Setting The Controls; Caring For Your Ice Maker; Cleaning Exterior Surfaces; Cleaning The Ice Maker System - KitchenAid KUIS185JSS0 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

The Ice Making Process
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 clear sheet of ice with a low mineral content.
2. When the desired thickness is reached, the ice sheet is
released and slides onto a cutter grid. The grid divides the
sheet into individual cubes.
3. The water containing the rejected minerals is drained after
each freezing cycle.
4. Fresh water 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. The ice bin is not refrigerated and some melting will
occur. The amount of melting varies with room temperature.
NOTE: As the room and water temperatures vary, so will the
amount of ice produced and stored. This means that higher
operating temperatures result in reduced ice production.

Setting the Controls

1. To start the normal ice making cycle, select ON.
2. To stop ice maker operation, select OFF.
NOTE: The CLEAN setting is used whenever solutions are
circulated through the ice maker for cleaning. Only the water
pump and compressor operate at this setting. See the "Cleaning
the Ice Maker System" section.
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CARING FOR YOUR ICE
MAKER
Periodically inspect and clean the ice maker to keep it operating
at peak efficiency and to prevent premature failure of system
components.
Both the ice making system and the air cooled condenser need
to be cleaned regularly.
The minerals rejected from the circulating water during the
freezing cycle will eventually form a hard scaly deposit in the
water system which prevents a rapid release of the ice from the
freezing plate.
Clean the ice and water system periodically to remove mineral
scale buildup. Frequency of cleaning depends on water
hardness. With hard water (15 to 20 grains/gal. [4 to 5 grains/
liter]), cleaning may be required as frequently as every 6 months.

Cleaning Exterior Surfaces

Wash the exterior enamel surfaces and gaskets with warm water
and mild soap or detergent. Wipe and dry. Regular use of a good
household appliance cleaner and wax will help protect the finish.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on enamel surfaces as they may
scratch the finish.
For products with a stainless steel exterior, use a clean sponge or
soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use
abrasive or harsh cleaners.

Cleaning the Ice Maker System

NOTE: Use one 16 oz (473 mL) bottle of NU-CALGON* Nickel
Safe Ice Machine Cleaner. To order, call 1-800-442-9991 and
ask for Part Number 8171307.
1. Push the selector switch to OFF.
2. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the ice to fall into the storage bin.
Remove all ice from the storage bin.
3. Unscrew the drain cap from the bottom of the water pan
located inside the storage bin as shown. Allow the water to
drain completely.
4. Replace the drain cap securely on the water pan. If the drain
cap is loose, water will empty from the water pan and you will
have either thin ice or no ice.
5. Read and follow all handling information on the cleaner bottle
before completing the steps below. Use one 16 oz (473 mL)
bottle of NU-CALGON* Nickel Safe Ice Machine Cleaner.
6. Pour one bottle of solution into the water pan. Fill the bottle
twice with tap water and pour it into the water pan.
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1. Water Pan
2. Drain Cap