Ice Maker Care; Exterior Surfaces - KitchenAid KUIS18PNZB Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Water running over the evaporator plate may make a
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splashing sound.
Water running from the evaporator plate to the water pan may
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make a splashing sound.
As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the
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refrigerant flowing in your ice maker.
You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the
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condenser fan.
The ice making system and the air cooled condenser need to be
cleaned regularly for the ice maker to operate at peak efficiency
and to avoid premature failure of system components. See the
"Ice Maker System" and the "Condenser" sections.

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 maintain 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. Do not use chlorine bleach on the
stainless steel surfaces.
Ice Maker System
Minerals that are removed from water during the freezing cycle
will eventually form a hard scaly deposit in the water system.
Cleaning the system regularly helps remove the mineral scale
buildup. How often you need to clean the system depends upon
how hard your water is. With hard water of 15 to 20 grains/gal.
(4 to 5 grains/liter), you may need to clean the system as often as
every 9 months.
NOTE: Use one 16 oz (473 mL) bottle of approved ice maker
cleaner. To order, see "Accessories."
1. Press the ON/OFF button.
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 approved ice maker cleaner.
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During the harvest cycle, you may hear a "thud" when the ice
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sheet slides from the evaporator onto the cutter grid.
When you first start the ice maker, you may hear water
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running continuously. The ice maker is programmed to run a
rinse cycle before it begins to make ice.
If the ice maker is connected to a water supply pressure in
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excess of 60 psi, you may hear a loud sound during water
filling associated with the flow of water through the inlet
valve. Call a licensed, qualified plumber to determine the
best method to reduce the supply water pressure (50 psi is
recommended).

ICE MAKER CARE

Cleaning
6. Pour one bottle of solution into the water pan. Fill the bottle
twice with tap water and pour it into the water pan.
7. Press the CLEAN button. See "Using the Controls." The
Clean button will blink, indicating that the cleaning cycle is in
process. When the "Cleaning Complete" light is illuminated
(approximately 70 minutes), the cleaning cycle is complete.
During the cleaning cycle, the system will both clean and rinse
itself.
8. After the cleaning cycle is complete, remove the drain cap
from the water pan. Look for any cleaning solution left in the
water pan. If cleaning solution drains from the water pan, you
should run the clean cycle again. Be sure to refill the water
pan with cleaner before starting the clean cycle again. Be sure
to 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.
NOTE: Severe scale buildup may require repeated cleaning with a
fresh quantity of cleaning solution.
9. Press the ON/OFF button to resume ice production.
A. Water pan
B. Drain cap
A
B