GE OPAL01GEPKT User guide

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OWNER’S MANUAL

OPAL ICE MAKER

49-1000418 Rev. 6 02-21 GEA

OPAL01GEPKT

OPAL01GEPSS

ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS

SAFETY INFORMATION .........3

PARTS INCLUDED ................5

GETTING STARTED ..............6

CARE AND CLEANING ...........7

DISPLAY SETTINGS .............10

MAKING ICE ...................... 11

DRAINING ........................ 11

WATER FILTER .................. 11

SIDE TANK ACCESSORY .......12

TROUBLESHOOTING ............15

ICE MAKER PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

................16

LIMITED WARRANTY ...........19

CONSUMER SUPPORT ......... 20

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CAUTION

To reduce the risk of injury when using your Opal, follow these basic safety

precautions.

■ Donotremoveanysafety,warning,orproductinformation

labels from your ice maker.

■ LiftingHazard:Itisrecommendedtohavetwopeople

move and install the ice maker in order to prevent injury.

SAFETY INFORMATION

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Toreducetheriskofre,explosion,electricshock,exposuretoUVradiation,orinjury

when using your Opal, follow these basic safety precautions.

■ Donot,underanycircumstances,alterorremovethethird

(ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety,

this product must be properly grounded.

■ Donotexceedpoweroutletratings.Itisrecommended

thattheicemakerisconnectedtoitsowncircuit.Useonly

a115V,60Hzstandardelectricalsupplythatisproperly

grounded in accordance with the National Electric Code

and local codes and ordinances.

■ Duetopotentialsafetyhazardsundercertainconditions,

westronglyadviseagainsttheuseofanextension

cord.However,ifyoumustuseanextensioncord,itis

absolutelynecessarythatitisaUL-listed,3-wireground

typeapplianceextensioncordhavingagroundingtype

plug and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15

Amperes(minimum)and120Volts.

■ Thisproductmustbeproperlyinstalledandlocatedin

accordance with the installation instructions before it is

used.Productisforindoorhouseholduseonly.Donotuse

outdoors.

■ Donotstoreoruseﬂammablevaporsorliquidsnearthis

product.

■ Donotallowchildrentoclimb,stand,orhangontheice

maker. They could seriously injure themselves.

■ DonotlookdirectlyatUVlampwhenitisoperating.The

light emitted by the lamp will cause serious eye damage

and burn unprotected skin.

■ InordertoavoidexposuretoUVradiation,disconnect

powertotheicemakerbeforeremovingtheexternal

covers.

■ Donotusewithwaterthatismicro-biologicallyunsafeor

ofunknownquality.

■ Placepowercordinsuchawayitcannotbepulledonby

childrenorcauseatrippinghazard.

■ Placepowercordinsuchawaythatitisnotincontact

with hot surfaces.

■ Donotoperateifanycomponent,includingthecordor

plug, is damaged.

■ Unplugtheproductbeforecleaningbyhandandwhennot

in use.

■ Donotimmerseanypartoftheproductinwater.

■ Donotplugorunplugproductwithwethands.

■ Donotattempttodisassemble,repair,modify,orreplace

any part of your product.

■ Usethisproductonlyforitsintendedpurposeasdescribed

in this user manual.

■ Donotuseanyaccessoriesnotrecommendedbythe

manufacturer.

■ Whenhandling,installing,andoperatingtheappliance,

care should be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant

tubing.

■ Servicingshallbeperformedbyfactoryauthorizedservice

personnel and component parts shall be replaced with

manufacturerauthorizedreplacementcomponents.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable Refrigerant

This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant, also known as R600a, a natural gas with high

environmental compatibility. Howber, it is also combustible. Adhere to the warnings below to reduce the

risk of injury or property damage.

1. When handling, installing, and operating the appliance,

care should be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant

tubing.

2.Serviceshallonlybeperformedbyauthorizedservice

personnel.Useonlymanufacturer-authorizedserviceparts.

3.DisposeofrefrigeratorinaccordancewithFederal

andLocalRegulations.Theflammablerefrigerantand

insulationmaterialusedinthisproductrequirespecial

disposal procedures. Contact your local authorities for the

environmentally safe disposal of your refrigerator.

4. Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosures or in

thebuilt-instructureclearofobstruction.

5. To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood spatula or

scraper.Donotuseanicepickorametalorsharp-edged

instrumentasitmaypunturethefreezerlinerandthenthe

flammable refrigerant tubing behind it.

6.Donotuseelectricalappliancesinsidethefoodstorage

compartment of the appliance.

7.Donotuseanyelectricaldevicetodefrostyourappliance

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ATTENTION

Pour réduire le risque de blessure lors de l’utilisation de votre Opal, observez

les consignes de sécurité élémentaires suivantes

■ Neretirezaucuneétiquetteapposéesurlamachineàglaçonsqui

présentedesrenseignementssurlasécurité,lesavertissements

ou le produit.

■ Risqueassociéàunechargelourde:Nousrecommandonsque

deuxpersonnesdéplacentetinstallentlamachineàglaçonsafin

deprévenirlesblessures.

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AVERTISSEMENT

Pour réduire le risque d'incendie, d'explosion, de choc électrique,

d’exposition aux rayons UV ou de blessure lors de l’utilisation de votre

Opal, observez les consignes de sécurité élémentaires suivantes.

■ Encas,vousnedevezmodifierniretirerlatroisièmebroche

(terre)ducordonélectrique.Pourvotresécurité,ceproduitdoit

êtrecorrectementmisàlaterre.

■ N'excédezpaslesvaleursnominalesdelapriseélectrique.

Nousrecommandonsquelamachineàglaçonssoitbranchée

àsonproprecircuit.Utilisezuniquementunealimentation

électriquestandardde115V,60Hz,correctementmiseàlaterre

conformémentaucodenationaldel'électricitéetauxcodeset

règlementslocauxenvigueur.

■ Enraisonderisquespotentielspourlasécuritédanscertaines

conditions, nous vous mettons fortement en garde contre

l'utilisationd'uncordonprolongateur.Sitoutefoisvousdevez

utilizeruncordonprolongateur,celui-cidoitprésenterles

caractéristiquessuivantes:typepourélectroménagersà

troisbrochesavecmiseàlaterre,ficheavecmiseàlaterre,

homologationUL,valeursnominalesde15ampères(minimum)et

120volts.

■ Ceproduitdoitêtreinstallécorrectementetplacéconformément

auxinstructionsd'installationavantsonutilisation.Ceproduit

estdestinéàunusagedomestiqueàl'intérieurseulement.Ne

l'utilisezpasàl'extérieur.

■ Nerangeznin'utilisezdesvapeursoudesliquidesinflammables

àproximitédeceproduit.

■ Nepermettezpasauxenfantsdegrimpersurlamachineà

glaçons,nides'ytenirous'yagripper.Ilspourraientseblesser

gravement.

■ NeregardezpaslalampeUVdirectementlorsqu'elleestallumée.

Lalumièreémiseparlalampepeutcauserdeslésionssévères

auxyeuxoubrûlerlapeaunonprotégée.

■ Afindeprévenirl'expositionauxradiationsUV,débranchez

l'alimentationélectriqueàlamachineàglaçonsavantderetirer

lescouverclesextérieurs.

■ N'utilisezpasd'eauimpropreàlaconsommationoudequalité

douteusesurleplanmicrobiologique.

■ Placezlecordonélectriquedefaçonqu'ilnesoitpastiréparles

enfantsetqu'ilneposepasunrisquedetrébuchement.

■ Placezlecordonélectriquedefaçonqu'ilnetouchepasaux

surfaces chaudes.

■ Nefaitespasfonctionnerl'appareilsiundesescomposants,

cordonetficheinclus,estendommagé.

■ Débranchezleproduitavantdelenettoyeràlamainoulorsqu'il

n'estpasutilisé.

■ N'immergezaucunepiècedeceproduitdansl'eau.

■ Nebranchezninedébranchezleproduitaveclesmains

mouillées.

■ Netentezpasdedémonter,réparer,modifierouremplacerune

piècequelconquedeceproduit.

■ Utilisezceproduituniquementauxfinsauxquellesilestdestiné

quisontdécritesdanscemanueld'utilisation.

■ N'utilisezaucunaccessoirequin'estpasrecommandéparle

fabricant.

■ Lorsdelamanipulation,del'installationetdel'utilisationde

l'appareil,veillezànepasendommagerletubederéfrigérant.

■ L'entretiendoitêtreeffectuépardupersonneldeserviceautorisé

parl'usineetlescomposantsdoiventêtreremplacéspardes

piècesderechangeautoriséesparlefabricant.l.

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

AVERTISSEMENT

RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLOSION Fluide frigorigène inflammable

Cet électroménager contient le réfrigérant isobutane, aussi connu comme R600a, un gaz naturel à compatibilité élevée

avec l’environnement. Il s’agit cependant d’un combustible. Observez les consignes de sécurité ci-dessous afin de

réduire le risque de blessure ou de dommage à la propriété.

1.Lorsdelamanipulation,del’installationetdel’utilisationde

cetappareil,prenezsoindenepasendommagerlestubesde

circulationdufluidefrigorigène.

2.L’entretienoularéparationdoiventêtreeffectuésparunpersonnel

deserviceautorisé.Utilisezseulementdespiècesderechange

autoriséesparlefabricant.

3.Mettezleréfrigérateuraurebutconformémentauxréglementations

fédéralesetlocales.Lefluidefrigorigèneinflammableetlematériel

isolantutilisésnécessitentdesprocéduresdemiseaurebut

spéciales.Communiquezaveclesautoritéslocalescompétentes

pourlamiseaurebutdevotreréfrigérateursansdangerpour

l’environnement.

4.N’obstruezpasleséventsdansl’enceinteprévuepourl’appareil.

5.Pourretirerlegivre,grattezàl’aided’ungrattoiroud’unespatule

enplastiqueouenbois.N’utilisezpasunpicàglaceniun

instrumentmétalliqueouauxarêtescoupantescarilyarisque

depercerladoublureducongélateuretlatubulureduréfrigérant

inflammablederrièreelle.

6.N’utilisezpasd’appareilsélectriquesdanslecompartiment

réfrigérateurdecetappareil.

7.N’utilisezaucunappareilélectriquepourdégivrervotre

congélateur.

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PARTS INCLUDED

Parts Included

OpalIceMaker

QuickStartGuide

49-1000419 Rev. 0 08-19 GEA

OPAL Nugget Ice Maker

Quickstart Guide

IMPORTANT: Read and understand all safety instructions detailed in Owner's Manual before

using the Opal.

Cleaning the Ice Bin and Water Reservoir

Remove the ice bin and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse thoroughly. Use a damp sponge to

wipe down the water reservoir. Do not get any soap inside your Opal icemaker.

Rinsing Opal's Internal Components

1. Fill the water reservoir to the upper fill line.

2. Plug in the Opal. Turn the mode switch on the

back to Cleaning.

3. The display ring around the button will begin

to pulse a yellow color. Touch the button and

Opal will begin the automatic rinse cycle.

4. As Opal rinses, a yellow light will spin and you

will see and hear water circulating.

Bright

Dim Bright

Cleaning

Ice

Circling

Light

IceBin

IceScoop

DripTray

SideTankAccessory

NOTE: Only included with model

OPAL01GEPKT.

Base

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Installation Requirements

CAUTION

Lifting Hazard: It is recommended to have two people move and install the ice maker in

order to prevent injury.

■Productisdesignedtobeinstalledindoors.Donot

use your ice maker outdoors.

■Productmustbeinstalleduprightonaflat,level

surface that is able to support the total weight when

full of water.

■Ensureaminimumofthreeinches(3")clearance

around the side and back walls of the ice maker for

proper air circulation.

■Installtheproductinawell-ventilatedareawithan

ambienttemperaturebetween55°Fand90°F.

■Donotplacetheproductnearheatsourcessuchas

ovens or cooktops.

■Donotplacetheproductindirectsunlight.

Prepare Opal For Use

1.Carefullyremovepackingmaterial.Donotusesharp

toolsthatcandamagetheboxcontents.

2.Ensureallcomponentsarepresent.Ifanyitemis

missing, please contact1.866.907.6718.

3. Place the ice maker upright on a flat, level surface

and plug it in.

4.Installdriptraybyslidingitunderthefrontedgeof

Opal. The tray slots should align with the front feet of

Opal.

5.Rinsetheicemakerwithcleanwaterforfive

minutesbeforefirstuse.Startwithstep4ofcleaning

instructionsonpage6.Itisnotnecessarytouse

bleach for the first rinse.

NOTICE

Sometypesofunder-cabinetlampscanbehotenough

tocausedamagetoyourOpaltop'sappearance.

Getting Started

GETTING STARTED

49-1000418 Rev. 6 7

CARE AND CLEANING

To keep your nugget ice tasting fresh and your Opal

lookinggreat,werecommendcleaning/sanitizingyour

Opal at least once per week.

Tocleantheexterioroftheicemaker,unplugthe

product, then use a soft cloth dampened with soapy

watertogentlycleantheexteriorsurfaces.Drywitha

soft cloth.

Theexteriorstainlesssteelsurfacescanbecleaned

withcommerciallyavailablestainlesssteelcleaner.Use

onlyaliquidcleanerfreeofgritandrubinthedirection

ofthebrushlineswithadamp,softsponge.Donotuse

appliancewax,polish,solvents,orchemicalsonthe

stainlesssteel.Donotusesoaptocleanthereservoir.

Useasoftclothmoistenedwithwater.

WARNING

ChemicalExposureHazard,when

cleaning with bleach, use bleach in a well ventilated area

andavoidmixingbleachwithotherhouseholdcleaners.

WARNING

Unplugtheproductbeforecleaningby

hand, and when not in use.

System Cleaning / Sanitizing Procedure

TocleanOpal'sinternalcomponents,completethe

followingsteps:

1.UnplugOpal.

2.Removewaterfilter(ifpresent),andreplacewiththe

reservoir'sscreenedintakecap.

SeeFigure1.

3.DrainOpal(seepage8fordetailedinstructions).

4.PluginOpalandslidetherearswitchtothe"clean"

position.

Seefigure2.

5. The display ring will light up yellow and pulse.

Seefigure3.

NOTE: Donotusesoaptocleanthewaterreservoir.

6.Createasolutionoffivecupsofwaterandone

tsphouseholdbleach.Skiptopage8forfurther

instructions on how to remove hard mineral deposits.

7. Pour solution into water reservoir.

Seefigure4.

Care and Cleaning

Figure 3

Figure 2

Figure 1

Figure 4

Water

Reservoir

FillLine

Cleaning

Ice

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CARE AND CLEANING

System Cleaning / Sanitizing Procedure

(continued)

8. Touch the display button to start the cleaning process,

the light will start to spin and you will hear water

circulating. After three minutes the water will stop and

the light will begin to pulse again.

9. When the light pulses, drain Opal.

10.Unhookthetopofthedrainhosesatthebackoftheunit.

Seefigure5.

11. Then lay them down to drain into a sink or bucket that is

belowtheleveloftheicemaker.Seefigure6and7.

12.Removetheplugsandallowthewatertocompletely

drain.Seefigure7.

13.Oncewaterstopsflowing,re-insertthedrainplugs.

14. Add five cups of fresh water to the water reservoir,

and touch the button. The light ring is divided into four

sectionstoindicatedeachstage.Successivequarters

of the ring will become brighter with each rinse cycle.

15.Rinsethreetimeswithfreshwater.Repeatsteps8

through 14 two more times, adding fresh water to the

reservoir each time. (You may continue to repeat the

rinse cycle, for as many times as you like.

16.Replacedraintubesonback.Seefigure8.

17.Whencomplete,slidetherearswitchbackto"Ice"mode.

Seefigure9.

Care and Cleaning

Display

Figure 5

Pull up to unhook

Figure 8

Replacedraintubes

Figure 7

Figure 9

Cleaning Ice

Figure6

49-1000418 Rev. 6 9

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Bin and Tray

To clean the ice bin, remove the ice bin from the ice maker and clean with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water.

Rinsethoroughly.Drywithasoftcloth.Do not use solvents or chemicals.

The drip tray should be wiped dry. Water left in this area may leave deposits. To clean the drip tray, remove the tray

fromOpalanduseasoftclothdampenedwithmildsoapywatertogentlycleanthesurface.Drywithasoftcloth.Do

not use solvents or chemicals.

CARE AND CLEANING

Removal of Mineral Deposits

1.Fillthereservoirwithwhitevinegartothemaxfilllineandrunuptothreecleaningcycles.Or

purchase an Opal Cleaning Kit and follow instructions inside.

2.Ifusingvinegar,leavethevinegarintheunitfor18hoursandsetavinegar-soakedtowelon

theicechuteovernighttofurtherdissolveanymineralbuildup.Seefigure10.

3. Clean the sensors with vinegar and wipe clean with water. After draining the vinegar, run

threerinsecycles,usingfreshwaterforeachrinse.Seefigures11,12,and13toreference

location of the sensors. Appearance may vary based on model.

Figure10

Figure 11 Figure 12

Figure 13

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Understanding the display

Opal uses an innovative light ring to let you know what it is doing.

Button

Touch once to turn Opal ON or OFF

Touch and hold for 3 seconds to dim the interior lighting if desired.

Display Ring

DisplaysstatusoftheOpalicemaker.Seebelowfordetails.

Mode switch (located on back)

Switchin"Ice"positionplacesOpalinicemakingmode.

Switchin"Cleaning"positionplacesOpalincleaningmode.

Button

DisplayRing

FallingWhite:Opalis

currently making ice.

Pulsingyellow:Opal

is in cleaning mode,

awaiting drain and

rellconrmation

Rotatingyellow:Opal

is rinsing (cleaning

mode)

Slowlyfallingwhite:

Opal is defrosting.

Please do not unplug

orturno,thistakes

30minutes.

Solidwhite:Icebinis

full. Opal is no longer

continuing to make

ice.

Switchingblue:Opal

needs more water

White

Yellow

White

White and blue

Cleaning Ice

UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY

49-1000418 Rev. 6 11

MAKING ICE

Making Ice with Opal

Draining Opal

Water Filter

Once Opal has been cleaned/sanitised, move the ice maker to its desired location and complete the following steps.

1.Removeicebin.

2. Fill reservoir with potable (safe to drink) water up to

the"MaxFill"line.Waterhardnessmustbelessthan

12grainspergallon.Donotfillreservoirwithany

liquidexceptwater.Usinganyliquidexceptpotable

water is misuse and will void your warranty.

3. Plug the ice maker into a grounded outlet.

4. Touch the display button to start the ice maker. The

display will flash green to indicate the ice maker is

ON, then transition to the falling white display.

5.Opalwillbegintoproduceicein15-30minutes.Itwill

continue to make ice until the bin is full, or it runs out

of water. To continue making ice, just add more water.

WerecommenddrainingyourOpalwhen:

1.Youputitawayoranytimeit'sbeingrelocated

2. You turn it off for more than a few days. (i.e. vacation)

3. You are not using much ice. Continous recirculation

of meltwater may affect taste. For best results, drain

your Opal.

The Opal Water Filter, is available at GEAppliances

and is the only water filter compatible with Opal. Please

follow the installation instructions included with your filter.

NOTE: Removeyourwaterfilter(ifinstalled)and

reinstall the screened intake cap prior to cleaning your

Opal.

WaterReservoir

Maxllline

Waterltersnapsintoplace

SideView FrontView

Water Filter

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Side Tank Accessory

NOTE:TherearetwodraintubeslocatedonthebackofyourOpalNuggetIceMakerindicatedasdraintubeAandB

in the illustration on page 12.

1.HandWashOnly:RinseandhandwashOpalSide

Tankwithwarmwaterandamilddishsoap.Remove

OpalSideTank’scapandwashthecapandrubber

valvewithwaterandamilddishsoap.TheSideTank

base can be washed by disconnecting the hose and

addingasmallamountofsoapywatertoit.Scrubas

needed and rinse thoroughly. The rinse water should

drain out the port in the back.

Rinsethecap,rubbervalve,tankandthebasewellto

remove any residual soap (see illustration).

DO NOT WASH THE SIDE TANK IN THE

DISHWASHER.

2.UnplugOpalNuggetIceMaker.UnhookOpal’sdrain

tubes and drain the water from the reservoir.

3.Connectdraintube,labeledB,tothebackofOpalSide

Tank’s base.

4. Make sure drain tube (A) is connected to the black

hanger and installed on the back of Opal.

5.Makesuredraintube(B)connectingtotheSideTank

isrestingﬂatonthecountertop.

SideTank

Cap and

Valve

Unplugthis

draintube(B)

from the black

hanger and

connect this

tube to the

SideTank.

Plug drain

tubeBintothe

side tank here.

SIDE TANK ACCESSORY

NOTE: The Side Tank Accessory is only included with model number

OPAL01GEPKT.

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SIDE TANK ACCESSORY

Side Tank Accessory

6.PlaceOpalSideTankagainsttheOpalNuggetIceMakersothattheSideTankmagnetsattachtotheicemaker.

YourOpalSideTankcanbeinstalledoneithersideofyourOpalNuggetIceMaker.

NOTE: Care should be taken to connect the correct drain tube to the Opal Side Tank. Drain tube (B) should

always be connected to the Side Tank whether it is installed on the left or right side of the Opal Nugget Ice

Maker.

DraintubeB

attached to

the side tank

DraintubeB

attached to

the side tank

7.RemoveOpalSideTank’sclearreservoirfromitsbase.

8.UnscrewOpalSideTank’scapfromthereservoir.Filltheclearreservoirwithwater.

9.ReplaceOpalSideTank’scap.Ensurethecapiscleanwheninstalling.

10.CarefullyﬂipoverOpalSideTank’sreservoirandplaceinthebase.WatershouldstartﬂowingintotheOpal

NuggetIceMakerandbubblesintheOpalSideTankwillappearperiodicallyduringthetimewaterisﬂowingtothe

ice maker.

NOTE: Ifwaterdoesnotappeartoﬂowintotheicemaker,pleasecheckforthefollowing:

-Theremaybebubblesindraintube(B)connectingtheSideTanktotheOpal.

-Tube(B)isnotlyingﬂat.

Ifeitheroftheaboveissuesarepresent,adjusttube(B)toallowthewatertoﬂow.

11.FillOpalNuggetIceMaker’sreservoir.

12.PluginOpalNuggetIceMaker,andbeginmakingice.

NOTE: The Side Tank Accessory is only included with model number

OPAL01GEPKT.

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SIDE TANK ACCESSORY

Side Tank Accessory

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electrical shock or injury when using your Opal, follow these basic

safety precautions:

■Unplugtheproductbeforecleaningbyhandandwhen

not in use.

■Donotusewithwaterthatismicrobiologicallyunsafeor

ofunknownquality.

■UsecautionwhenllingandinstallingOpalSideTank,

aslledunitmaybeheavy.

■Donotusethissidetankforanyliquidotherthanwater.

■ChildrenshouldnotllorinstallOpalSideTank,as

lledunitmaybeheavy.

■MakesurethatOpalNuggetIceMakerisunplugged

whendrainingreservoirandinstallingOpalSideTank.

■EnsurethatOpalSideTankisinstalledonalevel

surfacethatwillbestableevenwhenOpalSideTankis

full.

■MakesurethecapoftheSideTankremainsclean

duringllingandoperation.Handsshouldbewashed

and clean prior to opening and closing the cap.

Use and Care

Cleaning the Side Tank

■RemoveanddraintheSideTank.

■IfthereisresidualwaterinOpalSideTankbaseunit,

ﬂipOpalSideTank’sbasetodrain.

■RemoveandwashOpalSideTank’scapandvalvewith

dish soap and warm water as needed. Ensure the cap

iscleanafterremovingandre-installingbyhand.

■ Only remove drain tubes while near a sink or bucket, as

removingdraintubesfromOpalorOpalSideTankwill

drain any water in either unit.

Proper Installation and Location

Thesidetankshouldbeinstalledﬂushtothefrontof

theOpalNuggetIcemakersothatitdoesnotblockthe

airﬂowventsontheOpalNuggetIcemaker.OpalSide

Tank needs to sit on the same level surface as your Opal

NuggetIceMaker.DonotelevateOpalSideTank,or

yourOpalmayoverﬂow.

To Remove Mineral Deposits:

Mixtwoquartsofwaterwithtwoquartsofvinegar,OR

use the Opal Cleaning Kit.

Clean any visible mineral buildup or deposits with this

solution.Ifdepositsarepresentinthetank,llthetank

withthissolutionandletsoak.Besuretodrainandrinse

thetankthoroughlyaftercleaning.Stubborndeposits

mayrequiremorethanonetreatment.

Side Tank Troubleshooting

IfwaterdoesnotﬂowfromtheSideTanktotheOpalIce

Maker:

There may be bubbles in the tube connecting the side

tanktotheopaloritisnotlyingﬂat.Tryadjustingthetube

toallowthewatertoﬂow.Oncewaterstartsﬂowingit

typically will not need further adjusting.

NOTE: The Side Tank Accessory is only included with model number

OPAL01GEPKT.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Normal Operating Sounds

Radio Frequency Interference

Yournewicemakermaymakesoundsthatarenotfamiliar.Mostofthesesoundsarenormal.Hardsurfaceslikethe

ﬂoor,walls,andcountertopscanamplifythesesounds.Thefollowingdescribesthesoundsthatmaybenewtoyou

and what may be creating them.

■WHIR-WhenOpalisrstturnedon,youmaynotice

the condenser fan spinning.

■BUZZ-Whenthewaterpumprstturnson,itmaybe

dryandslightlynoisy.Onceitislledwithwater,the

noisereducessignicantly.

■RATTLE-Rattlingnoisesmaybeproducedfromthe

ﬂowoftherefrigerant.Thesenoisesshouldreduce

signicantlyoncetherefrigerantsystemhasstabilized.

■GURGLE-Whentherefrigerantsystemshutso,there

maybeabriefgurgleastherefrigerantstopsﬂowing.

■HUM-Thecompressorisamotor.Itproducesalow

toned humming sound while it is running.

■CLICK-Asnuggeticeisproduced,itdropsintotheice

drawer.Therstnuggetsproducedaretheloudest,as

theyimpactthebottomoftheicebin.Asthebinlls,

thisnoisereducessignicantly.

■SQUEAK–WhenOpalisinneedofdefrosting,itmay

starttosqueakasicestartstobuilduparoundthe

mechanisms. The defost cycle is automatic, and may

take30-45minutes.Duringthistime,thefrontbutton

won’t respond.

This product has been tested and found to comply

withthelimitssetforthinTitle47CFRPart15-Radio

FrequencyDevices.Operationissubjecttothefollowing

conditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation. This product generates, uses,

andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergy,andifnotused

in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interferencetoradiocommunications.Ifthisproduct

does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by unplugging Opal,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference

byoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:

■ReorientorrelocatetheTVorradioantennas.

■IncreasethedistancebetweentheproductandTVor

radio.

■PlugOpalintoaseparateoutletfromaradioorTV.

Thetransmittermustnotbeco-locatedoroperatingin

conjunction with other antennas or transmitters.

16 49-1000418 Rev. 6

ICE MAKER PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Ice Maker Product Specifications

Descriptionofproduct Portable nugget ice maker

Voltage/Frequency 120VAC/60Hz

Current 2.5A

Icestoragecapacity 3.0lbs

Icemakingrate 24 lbs per day / 1 lb per hour*

Dimensions(widthxdepthxheight) 10.5inx14inx17in

Installationclearance(sidesandback) 3 in

Operating environment 55°F-90°F

Weight (when empty) 44 lbs

NOTE:Technical data and performance information provided for reference only.

Specicationsaresubjecttochange.Checktheratinglabelonyouricemakerforthemostaccurateinformation.

*Theactualquantityoficeproducedwillvarywithenvironmentalconditions.

Do not Attempt to repair or replace the UV lamp

Note: Products containing refrigerants

Thisproductcontainsarefrigerant,whichunderFederalLawmustberemovedpriortoproductdisposal.Ifyouare

disposing this, or any refrigeration product, check with your local waste company for guidance.

WARNING

In order to avoid exposure to UV radiation, disconnect power to the ice maker before

removing the external covers.

49-1000418 Rev. 6 17

NOTES

Notes

18 49-1000418 Rev. 6

NOTES

Notes

49-1000418 Rev. 6 19

■Servicetripstoyourhome.

■Improperinstallation,deliveryormaintenance.

■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or

used for other than the intended purpose or used

commercially.

■Replacementofhousefusesorresettingofcircuit

breakers.

■Damagecausedafterdelivery.

■ Replacementofthelightbulbs,ifincluded.

■Damagetotheproductcausedbyaccident,fire,floods

or acts of God.

■Incidentalorconsequentialdamagecausedby

possible defects with this appliance.

■Softwarebugsthatcanbecorrectedwithanupdate

via the Opal App

■Laborandotherchargestoinstalland/orremovethe

product

What GE Appliances Will Not Cover:

For the Period of: GE Appliances Covers

One Year

From the date of the

original purchase

Iftheicemachinefailsduetoadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship,duringthe limited one-year

warranty, GE Appliances will either replace your product with a new or remanufactured product,

or refund the purchase price of the product at GE Appliances sole discretion.

Stapleyourreceipthere.Proofoftheoriginalpurchase

date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

GEAppliances.com

Pleasehaveyourserialnumberandyourmodelnumberavailablewhencallingforservice.Call1.866.907.6718for

servicequestions.

LIMITED WARRANTY

GE Appliances Ice Maker Limited Warranty

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

YoursoleandexclusiveremediesareproductexchangeorrefundasprovidedinthisLimitedWarranty.Any

implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are

limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

For sale in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia only: ForUSCustomers:Thislimitedwarrantyis

extendedtotheoriginalpurchaserforproductspurchasedforhomeusewithintheUSA.InAlaskaandHawaii,thelimited

warranty does not include the costs of shipping units.

Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages.Thiswarrantygivesyou

specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights

are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: GE Appliances, a Haier company

Louisville, KY 40225

20 49-1000418 Rev. 6

Consumer Support

CONSUMER SUPPORT

Service and Registration

communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.

IfyouarenotsatisfiedwiththeserviceyoureceivefromGEAppliances,contactusonourWebsitewithallthe

detailsincludingyourphonenumber,orwriteto:

IntheUS:GeneralManager,CustomerRelations|GEAppliances,AppliancePark|Louisville,KY40225

GEAppliances.com/contact

InCanada:Director,ConsumerRelations,MCCommercialInc.|Suite310,1FactoryLane|Moncton,N.B.E1C9M3

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