Section 5 | Troubleshooting |
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Analyzing Why SafeGuards May Stop the Ice Machine
According to the refrigeration industry, a high percentage of compressor failure are the result of external causes. These can include flooding or starving expansion valves, dirty condensers, water loss to the ice machine, etc. SafeGuards protect the ice machine (primarily the compressor) from external failures by stopping ice machine operation before major component damage occurs.
Refrigeration and electrical component failures may also trip a safeguard. Eliminate all electrical components and external causes first. If it appears that the refrigeration system is causing the problem, use the charts, checklists, and other references to determine the cause.
NOTE: The following checklists are designed to assist the service technician in analysis. However, because there are many possible external problems, do not limit your diagnosis to only the items listed.
SAFEGUARD MODES
No Water
During the Freeze cycle if the water level probe opens or remains open for more than 90 continuous seconds, the ice machine will
During the Standby Mode the water level light will continually flash to indicate a Standby Mode.
After the 60
WATER CONTACTS THE WATER LEVEL PROBE:
The ice machine continues to make ice.
WATER LEVEL PROBE OPENS OR REMAINS OPEN FOR MORE THAN 90 CONTINUOUS SECONDS:
The ice machine will start another
The ice machine repeats the above sequence until:
Water contacts the water level probe
or
The toggle switch is moved to the OFF position.
INDICATOR LIGHT
Before 48 hours have elapsed:
After a Standby Mode has been initiated the water level light will flash anytime the toggle switch is placed in the OFF position.
After 48 hours have elapsed:
The SafeGuard will be automatically erased from memory and the water level will not flash.
No Water Checklist
Possible Problem List | Corrective Action List |
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No water | Restore water supply. |
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Quick disconnect removed from water float valve | Restore water supply. |
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Water float valve screen blocked | Clean screen. |
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Water float valve solenoid coil defective | Replace coil (see Water float valve diagnostics). |
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Water float valve improperly adjusted | Adjust valve (see Water level check). |
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Dump valve leaking | Repair or replace dump valve. |
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Water level probes disconnected or removed | Connect and correctly position probes. |
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Part No. | Revised 8/2003 | |
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