Section 5

Before Calling for Service

Checklist

If a problem arises during operation of your ice machine, follow the checklist below before calling for service.

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

 

Toggle switch set improperly

Move the toggle switch to the ON position

 

Low air temperature around ice machine

Air temperature must be at least 10°C

 

 

(50°F)

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 10°C

 

 

(50°F)

Ice quality is poor (soft or not clear)

Poor incoming water quality

Contact a qualified service company to

 

 

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 inlet valve filter screen is dirty

Remove the water inlet valve and clean

 

 

the filter screen

 

Water softener is working improperly (if

Repair the water softener

 

applicable)

 

 

 

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Manitowoc Ice QM30 manual Checklist, Problem Possible Cause To Correct