TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
Ice is not clean
Low ice production.
Unit is running, has run
over a 48 hour period,
and there is little ice in
the bin.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Low water level in reservoir.
2. Softened water supply.
3. Room temperature istoo
cold.
1. Low water level in reservoir.
2. Distributor tube is
restricted.
3. Build-up of deposits on
evaporator plate.
4. Inadequate drain system.
5. Condenser fan air flow is
restricted.
CORRECTION
Make sure that the reservoir drain plug is installed
properly. Check the water line to the unit to make sure
there are no restrictions or kinks in the line. Check all
filters to make sure they are not restricted or plugged.
Make certain that the water line is not connected to
the water softener.
Move the unit to an area where room temperature is
above 55 degrees R
Make sure that the reservoir drain plug is installed
properly.
Check the water line to the unit to make sure there are
no restrictions or kinks in the line. Check all filters to
make sure they are not restricted or plugged.
See "CLEANING YOUR ICE MAKER" section for cleaning
the unit for proper operation.
Restriction in drain lines will cause ice in the bin to
melt. If using a gravity drain, make certain there are no
kinks or restrictions in the drain lines, if using a drain
pump, check the inlet screen, discharge line, and vent
line for any build-up or restrictions.
Make certain the grill in the front of the unit is free and
open for proper air circulation. Check and clean the
condenser coil by removing the grill in the front of the
unit. Clean the condenser with a vacuum and brush
attachment.
The unit will automatically shut down when ice reaches
1. Ice bin is not full. the sensing tube.
The unit will automatically shut down when ice reaches
2. Ice bin is full. the sensing tube and has completed the harvest of the
Unit continues to run ice slab.
and produce ice.
3. Room temperature is too Move the unit to an area where room temperature is
warm. below 90 degrees R
Use a level to check the unit for level from side to side
4. Ice maker is not level, and front to rear.
1.The selector switch is not in Set the rocker switch on the grill of the ice maker to the
the "ON" position. "ON" position.
Grid-cutter is not 2.The grid-cutter is not Remove the escutcheon panel and plug the grid-cutter
cutting the ice slab. plugged into the receptacle, into the receptacle on the side of the line.
3.Time to cut through the It can take up to 35 minutes to cut through a harvested
slab. ice slab. This is normal operation.
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