Checklist - Manitowoc Q130 Installation, Use & Care Manual

Checklist

If a problem arises during operation of your ice machine, follow the checklist below before calling service. Routine
adjustments and maintenance procedures are not covered by the warranty.
Problem
Ice machine does not operate.
Ice machine stops, and can be
restarted by moving the toggle
switch to OFF and back to ON.
Ice machine does not release ice or
is slow to harvest.
Ice machine does not cycle into
harvest mode.
Ice quality is poor
(soft or not clear).
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Possible Cause
No electrical power to the ice machine.
ON/OFF/WASH toggle switch set improperly. Move the toggle switch to the ON position.
Damper in open position (down).
Safety limit feature stopping the ice machine. Refer to "Safety Limit Feature" on the next
Ice machine is dirty.
Ice machine is not level.
Low air temperature around ice machine
(air-cooled models).
Water regulating valve leaks in harvest
mode (water-cooled models).
The six-minute freeze time lock-in has not
expired yet.
Ice thickness probe is dirty.
Ice thickness probe wire is disconnected.
Ice thickness probe is out of adjustment.
Uneven ice fill (thin at top of evaporator).
Poor incoming water quality.
Water filtration is poor.
Ice machine is dirty.
Water siphon is not working.
Water softener is working improperly
(if applicable).
To Correct
Replace the fuse/reset the breaker/turn on
the main switch/plug power cord into
receptacle.
Damper must be in upright position and
capable of swinging freely.
page.
Clean and sanitize the ice machine.
Level the ice machine.
Air temperature must be at least 40F
(4C).
Replace water regulating valve.
Wait for freeze lock-in to expire.
Clean and sanitize the ice machine.
Connect the wire.
Adjust the ice thickness probe.
See "Shallow or Incomplete Cubes" on the
next page.
Contact a qualified service company to
test the quality of the incoming water and
make appropriate filter recommendations.
Replace the filter.
Clean and sanitize the ice machine.
Check the water siphon system.
Repair the water softener.
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