Hoshizaki Troubleshooting Low Ice Production in Ice Makers

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3. Low Ice Production

Low Ice Production - Possible Cause

		Long Harvest Cycle

	1. Evaporator	a) Scaled up, dirty.

	2. Ice Chute	a) Out of position.
		b) Damaged.

	3. Refrigerant Charge	a) Low.

	4. Control Board	a) Thermistor connection loose.
	See "III.B. Settings and
	See "III.B. Settings and	b) Harvest control moved from factory setting.
	Adjustments."	b) Harvest control moved from factory setting.
	Adjustments."	c) Defective.
		c) Defective.

	5. Thermistor	a) Loose, disconnected, or defective.
	See "II.E. Thermistor Check"

	6. Hot Gas Valve	a) Erratic or closed.

	7. Inlet Water Valve	a) Screen or orifice clogged.
	8. Compressor	a) Inefficient or off.

		Long Freeze Cycle

	1. Evaporator	a) Scaled up, dirty.

	2. Inlet Water Valve	a) Leaking by.
	3. Hot Gas Valve	a) Erratic or open.
	4. Condenser	a) Clogged.

	5. Thermistor	a) Loose, disconnected, or defective.
	See "II.E. Thermistor Check"

	6. Control Board	a) Freeze control set too long.
	See "III.B. Settings and
	See "III.B. Settings and	b) Defective.
	Adjustments."	b) Defective.
	Adjustments."

	7. Refrigerant Charge	a) Low.
	8. Compressor	a) Inefficient or off.

	9. Pump Motor	a) RPM too slow.

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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 Cycle DiagnosisService 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 Diagnostic Tables No Ice ProductionNo Ice Production Possible Cause Freeze-Up Freeze-Up Possible Cause Harvest CycleFreeze Cycle Low Ice Production Low Ice Production Possible Cause Long Harvest CycleLong Freeze Cycle III. Control Board Auxiliary Code C-0 and Earlier Control Board LayoutAuxiliary Code C-1 and Later Settings and Adjustments VR1 Harvest ControlVR2 Freeze Control LED Lights Auxiliary Code C-1 and Later Control SwitchLED 1 24VAC LED 2 FreezeIV. Refrigeration Circuit and Component Service Information Refrigeration Circuit Service InformationRefrigerant Recovery Evacuation and Recharge R-134a BrazingComponent Component Service InformationMaintenance Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Frequency Area TaskPriming Instructions Optional Drain Pump HS-0248 or HS-5061Discharge Hose VI. Preparing the Icemaker for Periods of Non-Use VII. Disposal 238 227145 200Wiring Diagrams Auxiliary Code C-1 and Later HS-0248 and HS-5061 Optional Drain Pump

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