: ...When reset the CLEAN reminder will reset and not occur for another 6 months If you choose to clean the appliance at this time see the options menu section below CLEAN NOTE Homes with poor water quality or high clear ice usage might require more frequent cleaning To clean your ice machine you will need to purchase a nickel safe ice maker cleaner 36684 Cleaner can be obtained by contacting Lynx Gril...

Page 18: ...ete the ice machine will return to the OFF position After the cleaning cycle is completed verify that all build up has been removed If not repeat the clean cycle procedure ICE CLEAN OFF Refer to your cleaning solution instructions to determine the proper amount of cleaning solution to add based on 2 quarts 1 9 liters of water Lift fascia door up to access evaporator plate See Figure 29 Pour the cl...

Page 19: ...lluminate the interior of the appliance This component is very reliable but should one fail contact the Lynx Grills Customer Service at 888 289 5969 for replacement of the LED Energy Saving Tips The following suggestions will minimize the cost of operating your ice machine appliance 1 Do not install your appliance next to a hot appliance stove dishwasher etc heating air duct or other heat sources ...

Page 20: ...e is noisy Many sounds of an ice machine are different than your household refrigerator This subject is discussed on page 11 but check the following Do you hear water being circulated in the ice ma chine This is a normal sound as water is added once every ice making cycle Is there a whoosing sound Make sure water is get ting to the ice machine Also check to make sure the drain plug is fully seated...

Page 21: ... Cleaning the Ice Machine Is the distributor tube restricted Check the water line to the ice machine to make sure there are no restrictions or kinks in the line Check all filters to make sure they are not restricted Check that the water flows evenly out of the distributor tube if not clean the ice machine See Cleaning the Ice Machine Troubleshooting the Drain Pump If the drain pump reservoir not t...

Page 22: ...o drain the reservoir and the ice machine drain system 5 Unplug the ice machine from the electrical outlet 6 Remove the access cover from the rear of the ice machine See Figure 32 If the ice machine is moved not used for an extended period of time or will be in an area that will be near freezing temperatures it is necessary to remove any remaining water in the ice making system This ice machine mu...

Page 23: ...n the white collar and pull the plastic water line from the bottom of the water valve To reconnect the water outlet line Simply insert the plastic tubing into the white collar and push until it stops about 1 2 12 mm of water line will enter the valve White collar Plastic outlet water line 7 Disconnect the water valve s outlet water line to the reservoir and drain the remaining water left in the wa...

Page 24: ... the ice ma chine on and off 4 Check the water inlet drain lines and fittings for any water leaks 5 Check drain pump if equipped operation by pouring approximately two 2 quarts of water into the ice stor age bin The drain pump should activate and discharge water refer to Drain Pump on page 6 Check for water leaks at all hose connections 14 Remove the top clamp from the vent tube for easier access ...

Page 25: ...racket with the 3 8 socket then remove the bracket Remove the hex nut on rear drain pump bracket with the 3 8 socket then remove the bracket carriage bolt carriage bolt 10 24 hex nut 10 24 hex nut Rear drain pump bracket Front drain pump bracket Figure 38 Figure 38a Figure 39 Figure 37 Figure 37a Toe grille Toe grille Front panel Front panel ...

Page 26: ...0 Check for vibrations caused by improper installation 11 Insure that there is no interference with back access cover 12 Insure that the hole grommets are in place at each location so that any vent or drain tubes do not rub on any sharp surfaces Ice machine power cord Figure 41 Rotate drain pump and remove from back of ice machine Figure 40 6 Rotate the drain pump and remove from the ice machine S...

Page 27: ...s to the original retail purchaser of the product warranted hereunder and to each transferee owner of the product during the term of the original purchaser s warranty the warranty is transferable by the original retail purchaser via home sale only If a transferee owner is unable to provide proof of purchase from the original purchaser and the product has not been previously registered the producti...

Page 28: ...ithout notice Such revisions do not entitle the buyer to corresponding changes improvements additions replacements or compensation for previously purchased products The best outdoor kitchen products come from Lynx Grills LJKZD HVW UHHQZRRG 06 Service 888 289 5969 www lynxgrills com ...