3. Other

Problem

Possible Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

[1] Icemaker will not stop

a)Bin Control

1. Actuator sticking.

1. Adjust or replace.

when bin is filled with

 

 

 

 

2. Proximity switch

2. Replace.

ice.

 

 

closed.

 

 

 

 

[2] Abnormal noise.

a)Fan Motor (except

1. Bearing worn out.

1. Replace.

 

water-cooled model)

 

 

 

2. Fan blade deformed.

2. Replace fan blade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Fan blade does not

3. Replace.

 

 

move freely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)Compressor

1. Bearings worn out, or

1. Replace.

 

 

cylinder valve broken.

 

 

 

2. Mounting pad out of

2. Reinstall.

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

c) Refrigerant Lines

1. Rub or touch other

1. Reposition.

 

 

lines or surfaces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

d)Auger

1. Bearings or auger

1. Replace bearings or

 

 

worn out.

auger. See "V.F. Removal

 

 

 

and Replacement of

 

 

 

Evaporator Assembly

 

 

 

Components."

 

 

 

 

 

e)Gear Motor

1. Bearing or gear worn

1. Replace.

 

 

out / damaged.

 

 

f) Evaporator

1. Scale on inside wall

1. Use "SCALE AWAY" or

 

 

of evaporator freezing

"LIME-A-WAY" solution to

 

 

cylinder.

clean periodically.

 

 

 

See "VI. A. Cleaning and

 

 

 

Sanitizing Instructions." If

 

 

 

the water is found hard by

 

 

 

testing, install a softener.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Evaporator defective.

2. Replace.

 

 

 

 

[3] Overflow from

a)Water Supply

1. Water pressure too

1. Install a pressure reducing

reservoir (water does

 

high.

valve.

not stop).

 

 

 

b)Inlet Water Valve

1. Diaphragm does not

1. Clean or replace.

 

 

 

close.

 

 

 

 

 

 

c) Float Switch

1. Bad contacts.

1. Check for continuity and

 

 

 

replace.

 

d)Water Control Relay

1. Bad contacts.

1. Replace

 

 

 

 

[4] Gear motor overload

a)Power Supply

1. Not within

1. Refer to nameplate and

protector operates

 

specifications.

correct.

frequently or fuse

 

 

 

b)Evaporator Assembly

1. Bearings or auger

1. Replace bearings or

blows frequently.

 

worn out.

auger. See "V.F.1. Upper

 

 

 

 

 

Bearing Wear Check."

 

 

 

 

 

c) Bin Control

1. Bad contacts.

1. Check for continuity and

 

 

 

replace.

 

 

2. Actuator does not

2. Clean actuator or replace

 

 

move freely.

bin control assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

d)Safety Switch and

1. Switch misaligned,

1. Check and correct or

 

Relay

contacts bad.

replace.

 

 

 

 

 

e)Control Board

1. Erratic operation of

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

 

 

gear motor relay.

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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