Jenn-Air JIM1550ARB Service Manual page 38

Before Calling for Service
Check the following items:
1. Make sure the ice maker is plugged into outlet.
2. Check the outlet for power. Test outlet with a lamp
to make certain outlet has power.
3. Make sure the ice maker's selector switch is in the
ON position (see page 13).
4. Make sure that there is cold water supplied to the
ice maker.
5. Make sure drain plug on bottom of reservoir is
inserted.
PROBLEM
Ice maker does
not operate.
Ice maker operates
but does not produce
any ice.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
The ice maker is unplugged.
Breaker is tripped or fuse is blown.
Ice machine selector switch is in
the OFF position.
Water supply is turned off.
The ice maker has just been started
and it has been less than 6 hours.
Typical ice production cycle can
take up to 1 hours. Initial startup
1
⁄
2
cycles can be longer.
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.
6. Make certain unit is level from front to back and
side to side.
7. Make certain that the drain line to the ice maker is
not restricted or kinked.
If you are not able to correct the problem, contact your
dealer or the manufacturer. Be sure to have the model
number and the serial number handy before you call.
The model and the serial number are located on the
data plate inside on the lower front of the ice maker
cabinet.
SOLUTION
Plug in the ice maker.
Reset the breaker or replace fuse.
Set the rocker switch on the grille of the ice
machine to the ON position.
Turn on water supply to the ice maker.
Ice produced when the unit is initially started
will melt off in the bin. In 6 hours there can be
a few cubes in the bin. This is normal
operation.
Check the unit in 24 hours for ice
accumulation in the bin.
Set the rocker switch on the grille of the ice
machine to the ON position.
Make sure that the reservoir drain plug is
installed. Check the water line to make sure it
is on and that there are no restrictions or
kinks. Check all filters to make sure they are
not restricted or plugged.
See Cleaning the Ice Maker System (page 11).
See Cleaning the Ice Maker System (page 11).
Make certain the grille in the front of the unit
is free and open for proper air circulation.
Check and clean the condenser coil by
removing the grille in the front of the unit.
Clean the condenser with a vacuum and brush
attachment.
, cont.