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Flashing fault symbol Cont. 

If the water tray jambs during the initial swing  

 

Check the ice tray.  If the hinges are trapped under the water tray fig. 1 
causing the problem. 
                       Fig. 1                                                     Fig. 2 

              

 

 
Fix:  Push the bottom of the tray back and slide the tray forward to 
release it then check both sides of the water tray in the fully retracted 
position fig. 2.   The top edge for the tray should not be contacting the 
cooling tubes or mount.  If it is, gently move the mount out of the path of 
the tray.  This will stop the tray from twisting and correct the problem. 
 

Water tray stalling but not caught on ice tray. 
 

This is generally caused by a bad drive motor”

DIM15.39”,

 broken 

tray”

DIM15.13” 

 fig.3 or by broken tray hinge “

DIM15.15”, or position 

switches”DIM15.27” fig. 4. 
                 Fig. 3                                                 Fig. 4 

                

 

 
Fix; Remove right and left side panels and release motor.  Inspect for 
physical damage and continuity of the motor windings and switch 
contacts.      
   Replace broken or defective components as needed. 

Summary of Contents for DIM1524

Page 1: ...Danby DIM1524 Ice Maker ...

Page 2: ...The water full sensor is either clogged or bad Fix Run through the self clean mode with 50 50 vinegar water mix To Engage Self clean turn unit off then press the up and down arrows together twice within 5 seconds If the problem persists the water sensor will have to be replaced At this time the water sensor is Not shown on the breakdown and no part number is available It is located exactly where 5...

Page 3: ... and the water pump fills the tray for exactly 35 seconds The tray is generally full within 25 seconds with the excess water flowing back down into the front fill reservoir After the fill cycle the compressor comes on followed shortly by the condenser fan motor This refrigeration cycle is timed for the size of cube selected 9 minutes small 12minutes medium and 15 minutes large Near the end of the ...

Page 4: ...ld not be contacting the cooling tubes or mount If it is gently move the mount out of the path of the tray This will stop the tray from twisting and correct the problem Water tray stalling but not caught on ice tray This is generally caused by a bad drive motor DIM15 39 broken tray DIM15 13 fig 3 or by broken tray hinge DIM15 15 or position switches DIM15 27 fig 4 Fig 3 Fig 4 Fix Remove right and ...

Page 5: ...s present then replace the circuit plate DIM15 43 Note due to changes in production the circuit plate is available in a 7 pin CN6 DIM15 43 or a 9 pin CN6 DIM15 43 1 Check CN6 on the existing board to order proper replacement The Water comes in but stops before tray is full First run the self clean mode with a 50 50 vinegar water mix rinse out and retry If the problem persists replace the two photo...

Page 6: ... fault mode for a while and the symptoms have melted away by the time the consumer catches it At this point it can be reset and in many cases may work fine at least for a few batches There are several things that can cause this to happen including 1 Cold room temperature below 55 F or 12 8 C 2 Damaged or pitted cooling prongs 3 Low refrigerant charge Make sure the unit is in a warm environment Ins...

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