save These Instructions Conserver ces instructions guarde estas instrucciones Use & Care Guide Guide d utilisation et d entretien Manual de uso y cuidado Portable Ice Maker Distributeur De Glaçons Portatif Máquina Portátil Para Hacer Hielo PIM9W CAUTION: Before using ice dispenser, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. REV01 MISE EN GARDE: Avant d employer votre distributeur de glaçons, lizes ce manuel et suivez toutes les règles de sécurité et les consignes d utilisation PRECAUCIÓN: Antes de usar la máquina el para hacer hielo, lea este manual y siga todas las reglas de seguridad e instrucciones de funcionamiento
Table of Contents Important Safety Information...Pg. 2 Grounding Instructions...Pg. 4 The Features of Your Ice Maker...Pg. 5 The Controls of Your Ice Maker...Pg. 5 Ice Maker Specifications...Pg. 5 Setting-up Your Ice Maker...Pg. 6 Cleaning and Maintenance...Pg. 6 Operating Instructions...Pg. 7 Trouble Shooting Guide...Pg. 8 Welcome to the Polar family and thank you for purchasing this product. We are proud of our quality products and committed to providing you with dependable after sales service should the need arise. You will see it in this easy-to-use manual and experience it with the friendly voices of our customer service representatives when you contact our; Customer Service Department at 1-866-253-0447 or support@greenwayhp.com More importantly, you will experience these same values each time you use your Polar Ice Maker which we hope will be part of your family for many years to come. 1
Before using your Portable Ice Maker, please record the model and serial number of your unit below. This information is located at the rear of the appliance. Model No: Serial No: Date Purchased: Name of Retailer: Please staple your sales receipt to the inside cover of this manual, you will need it to obtain future warranty service. NEED HELP? Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better.. Read this manual thoroughly, it contains instructions to help you use and maintain your ice maker properly. If you received a damaged appliance, immediately notify the dealer that sold you the ice maker. NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE A DAMAGED APPLIANCE. Save time and money, check the trouble shooting guide (page 8) before calling for service. This section helps you solve common problems that might occur with your ice maker. If not and you do need service, please contact us at 1-866-253-0447 or support@ greenwayhp.com Important Safety Information YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO US. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is a safety alert symbol:! 2
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING. These words mean: You can be seriously injured even killed if you do not immediately follow these instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is and how to reduce the chance of injury.! WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, always follow basic precautions, including but not limited to the following; This appliance must be connected to a properly grounded electrical outlet. See Grounding Instructions on page 4. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug. Do not operate this appliance if it has been damaged or dropped. Do not operate this appliance in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or sink. Never touch the evaporator coil (cooling) fingers when the unit is operational, this can cause serious freezer skin burns. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use or store corrosive chemicals in this appliance. This appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel only. Contact the nearest authorized service agent in your area should service be required. Do not cover or block the ventilation openings on the appliance. Do not store this appliance outdoors. As with any appliance, close supervision of children is always necessary when using appliances. Always disconnect (unplug) the ice maker before cleaning or making any type of repair. Do not expose the power cord to any heat source. Keep power cord away from high traffic areas, and never submerge in water. Do not use your ice maker outdoors and avoid direct sunlight. This appliance must be installed on a flat level surface. 3
! WARNING: The internal holding compartment of this ice maker for both stored ice cubes and stored water is not refrigerated. We recommend replacing any stored water that has not been used within a 12 hour time period of the machine being operational. Grounding Instructions! WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock causing serious injury, even death. 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 and must be connected into a properly grounded polarized outlet. Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If the wall outlet is a standard 2 prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord plug. 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 install an electrical outlet near the appliance. IMPORTANT: The electrical wires in the main power cord are colored coordinated in accordance with the following code: Green or Green with Yellow Stripe = Ground White = Neutral (N) Black = Live (L) 4
The Features of Your Ice Maker 1. Lid Cover: With a transparent viewing window 2. Ice Shovel 3. Ice Cube Scoop 4. Control Panel: Easy to use, touch pad controls 5. Water Drain Cap: For draining the water from water reservoir 6. Air Outlet 7. Ice Basket (not shown) 8. Ice Basket Baffle (not shown) 1 2 5 6 3 4 The Controls of Your Ice Maker B C D E A. Power Button (On / Off) B. Selector Button (Ice Cube Size) C = Small, D = Medium E = Large F. Ice Bucket Full G. Add Water A F G Ice Maker Specifications Model: PIM9W Power: 115V/60Hz Ice Making Current: 1.9A Ice Harvest Current: 2.7A Refrigerant: R134a/65g Design Pressure High Side: 290 Psig Low Side: 88Psig Net Weight: 29.8 lbs / 13.5Kg Water Reservoir Capacity: 3.2L (0.8gal) Ice Cube Yield: 9 Cubes per Cycle Ice Basket Storage Capacity: 1.0kg (2.2lbs.) 5 5
Ice Cube Production & Cycle Times: Small 7:00min per cycle (Full Basket Cycle 1hr. 45min 90 cubes) Medium 9:00min per cycle (Full Basket Cycle 2hrs. 00min 99 cubes) Large 10:00min per cycle (Full Basket Cycle 2hrs 10min 99 cubes) Setting-up Your Ice Maker 1. Remove the exterior and interior packaging materials. Check the ice basket, ice basket baffle and ice cube scoop are included with the unit..if any parts are missing, please contact our customer service department. 1-866-253-0447 or support@ greenwayhp.com 2. Select a location for your ice maker that is protected from direct sunlight and.other sources of heat (i.e. stove, furnace, radiator). Place the ice maker on a solid level surface. A minimum clearance of 2 is required between the back and sides of your ice maker and any adjacent walls. 3. Allow one hour for refrigerant (cooling) fluids to settle before connecting (operating) your ice maker. 4. The appliance must be positioned for easy access to an electrical outlet. 5. This appliance requires a standard 120volt, 60Hz three-prong.(grounded) electrical outlet. 6. This ice maker is not designed for direct plumbing installation and must be manually filled. Cleaning and Maintenance Before using your ice maker it is strongly recommended to clean it thoroughly. 1. The exterior cabinet of the ice maker should be cleaned using a mild detergent solution and warm water. 2. Remove the ice basket and baffle, wash and rinse with lukewarm water only. (Not dishwasher safe) Thoroughly clean and rinse the interior of the cabinet with lukewarm water and a soft cloth. 3. Drain out any remaining water by positioning the unit next to a sink, remove the drain cap and plug located on the left side of the cabinet. Replace the drain cap and plug when the unit is empty. 6
4. Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth. 5. When the machine is not being used for long time periods, drain water completely from water reservoir. 6. Like most appliances, your ice maker requires periodic maintenance for maximum efficiency and performance and must be cleaned on a regular basis. (i.e. every 4 months) To maintain a hygienic environment within your ice maker and prevent potential formation (growth) of bacteria, we strongly recommend regular cleaning of your ice maker using a Cleaning Kit. These kits are available through our customer Service Department at 1-866-253-0447 or can be ordered on line at www.greenwayhp.com Operating Instructions 1. Connect the ice maker to a standard 120Volt, 60Hz three-prong (grounded) electrical outlet. The green indicator light (above the power on/off button) will start flashing indicating the unit is in standby mode. 2. Open the lid cover and remove the ice basket and ice basket baffle. 3. Add water to the MAX fill line indicated on the rear wall of the reservoir compartment. (Do not overfill) 4. Install (slide) the ice basket baffle onto the top rear side of the ice basket making sure the notched side of the baffle is positioned on the right side of the basket. (sensor side) To promote maximum ice storage capacity, we recommend the ice basket baffle always be installed when the ice maker is operational. 5. Reinstall the ice basket into the storage compartment. 6. Press the power A (on/off) button, the green indicator light will change from a flashing (standby) condition to a steady state (on) condition, indicating the unit is now operational. 7. Press the selector B button to select between the 3 desired ice cube sizes. (small, medium, large) The corresponding (green) light will illuminate directly above the selection made. 8. While the ice maker is operational, periodically check the reservoir water level. If the water reservoir is empty, the pump cannot inject water and the ice maker will stop automatically causing the Add Water (D) indicator light to illuminate. Fill the reservoir to the MAX fill water level and re-start the machine by pressing the power (on/off) button again. Failure to re-start the machine will result in continuous standby mode. 7
9. Wait at least 3 minutes before attempting to re-start the unit if the.compressor cycle has been interrupted. 10. The ice maker automatically stops working when the ice basket is full and the ice full (red) indicator light illuminates. The ice maker re-starts automatically when the ice cube level drops and the (ice bucket full) indicator light turns off. Trouble Shooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE FIX Add Water indicator light is on. Ice Bucket Full indicator light is on. No water in reservoir. Fill with water, and press Power button again to restart the unit. Ice basket Is full. Remove ice from ice basket. Ice cubes stick together. This is a normal condition. Gently break the ice cubes apart. No ice cube production. Water reservoir is empty. Cooling system leak. Defective water pump. Fill water reservoir. Must be verified by a qualified technician. Must be verified by a qualified technician. Replace water pump. 8