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Model 5454 TroubleshootingGuide
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY PA GE
REF.
2. The product is too
stiff.
a. The thermistor contr ol is set
too cold.
a. Adjust the thermistor control
accordingly.
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b. There is insufficient mix in t he
freezing cylinder.
b. Check the air/mix pump
assembly. The mix suction
line must be completely
submerged in mix.
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c. Improper priming procedures
were used.
c. Drain the freezing cylinder and
reprime the machine.
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d. Old, out- of- date mix was
used.
d. Use fresh mix. When using
rerun, skim off the foam and
mix 50/50 with fresh mix.
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e. Not enough syrup - 1 oz. in 5
seconds.
e. Calibrate syrups. Refer t o
problem #14.
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3. The product is too
soft.
a. The thermistor contr ol is set
too warm.
a. Adjust the thermistor control
accordingly.
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b. Too much syrup - 1 oz. in 5
seconds.
b. Calibrate the syrups. 29
c. The scraper blades are bad. c . Replace scraper blades every
4 months.
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d. The condensers on air cooled
units are dirty.
d. Clean condensers regularly. 37
e. There is an inadequate water
supply on water cooled units.
e. Check the water supply.
Check the water lines for
leaks or kinks.
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f. Outdrawing the capacity of the
freezing cylinder.
f. A continuous draw rate is
approximately one 16 oz.
shake by volume every 15- 20
seconds.
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g. There is inadequate air space
around the unit.
g. A minimum of 3” (7.6 cm)
clearance is required around
all sides. Do not obstruct the
air discharge on top.
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h. The compressor is out on
overload.
h. Allow the machine to cool the
automatic reset. If an overload
shuts the compressor down
again, call a service
technician.
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i. The condenser fan is
defective.
i. Call a service technician to
replace the fan.
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j. Improper priming procedures
were used.
j. Refer to proper priming
procedures.
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