Electrolux EILFU17GS, Technical & Service Manual

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Supply line installation must comply with all
applicable plumbing codes. The ¼” tubing, and
any other plumbing materials required, should be
obtained locally.
The ice maker should be connected to a frequently
used cold water line to ensure a fresh water
supply. Be sure to leak test all connections after
the water supply has been turned on.
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The amount of water fill is directly proportional to
the length of time terminals “C-NC” of the water fill
switch are closed. Closing occurs when the switch
plunger drops into a cavity formed in the cam.
Different water valves have different flow rates. For
this reason, anytime a water valve is replaced, the
water fill must be checked and the fill switch must
be adjusted if needed.
The correct water fill volume is 80 to 100 cc. To
measure the fill volume, test-cycle the Ice Maker
and collect the water. Measure in a container
calibrated in cubic centimeters (CC) the fill time is
5.0 seconds.
The fill volume is adjusted by increasing or
decreasing the length of time the water fill switch
remains closed.
To adjust the water fill switch, first determine how
much water is needed. The adjusting screw is
calibrated so that one complete revolution
changes the water fill about 18 cubic centimeters.
Turning the screw clockwise decreases the fill,
while turning counterclockwise increases the fill.
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Operation of the ice Maker, water refilling, and
controlled ice storage, require proper functioning
and timing of all components.
Consider the following:
• Has refrigerator been properly installed and
connected to sources of electrical power and
water?
• Has freezer compartment evaporator pulled
down to temperature?
• Is the ice maker turned on?
• Have several ice making cycles been
completed to remove all the air form the water
lines?
• Do the ejector blades make two revolutions
per cycle? Is ice stored on blades after
harvest?
• Is the water solenoid wired in series with the
mold heater?
It may be necessary, on occasion, to test-cycle an
ice maker to check its operation. This can be done
on the repair bench or while mounted in the
refrigerated compartment.
If the ice maker is in an operating freezer, take
precautions against the formation of condensate
by allowing the cold, metal components to warm
up before removing the front cover. This can be
expedited by cycling the assembly with the cover
in place and the water supply valve closed.
To manually cycle the ice maker, push the on off
switch to the on position then push in harder
against the spring loaded second set of contacts
in the switch and hold in until the hold switch
circuit to the motor is completed. When the motor
starts, all components except the ice maker
thermostat should perform normally. Once the ice
maker completes its cycle, if additional testing is
necessary you can you can push in on the switch
again to start the ice maker into another cycle.
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