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WHYNTER PORTABLE ICE MAKER
49 LB CAPACITY - STAINLESS STEEL
Model # : IMC-490SS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Congratulations on your new Whynter product. To ensure proper operation, please read this Instruction Manual
carefully before using this product. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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DISPOSAL INFORMATION Thank you for choosing the Whynter Portable Ice Maker. Please follow the in- structions provided in this user guide to obtain the very best performance from your Ice Maker. We trust that your Whynter Portable Ice Maker will provide the performance and reliability that we stand for. Please keep this user manual in a safe place for future reference. This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the appliance can- not be treated as normal domestic trash, but m
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TABLE OF CONTENTS / TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS DISPOSAL INFORMATION 2 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 PARTS AND CONTROL PANEL 5 LCD DISPLAY OVERVIEW 6 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 – 8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 WARRANTY INFORMATION 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL : ICM-490SS Protection Type: I Climate Type: SN/N/ST Power Consumption: 180W Power Supply: 115V/ 60Hz Water Reservoir Capacity: 5.0L
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY WHEN USING YOUR PORTABLE ICE MAKER, FOLLOW THESE WARNING BASIC PRECAUTIONS: Read all instructions before using the appliance Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard. Do not use an exces- sively wet cloth, industrial solvents, and oil-based products to clean this appliance Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of t
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PARTS AND CONTROL PANEL 1 Ice Maker Cover 2 Ice Basket (Removable) 3 Handle 4 Air Vent 5 Drain Plug 6 Freezing Bars 7 Ice Shovel 8 Ice Full Sensor 9 Ice Scoop 10 Water Reservoir 11 Control Panel 1 Size Selector 2 ON/OFF Button 3 Timer Button 4 Clean Button 5
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LCD DISPLAY OVERVIEW 1. ON/OFF INDICATOR This indicator is displayed all the time to show that the unit is plugged in and receiving power. The unit is operation when the ICE SIZE INDICATOR (7.) is on. 2. ICE FULL INDICATOR When the ice basket is full, this indicator will be displayed. The indicator will remain until the ice in the basket either melts away slowly or has been removed. The unit will stay in a “Standby” mode until the ice has been removed / melted at which time the unit will
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION OF YOUR ICE MAKER Locate the ice maker away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consump- tion. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the ice maker not to perform properly. Plug the ice maker into an exclusive properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the th
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: This ice maker produces 12 ice cubes every cycle of 10 to 15 minutes approximately depending on the size of cube is selected. When the ambient temperature is lower than 59ºF, the small ice cube size is recommended to avoid ice cubes clumping together. For best performance, water temperature should be between 55ºF and 85ºF and ambient temperature between 65ºF and 77ºF. NOTE: The ice basket does not keep the ice cubes frozen. The ice in the
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION : Failure to unplug the ice maker could result in electrical shock or personal injury DRAINING YOUR ICE MAKER Follow the steps below to drain the unit. 1. Carefully move the unit towards a sink or other suitable loca- tion for draining 2. Remove the drain cap and rubber drain plug located at the left side of the ice maker to drain all the water. 3. Let the water drain from the drain plug. 4. Firmly install the rubber drain plug into the drain port. WARN
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions The compressor works ab- The voltage is lower than rec- Stop the ice maker and do not restart until normally with a buzzing ommended the voltage is normal noise Water indicator light is on There is not enough water in Press the ON/OFF button to shut off, fill the reservoir with water, wait for 3 minutes and press the ON/OFF button again to restart Ice full indicator light is on Ice basket is full to the top Remove some
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY & THREE YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPRESSOR This WHYNTER Portable Ice Maker is warranted, to the original owner within the 48 continental states, for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. Should your WHYNTER Portable Ice Maker prove defective within one year from the date of purchase, return the defective part or appliance, freight prepaid (within two months of purchase; after two months to one year,
