Section 1 | Troubleshooting |
WARNING
Unplug unit before servicing or cleaning.
Ice dispenser bin contains parts that can move at any time and will cause injury if hands are in
the way.
WARNING
Unplug unit before servicing or cleaning.
The agitator is operated by a timer and can agitate at anytime
Electric Shock Hazard.
Problem: Ice Does Not Dispense When Rocking Chute is Depressed.
Problem | Possible Cause | To Correct |
There is power to the | The dispenser is plugged in with | If no power is present, check the |
dispenser, however nothing | power to the receptacle. With a | cord and plug of the dispenser, |
runs. | meter, check to see if power is getting | Replace cord set if wire is broken. |
| to the white and black cord wires |
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| inside the electric box. |
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| Is power able to conduct through the | Check continuity at the microswitch, |
| microswitch? With the dispenser | replace the switch or repair the |
| unplugged and the ohm meter probes | connection if defective. |
| on the “C” and “NC” terminals, |
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| depress the microswitch lever. The |
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| mere reading should display ohms. |
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| Release the microswitch lever. The |
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| ohm value should register continuity. |
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| If the gearmotor attempts to start but | If the capacitor does not test |
| fails to do so, check the capacitor. | correctly, replace the capacitor. |
| Use a capacitor checker according to |
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| the instructions supplied. |
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| If gearmotor fails to attempt to start, | If gearmotor tests open, replace the |
| check the gearmotor. First, | gearmotor. |
| disconnect power from the dispenser. |
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| Then disconnect the gearmotor wires |
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| in the junction box. Check for |
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| continuity through the gearmotor. |
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