Troubleshooting One
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Unit does not operate. | The unit is unplugged. | Plug in the unit. | |||
| Breaker is tripped or fuse is blown. | Reset breaker or replace fuse. Check to make sure there is not a short in |
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| Ice machine selector switch is in the "OFF" position. | Set the rocker switch on the grille of the ice machine to the "ON" posi- | |||
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Unit operates but does not produce any ice. | The unit has just been started and it has been less | Ice produced when the unit is initially started will melt off in the bin. Ice | |||
| than 6 hours. | will accumulate in the bin. In 6 hours there can be a few cubes in the | |||
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| bin. This is normal operation. | |||
| Typical ice production cycle can take up to 1.5 | Check the unit in 24 hours for ice accumulation in the bin. |
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| The selector switch is in the "OFF" or "CLEAN" | Set the rocker switch on the grille of the ice machine to the "ON" posi- | |||
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| No water in the reservoir. | Make sure that the reservoir drain plug is installed. Check the water line |
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| to the unit to make sure it is on and that there are no restrictions or | |||
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| kinks in the line. Check all filters to make sure they are not restricted or | |||
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| Distributor tube is restricted. | See "CLEANING YOUR ICE MACHINE" section for cleaning the unit for |
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| proper operation. |
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| Build up of deposits on evaporator plate. | 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 and/or water temperature is too warm. | Move the unit to an area where ambient temperature is below 90 deg. |
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| F. The unit should not be placed next to a heat source such as an oven. | |||
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| Check for cold water connection. | |||
| 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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| Inadequate drain system. | Restriction in drain lines will cause ice in the bin to melt. If using a gravi- |
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| ty drain, make certain there are no kinks or restrictions in the drain | |||
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| lines. If using a drain pump, check the inlet screen, discharge line, and | |||
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| vent line for any build or restrictions. |
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| Grid cutter is unplugged. | Plug in the grid cutter so that ice slabs can be cut into cube. | |||
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