Kbice FDFM1JA02 Self Dispensing Portable Ice Maker Instruction Manual
- June 14, 2024
- kbice
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Kbice FDFM1JA02 Self Dispensing Portable Ice Maker
Product Information
- The Portable Nugget Ice Dispenser, model FDFM1JA02, is a compact and convenient appliance that produces nugget ice for your everyday use.
- It is designed to dispense ice quickly and efficiently, providing you with a constant supply of refreshing ice cubes.
- The dispenser features a power LED indicator, control PCB, display PCB, water reservoir, ice bin, and various sensors and motors to ensure smooth operation.
- To address any issues or inquiries regarding the product, please contact our customer service team at 800-433-9938 or send an email to [email protected].
- For more information and updates, visit our website at www.fluridaappliances.com.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Complaint | Possible Causes | Response |
|---|---|---|
| The power LED is not lit | a. There is no power at the outlet. |
b. The power cord is unplugged.
c. The power cord is broken.
d. Control PCB is defective or with wiring problems.
e. Display PCB is defective or with wiring problems.
| a. Check for outlet and breaker/fuse.
b. Plug in the power cord.
c. Call for service.
d. Call for service.
e. Call for service.
The unit does not make ice| a. The ice maker is turned off.
b. Clearances are too small.
c. Ambient temperature is too high.
d. Add Water LED illuminates and the water reservoir is low.
e. Unit doesn’t start making ice but it has dispensed all ice.
f. Cleaning LED flashes quickly.
g. All LEDs illuminate simultaneously.
h. The water pump, water level sensor, ice engine motor or
cooling system is defective.
| a. Press the Make Ice button once to start.
b. Check the clearance requirements.
c. Check the location requirements.
d. Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water.
e. Press and hold the Dispense button for more than 10 seconds to restart making ice.
f. Press and hold the Clean button for more than 3 seconds to start defrosting.
g. Drain the unit and plug the unit into power, otherwise call for service.
h. Call for service.
The unit does not dispense ice| a. There is no ice in the ice bin.
b. Ice is jammed in the ice bin.
c. Ice is jammed in the ice dispense point
d. The ice bin auger or motor, control PCB or display PCB is defective.
| a. See Unit does not make ice above
b. Use the Dispense and Clean button combination to break the jammed ice.
c. Use a spoon to remove the jammed ice.
d. Call for service.
Unit leaks water| a. The water reservoir is overfull.
b. The drip tray is overflowing.
c. The water reservoir or tubing is broken.
d. The water level sensor is defective.
| a. Don’t overfill the reservoir.
b. Empty it.
c. Call for service.
d. Call for service.
UNIT CARE
How to drain water
- Unplug the unit.
- Unhook the plug/holder with drain tubes out of the unit back and lower them to a bucket or sink.
- Press and hold the release buttons on the connectors to disconnect the plug/holder and release the water.
- Reconnect and hook them back to the unit.
How to empty the ice bin and water reservoir
- Dispense ice until no more ice comes out of the ice dispense point.
- Drain water following the instructions above.
If the Add Water LED illuminates and the unit stops making ice
- Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water.
If the Add Water LED doesn’t go off when water is filled to MAX WATER FILL
- Touch the water float as shown and move it upward to resettle. If it works, you can skip the following steps.
- Unplug the unit.
- Fill the water reservoir with 12 teaspoons of food-grade citric acid powder.
- Wait for a few hours and plug the unit into power again.
If Clean LED flashes quickly and the unit stops making ice (If this section can’t solve your problem, please go to section 8 or check your installation clearances and ambient temperature)
- Empty the ice bin and water reservoir following instructions in Section 2.
- Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
- Plug the unit into power. Add Water LED will flash quickly with 5 beeps if the water reservoir is full.
- Press and hold the Clean button for 3 seconds to start cleaning for the defrosting process. The Cleaning LED will illuminate (it takes 30 minutes to complete and the Cleaning LED goes off).
- Press the Make Ice button once to start making ice.
If all LEDs illuminate simultaneously and water is filled to MAX WATER FILL
- Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
- Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
- Plug the unit into power again. Add Water LED will flash quickly with 5 beeps if the water reservoir is full.
- Disconnect the UR tube connector for 5 seconds to release air and reconnect it again.
If the unit doesn’t start making ice but it has dispensed all ice
- Press and hold the Dispense button for more than 30 seconds to restart making ice.
If ice is jammed at the dispense point and the unit can’t dispense ice
- Remove the jammed ice in the dispense point with a teaspoon.
- Or break the jammed ice by pressing the Clean button while you hold the Dispense button.
- Then press and hold the Dispense button to dispense ice.
How to flush the unit with clean potable water once a week to prevent high water TDS and hardness
- Empty the ice bin and water reservoir following instructions in Section 2.
- Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
- Plug the unit into power. Add Water LED will flash quickly with 5 beeps if the water reservoir is full.
- Press and hold the Clean button for 3 seconds to start cleaning for the flushing process. The Cleaning LED will illuminate (it takes 30 minutes to complete and the Cleaning LED goes off).
- Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
How to descale the unit with citric acid once a month to prevent sediment buildup
- Empty the ice bin and water reservoir following instructions in Section 2.
- Fill the water reservoir with 12 teaspoons of food-grade citric acid powder.
- Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
- Mix them well.
- Plug the unit into power. Add Water LED will flash quickly with 5 beeps if the water reservoir is full.
- Press and hold the Clean button for 3 seconds to start cleaning for the descaling process. The Cleaning LED will illuminate (it takes 30 minutes to complete and the Cleaning LED goes off).
- Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
- Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
- Plug the unit into power. Add Water LED will flash quickly with 5 beeps if the water reservoir is full.
- Press and hold the Clean button for 3 seconds to start cleaning for the rinse process. The Cleaning LED will illuminate. Press and hold the Clean button again for 3 seconds in 5 minutes to stop rinsing.
- Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
- Repeat the rinse process 2~3 times.
How to sanitize the unit with chlorine bleach once a month to prevent bacteria growth
- Empty the ice bin and water reservoir following instructions in Section 2.
- Fill the water reservoir with 1 teaspoon of 5% food grade chlorine bleach.
- Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
- Mix them well.
- Plug the unit into power. Add Water LED will flash quickly with 5 beeps if the water reservoir is full.
- Press and hold the Clean button for 3 seconds to start cleaning for sanitizing process. The Cleaning LED will illuminate (it takes 30 minutes to complete and the Cleaning LED goes off).
- Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
- Fill the water reservoir with clean potable water to MAX WATER FILL.
- Plug the unit into power. Add Water LED will flash quickly with 5 beeps if the water reservoir is full.
- Press and hold the Clean button for 3 seconds to start cleaning for rinse process. The Cleaning LED will illuminate. Press and hold the Clean button again for 3 seconds in 5 minutes to stop rinsing.
- Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
- Repeat the rinse process 2~3 times.
How to clean the air vent every 3 months to prevent the condenser from blocking
- Unplug the unit.
- Use a condenser brush or a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean the air vent.
- Plug the unit into power.
Cleaning the pump protector when it is dirty
- Drain water following instructions in Section 1.
- Remove the water reservoir door and lift up the pump protector.
- Clean the pump protector with dishwashing liquid and rinse it with potable water.
- Replace the pump protector and press it down.