Problem

Possible Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Mechanical seal worn

6. Check and replace.

 

 

out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

e)Controller Board

1. Defective.

1. See "II.B.5. Checking the

 

 

 

Controller Board."

 

 

 

 

[6] Fan motor will

a)Fan Motor

1. Motor winding opened.

1. Replace.

not start, or is not

 

 

 

 

2. Bearing worn out.

2. Replace.

operating.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

b)Controller Board

1. Defective.

1. See "II.B.5. Checking the

 

 

 

Controller Board."

 

 

 

 

[7] All components

a)Refrigerant

1. Undercharged.

1. Check for leaks and

run, but no ice is

 

 

recharge.

produced.

 

 

 

 

2. Air or moisture

2. Replace drier and

 

 

 

 

trapped.

recharge.

 

 

 

 

 

b)Compressor

1. Defective valve.

1. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

c) Hot Gas Solenoid Valve

1. Continues to open in

1. Check and replace.

 

 

freeze cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

d)Line Valve

1. Continues to close in

1. Check and replace.

 

 

freeze cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

e)Water Supply Line

1. Condenser water

1. Check and get

 

(water-cooled model)

pressure too low or off

recommended pressure.

 

 

and pressure control

 

 

 

opens and closes

 

 

 

frequently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

f) Water Solenoid Valve

1. Water solenoid valve

1. Check for water leaks with

 

 

is wide open during

icemaker off.

 

 

freeze.

 

 

 

 

 

B. Evaporator is Frozen Up

Problem

Possible Cause

 

Remedy

[1]Freeze cycle time is

a)Float Switch

1. Leads short-circuit or

1. Check and replace.

too long.

 

defective switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Float does not move

2. Clean or replace.

 

 

freely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)Water Solenoid Valve

1. Diaphragm does not

1. Check for water leaks with

 

 

close.

icemaker off.

 

 

 

 

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Hoshizaki KM-320MWH, KM-320MAH service manual Evaporator is Frozen Up

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