August 2013
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Service Manual for Models CU0415, CU0715 and CU0920
Problem
Possible Cause
Probable Correction
Makes ice but makes blocks or shells Ice bridge wrong size
Adjust to proper size
Evaporator thermistor out of
calibration, adjustment erratic
Check thermistor resistance to chart,
replace if incorrect
Poor thermal contact of evaporator
thermistor to suction line
Check clip holding probe, must have metal-
to-metal contact and covered with insulation
Thermistor failure, unit operating
on timed cycles
Check controller for all green lights blinking,
if all blinking change thermistor set.
Makes ice but does not hold bridge
setting, gradually increases over time
Evaporator temperature taking
longer to get to cut in point
Refrigerant leak, check refrigeration
system.
Makes ice but does not fill the bin
Bin thermostat opens and shuts
machine off before bin is full
Unit in cold room, check conditions.
Thermostat out of calibration, replace
Unit at high altitude, adjust compensation
screw
Unit makes ice but it is wet
Normal
Fresh ice will be wet
Water dripping / spraying on it
Check curtain, may be torn or not in
position
Check that cube deflector is correctly
positioned
Makes ice but is slow, cannot keep
up
Air cooled condenser is dirty
Clean condenser fins
Too much water
Slight leak from inlet water solenoid valve,
check/replace valve
Air flow to cabinet restricted
Confirm nothing blocking front louvers; unit
cannot operate in a closet
Room air hot
Hot air slows ice making and increases bin
meltage
Restricted drain
Water in bottom of bin melts ice, correct
drain so all water drains including the water
from harvest cycle
Ice on top of evaporator
Drain slots plugged, clean water system
Slush in reservoir
Do controller self check
Makes ice but is loud
Some noise is normal, the fan,
pump and compressor all produce
sound
Check for fan blade touching debris or
shroud.
Check that all panel fasteners are on tight.
Identify loud part and replace it.
Door binds opening or closing
Roller or pin is broken
Check / replace door roller
Bin overfills
Bin thermostat does not open
Replace thermostat
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