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Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
[3] Compressor will
not start or stops
operating.
a) Magnetic Contactor
1. Bad contacts.
1. Check for continuity
and replace.
. Coil winding open.
. Replace.
b) Start Capacitor or Run
Capacitor
1. Defective.
1. Replace.
c) Internal Overload
Protector Open (check
1 through 3 to the right
and d through f below)
1. Loose terminal.
1. Tighten or replace.
. Voltage.
. Check and correct.
3. Dirty condenser.
3. Clean.
d) Starter
1. Bad contacts.
1. Check and replace.
. Coil winding open.
. Replace.
e) Compressor
1. Power supply not
within specifications.
1. Refer to nameplate and
correct.
. Wiring to compressor. . Check for loose
connection or open,
and replace.
3. Defective.
3. Replace.
4. Protector tripped.
4. Reduce temperature.
f) Control Board
1. No power to contactor. 1. See "II.C.4. Control
Board Check
Procedure."
[4] Water continues to
be supplied in freeze
cycle.
a) Water Pressure
1. Too high.
1. Reduce.
b) Inlet Water Valve
1. Diaphragm does not
close.
1. Check for water leaks
with icemaker off.
c) Control Board
1. Defective.
1. See "II.C.4. Control
Board Check
Procedure."
[5] Water pump will not
start.
a) Pump Motor
1. Motor winding open.
1. Replace.
. Bearing worn out.
. Replace.
3. Wiring to pump motor. 3. Check for loose
connection or open,
and replace.
4. Defective capacitor.
4. Replace.
5. Defective or bound
impeller.
5. Replace and clean.
6. Mechanical seal worn
out.
6. Check and replace.
b) Control Board
1. Defective.
1. See "II.C.4. Control
Board Check
Procedure."
c) Control Switch
1. Bad contacts.
1. Replace.
[6] Freeze cycle time is
too short.
a) Pump Out Check Valve 1. Leaking by.
1. Clean or replace.
b) Float Switch
1. Dirty or erratic
operation.
1. Clean or replace. See
"II.E. Float Switch."
c) Control Board
1. Defective.
1. See "II.C.4. Control
Board Check
Procedure."
d) Water System
1. Water leaks.
1. Check connections
for water leaks, and
replace.
