Whynter Ice Maker IMC 270MS User Manual

WHYNTER COMPACT ICE MAKER  
27 LB CAPACITY - METALLIC SILVER  
Model # : IMC-270MS  
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.  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS / TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
DISPOSAL INFORMATION  
2
3
TECHNICAL INFORMATION  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
4
PARTS  
5
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES  
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
6
7 – 8  
9
10  
11  
WARRANTY INFORMATION  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
MODEL :  
Protection Type:  
IMC-270MS  
I
Climate Type:  
SN/N/ST  
120W  
Power Consumption:  
Power Supply:  
115V/ 60Hz  
2.2L  
Water Reservoir Capacity:  
Ice Making Current:  
Ice Making Harvest:  
Max Storage Capacity:  
Ice Making Capability:  
Refrigerant:  
1.7A  
2.1A  
1.5 lbs  
27 lbs/day  
R-134a / 64g  
9.5” L x 14.1” D x 12.9” H  
(19.5” H when ice maker cover is  
opened)  
Unit Dimensions:  
Net Weight:  
19 lbs  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
WARNING  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY  
WHEN USING YOUR PORTABLE ICE MAKER, FOLLOW THESE  
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 this or any other appli-  
ance. The fumes can create a fire hazard  
Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the appliance  
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children with reduced physical, sensory or mental  
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction con-  
cerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety  
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance  
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly quali-  
fied person in order to avoid a hazard  
Use the portable ice maker only for its intended function. This appliance is designed for household, non-  
commercial use only. Any other use will void the warranty  
To avoid the risk of shock, the product should never be used in bathrooms, shower rooms, or in any other  
steamy or wet areas  
During installation, the power supply must not be excessively or dangerously bent or flattened  
Do not tamper with controls  
Make sure the power plug is placed fully and firm into the wall socket. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is  
not adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install  
an outlet that is appropriate to local electrical codes and requirements  
Do not use multiple socket or of an extension cord as it may overheat and become a risk of fire  
Make sure the power plug is clean before usage  
Do not turn this appliance on and off by plugging and unplugging. Always use the ON/OFF switch  
After turning the appliance off, please take the power plug out of the socket  
Make sure hands are dry when connecting the power plug. The appliance is equipped with a three-prong  
grounded power plug on the power cord for your protection. Never modify, remove or attempt to repair the  
power plug yourself  
Do not repair, disassemble and/or modify the appliance by yourself  
Transport the appliance in an upright position only, or leave it in an upright position for at least 4 hours before  
first use  
When positioning or moving the appliance ensure that it is not turned upside down or greater than 45° or more  
off level.  
This appliance must be installed in an area protected from the element, such as wind, rain, water spray or  
drips  
When using this appliance in confined spaces, such as closets, be sure to allow proper ventilation to prevent  
overheating and fire. Allow at least 5” of air space on all sides of the appliance for good air  
Always place the appliance on even and hard and level surface that can support the unit when it is full  
Ensure objects are not obstructing the air vent  
Never insert your fingers or other objects into the air outlets  
This appliance must be earthed  
The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:  
Green or Green with a strip yellow: Grounding  
White: Neutral  
Black: Live  
THE MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT  
FOLLOWED  
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PARTS  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Ice Shovel  
Ice Full Sensor  
Ice Basket (Removable)  
Ice Maker Cover  
Air Vent  
Water Drain Plug  
Maximum Water Level Mark and Water Reservoir  
Control Panel  
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES  
A
B
C
D
E
F
Cube Size Indicator Lights  
Power Indicator  
Ice Full Indicator  
Water Shortage Indicator Light  
Power On/Off Button  
Cube Size Selector Button  
ICE SIZE  
ICE SIZE SELECTION  
This ice maker produces bullet-shaped ice. The default cube size from the factory is set at  
LARGE. Each time you press this button the cube size selection will change between Small and  
Large. The chosen mode shall stay as selected unless changed or there is a power failure. For  
the most efficient operation when ambient temperature is below 59ºF, use the small cube size  
setting.  
LED INDICATORS  
POWER INDICATOR (GREEN)  
The indicator below POWER will illuminate green when the unit is turned on.  
ICE SIZE INDICATOR (GREEN)  
The indicator below the selected cube size will be illuminated green.  
ADD WATER INDICATOR (RED)  
The ice maker automatically checks the water level in the water reservoir. If the water level is  
too low, the indicator will illuminate in RED and the ice maker will stop working automatically.  
Once you add water to the unit, the indicator will turn off and the ice maker will resume normal  
operation.  
ICE FULL INDICATOR (RED)  
When the ice basket is full, the indicator will illuminate in RED. The indicator will remain lit 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 automatically start operation  
as normal.  
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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 third (ground) prong from the power cord.  
IMPORTANT: Do not install the Ice maker near an oven, radiator, or other heat source.  
SPACE REQUIREMENTS  
During transportation, the incline angle of the cabinet should not be over 45°  
Do not turn the Ice Maker upside down. Problems could occur in the compressor and  
sealed system.  
The Ice maker should be placed horizontally on a properly leveled surface.  
To ensure proper ventilation for your ice maker, allow 6” of space at the back and on each  
side.  
Before using the Ice maker for the first time, please wait 4 hours after positioning it.  
Clean the ice shovel, ice basket, water reservoir, and ice scoop frequently.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Open the top cover and remove the ice basket.  
2. Remove any dust or objects that may be in the water reservoir.  
3. Fill the water tank up to the line marked “MAX”. Fill with potable or drinking water only.  
4. Select desired ice cube size by pressing the “ice size” selector (Small or Large).  
5. Water will be pumped from the water reservoir to the water tray under the freezing bars. The  
freezing bars will start freezing. Once the freezing process is completed, the freezing bars  
will heat up to drop the ice cubes. Then the ice shovel will push the ice cubes down to the ice  
basket.  
6. When the unit is used for the first time, discard the first couple batches of ice.  
7. The ice-maker will automatically check the water level in the reservoir periodically. The ice  
maker will detect any shortage of water and will stop the ice-making cycle, the ADD WATER  
indicator will be lit. Press the POWER button to turn off the unit and fill the reservoir with wa-  
ter. Press the ON/OFF button again to restart the ice-making cycle or wait 3 minutes after the  
ADD WATER indicator goes out as the ice maker will begin It’s normal operation cycle auto-  
matically.  
8. When the ice cubes reach the ice full sensor, the ice maker will stop operating and the ICE  
FULL indicator will be lit.  
9. Change water in the water reservoir every 24 hours to ensure a reasonable hygiene level. If  
unit is not in use, drain all water left in the tank.  
POWER FAILURE  
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of  
your ice maker if you minimize the number of times the ice maker cover is opened. If the power is  
going to be OFF for a longer period of time, you need to take the proper steps to disconnect your  
appliance.  
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
NOTE: This ice maker produces 9 ice cubes every cycle of 10 to 15 minutes approximately de-  
pending 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 basket will slowly  
melt and the water will drip to the water reservoir and reused.  
NORMAL SOUNDS  
Your new ice maker may make sounds that are not familiar to you. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls can  
make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds that  
might be new to you and what may be making them.  
Ratting noises may come from the flow of the refrigerant or the water line, items stored on top  
of the ice maker can also make noises.  
The high efficiency compressor may make a pulsating or high-pitched sound.  
Water running from the evaporator to the water reservoir may make a splashing sound.  
As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your ice  
maker.  
You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.  
During the harvest cycle, you may hear the sound of ice cubes falling into the ice basket  
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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 location  
for draining  
2. Remove the rubber drain plug from the bottom of the water res-  
ervoir 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.  
NOTE: WARNING! Do not tip the unit over while there is water  
in the reservoir.  
CLEANING YOUR ICE MAKER  
To ensure the cleanliness of the ice cubes, water in the reservoir should be replaced every 24 hours.  
1. Remove the drain plug to drain remaining water from the water reservoir when the ice maker will  
not be used for long period of time. Screw the drain plug back in place after the water has been  
drained.  
2. Always use potable or drinkable water.  
3. Please clean your Ice maker regularly. When cleaning, unplug the unit and remove the ice cubes.  
Use a diluted solution of water and vinegar to clean the inside and the outside surface of the Ice  
Maker. Do not spray Ice maker with chemicals or diluted agents such as acids, gasoline or oil. Rinse  
thoroughly before starting.  
When the appliance is not to be used for some time, for example for periods exceeding 48 hours, it is  
recommended that it be disconnected from the electricity supply and any remaining ice cubes and  
water be removed. Excess water in the water reservoir should be removed using paper kitchen tow-  
els or similar product. It is recommended that the appliance is cleaned on a regular basis, perhaps  
once every three months or more frequently in areas where chalky deposits can be a problem. Two  
cleaning solutions may be used. One is one part vinegar to 10 parts water, the other is 1 part bicar-  
bonate of soda to 5 parts water. In both cases the appliance should be allowed to complete one ice  
making cycle then left to stand for 6 hours before being thoroughly rinsed with fresh water and dried  
as detailed in the previous paragraph. Solvents, detergents and abrasives must not be used for  
cleaning. The appliance exterior can be cleaned with a damp cloth and then polished with a soft, dry  
lint free cloth.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
Solutions  
The compressor works ab-  
normally with a buzzing  
noise  
The voltage is lower than rec-  
ommended  
Stop the ice maker and do not restart until  
the voltage is normal  
Water shortage indicator light There is not enough water in  
Press the ON/OFF button, fill with water,  
wait 3 minutes and press the power button  
again to restart  
is on  
the reservoir  
Ice full indicator light is on  
Indicator lights are off  
Ice basket is full to the top  
Remove some of the ice  
Blown fuse/ no power/blown  
breaker  
Replace fuse / turn power on  
The ice made is too large  
and with pieces sticking to-  
gether  
The water temperature in the  
storage tray or ambient is too  
low  
Stop the machine and reset the ice  
making cycle  
Restart the machine after  
turning it off  
Ice appears cloudy  
Due to fast freezing, ice cubes This is normal  
may appear "cloudy", this is  
trapped air in the water and  
does not affect the taste or  
quality of the ice.  
Not all freezing bars makes  
ice  
Amount of water in the reser-  
voir is insufficient  
Make sure that water is at MAX level be-  
fore using the portable ice maker  
No water in the reservoir  
Run the unit for a couple more cycles and  
all bars should be frozen  
When the unit is first started,  
refrigerant may not be flowing  
to all freezing bars  
Ice full indicator is on but ice Ice Full sensor is obstructed  
is not full  
Make sure that there are no obstruction or  
objects aligned with the ice full sensor  
Build up form on the sensor  
Remove the ice cubes from the ice basket  
and close the ice maker cover  
Use a mild vinegar solution to clean the  
sensor  
Conditions for ice making  
cycle are right but no ice is  
made  
Refrigerant leaks/ sealed sys- Contact Whynter Service Department  
tem is blocked  
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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, custom-  
er will be responsible for freight cost to Whynter’s service department), along with an explanation of the claim to  
Whynter LLC. Please package the WHYNTER Portable Ice Maker carefully in its original packaging material to  
avoid damage in transit. Please retain the original box and packaging material. Under this warranty, Whynter will  
repair or replace any parts found defective. This warranty is not transferable. After the expiration of the warranty,  
the cost of labor and parts will be the responsibility of the original owner of the appliance.  
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:  
Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes.  
Damage, accidental or otherwise, to the portable ice maker while in the pos-  
session of a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship;  
Damage caused by consumer misuse, tampering, or failure to follow the  
care and special handling provisions in the instructions.  
Damage to the finish of the case, or other appearance parts caused by wear.  
Damage caused by repairs or alterations to the product by anyone other  
than authorized by the manufacturer.  
Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service.  
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES  
CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUD-  
ING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO  
ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW, BUT NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR. WHYNTER  
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE  
AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY  
OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WRIT-  
TEN WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT  
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.  
To obtain service or information, contact  
Whynter LLC via email at [email protected] or call  
866-WHYNTER.  
Product contents and specifications may change without notice.  
Copyright © 2013 Whynter LLC  
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