Whynter FIM-450HS instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Cause, Probable Correction

TROUBLESHOOTING

Many common ice maker problems are easily resolved. Try the troubleshooting suggestions below to see if the problems can be resolved before having to contact the service department.

Problem	Possible Cause		Probable Correction
	∙	The icemaker is unplugged.	∙	Plug the ice maker in.
			∙	Replace fuse.
	∙	The fuse is blown.
The machine won't			∙	Turn the ice maker power switch to
	∙	The icemaker power switch is
operate.				ICE (ON)
		OFF.
			∙	Take away some ice cubes; make
	∙	The ice storage bin is full of ice.
				the ice full probe is free of ice.
The water doesn't	∙ The water supply tap is turn off.		∙	Turn on the water supply tap.
	∙	The water supply pipe is not
feed in after the ice			∙	Reconnect the water supply pipe.
		proper connected.
maker starts.	∙		∙	Adjust water pressure
		Water press is too low or too high
	∙ The condenser may be dirty.		∙	Check the installation and make sure
	∙	The air flow to the ice maker may
Machine makes ice,				there is at least 4” of clearance on
		be obstructed.
but bin does not fill up				each side and back.
	∙ The ambient temperature and		∙
with ice				Run the unit for longer period of time
		water temperature are high, or it
			∙	Clean the condenser
		is near with some heat source.
	∙ A few water droplets are on the		∙	Under some conditions, humidity
				may condense on the door. Consider
Water is leaking out		door.		moving the unit or just be more
the unit.	∙	The water supply connection is	∙	careful when you open the door.
		leaking.		Tighten fitting. See “Installing the
				water line”.
			∙	Check if the water supply pressure is
Cubes are partially				correct.
	∙	Not enough water in the water	∙	Check water supply--filter may be
formed--are white at
		bin.		restricted.
the bottom.
			∙	Check for a water leak at the water
				trough.
Noise during	∙	The feet are not leveled and	∙	Level and lock the feet. See Leveling
		locked.		the Ice Maker.
operation	∙		∙
		Certain sounds are normal.		See “Normal Sounds” section.
	∙		∙	Reconnect the power supply line.
The icemaker stops		The electricity is off.	∙	Cut off the electricity and let the ice
suddenly while	∙	The room temperature is out of		maker stop working until the
making ice.		the stated range.		temperature returns within the stated
				range.
The body of the ice	∙	The ground line isn't in the	∙	Use the correct plug and outlet.
maker is electrified		socket.
Scale builds up	∙	The calcium level in the water is	∙	Use a water softening apparatus
quickly inside the				installed in front of the water inlet
		too high.
machine.				valve.

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