•
If the appliance is to be left unused for longer
than 24 hours, loosen the drain screw and
drain the water from the tank.
•
The inner removable parts and water tank
should be cleaned regularly.
Descaling
In hard water areas lime scale can build up within
the appliance after prolonged use.
To de-scale the appliance:
•
Switch off and disconnect the power supply.
•
Remove the ice basket and water filter for
cleaning.
•
Add dilute cleaner into the water tank. (Note:
Choose ice maker specific cleaner and follow
the manufacturer's instructions.)
•
Clean the water box, evaporator (metal) and
water tank with a soft brush.
Troubleshooting
Fault
The appliance is not
working
Appliance is noisy or
works intermittently
Water
indicator is lit
Ice Full
indicator is lit
Water and Ice
Full indicators
+
flash together
Ice cubes are sticking
together
Compressor runs but no
ice is made
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Water box
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Note: After descaling, use the first 3 ice
making cycles to flush out the system.
Discard the water and ice created from
these initial cycles.
POLAR recommend this appliance is
descaled monthly or more frequently in
hard water area.
Probable Cause
The unit is not switched on
Plug and lead are damaged
Fuse in the plug has blown
Power supply
Internal wiring fault
Power fluctuations
Water level is low or tank is empty Refill water tank and restart
Water filter is blocked
Ice basket full
Room temperature is too low
Water box is blocked and cannot
tilt
Ice making cycle is too long
Water tank temperature is too low Empty water tank and refill
Refrigerant leak or block in the
refrigerant system
Evaporator
Loosen the drain screw to drain the solution.
Flush out the system thoroughly with clean
water to remove any cleaner residue.
Re-locate all removable parts.
Solution
Check the unit is plugged in correctly
and switched on
Call POLAR agent or qualified Technician
Replace the plug fuse
Check power supply
Call POLAR agent or qualified Technician
Turn off the ice maker and restart after 3
minutes
Clean water filter and restart appliance
Empty the ice basket
Move the appliance to a warmer position
Disconnect from the power supply.
Remove some of the ice cubes and
gently tilt the water box by hand. Restart
the appliance after 3 minutes
Reset the ice cube size and restart the
appliance
Call POLAR agent or qualified technician
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