Adjust Cube Size; Service Diagnosis - Scotsman DCE33 User Manual

SERVICE DIAGNOSIS

PROBLEM
The machine does not operate
Cubes are too big
Cubes are too small
Cubes are partially formed - have
ragged sides
Machine makes ice, but bin does
not fill up with ice
Cubes are partially formed - are
white at the bottom
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The machine is unplugged
Breaker tripped or fuse is blown.
Ice machine control turned to OFF. Turn ice machine control to ON.
Bin thermostat open keeping
machine off.
Timer contacts open.
Cube size control set too cold.
Cube size control set too warm.
Not enough water.
Cube size control stuck closed -
timer runs all the time.
Spray jets partially clogged.
The bin should fill up and the
machine shut off in 24-36 hours. If
not, the condenser may be dirty.
The bin drain may be partially
restricted
The air flow to the ice machine
may be obstructed.
Not enough water in the reservoir. Check water supply - filter may be
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PROBABLE CORRECTION
Plug the machine in.
Reset breaker/replace fuse - if it
happens again, call for service to
check for a short circuit in the
machine.
Ice on sensor tube - its then
normal for the machine to be off.
Ice machine in a room below 50
degrees - room needs to be
warmer for machine to operate.
Bin thermostat stuck open, needs
to be replaced.
Replace timer.
Adjust cube size control for a
smaller cube.
Adjust cube size control for a
larger cube.
Check water supply - filter may be
restricted.
Check inlet water valve - inlet
screen may be restricted.
Replace timer.
Clean ice making system with ice
machine cleaner.
Clean the condenser.
Clean out the drain, check the
installation.
Check the installation - the
machine must be free of
obstructions at the kick plate.
restricted
Check inlet water valve - inlet
screen may be restricted.
Check for a water leak at the
reservoir.
Water leaking into bin from torn or
mis-positioned curtain. Check
curtain position and condition.
Reposition or replace as needed.