Service Diagnosis - Low ice making capacity - air cooled
Problem
Likely Cause
Probable Solution
Long freeze cycle
Dirty air filter
Clean filter
Dirty condenser
Clean condenser
Hot ambient
Reduce room air temperature
Water leak
Check purge valve, check curtain
Water inlet valve leaks through
Check inlet valve
Low on refrigerant
Add refrigerant, if cycle time drops,
check for leak
Incorrect superheat
Check evaporator superheat, if
significantly low or high, replace
TXV
Fan(s) cycle on and off
Check pressures fans cycle at.
Replace fan pressure switch if too
low
Long Harvest Cycle
Dirty evaporator
De-scale water system
No harvest assist
Check harvest assist solenoid
Bridge thickness too big
Check and adjust bridge thickness
Machine in very cool ambient
Increase room temperature
False bin full signal
Ice jammed in between curtain and
sump
Clear ice away
Curtain does not close correctly
Check curtain for proper swing
Makes excessive noise - air cooled
Problem
Likely Cause
Probable Solution
Fan blade vibrates
Blade is bent
Replace fan blade
Fan motor mount is broken
Replace motor mount
Compressor vibrates
Mounting bolts loose
Tighten bolts
Water pump vibrates
Pump bearings worn
Replace pump
Panels vibrate
Mounting screws loose
Tighten screws
May 2008
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CU1526, CU2026, CU3030
Service Manual