Ice Maker Care; Cleaning; Normal Sounds - KitchenAid KUIX305ESS Guide D'utilisation

Normal Sounds

Your new ice maker may make sounds that are not familiar
to you. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be
concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal.
Hard surfaces, such as floors, walls, and cabinets, 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.
■ You will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens
to fill the water pan for each cycle.
■ Rattling 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 over the evaporator plate may make a
splashing sound.
■ Water running from the evaporator plate to the water pan
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 a "thud" when the
ice sheet slides from the evaporator onto the cutter grid.
■ When you first start the ice maker, you may hear water
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
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

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.
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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 the "Accessories" section.
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.
6. Pour one bottle of solution into the water pan. Fill the bottle
twice with tap water and pour it into the water pan.
A. Water pan
B. Drain cap
7. Press the Clean button. See the "Using the Controls" section.
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.
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