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Troubleshooting
Machine does not start producing ice cubes.
Step
Check
If yes, proceed to
If no, proceed to
H1
Does the purge valve work?
H6
H2
H2
Is the freeze pattern even?
H3
H2
H3
Is the purge valve leaking?
Replace
H3
H4
Is the compressor failing?
Replace
H4
H5
Is the system supplied with too
much voltage?
Adjust the voltage
Replace TXV
H6
Is the relay defective?
Replace
H7
H7
Is the board defective?
Replace
Machine harvests but returns to ice-making prematurely.
Step
Check
If yes, proceed to
If no, proceed to
I1
Is the manual purge open?
Replace purge valve
I2
I2
Is the high temperature safety
switch open?
Replace
I3
I3
Is the relay damaged?
Replace
Length of harvest is excessive.
Step
Check
If yes, proceed to
If no, proceed to
J1
Is the machine installed correctly? J2
Correct
J2
Is ice forming correctly?
J3
Low charge - recharge
J3
Is the suction pressure too low?
Replace the hot gas valve
J4
J4
Is the evaporator clean?
J5
Clean accordingly
J5
Is the ice bridge correct?
J6
Go to F or G sections
J6
Is the machine level?
J7
Level the unit
J7
Does water run over the
evaporator during harvest?
Clean or J11
J8
J8
Is the purge valve leaking?
Replace
J9
J9
Is the relay damaged?
Replace
J10
J10
Is the selector switch damaged?
Replace
J11
Is the suction pressure damaged? Replace evaporator
J12
J12
Is the discharge pressure low
during freezing?
Ambient temperature is too
low
Replace the hot gas valve
Evaporator gets hot.
Step
Check
If yes, proceed to
If no, proceed to
K1
Is the unit installed correctly?
K2
Correctly install the unit