
Low Ice Production - Possible Cause
| Long Harvest Cycle |
1. Evaporator | a) Scaled up. |
2. Refrigerant Charge | a) Low. |
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3. Control Board | a) Thermistor connection loose (K3). |
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4. Evaporator (Cube Control) | a) Loose, disconnected, or defective. |
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See "II.E. Evaporator Thermistor |
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5. Hot Gas Valve | a) Erratic or closed. |
6. Compressor | a) Inefficient or off. |
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7. Thermostatic Expansion Valve | a) Defective. |
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| Long Freeze Cycle |
1. Evaporator | a) Scaled up, dirty. |
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2. Hot Gas Valve | a) Defective. |
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3. Condenser | a) Restricted. |
4. Control Board | a) Defective. |
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5. Refrigerant Charge | a) Low. |
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6. Thermostatic Expansion Valve | a) Bulb loose. |
| b) Defective. |
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7. Compressor | a) Inefficient or off. |
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Slab Does Not Break Into Separate Cubes - Possible Cause | |
1. Spring | a) |
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2. Water Plate | a) Obstacle caught between evaporator and water plate. |
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Cubes Drop Separately - Possible Cause | |
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1. Refrigerant Charge | a) Low - Long harvest cycle. |
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2. Cam Arm | a) Worn out. |
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Imperfect Ice Production - Possible Cause | |
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1. Water Supply | a) Improper water pressure. |
| b) External water filters restricted. |
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| c) Water leaks from water tank or water plate due to broken tank or |
| plate or icemaker out of level. |
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2. Inlet Water Valve | a) Water leaks from valve body or water supply pipe joint. |
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3. Water Plate | a) Spray holes restricted. |
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4. Pump Motor | a) Defective. |
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1. Refrigerant Charge | a) Low. |
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2. Condenser | a) Dirty condenser or air filter. |
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3. Fan Motor | a) Defective. |
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