Trouble Shooting One
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTION |
Odor in the cabinet | The unit needs to be cleaned. | Clean the interior using a solution of baking |
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| soda and warm water or water and mild soap. |
Unit operates but does not | The unit has just been started and it has | Typical ice production is 2 lbs per day. Allow |
produce any ice. | been less than 24 hours. | for the freezer section to reach temperature |
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| and the icemaker to cycle and accumulate ice. |
| Water supply is not turned on. | Turn on water supply to the unit. |
| Inadequate water pressure to unit | Water pressure to the unit must be at a |
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| minimum of 20 psi. |
| The icemaker | When the icemaker |
| uppermost position. | uppermost position, the icemaker is off. Flip |
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| the |
| Freezer section has not reached | Allow the freezer section to reach temperature. |
| temperature. |
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| Thermostat control knob set too warm. | Turn the temperature control knob to a higher |
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| number to allow the unit to run colder. Allow 24 |
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| hours before readjusting the temperature |
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| control. |
| Blower inlet and/or outlet is restricted. | Keep blower area clear from commodities for |
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| proper operation. |
| Condenser fan air flow is restricted. | Make certain the grille in the front of the unit is |
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| free and open for proper air circulation. Check |
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| and clean the condenser coil by removing the |
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| grille in the front of the unit. Clean the |
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| condenser with a vacuum and brush |
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| attachment. |
| Room and/or water temperature is too | Move the unit to an area where ambient |
| warm. | temperature is below 90 deg. F. The unit |
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| should not be placed next to a heat source |
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| such as an oven. Check for cold water |
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| connection. |
Small ice cubes | Water input may require adjustment | Due to differing water pressures, the icemaker |
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| water input may require adjustment. |
Noisy operation | Cabinet not level | Adjust the leveling legs on the unit. |
| Weak floor structure | The unit must be located on a sound and |
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| sturdy floor for proper operation |
| Water line tubing vibration | Adjust the tubing as necessary to prevent |
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| unwanted vibrations. |
Ice cubes are sticking | Ice consumption is low. | Use the ice in the bin frequently. Ice will stick |
together. |
| together if left in insulated bin over long |
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| periods of time. |
| Room temperature is too warm. | Move the unit to an area where temperature is |
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| below 90 deg. F. |
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