Problem

Possible Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

[3] Compressor will

a) Magnetic Contactor

1. Bad contacts.

1. Check for continuity and

not start or stops

 

 

replace.

operating.

 

2. Coil winding open.

2. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b) Start Capacitor or Run

1. Defective.

1. Replace.

 

Capacitor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c) Internal Overload

1. Loose terminal.

1. Tighten or replace.

 

Protector Open (check

 

 

 

2. Voltage.

2. Check and correct.

 

1 through 3 to the right

 

and d through f below)

3. Dirty condenser.

3. Clean.

 

 

 

 

 

d) Starter

1. Bad contacts.

1. Check and replace.

 

 

2. Coil winding open.

2. Replace.

 

e) Compressor

1. Power supply not

1. Refer to nameplate and

 

 

within specifications.

correct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Wiring to compressor.

2. Check for loose connection

 

 

 

or open, and replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Defective.

3. Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Protector tripped.

4. Reduce temperature.

 

f) Control Board

1. No power to contactor.

1. See "IV.B. Control Board

 

 

 

Check."

 

 

 

 

[4] Water continues to

a) Water Pressure

1. Too high.

1. Reduce.

be supplied in freeze

 

 

 

b) Inlet Water Valve

1. Diaphragm does not

1. Check for water leaks with

cycle.

 

close.

icemaker off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c) Control Board

1. Defective.

1. See "IV.B. Control Board

 

 

 

Check."

[5] Pump motor will not

a) Pump Motor

1. Motor winding open.

1. Replace.

start.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

b) Control Board

1. Defective.

1. See "IV.B. Control Board

 

 

 

Check."

 

 

 

 

 

c) Control Switch

1. Bad contacts.

1. Replace.

[6] Freeze cycle time is

a) Pump-Out Check Valve

1. Leaking by.

1. Clean or replace.

too short.

 

 

 

b) Float Switch

1. Dirty or erratic

1. Clean or replace. See "IV.

 

 

 

operation.

D. Float Switch Check and

 

 

 

Cleaning."

 

 

 

 

 

c) Control Board

1. Defective.

1. See "IV.B. Control Board

 

 

 

Check."

 

 

 

 

 

d) Water System

1. Water leaks.

1. Check connections for

 

 

 

water leaks and repair.

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