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3. Low Ice Production
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
[1] Freeze cycle
time is long.
a) See chart 1 - [3] and check dirty air filter or condenser, ambient or water
temperature, water pressure, water regulating valve (water-cooled model), and
refrigerant charge.
b) See chart 2 - [1] and check float switch, inlet water valve, and control board.
[2] Harvest cycle
time is long.
a) See chart 2 - [2] and check control board, thermistor, evaporator, ambient and/or
water temperature, water supply line, and inlet water valve.
4. Abnormal Ice
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
[1] Small cubes a) Cube Guide,
Water Tank
1. Out of position. Circulated
water falls into bin.
1. Check that cube guide is
properly installed on
water tank and tank is
fixed securely with snaps.
b) See chart 1 - [5] and check water supply line, inlet water valve, water system,
pump motor, and control board.
[2] Cloudy or
irregular cubes
a) See chart 2 - [1] and - [3] and check float switch, inlet water valve, control board,
spray tubes, water system, refrigerant charge and expansion valve.
b) Spray Guide 1. Dirty. 1. Clean.
c) Water Quality 1. High hardness or contains
impurities.
1. Install a water filter or
softener.