KitchenAid 3KUIS185V User's Manual
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1. KitchenAid Automatic Ice Maker Model 3KUIS185V INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHANGING THE BIN DOOR AND LOWER PANEL DOOR LOWER The storage bin door and lower panel are designed to BIN PANEL accept an optional decorative wood panel of your choice l M wooD The wood panel should be no more than Ya inch 6 35 mm 11 111 PANEL ick h thick Cut it to the same size as the production 28 6 cm 30 3 cm DIMENSIONS panel See Figure 1 To change the bin door panel 1 4 1 Open the bin door 6 35 mm 17 2 Remove the two screws on top of the door which 43 2 cm gt hold the handle 3 Remove the handle FIGURE 1 4 Slide the metal panels out 5 Break off the ribs on the door insulation to allow for the wood thickness See Figure 2 6 Slide the wood panel into the door frame 7 Replace handle and screws To change the lower panel 1 Remove the two screws at the bottom that hold the lower panel assembly to the ice maker REMOVE ALL DOOR INSULATION RIBS TO ACCEPT WOOD PANEL 2 Remove the two screws on the top of the pane THICKNESS assembly FIGURE 2 3 Slide the metal panels and spacers out 4 Slide the wood panel into the door frame 5 Replace the top of the panel assembly NOTE Make sure the galvanized panel is replaced in back of the pane assembly THERMOSTAT CALIBRATIONS If ice maker is installed above two thousand feet of altitude the bin and evaporator thermostats must be adjuste2. ON CORD GROUND TERMINAL REAR VIEW OF UNIT COMPARTMENT FROM BACK OF ICE MAKER INSTALL STRAIN RELIEF LINE TERMINALS FIGURE 6 HOW IT WORKS Compressor runs Condenser fan runs Water pump runs circulates water Cutter grid is warm to touch WHEN THE DESIRED ICE SLAB THICKNESS IS REACHED THE HARVEST CYCLE BEGINS AND THE FOLLOWING HAPPENS Evaporator thermostat Is Satisfied Compressor keeps running Condenser fan stops or turns very slowly Water pump stops Hot gas solenoid opens Water inlet valve opens Excess water is flushed out of the drain pan Cutter grid is warm to the touch NOTE Normal harvest cycle takes 60 to 120 seconds MACHINE RESUMES FREEZING AFTER SLAB IS RELEASED FROM EVAPORATOR AND THE CUTTING PROCESS BEGINS WHEN THE STORAGE BIN IS FILLED BIN THERMOSTAT OPENS Cutter grid remains on BEFORE OPERATING THE ICE MAKER It is your responsibility to make Sure that the ice maker e has been installed where it is protected from the elements e is located so that the front is not blocked to provide proper air flow is properly leveled is located in a well ventilated area with temperature above 15 C 60 F Best results are obtained at tem peratures between 21 C 70 F and 32 C 90 F is properly connected to a water supply and drain e is properly connected to electricity A 220 240 Volt 50 Hz 1 phase 10 amp fused electrical supply is re
3. commended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided USE COPPER WIRE ONLY RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON THIS MACHINE For your personal safety permanently ground this unit in accordance with applicable local codes and ordinances It is recommended that a separate permanent ground connection be made lo the unit using a green yellow colored insulated conductor of appropriate size from agrounded cold water pipe a grounded lead in the service panel or a properly driven and electrically grounded ground rod Do not ground to a gas supply pipe Do not connect electric power supply until unit is permanently grounded Connect the ground wire to the approved ground and then connect to the metal frame of the unit Cold water pipe must have metal continuity to electrcial ground and not be interrupted by plastic rubber or other electrically insulating connectors including water meter or pump without adding a jumper wire al ihese connections WIRING CONFORM TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CONFORM TO ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES Remove grill mounting screws for access to molor compartment and water connections Electrical connections are made to the electrical box which is located at the rear ofthe machine Run permanent type 1 6 mm d 14 wiring through the hole provided in the eletrical box to the line screws on the terminal board pac Figure 6 DO NO USE AN EXTENSI
4. ctrical branch circuit of 220 240 Volt 50 Hz 1 phase with a 10 Amp delayed action fuse or circuit breaker e LOCATE UNIT THIS UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED IN AN AREA PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS SUCH AS WIND RAIN WATER SPRAY OR DRIP CR 66a 1 Place unit so the front side will be completely unobstructed to provide proper air flow 2 Area should be well ventilated with temperature above 15 C 60 F and below 43 C 110 F Best results are obtained between 21 C 70 F and 320 C 90 F 3 Provision for electricity water and drain connec tions should be determined 4 The unit may be closed in on the top and three sides bul the Iront MUST BE unobstructed for air circulalion and proper operation Installation should be such that the cabinet can be moved forward lor servicing if necessary e LEVEL UNIT 1 After placing unit in position check to make certain the unit is level side to side and front to back Accurate leveling is essential for proper operation O N Unit should be shimmed so that it is solid as well as level The shims should be of hard permanent type material such as masonite 4 If required by sanitation code seal the cabinet to the floor with an approved Caulking Compound FOR THE PLUMBER CONNECT TO WATER observe local codes 1 Use 6 35 mm OD soft copper tubing for the cold water supply 2 Provide a convenient manual shut off valve in the water line 3 Position
5. d to a warmer setting Disconnect electricity remove thermostat and follow the directions for turning the altitude adjustment screw as shown in the label on each thermostat SHIPBOARD OPERATION When this ice cube maker is installed aboard a ship it will be necessary to purchase and install a water deflector This deflector hangs between the lower edge of the evaporator and the cutter grid It keeps the water flowing over the evaporator from spilling into the storage bin area Order the necessary parts from your local ice maker dealer GENERAL INFORMATION e UNPACK REMOVE INTERIOR PACKING f OPEN BOTTOM FLAPS FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 1 Lay carton on rear face and break open bottom flaps Set carton upright with all four flaps outward See Figure 3 Lift carton up and off of machine Remove all tape and packaging material from the Outside and inside of the cabinet See Figure 4 Remove the front grill take out the screws secur Ing the grill at the bottom and litt it tree o cabinet Turn the fan by hand to make certain it moves freely N Q ON aQ N Loosen thumb screws holding cutter grid and water pan to thumb tight e UTILITIES WATER ELECTRICITY DRAIN OBSERVE LOCAL CODES Each installation Is unique but will require 1 A cold water inlet of Ya 6 35 mm OD soft copper tubing and a shut off valve 2 Eilhera gravily drain sysiem or a sump pump to lift the water to an existing drain 3 An ele
6. emain so until the evaporator reaches 38 3 C 20 F 16 6 C 230018 I SO HERTZ CUBELET CUTTER GRIDS CH ECK OPERATION 9 1 2 e_O 241 ee 3 4 x 3 4 CUBLET GRID 1A NOTE Left s OFF Middle s ON Right 19 mm x 19 mm CUBELET GRID is CLEAN In CLEAN position only the pump operates A Start the unit by turning the service swilch to ON and opening the line water valve b Check condenser fan to make sure it is revolving A Water will not enter pump pan untl freezing plate gets cold and machine goes into a harvest cycle A Check for even water flow over freezing plate Unit must be level for proper operation ul Check for desired cube thickness and after 24 hours adjust if necessary Maximum ice yield will be obtained with ice thickness at 2 13 mm lo 16 mm b Replace grill 1 x 1 Cube Grid 32 mm x 32 mm Cube Grid Part No 759088 Printed In U S A
7. eraturd The unit needs good air circulation to perform efficiently Keep the front grill and the condenser clean The water system including filter screen in the water inlet solenoid valve needs to be cleaned periodically for good circulation Instructions are located on the inner door panel OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For complete operating information refer to the Use and Care Guide Before starting wash out interior of cabinet witha Baking Soda solution 2 tablespoons soda to a quart of warm water Rinse thoroughly Make certain the water is turned on Turn switch to the ON position IMPORTANT Allow unit to run for 3 hours before expecting ice and for 24 hours before trying to set the thickness control if installed above 2 000 feet altitude see page 2 for thermostat adjustments UNIT WIRING DIAGRAM This model operates at 230 Volts except for the cutter grid circuit which operates at 10 Volts at 1 Amp The compressor runs at all times except when the bin thermostat becomes satisfied and opens up This de energizes the system except for the transformer and cutter grid Under normal operating conditions when the evaporator reaches the preset temperature 12 C 10 F to 190 C 3 F depending on thickness of ice the evaporator thermostat opens terminating operation of the fan motor and pump motor The hot gas solenoid and the water valve solenoid are energized at this lime and r
8. quired NOTE Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended e is properly electrically grounded e is not operated by anyone not able to use it properly is used only for the job it was designed to perform s is properly maintained ICE MAKER OPERATION How it makes Ice 1 Water is circulated over a freezing plate As the water freezes minerals in the water are rejected The absence of minerals produces a clear sheet of ice 2 When the desired thickness is reached the ice sheet is released and slides on to a cutter grid The grid divides the sheet into individual cubes 3 The water containing the rejected minerals is drained out at the end of each freezing cycle 4 Fresh water then enters the machine for the next ice making cycle 5 Cubes fall into the storage bin When the bin is full the ice maker shuts off automatically and restarts when more ice is needed THINGS TO REMEMBER Water enters only during the defrost cycle There fore the first cycle will be completed without water in the system As the room and water temperatures vary so will the amount of ice produced This means that higher operating temperatures will result in re duced ice production The unit will shut off when ice in the storage bin touches the bin thermostat well and will auto matically cycle to keep the bin full The storage bin is not refrigerated and some meltage will occur This too varies with the room temp
9. the tubing so it can enter the access hole located in the right hand rear of the cabinet The tubing shouid extend beyond the cabinet front when the cabinet is pushed back into position See Figure 5 NOTE Always purge the water line before making the final connection to the inlet of the water valve to prevent possible water valve malfunction After the cabinet is in place bend the tubing to meet the connection at the water valve The garden hose threaded compression fitting is found in the parts bag This joint provides a convenient disconnect for service Be sure the tubing is clear of compressor to prevent rattle CONNECT THE DRAIN observe local codes 1 The unit is provided with a gravity drain 2 The ideal installation has a standpipe 1 1 4 32mm minimum installed directiy below the outlet of the drain tube Refer to Figure 5 for the proper location of the standpipe 3 It may be desirable to insulate drain line thoroughly up to drain inlet RIGHT END VIEW BACK VIEW gat x FIGURE 5 19 mmj H as omy 7 r Bun 7 T a 10 mm LONG 3 18 mm 1 D RUBBER DRAW TUEE ALM TO OPEN DRAIN 1 14 33 mm hdd Had at HOLE FOA FIELD SUPPIEO WATER LINE SEND FIELO SUPPLIED WATER LINE ae TO COMMECT TO WATER VALVE FITTING 28 mm FOR THE ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A 220 240 Volt 50 Hz 10 Amp fused electrical supply is required time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended It is re
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