Problem

Possible Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

c) Controller Board

1. Defective.

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

 

 

 

Controller Board."

 

 

 

 

[2]All ice formed on

a)Evaporator

1. Scaled up.

1. Clean.

evaporator does not

 

 

 

b)Water Supply Line

1. Water pressure too

1. Check and get

fall into bin in harvest

cycle.

 

low.

recommended pressure.

c) Water Filter System

1. Dirty/Restricted

1. Replace filter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

d)Water Solenoid Valve

1. Dirty mesh filter or

1. Clean.

 

 

orifice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Diaphragm does not

2. Check for water leaks with

 

 

close.

icemaker off.

 

 

 

 

 

e) Ambient and/or water

1. Too cool.

1. Increase temperature.

 

temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

f) Line Valve

1. Continues to open in

1. Check operation in harvest

 

 

harvest cycle.

cycle and replace.

 

 

 

 

 

g)Thermistor

1. Out of position or

1. See "V.H. Removal

 

 

loose attachment.

and Replacement of

 

 

 

Thermistor."

 

 

 

 

 

h)Controller Board

1. Defrost timer is set

1. Adjust longer, referring

 

 

too short.

to "II.B.4. Controls and

 

 

 

Adjustments, b) Defrost

 

 

 

Timer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Defective.

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

 

 

 

Controller Board."

 

 

 

 

[3]Other

a)Spray Tubes

1. Clogged.

1. Clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Out of position.

2. Place in position.

 

 

 

 

 

b)Water System

1. Dirty.

1. Clean.

 

 

 

 

 

c) Refrigerant

1. Undercharged.

1. Check for leaks and

 

 

 

recharge.

 

 

 

 

 

d)Expansion Valve

1. Bulb out of position or

1. Place in position.

 

 

loose attachment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Defective.

2. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

e)Hot Gas Solenoid Valve

1. Coil winding opened.

1. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Plunger does not

2. Replace.

 

 

move.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Wiring to hot gas

3. Check for loose

 

 

valve.

connection or open, and

 

 

 

replace.

 

 

 

 

 

f) Water Supply Line

1. Too small; requires

1. Increase water line size.

 

 

3/8" OD line dedicated

 

 

 

per machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

g)Water Filter (if installed)

1. Flow rate too small.

1. Replace with filter that has

 

 

 

larger flow rate.

 

 

 

 

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Hoshizaki KM-320MAH, KM-320MWH service manual Problem Possible Cause Remedy

KM-320MWH, KM-320MAH specifications

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