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Service Manual UK
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THE SANKYO ICEMAKER
HOW THE ICEMAKER WORKS
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Water is automatically measured into the icemaker mould by the inlet solenoid water valve.
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The Bi-metal thermostat mounted between the support housing and the mould detects the water /
ice temperature.
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When the ice is cooled down to about - 9°C the thermostat switches the icemaker motor and the
icemaker heater ON.
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The motor and the ejector blades begin to rotate.
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Because the ice is frozen hard in the mould the motor will stall the ejector blades as they apply
pressure on the ice.
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During the stall period the heater warms the mould to loosen the ice. This may take a few (up to
five) minutes.
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When the ice is loose enough, the ejector blades and the motor will complete the rotation and eject
the ice from the mould.
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The ice collects in the ice bucket below the icemaker.
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The water inlet valve solenoid switches on again, to fill the mould with fresh water.
NOTE:
The Icemaker can only be checked with the 'Built-In Auto Test routine', see page 16.
