TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through NORMAL OPER-
ATION first. If the problem persists, check the TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE. Locate the problem in the guide and refer to the cause and its
remedy before calling for service. The problem could be something very
simple which can be solved without a service call.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
NEVER attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the
unit until the main electrical power has been disconnected.
Troubleshooting — What to check when problems occur
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
The unit does No electrical power Make sure power cord
not operate to the unit is plugged in. Check for
blown fuse or tripped
circuit breaker
Cycle selector switch Make sure cycle selector
set improperly switch is set to ICE
Low air temperature Surrounding air
around unit temperature must be at
least 50°F (10°C)
Unit runs but no No water being Check to see that water
ice is produced supplied to the unit is connected and turned
on to the unit
Unit runs but Dirty condenser coils Clean the condenser.
produces very See CARE AND
little ice CLEANING
High air temperature Surrounding air
around unit temperature of over
90°F (32°C). Low ice
production at high
temperatures is normal
Scale and mineral Clean unit. See CARE
buildup in unit AND CLEANING
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