Fault Diagnosis; Complaint - Ice Maker Fails To Start; Complaint-Ice Maker Fails To Complete Cycle - Electrolux Side by Side Refrigerator Service Manual

FAULT DIAGNOSIS

Complaint - Ice Maker Fails to Start

1. Check to see if Ice Maker Control Arm is locked in raised position.
2. Check terminals from Cabinet wiring to Ice Maker for open circuit in wiring
or components.
3. Check operation of the Maker with test service cord.
4. Check Mold temperature at a mounting screw. If temperature is above 15°F,
freezer air temperature is not cold enough to switch Ice Maker Thermostat
to closed position. If Mold is below 9°F, manually start Ice Maker by pushing
ON/OFF switch to the ON position and holding for at least 2 seconds until the
motor starts to rotate. If motor fails to start, check Motor for continuity. If Motor
starts, Thermostat, Shut-Off Switch, or Hold Switch is inoperative.
5. Check Hold Switch first. With Ejector blades in the starting position, check
terminals "C" and "NC" for continuity. Replace switch if continuity readings
are open. Check Shut-Off Switch linkage. Then check terminals "NO" and
"C" for continuity with Ice Maker Control Arm in lowest position. Replace
switch if continuity readings are open. If Hold Switch and Shut-Off Switch
are operative, then replace Thermostat.

Complaint-Ice Maker Fails to Complete Cycle.

1. With Ejector blades at 10 o'clock position, Hold Switch Plunger depressed,
Check terminals "C" and "NO" for continuity. Replace switch if continuity
readings are open.
2. With Ejector blades at 12 o'clock position, check Shut-Off Switch terminals
"C" and "NC" for continuity . Replace Thermostat if continuity readings are
open.
3. With Ejector blades at 4 o'clock position, check Mold Heater and Ice Maker
Thermostat for continuity. Replace heater if continuity readings are open. If
heater shows continuity, replace Thermostat.
4. Check Motor operation with a test cord. Replace Motor if it fails to start.
Complaint-Ice Maker Fail to Stop at End of Cycle
With the Ejector blades in the starting position, check the Hold Switch terminals"C"
and "NO" for continuity. Replace the switch if the continuity readings are indicating
a closed circuit.
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