Troubleshooting - Jenn-Air JIM1550ARB Service Manual

Troubleshooting

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WARNING
power to be connected. When removing any wiring from terminals they must be replaced on the same terminals.
Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
PROBLEM
Ice cubes are sticking together.
Ice level is too high.
Ice level is too low.
Water keeps backing up into the ice
bin (gravity drain).
Water keeps backing up into the ice
bin (drain pump).
The drain pump cycles on and off
erratically.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Ice consumption is low.
Room temperature is too warm.
The ice machine is not level.
Room temperature is too warm.
Ice deflector is not in place or secured
properly.
Bin level sensing tube needs adjusted.
The ice machine is not level.
Room temperature is too cold.
The selector switch is not in the "ON"
position
Inadequate drain system.
Foreign material in ice bin drain.
Drain pump tubing kinked or restricted.
Inlet screen to the drain pump is restricted or
blocked.
Drain pump and/or the ice machine are not
level.
Vent line to the drain pump is restricted or
kinked.
Discharge line is restricted or kinked.
The drain pump is not level.
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CORRECTION
Use the ice in the bin frequently. Ice will stick
together if left in insulated bin over long periods of
time.
Move the unit to an area where temperature is
below 90 deg. F.
Use a level to check the unit for level from side to
side and front to rear.
Move the unit to an area where temperature is
below 90 deg. F.
Check to see that the ice deflector is in place and
secured below the grid-cutter.
You can adjust the bin level sensing tube by simply
pressing directly down on the tube 5 inches from the
front of the tube to get a desired bin level.
Use a level to check the unit for level from side to
side and front to rear.
Move the unit to an area where temperature is
above 55 deg. F.
Set the rocker switch on the grille of the ice machine
to the "ON" position.
Restriction or improperly installed drain lines will
cause water to back up into the ice bin. Make certain
there are no kinks or restrictions in the drain lines. If
necessary, consult a qualified plumber.
Foreign material is restricting or blocking the ice bin
drain located at the right rear corner of the ice bin.
The drain will need to be cleared.
Check inlet, discharge, and vent line tubing for any
kinks or restrictions and repair as necessary.
Clean the inlet screen to the drain pump.
Check and level if necessary the drain pump as well
as the ice machine.
Check the vent line for any restrictions or kinks and
repair as necessary.
Check the discharge line and connection to the
desired drain for any restrictions or kinks and repair
as necessary.
The drain pump must be level. Check for level on
the top of the drain pump case and adjust the tubing
or use shims to level.
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