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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Ice cubes are too small
Low ice consumption
Ice is slowly melting in the ice bin and will
(less than 1/2” thick)
affect the size of the ice cube. This is normal
operation. When the ice bin needs to be
replenished, cubes will return to regular size.
Not enough water in reservoir.
Make sure that the reservoir drain plug is installed
properly. Check the water line to the unit to make
sure there are no restrictions or kinks in the line.
Check all filters to make sure they are not restricted
or plugged.
Distributor tube is restricted.
See “Cleaning the Ice Machine System” section for
cleaning the unit for proper operation.
Build-up of deposits on evaporator
See “Cleaning the Ice Machine System”
plate.
section for cleaning the unit for proper operation.
Leaking drain valve
See “Cleaning the Ice Machine System” section for
cleaning the unit. Cleaning the unit will also dissolve
and flush out foreign material in the drain valve.
Inadequate drain system.
Restriction in drain lines will cause ice in the bin to
melt to a thinner cube. If using a gravity drain, make
certain there are no kinks or restrictions in the drain
lines. If using a drain pump, check the inlet screen,
discharge line, and vent line for any build-up or
restrictions
.
Room temperature is too warm.
Move to an area where temperature is below 90°F.
Ice cubes are too big
Ice slab not releasing.
See “Cleaning the Ice Machine System”
(greater than 3/4” thick)
section for cleaning the unit for proper operation.
Condenser fan air flow is restricted.
Make certain the grill in the front of the unit is free
and open for proper air circulation. Check and clean
the condenser coil by removing the grill in the front
of the unit. Clean the condenser with a vacuum and
brush attachment.
Room temperature is too warm.
Move to area where temperature is below 90°F
.
Hollow ice slab
Distributor tube is restricted.
See “Cleaning the Ice Machine System” section for
cleaning the unit for proper operation.
Build-up of deposits on evaporator
See “Cleaning the Ice Machine System”
plate.
section for cleaning the unit for proper operation
and cube size.
Low water level in reservoir.
Make sure that the reservoir drain plug is installed
properly. Check the water line to the unit to make
sure there are no restrictions or kinks in the line.
Check all filters to make sure they are not restricted
or plugged.
Unit continues to run
Ice bin is not full.
The unit will automatically shut down when
and produce ice.
ice reaches the sensing tube.
Ice bin is full.
The unit will automatically shut down when ice
reaches the sensing tube and has completed the
harvest of the ice slab.
Room temperature is too warm.
Move to an area where room temperature is below
90°F.
Ice machine is not level.
Use a level to check the unit from side to side and
front to rear.
Ice cubes are sticking
Ice consumption is low.
Use the ice in the bin frequently. Ice will stick
together.
together if left in insulated bin over long periods of
time.
Room temperature is too warm
Move the unit to an area where temperature is
below 90°F.
18
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Unit does not operate.
The unit is unplugged
Plug in the unit.
Breaker is tripped or fuse is blown.
Reset breaker or replace fuse. Check to make
sure there is not a short in the electrical circuit.
Ice machine selector switch is in the
Set the rocker switch on the grill of the
“OFF” position.
machine to the “ON” position.
Unit operates but does not
The unit has just been started and
Ice produced when the unit is initially
produce any ice.
it has been less than 6 hours.
started will melt off in the bin. This is normal
operation. Check the unit in 24 hours for ice
accumulation in the bin.
Typical ice production cycle can
Check the unit in 24 hours for ice
take up to 1.5 hours.
accumulation in the bin.
The selector switch is in the “OFF”
Set the rocker switch on the grill of the
or “CLEAN” position.
ice machine to the “ON” position
.
No water in the reservoir.
Make sure that the reservoir drain plug is installed.
Check the water line to the unit to make sure it is
on and that there are no restrictions or kinks in the
line. Check all filters to make sure they are not
restricted or plugged.
Distributor tube is restricted.
See “Cleaning the Ice Machine System” section for
cleaning the unit for proper operation.
Build-up of deposits on evaporator
See “Cleaning the Ice Machine
plate.
System” section for cleaning the unit for proper
operation.
Condenser fan air flow is restricted
Make certain the grill in the front of the unit is free
and open for proper air circulation. Check and clean
the condenser coil by removing the grill in the front
of the unit. Clean the condenser with a vacuum and
brush attachment.
Room and/or water temperature
Move the unit to an area where ambient
is too warm.
temperature is below 90°F. The unit should not be
placed next to a heat source such as an oven.
Check for cold water connection.
Leaking drain valve
See “Cleaning the Ice Machine System” section for
cleaning the unit. This will also dissolve and flush
out foreign material in the drain valve.
Inadequate drain system
Restriction in drain lines will cause ice in the bin to
melt. If using a gravity drain, make certain there are
no kinks or restrictions in the drain lines. If using a
drain pump, check the inlet screen, discharge line,
and vent line for any build-up or restrictions.
Grid cutter is unplugged
Plug in the grid cutter so that ice slabs can be cut
into cubes.
Ice is not clear
Low water in level in reservoir.
Make sure that the reservoir drain plug is installed
properly. Check the water line to the unit to make
sure there are no restrictions or kinks in the line.
Check all filters to make sure they are not restricted
or plugged.
Softened water supply
Make certain that water line is not connected to the
water softener.
Room temperature it too cold.
Move to an area where room temperature is above
55°F
.