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