Problem

Possible Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

c) Internal Overload

1. Loose terminal.

1. Tighten or replace.

 

Protector Open (check

 

 

 

1 through 3 to the right

2. Voltage.

2. Check and correct.

 

and d through f below)

 

 

 

3. Dirty condenser.

3. Clean.

 

 

 

 

 

d) Starter

1. Bad contacts.

1. Check and replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Coil winding opened.

2. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

e) Compressor

1. Wiring to compressor.

1. Check for loose

 

 

 

connection or open, and

 

 

 

replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Defective.

2. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Protector tripped.

3. Reduce temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

f) Control Board

1. No power to contactor.

1. See "II.C.5. Control Board

 

 

 

Check Procedure."

 

 

 

 

[4] Water continues to

a) Inlet Water Valve

1. Diaphragm does not

1. Check for water leaks with

be supplied in freeze

 

close.

icemaker off.

cycle.

 

 

 

b) Control Board

1. Defective.

1. See "II.C.5. Control Board

 

 

 

 

Check Procedure."

 

 

 

 

[5] No water comes from

a) Water Supply Line

1. Water pressure too

1. Check and get

spray tubes. Water

 

low and water level in

recommended pressure.

pump will not start, or

 

water tank too low.

 

freeze cycle time is

 

 

 

b) Inlet Water Valve

1. Dirty mesh filter or

1. Clean.

too short.

 

orifice and water level

 

 

 

 

 

 

in water tank too low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

c) Water System

1. Water leaks.

1. Check connections for

 

 

 

water leaks, and replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Clogged.

2. Clean.

 

 

 

 

 

d) Pump Motor

1. Motor winding opened.

1. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Bearing worn out.

2. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Wiring to pump motor.

3. Check for loose

 

 

 

connection or open, and

 

 

 

replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Defective capacitor.

4. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Defective or bound

5. Replace and clean.

 

 

impeller.

 

 

 

 

 

 

e) Control Board

1. Defective.

1. See "II.C.5. Control Board

 

 

 

Check Procedure."

 

 

 

 

[6] Fan motor will

a) Fan Motor

1. Motor winding opened.

1. Replace.

not start, or is not

 

 

 

operating.

 

2. Bearing worn out.

2. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Wiring to fan motor.

3. Check for loose

 

 

 

connection or open, and

 

 

 

replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Defective capacitor.

4. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Fan blade bound.

5. Check and replace.

 

 

 

 

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Hoshizaki DKM-500BAH service manual Problem Possible Cause Remedy

DKM-500BAH specifications

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