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PROBLEM
Water keeps backing
up into the ice bin
(gravity drain).
Water keeps backing
up into the ice bin
(drain pump).
The drain pump cycles
on and off erratically.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Inadequate drain system.
Foreign material in ice bin drain.
Drain pump tubing kinked or
restricted.
Inlet screen to the drain pump is
restricted or blocked.
Drain pump and/or the ice machine
are not level.
Vent line to the drain pump is
restricted or kinked.
Discharge line is restricted or
kinked.
The drain pump is not level.
SOLUTION
Restriction or improperly installed drain lines
will cause water to back up into the ice bin.
Make certain there are no kinks or restrictions
in the drain lines. If necessary, consult a
qualified plumber.
Foreign material is restricting or blocking the
ice bin drain located at the right rear corner of
the ice bin. The drain will need to be cleared.
Check inlet, discharge, and vent line tubing for
any kinks or restrictions and repair as
necessary.
Clean the inlet screen to the drain pump.
Check and level is necessary the drain pump
as well as the ice machine.
Check the vent line for any restrictions or
kinks and repair as necessary.
Check the discharge line and connection to
the desired drain for any restrictions or kinks
and repair as necessary.
The drain pump must be level. Check for level
on the top of the drain pump case and adjust
the tubing or use shims to level.
Before Calling for Service
, cont.
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