Icematic F 125C, Service Manual

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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTION
Wet ice Ambient temperature too high
Under or overcharge of refrigerant
High water level in the freezer
Faulty compressor
Worn out of the auger
Move unit to cooler location
Recharge with correct quantity
Lower to approx. 20 mm below ice spout
Replace
Replace
Machine runs but makes
no ice
Water not entering in the freezer
Drive motor or gear stripped
Moisture in the system
Air look in feed line to freezer. Vent it
Clogged feed line to freezer. Clean it
Check repair or replace
Purge, replace drier and re-charge
Water leaks Water seal leaking
Water feed line to freezer leaking
Float valve not closing
Spout leaking
Replace water seal
Check and fasten hose clamp
Check and adjust float valve setting
screw
Tighten screws holding the spout
Excessive noise or chatte-
ring
Mineral or scale deposit on auger
and inner freezer walls
Low suction pressure
Water feed line to freezer clogged
Low water level into freezer
Worn freezer bearings
Remove and manually polish auger
and inner walls of freezer barrel using
emery paper
Add refrigerant to rise suction pressure
Vent and clean it
Adjust to approx. 20 mm below ice spout
Check and replace
Gear motor noise Worn rotor bearings
Shortage or poor lubricant in gear
case
Gear case bearings and racers
worn out
Check and replace
Check for proper lubr. opening gear
case. Top of gears must be covered
with lubr.
Check and replace worn parts
Shortage of water Strainer at water inlet fitting
clogged
Float reservoir water nozzle
clogged-up
Remove strainer and clean
Remove float valve and clean nozzle