11 Cleaning the ice maker system..............................12 Cleaning the interior components......................14 Filtering and treating water.................................16 Caring for Your Ice Maker... 17 Vacation and moving care......................17 Troubleshooting...................19 Requesting Assistance or Service.............................20 Index......................................23 Warranty...............................24 1-800-422-1230 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments. KITCHENAID® Automatic Ice Maker PART NO. 2181092 fÄ Note to You 'ThankjjOU for buying a KITCHENAID® appliance! KitchenAid designs the best tools for the most important room in your house. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card. Please record your model’s information. Model Number. Serial Number Whenever you call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-422-1230 or request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see diagram on page 5 for location of plate). Please also record the purchase information. NOTE: You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. Purchase/ Installation Date Builder/Dealer Name _ Address Phone 2 Jce Maker Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. APANGER A WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire, ice maker, follow these basic precautions: • Plug into grounded 3 prong outlet. • Do not remove ground prong. • Do not use an adapter. • Do not use an extension cord. • Disconnect power before cleaning. electric shock, or injury when using your • Disconnect power before servicing. • Replace all panels before operating • Use two or more people to move or install ice maker. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3 BBB Ice Maker Safety Help us help you Please be sure your ice maker: • Is installed where it is protected from the elements. • Is located so that the front is not blocked, restricting incoming or discharged air flow. • Is properly leveled. • Is located in a well ventilated area with temperatures above 55°F (13°C) and below 110°F (43°C). Best results are obtained at temperatures between 70°F (21 °C) and 90°F (32°C). • Is properly connected to a water supply and drain. • Is connected only to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electric supply and grounding. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. NOTE: Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. • Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly. • Is used only to do what ice makers are designed to do. • Is properly maintained. 4 sparts and Features Below is an illustration of your appliance with the parts and features called out. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Model and serial number plate (located on left cabinet wall) (P- 2) Ice bin Ice retainer baffle (p. 14) Lower access panel (P- 8) Ice thickness control knob (P- 7) Cycle control knob (P- 7) Bin light (p. 10) Ice scoop 5 Operating Your Ice Maker This section tells you how to operate the ice maker. Operating your ice maker properly enables you to obtain the best possible results. ^WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Understanding how your ice maker 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 ice maker is designed to make clear ice from the majority of water sources on a daily basis. If your results are unsatisfact...