Trouble Shooting Two
Problem | Possible Cause | Correction |
Ice cubes are too small (less than 1/2 inch | Low ice consumption. |
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Ice is slowly melting in the ice bin and will affect the size of the ice cube. This is normal operation. When the ice bin needs to be replenished, cubes will return to regular size.
Not enough water in reservoir.
Make sure that the reservoir drain plug is installed properly. Check the water line to the unit to make sure there are no restrictions or kinks in the line. Check all filters to make sure they are not restricted or plugged.
Distributor tube is restricted. | See "CLEANING YOUR ICE MACHINE" section for cleaning the unit for |
| proper operation. |
Build up of deposits on evaporator plate.
See "CLEANING YOUR ICE MACHINE" section for cleaning the unit for proper operation and cube size.
| Inadequate drain system. | Restriction in drain lines will cause ice in the bin to melt to a thinner | |
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| cube. If using a gravity drain, make certain there are no kinks or restric- | |
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| tions in the drain lines. If using a drain pump, check the inlet screen, dis- | |
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| charge line, and vent line for any build or restrictions. | |
| Leaking drain valve. | See "CLEANING YOUR ICE MACHINE" section for cleaning the unit. |
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| This will also dissolve and flush out foreign material in the drain valve | |
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| causing it to leak. | |
| Room temperature is too warm. | Move to an area where temperature is below 90 deg. F. |
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Ice cubes are too big (greater than 3/4 inch | Ice slab not releasing. | See "CLEANING YOUR ICE MACHINE" section for cleaning the unit for | |
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| Condenser fan air flow is restricted. | Make certain the grille in the front of the unit is free and open for prop- |
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| er air circulation. Check and clean the condenser coil by removing the | |
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| grille in the front of the unit. Clean the condenser with a vacuum and | |
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| brush attachment. | |
| Room temperature is too warm. | Move to an area where temperature is below 90 deg. F. |
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Hollow ice slab. | Distributor tube is restricted. | See "CLEANING YOUR ICE MACHINE" section for cleaning the unit for | |
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Build up of deposits on evaporator plate.
See "CLEANING YOUR ICE MACHINE" section for cleaning the unit for proper operation and cube size.
Low water level in reservoir.
Make sure that the reservoir drain plug is installed properly. Check the water line to the unit to make sure there are no restrictions or kinks in the line. Check all filters to make sure they are not restricted or plugged.
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