Forge holds one gallon of water. Remove the lower ice shelf and fill to the front step, or pour through the lower ice shelf holes just until water reaches bottom of the shelf's holes.

1. Carefully remove packing material. Do not use sharp tools that can damage the ice maker.
2. Ensure all components are present. If any item is missing, please contact Forge@FirstBuild.com.
3. Place the ice maker upright on a flat, level surface and plug it in.
4. Sanitize the ice maker before first use, following these steps.
5. Press and hold the “Activate Clean Cycle” button for 3 seconds to begin cleaning cycle.
6. Remove the lower ice shelf, and fill the ice maker with 8 cups (a half gallon) of water.
7. Add 2 tsp of household bleach to the reservoir full of water and stir to mix.
8. Dip a disposable cloth into the solution and wipe down the interior surfaces of the ice maker and shelves.
9. Replace ice shelves & press “Activate Clean Cycle” button to continue. 
10. The light bar on the bottom of the door will switch to green, signaling cleaning mode is active.
11. When the light bar begins to pulse green, action is required. Follow the on-screen prompts
12. Once cleaning is completed, drain the reservoir using the front drain tube. For faster draining, angle the drain tube as much as possible toward the floor.
13. Remove and discard any ice in the ice maker. Do not consume this ice.
14. Fill with 8 cups of fresh water. Press the “Activate Clean Cycle” button to continue to rinse cycle.
15. When the light begins to pulse green, action is required.
16. Follow the on-screen prompts.
17. Complete one more rinse cycle. Fill with 8 cups of fresh water. Press the “Activate Clean Cycle” button to continue to rinse cycle.
18. Once the rinse cycle has been completed, dip a disposable cloth into the clean water and wipe down the interior surfaces and shelves of the ice maker.
19. Drain the reservoir using the front drain tube and press the “Activate Clean Cycle” button to end the cycle.

Your Forge Clear Ice Maker is now ready for use.

When Forge’s door is closed, the ice maker communicates by displaying different light colors and patterns at the base of the door.

The Forge Clear Ice Maker communicates through both a light bar underneath the door and on-screen messaging. 

• Ice press requires a dedicated power source capable of providing 15A at 120VAC.
• Product is designed to be installed indoors. Do not use your ice press outdoors.
• Product must be installed upright on a flat, level surface that is able to support the total weight when the drip tray is full of water.
• Ensure a minimum of three inches (3”) clearance around the ice press.
• Install the product in an environment with an ambient temperature between 65°F and 85°F.
• Do not place the product near heat sources such as ovens or cooktops.
• Do not place the product in direct sunlight.
• Do not place directly under intense countertop lighting.

1. Carefully remove the packing material. Do not use sharp tools that can damage or scratch the ice press.
2. Ensure all components are present. If any item is missing, please contact Forge@FirstBuild.com.
3. Clean the ice press before use.
4. Place the ice press upright on a flat, level surface and plug it into a dedicated power source capable of providing 15A at 120VAC.

Follow the steps below to make clear ice spheres:

1.  Plug the ice press into a grounded outlet capable of providing 15A at 120VAC.

2.  Turn the ice press on using the button on the lower back of the press. 

3.  Lift the upper half of the press and, using the tongs, center a Forge clear ice gem between the two halves. 

4.  Place the upper half of the ice press on top of the ice. You do not have to press down on the handle while ice is being melted.

5.  Forge will press an ice sphere in about 90 seconds.

6.  Immediately after the upper and lower halves of Forge meet, lift the top half of the press and use the tongs to remove the ice sphere. Ice spheres may be served immediately or stored in a freezer for later use.

7.  Allow Ice spheres stored in a freezer to sit at room temperature for five minutes prior to adding liquid, or else they may crack.

Your new ice press may make small clicking noises during operation. This sound is created as the internal heaters cycle on and off.

Hard surfaces like the floor, walls, and countertops can amplify these sounds.