Hoshizaki AM-50BAE-ADDS, AM-50BAE-DS Freeze-Up Possible Cause Harvest Cycle, Freeze Cycle

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2. Freeze-Up

Defrost and clean the icemaker prior to diagnosing freeze-up. Fill out a freeze-up checklist. See the Hoshizaki America Technician's Pocket Guide or contact your local distributor for a copy of the freeze-up checklist.

Freeze-Up - Possible Cause

 

Harvest Cycle

 

 

1. Evaporator

a) Scaled up.

 

 

 

b) Damaged.

 

 

2. Ice Chute

a) Out of position.

 

 

 

b) Damaged.

3. Control Board

a) Harvest control set too short. Do not adjust.

See "III.B. Settings and

 

b) Freeze control set too long.

Adjustments."

 

c) Defective.

 

 

 

4. Bin Control

a) Bin control heater defective.

See "II.C. Bin Control Check"

b) Defective.

 

 

 

5. Thermistor

a) Loose, disconnected, or defective.

See "II.D. Thermistor Check"

 

 

 

6. Refrigerant Charge

a) Low.

 

 

7. Hot Gas Valve

a) Closed or restricted.

 

Freeze Cycle

 

 

1. Evaporator

a) Scaled up.

 

 

 

b) Damaged.

 

 

2. Spray Assembly

a) Nozzles dirty.

 

b) Ice chute out of position.

 

 

3. Control Board

a) Freeze control set incorrectly.

See "III.B. Settings and

 

b) Defective.

Adjustments."

 

 

 

4. Thermistor

a) Defective.

See "II.E. Thermistor Check"

 

 

 

5. Refrigerant Charge

a) Low.

6. Inlet Water Valve

a) Leaking by.

 

 

7. Pump Motor

a) RPM too slow.

 

 

 

b) Impeller damaged.

 

 

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Contents AM-50BAE AM-50BAE-DS AM-50BAE-AD AM-50BAE-ADDS Hoshizaki AMERICA, INC Contents Important Safety Information Page Page Construction Water/Refrigeration Circuit Diagram Diagnosis CycleService Diagnosis Diagnostic Procedure Auxiliary Code C-0 and Earlier Page Page Diagnostic Procedure Auxiliary Code C-1 and Later Page Page Bin Control Check Thermistor Check No Ice Production Possible Cause Diagnostic TablesNo Ice Production Freeze Cycle Freeze-UpFreeze-Up Possible Cause Harvest Cycle Long Freeze Cycle Low Ice ProductionLow Ice Production Possible Cause Long Harvest Cycle III. Control Board Control Board Layout Auxiliary Code C-0 and EarlierAuxiliary Code C-1 and Later VR2 Freeze Control Settings and AdjustmentsVR1 Harvest Control Control Switch LED Lights Auxiliary Code C-1 and LaterLED 1 24VAC LED 2 FreezeRefrigerant Recovery IV. Refrigeration Circuit and Component Service InformationRefrigeration Circuit Service Information Brazing Evacuation and Recharge R-134aComponent Service Information ComponentMaintenance Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Schedule Frequency Area TaskOptional Drain Pump HS-0248 or HS-5061 Priming InstructionsDischarge Hose VI. Preparing the Icemaker for Periods of Non-Use VII. Disposal 227 238145 200Wiring Diagrams Auxiliary Code C-1 and Later HS-0248 and HS-5061 Optional Drain Pump
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AM-50BAE-DS, AM-50BAE-ADDS, AM-50BAE, AM-50BAE-AD specifications

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