ELMECO FCM Series User Manual

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PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM
P08 – Machine does not freeze; product inside all tanks
remain at ambient temperature; red light located near the
main power switch (pos.72) is OFF
Problem_1
Machine does not freeze due to compressor being OFF or no refrigerant in the circuit.
Reason_1
Either compressor or electrical component of the compressor (start capacitor, relay, thermal
protector) are malfunctioning
Solution_1
If the compressor comes on, install the gages and check working pressures of the refrigerant:
Fill up the machine with some mix (or water + sugar), open the solenoids on all tanks and
read the working pressures of the refrigerant (reference: A10 Table with proper gas pressures
for each model). It may take 10-20 minutes for the machine to arrive to the actual working
pressures. If pressures are low, look Cause_2
If the compressor does not come on, check if the high pressure switch tripped but the red
warning light remained off due to the burnout. Try to reset the high pressure switch as
instructed in P01. Replace the red warning light if necessary.
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Reason_2
Leak of the freon out of the circuit. Working pressures of the refrigerant come below indicated
values listed in A10.

ELMECO FCM Series Specifications

General

Brand	ELMECO
Model	FCM Series
Category	Kitchen Appliances
Language	English