Anomaly THE ICE MAKER REMAINS IN THE DEFROSTING PHASE
Cause Remedy
Faulty evaporator thermostat Replace the evaporator thermostat
The hot gas valve doesn’t open
• Check the electric feeding
• Replace the valve coil
• Replace the valve
Timer locked Replace the timer
Anomaly NOT REGULAR OR INCOMPLETE DEFROSTING
Cause Remedy
Lack of water Check the right water flow to the evaporator
Lacking refrigerant charge Find the leak, repair it, make vacuum and charge
Evaporator encrusted by limestone
Remove the limestone from the whole evaporator,
but without roughening its surfaces
The water inlet valve of the water condenser
doesn’t close
• Replace the anti interference condenser
placed parallel to the pressure switch
• Replace the valve
Anomaly SHEET OF ICE UNDER THE EVAPORATOR
Cause Remedy
Faulty or not adjusted evaporator thermostat Replace the evaporator thermostat or adjust it
Refrigerant blow-by through the hot gas valve Clean or replace the valve
Timer locked Replace the timer
Ice maker without refrigerant Find the leak, repair it, make vacuum and charge