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Troubleshooting
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through
Normal Operation
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
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ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
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
Unit does not operate.
•
No electrical power to the unit.
•
Cycle selector switch set
improperly.
•
Low air temperature around unit.
•
Make sure power cord is plugged in. Check for
blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
•
Make sure cycle selector switch is set to ICE/ON.
•
Surrounding air temperature must be at least
45°F (7°C).
Unit runs but no ice is produced.
•
No water being supplied to the
unit.
•
Check to see that water is connected and turned
on to the unit.
Unit runs but produces very little ice.
•
Dirty condenser coils.
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High air temperature around unit.
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Scale and mineral buildup in unit.
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Inadequate airflow at the front of
the unit.
•
Clean the condenser. See
Maintenance
.
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Surrounding air temperature of over 90°F (32°C).
Low ice production at high temperatures is
normal.
•
Clean unit. See
Maintenance
.
•
Remove items blocking airflow.
Ice is slow to release or does not
release from the evaporator.
•
Ice-making system is dirty.
•
Unit is not level.
•
Low air temperature around the unit.
•
Run unit through automatic clean cycle. See
Maintenance
.
•
See
Leveling the Unit
.
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Surrounding air temperature must be at least 50°F
(10°C).
