Whirlpool EC510 - Manual (Page 2)

Contents
Page
Important Safety Instructions ....................... 2
Using Your Ice Maker ................................... 3
How the ice maker works........................... 3
Setting the controls....................................... 4
Changing the bin door panel........................ 4
Changing the iower access panel................. 5
Changing the light bulb................................. 6
Cleaning and Caring For Your Ice Maker ... 7
Cleaning exterior surfaces............................ 7
Cleaning the condenser................................ 8
Cleaning the ice maker system.................... 9
Cleaning the interior components.............. 11
Filtering and treating water......................... 12
Vacation and Moving Care ......................... 13
If You Need Service Or Assistance............ 14
Whirlpooi Ice Maker Warranty..................... 16
© 1990 Whirlpool Corporation
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
Please complete and mail the Owner Registra­
tion Card provided with this product.
Then complete the form below. Have this informa­
tion ready if you need service or call with a
question.
• Copy model and serial numbers from plate (see
diagram on front cover) and purchase date from
sales slip.
• Keep this book and sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
Important Safety Instructions
▲
warning
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
ice maker, follow basic precautions including the following:
• Read all instructions before using the ice
maker.
• Never allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl inside the ice maker.
• Never clean ice maker parts with flam­
mable fluids. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
• FOR YOUR SAFETY •
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN
CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
It is your responsibility to be sure your ice
maker:
• has been installed where it is protected from
the elements.
• is located so that the front is not blocked to
restrict incoming or discharge air flow.
• is properly leveled.
’ is located in a well ventilated area with
temperatures above 55°F (13°C) and below
110°F (43°C). Best results are obtained at
temperatures between 70°F (21 °C) and 90°F
(32°C).
’ is properly connected to a water supply and
drain.
’ is connected only to the proper kind of outlet,
with the correct electric supply and grounding.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 amp fused electrical
supply is required.
NOTE: Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.
' is not used by anyone unable to operate it
properly.
' is used only to do what ice makers are
designed to do.
' is properly maintained.
NOTE: A drain pump kit (EKDP3) is available
as an option for installation where a floor drain
is inaccessible.
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