Sub-Zero 315 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause

Probable Correction

 

 

 

The ice maker does not operate

The ice maker is unplugged

Plug the ice maker in

 

 

 

 

Breaker tripped or fuse is blown

Reset breaker/replace fuse – if it happens again,

 

 

call for service to check for a short circuit in the

 

 

ice maker

 

 

 

 

Ice maker control turned to OFF

Turn ice maker control to ON

 

 

 

 

Bin thermostat open, keeping

Ice on sensor tube – its then

 

ice maker off

normal for the ice maker to be off

 

 

 

 

 

Ice maker in a room below 50˚F – room needs

 

 

to be warmer for ice maker to operate.

 

 

 

 

 

Bin thermostat stuck open, needs to be replaced.

 

 

 

 

Timer contacts open

Replace timer

 

 

 

Cubes are too big

Cube size control set too cold

Adjust cube size control for a smaller cube

 

 

 

Cubes are too small

Cube size control set too warm

Adjust cube size control for a larger cube

 

 

 

 

Not enough water

Check water supply – filter may be restricted

 

 

 

 

 

Check inlet water valve – inlet screen may be

 

 

restricted

 

 

 

 

Cube size control stuck closed –

Replace timer

 

timer runs all the time.

 

 

 

 

Cubes are partially formed –

Spray jets partially clogged

Clean ice making system with ice maker

have ragged sides

 

cleaner.

 

 

 

Ice maker makes ice, but bin does not fill up with ice

The bin should fill up and the

Clean the condenser.

ice maker shut off in 24-36 hours.

 

If not, the condenser may be dirty

 

 

 

The bin drain may be partially

Clean out the drain, check the installation.

restricted

 

 

 

The air flow to the ice maker may be obstructed

Check the installation – the ice maker must be free of obstructions at the kickplate.

Cubes are partially formed – are white at the bottom

Not enough water in the reservoir. Check water supply – filter may be restricted

Check inlet water valve - inlet screen may be restricted.

Check for a water leak at the reservoir.

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