Service Diagnosis: Components
CME256, 506, 656, 806: AutoIQ™ Cubers
January 2002
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Problem or Symptom Possible Cause
Probable Correction
Fan motor does not
turn. Refrigeration light
may be on steadily or
blinks 3 times and
repeats.
Open motor windings, or
seized bearings
Replace fan motor
No power to fan motor
Fan motor unplugged, check for voltage from
controller. If none, replace controller.
Some models have a fan control switch,
check it for continuity above 240 PSIG.
Pump motor does not
turn
Open motor windings, or
seized bearings
Replace pump
No power to pump
Check electrical connections. If the unit is in
Freeze, Clean or Harvest the pump should
have power to it. If not, replace the System
Controller.
Hot Gas Valve does
not open.
Open solenoid coil.
Replace hot gas valve
Stuck valve
Replace hot gas valve
No power to coil in Harvest
Check wire connections, if ok, replace System
Controller
Hot Gas Valve leaks
thru (warm tube
temperatures on both
sides of valve during
freeze)
Mechanical problem in
valve
Replace valve
Water Inlet Valve does
not open
Open solenoid coil
Replace valve
Stuck valve
Replace valve
No power to valve (early
part of harvest)
Check wire connections, if ok, replace System
Controller
Water Inlet Valve does
not flow enough water
Restriction in water supply
Check water filters and/or inlet screen.
Water Inlet Valve
leaks thru
Mechanical problem in
valve
Replace valve
Compressor does not
work
Unit in Clean cycle
Push and release Freeze button.
Contactor coil open
Replace contactor
Open starting components
Check and replace
Open windings
Check and replace compressor
Internal valve failure
Replace compressor
Water level too low or not
sensed
Unit must be full of water before controller will
start compressor. Check water level and
sensor and harness.
