Viking 15" W Use & Installation Instructions Manual page 16

PROBLEM
Unit does not operate.
Unit operates but does not
produce any ice.
Ice is not clear
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The unit is unplugged
Breaker is tripped or fuse is blown.
Ice machine selector switch is in the
"OFF" position.
The unit has just been started and
it has been less than 6 hours.
Typical ice production cycle can
take up to 1.5 hours.
The selector switch is in the "OFF"
or "CLEAN" position.
No water in the reservoir.
Distributor tube is restricted.
Build-up of deposits on evaporator
plate.
Condenser fan air flow is restricted
Room and/or water temperature
is too warm.
Leaking drain valve
Inadequate drain system
Grid cutter is unplugged
Low water in level in reservoir.
Softened water supply
Room temperature it too cold.
CORRECTION
Plug in the unit.
Reset breaker or replace fuse. Check to make
sure there is not a short in the electrical circuit.
Set the rocker switch on the grill of the
machine to the "ON" position.
Ice produced when the unit is initially
started will melt off in the bin. This is normal
operation. Check the unit in 24 hours for ice
accumulation in the bin.
Check the unit in 24 hours for ice
accumulation in the bin.
Set the rocker switch on the grill of the
ice machine to the "ON" position
Make sure that the reservoir drain plug is installed.
Check the water line to the unit to make sure it is
on and that there are no restrictions or kinks in the
line. Check all filters to make sure they are not
restricted or plugged.
See "Cleaning the Ice Machine System" section for
cleaning the unit for proper operation.
See "Cleaning the Ice Machine
System" section for cleaning the unit for proper
operation.
Make certain the grill in the front of the unit is free
and open for proper air circulation. Check and
clean the condenser coil by removing the grill in the
front of the unit. Clean the condenser with a
vacuum and brush attachment.
Move the unit to an area where
ambient temperature is below 90
not be placed next to a heat source such as an
oven. Check for cold water connection.
See "Cleaning the Ice Machine System" section for
cleaning the unit. This will also dissolve and flush
out foreign material in the drain valve.
Restriction in drain lines will cause ice in the bin to
melt. If using a gravity drain, make certain there are
no kinks or restrictions in the drain lines. If using a
drain pump, check the inlet screen, discharge line,
and vent line for any build-up or restrictions.
Plug in the grid cutter so that ice slabs can be cut
into cubes.
Make sure that the reservoir drain plug is installed
properly. Check the water line to the unit to make
sure there are no restrictions or kinks in the line.
Check all filters to make sure they are not restricted
or plugged.
Make certain that water line is not connected to the
water softener.
Move to an area where room temperature is above
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55 o F
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o F. The unit should