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“Glacier”Freezer with Ice Maker

SOURCE & GLACIER

GLACIER SOURCE

Glacier

Mariestad factory (ABF)

180 cm freestanding frost-free freezer, electronic control ERF2000

L.H. door hinge, changeable by service

Integrated ice maker (“Japanese” type, capacity approx.1 kg in 24 hours)

dispenser and user interface in the door

water connection box as on “Source”

water pressure is not problematic on this appliance

GLACIERBrands and Models

927 771 345 EUFG 2900 Electrolux EU927 771 346 EUFG 2900 X Electrolux EU927 771 525 EUFG 2900 Electrolux UK927 771 526 EUFG 2900 X Electrolux UK927 771 425 AUFG 2900 ArthurMartin-Electrolux FR927 771 426 AUFG 2900 X ArthurMartin-Electrolux FR927 771 625 QT 3549 W Husqvarna-Electrolux SE927 771 626 QT 3549 FX Husqvarna-Electrolux SE

New Door Seal

Main Components, Interior

New interior partsBasketsSide drawersWire shelf and glass shelf

Water Connection

Plastic box

Single solenoid valve

230V Connection hose with filter

Floater and micro switchPlug, to drain the box

Float Switch

Float switch in water connection box is intented primarily to detect a leak from bad tightening of the hose nut (it can‘t work as an overall water protection)

If the float switch is activated, a fault mode will be triggeredto alert the user

After repairing the leak, the connection box has to be drained by pulling the plug from the drain hole

Interior Components

Water in: hose from tap water connection box

Ice cubes: when pressing paddle

Ice Maker and Auger System

Ice maker/auger systemIce bin with augerAir cover with motorsIce bin cpl with plastic shelf

Design Front Panel

Pressing the transparentpaddle opens dispenser lid

when the dispenser lid is fully open, an optocoupler activated by tag on the lid starts the dispensing action

when the dispenser lid is fully closed, a second optocoupler activated by tag on the paddle gives feed back to the PCB

Protrusion designed for minimizing direct light from LEDs

User Interface Panel

a b c d

a LED for lock function

b Key for temporary operation in locked state

c Key for Night Mode selection

d Light sensor window

User interface icemaker –Update 1 1/2

User interaction dispenser panel:– On/off illumination – Press and hold button.– Night mode – Press and release button. Sensor controlled automatic ice maker and

anti clumping system off at night for low noise (can be de-activated by the customer for increased ice making performance) Choice of function acknowledged by one single blink by the white LEDs.

– Locked mode ice dispensing – Press and hold button. Locking function indicated by LED to the left. True one hand operation when not in use. The dispenser returns automatically to locked state 10 seconds after the latest action.

– To disable locked mode – Press and hold both buttons simultaneously. Choice is acknowledged turning out the yellow LED to the left.

User interface icemaker –Update 1 2/3

Other functions– Ice maker/dispensing is switched off when door is opened– Ice maker/dispensing is switched off when ice-bucket is removed– Alarm function at ”Leakage in connection box”, “Ice tray not filled ”

and “Dispenser lid not closed”, indicated by blinking white LEDs. Press any key to reset white LEDs The appliance stays however in alarm mode (indicated by blinking yellow LED to the left) until the remedial action has been taken.

User interface top panel– On/off ice-maker by pressing the alarm reset push button for 5

seconds– this function is needed for energy consumption test, the anti-

condensation heater is enabled automatically when the the ice maker is active

Ice Maker Operation Sequence

Ice Maker Operation Sequence

Ice Maker Operation Sequence

GlacierWiring

Fault Mode 1

If the float switch in the water connection box is closed, the dispenser light starts flashing on and off, and the yellowLED for the lock function blinks once every 2 seconds

Flashing of the light can be stopped by pressing any button, but the yellow LED will continue to blink until thecause for the fault is removed by repairing the leak, and draining the connection box by pulling the plug from the drain hole

Fault Mode 2

If water fill of the ice cube tray is not detected by way of a temperature rise on the tray NTC within 10 minutes from opening the fill valve, the dispenser light starts flashing on and off, and the yellow LED for the lock function blinks twice every 2 seconds

Flashing of the light can be stopped by pressing any button, but the yellow LED will continue to blink until a water fill is detected again

Fault Mode 3

If the lid in the dispenser is not fully closed, the dispenser light starts flashing on and off, and the yellow LED for thelock function blinks 3 times every 2 seconds

Flashing of the light and of the yellow LED can be shortly stopped by pressing any button, but will restart after 30 seconds if the fault persists

Fault reset is only possible if full closing of the dispenser lid is detected by the paddle optocoupler

Fault Mode 4

If if an open circuit is detected on the ice tray NTC, the dispenser light starts flashing on and off, and the yellowLED for the lock function blinks 4 times every 2 seconds

Flashing of the light can be stopped by pressing any button, but the yellow LED will continue to blink, and ice making is stopped, until the fault is repaired (wiring or NTC)

Accessibility of Ice Dispenser

Printed front panel sticker must be removed to access the hidden screws

new stickers will be supplied with the spare parts kits

Installation description

Water connection– Connect to a water ejector using standard connection hose.

– Tighten by hand only.

– System ready for use.

Preparation before use– Discard ice produced during the first 12 hours in operation for

cleaning reasons. This information will be included in the IFU.

Patent & Trademark ActivitiesFinal 1

Patent application P-11547 concerning Glacier filed week 45

The patent embodies the following claims: ‒ 1) The anti clumping system.

‒ 2) The ice gate and mechanism underneath the ice bin.

‒ 3) The night mode function.

The patent do no embody claim concerning fan as anti condensation device.

Child lock feature is already present in a number of competitor appliances and has subsequently been removed from the patent issues list.

Self Test

after power reset, the ice maker electronic control always performs a self test, on condition that the temperature measured by the ice maker NTC is higher than 15°C

auger motor turns 95°+ 55° backwards, then 95° forward (anti-clumping function)

ice cube tray performs a twisting cycle

ice bin lid opens and closes

If all connections to the user interface are OK, all LEDswill light sequentially, after which the dispenser lighting remains on, dimmed to 50%

Dispenser Paddle and Anti-condensation Heater

Ice Bin

Ice Bin with Lid Mechanism

Auger Motor