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PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM
P04 – Control board’s screen is blinking; when MENU
button pressed and released, "ALARM MOTOR" comes on
the screen; mixing augers turn
Problem
Machine does not freeze.
Reason_1
Magnetic Reader (Hall Cell) attached to the gear box is broken (pos. 124).
Solution_1
Replace the Magnetic Reader: disconnect the magnetic reader wire (pos. 121); remove the
magnetic reader’s black plastic cover (pos.124) with small flat screw driver (f) – pay attention
to 3 little hooks that hold the reader attached to the gear box; Install the Magnetic Reader –
follow the above instructions in reverse.
Reason_2
Magnet located on a short shaft of the gear motor (underneath the Magnetic Reader (pos.
123)) has been dislocated.
Solution_2
After removing the Magnetic Reader and gaining access to the magnet and sleeve (pos. 122 &
123), reposition the magnet on the gear motor’s shaft: it should be positioned exactly half way
through the shaft (3 mm from the gear motor).