KoldFront KIM450S owner manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service

If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through the OPERATION section of this manual first. If the issue persists, check the troubleshooting section below. The issue could be solved by following the suggestions in the “Solution” column.

Issue

Possible Cause

The machine won't

The icemaker is unplugged.

operate.

The fuse is blown.

 

The icemaker power switch is

 

OFF.

 

The ice storage bin is full of ice.

 

 

The water doesn't

The water supply tap is turn off.

feed in after the ice

The water supply pipe is not

maker starts.

proper connected.

Machine makes

The condenser may be dirty.

ice, but bin does

The air flow to the ice maker

not fill up with ice

may be obstructed.

 

The ambient temperature and

 

water temperature are high, or it

 

is near with some heat source.

Water is leaking

A few water droplets are on the

out the unit.

door.

 

 

 

The water supply connection is

 

leaking.

Cubes are partially

Not enough water in the water

formed--are white

bin.

at the bottom.

 

 

 

Noise during

The feet are not leveled and

operation

locked

 

Certain sounds are normal.

The icemaker

The electricity is off.

stops suddenly

The room temperature is out of

while making ice.

the stated range.

 

 

The body of the ice

The ground line isn't in the

maker is electrified

socket.

Scale builds up

The calcium level in the water is

quickly inside the

too high.

machine.

 

Solution

Plug the ice maker in.

Replace fuse.

Turn the ice maker power switch to ICE (ON)

Take away some ice cubes; make the ice- full probe is free of ice.

Turn on the water supply tap. Reconnect the water supply pipe.

Clean the condenser.

Check the installation.

Check the installation.

Under some conditions, humidity may condense on the door. Consider moving the unit or just be more careful when you open the door.

Tighten fitting. See “Connecting the water line”.

Check if the water supply pressure is below 0.05Mpa.

Check water supply--filter may be restricted.

Check for a water leak at the water trough. Level and lock the feet. See Leveling the Ice Maker.

See “Normal Sounds.” Reconnect the power supply line.

Cut off the electricity and let the ice maker stop working until the temperature returns within the stated range.

Use the correct plug and outlet.

Use a water-softening apparatus installed in front of the water inlet valve.

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Contents KIM450S Important Safety Information Licensed plumber Electrical SafetyTable of Contents Introduction For Your RecordsParts Identification Installing the Ice Maker Types of InstallationInstallation Clearance Requirements Electrical Requirements Recommended grounding methodLeveling the Ice Maker Reversing the Door SwingWater Supply Connections DrainFinal Check List before Operation Operating MethodHow the machine Makes Ice Normal Sounds Preparing the Icemaker for Long StorageCleaning and Maintenance Exterior CleaningInterior Cleaning Condenser CleaningWater Distribution Tube cleaning Ice-making system CleaningDescriptions of LEDs and buttons Major FunctionsTroubleshooting Specifications KIM450SLimited Warranty One 1 Year Parts & Ninety 90 Days Labor