Newair AI-120S Portable Ice Maker & Ice Dispenser ... - Air & Water

NewAir AI-120S
Portable Ice Maker & Ice Dispenser
Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 General Safety Instructions…………………………………………………………………………………....……………. 1
1.2 Additional Safety Tips……………………………………………………………………………………………...………..... 2
SECTION 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PORTABLE ICE MAKER
2.1 List of Main Parts…………………………………………………………………………………………………………....…... 3
2.2 The Control Panel……………………………………………………………………………………………………....……..… 4
SECTION 3: PREPARING YOUR ICE MAKER FOR USE
3.1 Unpacking Your Ice Maker……………………………………………………………………………………………….... 5
3.2 Electrical Hazards………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
SECTION 4: USING YOUR ICE MAKER
4.1 How to Start the Unit……………………………………………………………………………………………………….….. 6
4.2 How to Dispense Ice Cubes….………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
4.3 Draining Your Ice Maker…………………………..…………………………………………………………………………..7
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR ICE MAKER
5.1 Operating Your Ice Maker………… ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
5.2 Cleaning and Maintaining Your Ice Maker……………………………………………………………………..…….. 8
SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. 9
SECTION 7: DETAILED PARTS DIAGRAM ……………………………………………………………………………………………..… 10
SECTION 8: ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM…………………………………………………………………………………………………….….. 11

SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 General Safety Instructions
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety
messages in this manual and on your appliance. Please carefully read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol:
This safety alert symbol and the words “DANGER” or “WARNING” will precede all safety messages.
Failure to comply with safety instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage.

1.2 Additional Safety Tips
As with any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions must be followed in order to reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock and/or injury to persons or property. Please read all instructions before using this
appliance and observe the following safety tips:
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord.
• Only connect the ice maker to a properly polarized outlet. No other appliance should be
plugged into the same outlet. Also make sure the plug is fully inserted into the receptacle.
• Do not place hands or objects on or near the ice maker’s evaporator when it is in operation.
• Do not cover the power cord or run it under carpeting or heat insulators. Keep the cord away
from high traffic areas and never submerge it in water.
• Always turn off and unplug the ice maker from the power supply before cleaning or servicing.
• Close supervision is necessary if the ice maker is used near children.
• If the ice maker has been previously stored or used in cool temperatures, allow the unit to warm
up to your room’s temperature for a few hours before plugging it in.
• Do not clean your ice maker with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or cause
an explosion.

SECTION 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PORTABLE ICE MAKER
2.1 List of Main Parts
1. Water drip tray
2. Water drip tray cover (also used to support the ice container)
3. Water drainage cap
4. Water drainage port
5. Ice dispensing lever
6. Internal water reservoir
7. Internal water reservoir access door
8. Exhaust
9. Ice cube tap
10. Control panel
11. Ice
12. Clear viewing window
13. Water Funnel

2.2 The Control Panel
L
S
A ADD WATER (Tank Empty) Indicator
B ICE FULL Indicator
C Cube Size Indicator (Large / Small)
D Cube Size Selector Button
E POWER ON Indicator
F POWER ON / OFF Button

SECTION 3: PREPARING YOUR ICE MAKER FOR USE
3.1: Unpacking Your Ice Maker
1. Remove the ice maker’s exterior and interior packaging, and remove any tape from the unit. Do
not discard the unit’s box. Keep it for future storage purposes.
2. Check to make sure the components shown in the list of main parts are included (see Section
2.1).
3. Clean the interior with lukewarm water and a soft cloth.
4. Find a location for your ice maker that is positioned away from direct sunlight and other heat
sources such as stoves, furnaces and radiators.
3.2 Electrical Hazards
This appliance requires a standard 115 volt, 60 Hz electrical outlet. Consult a certified electrician for any
questions regarding power and/or grounding issues.
Please Note: Improper use of the grounded plug can result in electric shock. Do not use this ice maker
if the power cord is damaged.

SECTION 4: USING YOUR ICE MAKER
4.1 How to Start the Unit
1. Open the water reservoir access door and pour clean drinking water into the water reservoir. Keep
the water level below the “MAX” water level mark.
Maximum
Water Level
2. Press the “POWER” button on the control panel to begin the ice making cycle.
3. The default ice cube size is set to large. To select a different ice cube size, press the “SELECT” button.
If the ambient room temperature is lower than 60°F, we recommend selecting the small size ice
cubes, as this will prevent the ice from sticking together.
4. The ice making cycle lasts anywhere from 6 to 13 minutes, depending on the size of the ice cubes
selected and the ambient temperature. The ice making time may vary significantly if the unit is
being used in extremely warm temperatures.
5. While the ice maker is on, periodically verify the water level in the reservoir. If there is not enough
water in the reservoir, the ice maker will automatically stop, and the “ADD WATER” indicator light
will turn on.
6. Once this occurs, turn off the ice maker by pressing the “POWER” button. Allow the refrigerant
inside the compressor to settle for 3 minutes. Fill the reservoir with water up to the water level
mark and press the “POWER” button again to restart the unit.
7. If the ice maker is full of ice, the unit will automatically stop making ice and the “ICE FULL” indicator
light will turn on.
4.2 How to Dispense Ice Cubes
Fill water
here
1. Use a glass, cup or other receptacle to gently push the ice dispensing lever forward (part #5 in the
parts diagram). Ice cubes will be dispensed into your glass or cup from the ice cube tap. Please
Note: When dispensing ice cubes, always make sure the transparent viewing window located on top
of the ice maker is closed, as the ice maker will not dispense ice cubes if the window is left open.
2. When the ice dispensing lever is pushed, a blue indicator light will turn on. If this light does not turn
on, the ice maker will not dispense ice cubes.

4.3 Draining Your Ice Maker
1. Empty the water reservoir before cleaning the unit’s interior. To do this, first disassemble the water
drip tray and unplug the water drainage cap. The water will flow out from the unit completely.
Disassemble the
water drip tray
Unplug the drain cap
2. Change the water in the water reservoir every 24 hours. If the unit will not be in use for an
extended period of time, drain all of the water left in the water reservoir.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR ICE MAKER
5.1 Operating Your Ice Maker
1. Clean the ice maker’s interior (water reservoir, ice shaft, etc.) with lukewarm water and a soft cloth.
2. Position your ice maker away from direct sunlight and other heat sources such as stoves, furnaces
and radiators. Place the ice maker on a flat, level surface and make sure there is at least 6 inches of
space in between the back and sides of the ice maker and the wall.
3. Allow the refrigerant inside the ice maker’s cooling system to settle for approximately one hour
before plugging your ice maker in for the first time.
4. Make sure the ice maker’s plug is fully accessible.

DANGER
Improper use of the grounded plug can result in electric shock. If the power cord is damaged, please
contact customer service.
1. This unit’s plug should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord is equipped with a
three‐prong plug which is compatible with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the risk of
electric shock.
2. This appliance requires a standard 115volt, 60Hz electrical outlet with a three‐prong ground.
3. Plug the ice maker into a dedicated, grounded wall outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, remove
the third (grounded) prong from the power cord. Direct any questions concerning power and/or
grounding to a certified electrician.
5.2 Cleaning and Maintaining Your Ice Maker
!
It strongly recommended that you clean your ice maker before use. To properly clean your ice maker,
follow these instructions:
1. Unplug the unit from the power supply.
2. Place a small container or receptacle under the drainage port and clean the interior with diluted
detergent, warm water and a soft cloth. First pour the warm water with diluted detergent into the
internal water reservoir and then into the space below the clear viewing window.
3. Use this water and detergent solution to clean the rest of the ice maker’s interior and drain out the
water by unplugging the drain cap located on the bottom of the unit. Dry the interior with a soft
cloth.
4. Use warm water and diluted detergent to clean the exterior of the ice maker. Dry the exterior with
a soft cloth.
5. If the ice maker will not be in use for an extended period of time, open the drain cap and drain out
all of the water from the water reservoir.

SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem: Possible Cause(s): Solution(s):
The “ADD WATER” indicator
light is on.
The “ICE FULL” indicator is on.
The ice cubes stick together.
There are ice cubes inside the
machine, but the ice maker
won’t dispense ice cubes.
The ice making cycle is starting
but no ice is being made.
There is not enough water in the
water reservoir.
There is too much ice in the
machine.
The ice cycle is taking too long.
The water temperature in the
inner tank is too cold.
The clear viewing window is
open.
The moving ice shaft is blocked.
Either the ambient temperature
or the water temperature in the
inner tank is too high.
Turn off the ice maker, fill it
water and press the “POWER”
button again to restart the unit.
Remove ice from the ice basket.
Turn off the ice maker and
restart it once the ice melts.
Select small size ice cubes for the
next cycle.
Change the water in the inner
tank. For best results, use water
that is between 45°F-90°F.
Close the clear viewing window.
Release the ice dispensing lever
for 3 seconds, and then try
pushing it again.
Move the ice maker to an area
with an ambient temperature
under 90°F and pour cooler
water into the tank.
The refrigerant is leaking. Consult a technician.
The pipe in the cooling system is
blocked.
Consult a technician.

SECTION 7: DETAILED PARTS DIAGRAM
Parts List Parts Diagram

SECTION 8: ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
ICE-MAKER with automatic
ice-cube dispenser
N
L
G
POWER
SUPPLY
AC
Motor
For Ice-cube
dispensing
TRANSFORMER
Magnetic switch for
transparent window
AC-N
Relay
Relay
COMPRESSOR
AW
F3.15A
AC-L
Indicator for
ice-cube dispensing
MW
Start Relay
M
~
Overload
Protector
COMP
Relay Relay
Solenoid
Valve
SM
VALVE MOTOR
Relay
MAIN CONTROL PCB
+ -
Motor For
Ice shovel
-
+
DC Water Pump
PUMP
DC Fan Motor
FAN
WATER ICE
LED3L
LED2S
SET
POWER
ON/OFF
OPERATION PCB
MICRO SWITCH
MCU MICRO SWITCH
Ice-Full Detector
WATER DETECTING
SWITCH
6C
MICRO SWITCH for
ice-cube dispensing