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PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE ELMECO SLUSH MACHINE MODEL FCM
P02 – Machine does not freeze even though the solenoid
valve is ON (solenoid light located on the screen is ON;
high pressure red light remains OFF - pos.72)
Problem
Refrigerant does not pass through into the evaporator.
Reason_1
Electrical coil or coil’s fuse is burned.
Solution_1
Replace the 315mA fuse (pos.90), located in a fuse holder near the coil; if this does not help,
replace the coil.
Reason_2
Solenoid body valve (pos.91) is defective: remains closed even through it is commanded by
the control board to open (“click sound” coming out of the coil).
Solution_2
Replace the entire defective solenoid body valve (pos.91).
Reason_3
There is a false contact in fuse holder.
Solution_3
Restore the proper contact by between wires and a fuse in a fuse holder
Reason_4
Control board (pos.73) is defective and does send the signal to the electrical coil to open. It
has to be verified with electric tester (r).