Manitowoc Ice Q130 manual Section Before Calling for Service, Checklist

Section 5

Before Calling for Service

Checklist

If a problem arises during operation of your ice machine, follow the checklist below before calling service. Routine adjustments and maintenance procedures are not covered by the warranty.

Problem	Possible Cause	To Correct
Ice machine does not operate.	No electrical power to the ice machine.	Replace the fuse/reset the breaker/turn on
		the main switch/plug power cord into
		receptacle.
	ON/OFF/ WASH toggle switch set	Move the toggle switch to the ON position.
	improperly.
	Damper in open position (down).	Damper must be in upright position and
		capable of swinging freely.
Ice machine stops, and can be	Safety limit feature stopping the ice machine.	Refer to “Safety Limit Feature” on the next
restarted by moving the toggle		page.
switch to OFF and back to ICE.
Ice machine does not release ice or	Ice machine is dirty.	Clean and sanitize the ice machine.
is slow to harvest.	Ice machine is not level.	Level the ice machine.
	Low air temperature around ice machine	Air temperature must be at least 40°F
	(air-cooled models).	(4.4°C).
	Water regulating valve leaks in harvest	Replace water regulating valve.
	mode (water-cooled models).
Ice machine does not cycle into	The six-minute freeze time lock-in has not	Wait for freeze lock-in to expire.
harvest mode.	expired yet.
	Ice thickness probe is dirty.	Clean and sanitize the ice machine.
	Ice thickness probe wire is disconnected.	Connect the wire.
	Ice thickness probe is out of adjustment.	Adjust the ice thickness probe.
	Uneven ice fill (thin at top of evaporator).	See “Shallow or Incomplete Cubes” on the
		next page.
Ice quality is poor	Poor incoming water quality.	Contact a qualified service company to
(soft or not clear).		test the quality of the incoming water and
		make appropriate filter recommendations.
	Water filtration is poor.	Replace the filter.
	Ice machine is dirty.	Clean and sanitize the ice machine.
	Water siphon is not working.	Check the water siphon system.
	Water softener is working improperly	Repair the water softener.
	(if applicable).
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