Problem

Possible Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

[1] The icemaker will

m)High Pressure Switch

1. Bad contacts.

1. Check for continuity and

not start. (Fill Cycle)

 

 

replace.

(continued)

 

 

 

 

2. Dirty air filter or

2. Clean.

 

 

 

 

condenser.

 

 

 

3. Ambient or condenser

3. Reduce temperature.

 

 

water temperature too

 

 

 

warm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Refrigerant

4. Recover, evacuate, and

 

 

overcharged.

recharge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Fan not operating

5. See "3.[2]a) Fan Motor."

 

 

(except water-cooled

 

 

 

model).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Refrigerant line or

6. Remove the restriction or

 

 

components restricted.

component and replace

 

 

 

the drier.

 

 

7. Condenser water

7. Check and get

 

 

pressure too low or off

recommended pressure.

 

 

(water-cooled model

 

 

 

only).

 

 

 

8. Water regulating

8. Adjust it lower.

 

 

valve set too high

 

 

 

(water‑cooled model

 

 

 

only).

 

 

 

 

 

 

n) Plug and Receptacle

1. Disconnected.

1. Connect.

 

(Control Box)

 

 

 

2. Loose terminal.

2. Repair terminal

 

 

 

 

 

connection.

 

 

 

 

 

o) Control Board

1. Defective.

1. See "II.D.4. Control Board

 

 

 

Check Procedure."

[2] Fill cycle will not

a) Water Supply

1. Water supply off or

1. Check and get

terminate.

 

pressure too low.

recommended pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

b) Float Switch

1. Connector

1. Reconnect.

 

 

disconnected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Float does not move

2. Clean or replace.

 

 

freely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Defective switch.

3. Check and replace.

 

c) Water Control Relay

1. Contacts sticking.

1. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Coil winding open.

2. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

d) Drain Valve

1. Valve seat won't seal

1. Clean or replace.

 

 

and water leaking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

e) Hoses

1. Disconnected or

1. Reconnect or replace.

 

 

damaged.

 

 

f) Control Board

1. Defective.

1. See "II.D.4. Control Board

 

 

 

Check Procedure."

 

 

 

 

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DCM-500BWH-OS specifications

The Hoshizaki DCM-500BWH-OS, DCM-500BWH, DCM-500BAH, and DCM-500BAH-OS are advanced ice makers designed to meet the needs of busy commercial environments. Hoshizaki is a renowned manufacturer known for producing high-quality refrigeration and foodservice equipment, and their DCM series of ice makers exemplifies this commitment to excellence.

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