C. Diagnostic Charts
1. No Ice Production
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[1] The icemaker will not | a) Power Supply | 1. Off, blown fuse, or | 1. Turn on, replace, or reset. |
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| tripped breaker. |
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| 2. Power cord | 2. Plug into outlet. |
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| unplugged. |
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| 3. Loose connection. | 3. Tighten. |
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| 4. Bad contacts. | 4. Check for continuity and |
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| replace. |
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| 5. Not within | 5. Refer to nameplate and |
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| specifications. | correct. |
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| b) Power Switch | 1. "OFF" position. | 1. Move to "ON" position. |
| (Control Box) | 2. Bad contacts. | 2. Check for continuity and |
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| replace. |
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| c) Suction Temperature | 1. Open due to water | 1. Check water supply, |
| Safety | supply | water filters, water inlet |
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| strainer‑washer, float, and |
| Safety) |
| water valve. |
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| 2. Open due to | 2. Check gear motor |
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| evaporator freeze‑up | operation. |
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| 3. Bad contacts. | 3. Check for continuity and |
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| replace. |
| d) Bin Control Thermostat | 1. Open with bin filled | 1. Remove ice. |
| Assembly (with | with ice. |
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| integrated heater) |
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| 2. Ambient temperature | 2. Increase ambient | |
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| too cool. | temperature. |
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| 3. Bulb out of position. | 3. Place in position. |
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| 4. Bad contacts. | 4. Check for continuity |
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| and replace. See |
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| "V.F. Removal and |
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| Replacement of Bin |
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| Control Thermostat |
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| Assembly." |
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| 5. Bad thermostat | 5. Check and replace. |
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| heater. | See "V.F. Removal |
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| Bin Control Thermostat |
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| Assembly." |
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| e) Gear Motor Protector | 1. Tripped. | 1. Press switch on control |
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| box to reset. Check |
| (2.4~3.0A) |
| supply voltage, gear |
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| motor amperage, gear |
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| motor bearings, and |
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| auger bearings (see |
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| "V.C.1. Upper Bearing |
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| Wear Check"). Check for |
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| evaporator |
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