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4. LOW ICE PRODUCTION
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
[1] Freeze cycle
time is long.
a) See chart 2 - [3] and check dirty air filter or condenser, ambient or water
temperature, water pressure, and refrigerant charge.
b) See chart 2 - [7] and check refrigerant, compressor, and hot gas solenoid
valve.
c) See chart 3 - [1] and check float switch, inlet water valve, and control
board.
[2] Defrost cycle
time is long.
a) See chart 3 - [2] and check control board, thermistor, evaporator, ambient
and/or water temperature, water supply line, and inlet water valve.
5. 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 2 - [5] and check water supply line, inlet water valve, water
system, pump motor, and control board.
c) Drain Valve
1. Dirty.
1. Clean.
[2] Cloudy or
irregular cubes
a) See chart 3 - [1] and - [3] and check float switch, inlet water valve, control
board, spray tubes, water system, refrigerant charge, and expansion valve
(KM-80C-HC only).
b) Spray Guide
1. Dirty.
1. Clean.
c) Water Quality
1. High hardness or
contains impurities.
1. Install a water filter or
softener.
