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Low Ice Production - Possible Cause
3. Float Switch
a) Float does not move freely.
b) Defective.
4. Splash Guard
a) Missing or defective.
5. Check Valve
a) Dirty.
b) Defective.
6. Control Board
a) Defective.
Long Freeze Cycle
1. Evaporator
a) Scaled up, dirty.
2. Float Switch
See "II.F. Float Switch Check and
Cleaning"
a) Scaled up, dirty.
b) Float sticking.
c) Defective switch.
3. Inlet Water Valve
a) Leaking by.
4. Hot Gas Valve
a) Erratic or open.
5. Condenser
a) Clogged.
6. Control Board
See "II.D. Control Board Check"
a) Float switch connection loose (K5).
b) Defective.
7. Refrigerant Charge
a) Low.
8. Thermostatic Expansion Valve
a) Bulb loose.
b) Defective.
9. Compressor
a) Inefficient or off.
10. Pump Motor
a) RPM too slow.
11. Liquid Line Valve
a) Erratic or restricted.
12. Headmaster (C.P.R.)
(remote models)
a) Not bypassing.
3. Freeze-Up
Defrost and clean the icemaker prior to diagnosing freeze-up. Fill out a freeze-up checklist.
See "II.J. Freeze Up Check List," the Hoshizaki America Technician's Pocket Guide, or
contact your local distributor for a copy of the freeze-up checklist.
Freeze-Up - Possible Cause
Harvest Cycle
1. Evaporator
a) Scaled up.
b) Damaged.
2. Thermostatic Bin Control
a) Sticking, defective.
b) Not properly adjusted or bulb out of position.
3. Spray Tubes, Spray Guides,
Cube Guides, Splash Guard, or
Separator A
a) Dirty.
b) Out of position.
4. Water Supply
a) Low water pressure.
b) External water filters clogged.
c) Insufficient water line size.
Minimum 3/8" Nominal ID (10 mm Nominal OD in the EU) copper
water tubing or equivalent.
5. Inlet Water Valve
a) Screen or orifice clogged.
b) Defective.
