Danby DIM1524W Ice’nEasy Ice-cube Maker User Manual
WELCOME
Welcome to the Danby family. We’re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our consumer service department. Tel: 1-800-26- Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your ice maker. That’s important because your new ice maker will be part of your family for a long time.
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Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your ice maker properly. If you received a damaged appliance Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the ice maker. Save time and money Check the section titled “If Something Goes Wrong” before calling. This section helps you solve common problems that might occur. If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet.
- Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly, or if the appliance has been damaged or dropped.
- Do not use this product near water-for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or a sink.
- Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
- This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
- See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual.
- Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
- Do not store this appliance outdoors.
- Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
- Do not immerse the power cord or plug in water.
- As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
WARNING:
The internal holding compartment of this appliance for both stored ice cubes and stored water is NOT refrigerated. We recommend changing (replacing) any stored water that has not been used within 12 hours of the machine being operational.
GROUND ING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2- 2-prong wall outlet, it is your responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. For best operation, plug this appliance into its electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse, or tripping of the circuit breaker.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.
Operating Instructions
Features of your Ice Maker
Exterior
- Ice Maker Door with Viewing Barrier.
- Control Panel.
- Adjustable Legs.
Interior - Evaporator Coils.
- Water Box.
- Ice Shovel.
- Water Fill line. (Located in internal reservoir, beneath ice bucket.)
Accessories - Drain Plug. (Lower left rear of unit)
- Ice Bucket
The Controls on Your Ice Maker
- Electronic Display – shows timer settings, selection indicators, and status icons.
- Power Button – used to turn the unit on or off, also used to cancel the timer and/or currently running program.
- Ice Size Selector – Allows you to select between three (3) available ice sizes.
- Increase Button – Used in conjunction with the timer feature, each depression adds .5 hours to the set timer.
- Decrease Button – Used in conjunction with the timer feature, each depression removes .5 hours from the set timer
Small Cube -Denotes that the ice maker is currently set to produce small-size cubes
Medium Cube – Denotes that the ice maker is currently set to produce medium-sized cubes.
Large Cube – denotes that the ice maker is currently set to produce large-size cubes
Timer – Displays the delayed start set time.
Power – This icon flashes when the power is off and becomes static when the unit has been powered on.
Bucket Full – Illuminates to indicate that the water bucket is full and will need to be emptied before the ice-making process can resume.
Add Water – Illuminates when the internal reservoir requires filling before proceeding or continuing with the current selected program
Fault – displayed when the unit has entered a fault mode and is not able to begin or resume the current mode. Please refer to page 11 for instructions should this situation occur.
Pump – Illuminates when the unit is pumping water from the internal reservoir to the water bucket during the ice-making cycle and the self-clean mode.
Ice Making
- Add water to the ‘fill line’.
- Press the power button.
- Change the ice size if you don’t want medium cubes.
To immediately begin the ice-making process;
- Remove the ice bucket and add water to the Fill line. (approx. 3.5 L)
- Reinsert the ice bucket and press the Power button.
- Select the desired ice cube size (See “Ice Size” below).
- The ice maker will automatically begin approximately 15 seconds after the last button is pressed.
Please note: The length of the ice-making process is directly proportionate to the current ice size setting and batch completion time ranges between 9 minutes and 15 minutes per cycle, depending upon your ice size selection. For optimal results, please keep the ice maker door closed during the ice-making process
Ice Size Selection
- Press Power or enter Delayed Start mode (see below).
- Depress the ice size selection button on the control pad.
The ice size selection button allows you to choose from small, medium, or large ice cubes. By default your ice maker is configured to produce medium size ice cubes. However if you would like a different size of the cube, you need only depress the ice size selection button to cycle between the three (3) available sizes (small, medium and large.) Ice size change is possible during the running ice-making cycle, however, it is recommended to wait until the current cycle is complete before defining a new ice size.
NOTE:
Unless there is a power failure or power interruption to the unit. The ice size selection you have made will be retained as the default ice size.
Self-Clean Mode
- Add water & vinegar (1:1)
- With the power off, simultaneously depress the increase & decrease arrows twice.
- Drain after the program is complete.
- Add fresh water to fill the line.
- Repeat Step 2 6 Drain after the program is complete.
The self-clean mode should be put into operation before you use your ice maker for the first time and/or if there has been a long period without use.
Stage 1
- Add equal parts of water and vinegar (1:1) to the ice maker’s reservoir.
- With the power off, press the increase and decrease arrows simultaneously two times to activate the self-clean mode. Please note, the self-clean mode will automatically initiate approximately 10 seconds after the last button depression.
- During the self-clean mode, the upper ice bucket is filled and dumped multiple times and the pump will remain in continuous operation as it feeds water to the bucket and evaporator coils. This cycle continues for approximately five and a half minutes. Upon completion, the unit automatically powers down and is now ready for stage 2.
Stage 2
- Drain the cleaning solution from the internal reservoir by removing the rear drain cap and plug (see pg. 9).
- Add fresh water to the ‘Fill line’ in the internal reservoir.
- With the power off, press the increase and decrease arrows simultaneously two times to activate the self-clean mode which will now act as a rinse. Upon completion of this final stage of the self-clean process, the unit automatically powers down once again. Proceed to drain the water from the internal reservoir and leave the lid on the ice maker open to allow it to air dry.
Helpful Information
Draining Your Ice Maker
WARNING:
The internal holding compartment of this appliance for both stored ice cubes and stored water is NOT refrigerated. We recommend changing (replacing) any stored water that has not been used within 12 hours of the machine being operational.
To maintain a hygienic environment within your ice maker and prevent the potential formation of bacteria, it is highly recommended that you completely drain the ice maker after each use (daily) or if any water has been stored within the internal reservoir for more than twelve (12) Hours.
To drain your ice maker;
- Place a drip tray beneath the right rear portion of the cabinet. Depending on the amount of water contained in the internal reservoir, the water may exit the drain rapidly. Tilt the drain pan slightly towards the drain spout to prevent water from projecting away from the intended water collection area
- Remove the drain cap (as shown in Fig. 9.1 ).
- When the exiting water flow decreases to a ‘trickle’ slightly tilt your ice maker backwards to ensure all the water that may have been stored internally is thoroughly drained. Once the water has been removed from the appliance, wipe the internal reservoir and ice bucket dry and leave the ice maker lid in the open position to expedite the drying process.
Care and Cleaning
Helpful Hints
Allow the ice maker door to remain open for a few minutes after the ice-making process is complete, running the self-clean mode or manual cleaning, to air out and dry the inside of the ice maker cabinet.
NOTE:
Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this appliance.
How to clean the inside
Never use any commercial cleaners on any part of your ice maker.
Please refer to the Self-Clean Mode Section on pg. 8 for proper system cleaning. Walls, Floor of Reservoir, Inside Window, and Plastic Parts Some water deposits and dust can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Ice Bucket
To prevent breakage, do not place the ice bucket into hot water just after ice making. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water. The ice bucket can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the ice maker without the ice bucket in place. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on any part of your ice maker
How to Clean the Outside
Outer Case Clean the outside of the appliance with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, or abrasive or sharp objects on the panel that can damage it.
Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel. Door surface It’s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the cabinet. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well. Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the ice maker. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the appliance.
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Problem | Possible Cause | What to do |
Ice Maker will not start. | A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. | Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. |
Power surge. | Unplug the ice maker, wait a few seconds and then plug it back in. | |
Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet | Make sure the 3-prong plug on the ice maker is fully inserted into outlet. | |
Water Shortage | Ensure that there is sufficient water in the internal reservoir. | |
Ice Bucket Full | Empty the ice bucket. | |
Fault Mode | See ‘Fault Mode Icon’ below. | |
Fault Mode Icon illuminated in the display | Water bucket cannot turn.
Water line blockage. | Ice cubes may be lodged in between the water box and evaporator. Power off the unit and manually remove any ice cubes from the water bucket and/ or ice shovel.
This can occur when attempting to operate the unit (or if it has been stored) in low ambient temperature conditions. Allow the unit to remain in 68 F (20 C) for a few hours before attempting to make ice or operating the self-clean mode. |
LIMITED IN-HOME APPLIANCE WARRANTY
This quality product is warranted to be free from the manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship, provided that the unit is used under the normal operating conditions intended by the manufacturer. This warranty is available only to the person to whom the unit was originally sold by Danby Products Limited (Canada) or Danby Products Inc. (U.S.A.) (hereafter “Danby”) or by an authorized distributor of Danby and is non-transferable
TERMS OF WARRANTY
Plastic parts are warranted for thirty (30) days only from the purchase date, with no extensions provided.
First-year
During the first twelve (12) months, any functional parts of this product found to be defective will be repaired or replaced, at the warrantor’s option, at no charge to the ORIGINAL purchaser.
EXCLUSIONS
Save as herein provided, by Danby, there are no other warranties, conditions, representations, or guarantees, express or implied, made or intended by Danby or its authorized distributors, and all other warranties, conditions, representations, or guarantees, including any warranties, conditions, representations or guarantees under any Sale of Goods Act or like legislation or statute is hereby expressly excluded.
Save as herein provided, Danby shall not be responsible for any damages to persons or property, including the unit itself, howsoever caused or any consequential damages arising from the malfunction of the unit, and by the purchase of the unit, the purchaser does hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Danby from any claim for damages to persons or property caused by the unit.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Power failure.
- Damage in transit or when moving the appliance.
- Improper power supply such as low voltage, defective house wiring, or inadequate fuses.
- Accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse of the appliance such as inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal operating conditions (extremely high or low room temperature).
- Use for commercial or industrial purposes (ie. If the appliance is not installed in a domestic residence).
- Fire, water damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, acts of God such as hurricanes, floods, etc.
- Service calls result in customer education.
- Improper Installation (ie. Building-in of a free-standing appliance or using an appliance outdoors that is not approved for outdoor application). Proof of purchase date will be required for warranty claims; so, please retain bills of sale. In the event warranty service is required, present this document to our AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPOT.