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No Ice Production - Possible Cause
14. Float Switch
See "IV.D. Float Switch Check
and Cleaning"
a) Float does not move freely.
b) Defective.
15. Compressor
a) Magnetic contactor contacts bad or coil winding open.
b) Start capacitor or run capacitor defective.
c) Internal overload protector open.
d) Start relay contacts bad or coil winding open.
e) Protector tripped.
f) Compressor defective.
16. Hot Gas Valves (KMS & SRK)
a) Closed in harvest cycle.
b) Open in freeze cycle.
17. Thermistor
See "IV.E. Thermistor Check"
a) Loose, disconnected, or defective.
18. Pump Motor
a) Motor winding open.
b) Bearing worn out or locked rotor.
c) Defective capacitor.
d) Mechanical seal worn out.
19. Expansion Valve (TXV)
a) Bulb loose.
b) Operating erratically.
20. Liquid Line Valves (KMS & SRK) a) Closed in freeze cycle.
b) Open in harvest cycle.
21. Condensing Unit Fan Motor
a) Motor winding open.
b) Bearing worn out or locked rotor.
c) Defective capacitor.
22. Headmaster (C.P.R.)
a) Defective.
23. Drain Valve Relay
a) Bad contacts (closed). Pump motor runs constantly.
b) Defective coil.
24. Drain Valve
a) Dirty, leaking by.
b) Defective coil.
25. Water System
a) Water leaks causing short freeze time.
2. Freeze-Up
Defrost and clean the unit prior to diagnosing freeze up. See "VI.A. Cleaning and Sanitizing
Instructions." Fill out a Hoshizaki freeze up checklist.
Freeze Up - Possible Cause
Harvest Cycle
1. Evaporator
a) Scaled up.
b) Damaged.
2. Cube Guides
a) Out of position.
3. Spray Tubes and/or Spray
Guides
a) Dirty.
b) Out of position.
4. Water Supply
a) Low water pressure.
b) External water filters clogged.
c) Insufficient water line size.
Minimum 1/4" nominal ID.
5. Inlet Water Valve
a) Screen or orifice clogged.