Mechanical Bin Control Check And Cleaning; A) Mechanical Bin Control Check - Hoshizaki KM-320MAH-E Service Manual

2. Mechanical Bin Control Check and Cleaning

KM-320MAH-E and KM-650MAH-E Auxiliary Code U-1 and Later
KM-515MAH-E Auxiliary Code U-2 and Later

a) Mechanical Bin Control Check

This icemaker uses a MBC with a lever-actuated proximity switch to control the ice level
in the storage bin. No adjustment is required. MBC connects to CB K4 (red) connector.
When the actuator paddle is not engaged (MBC closed; CB green "BC CLOSED" LED is
on), icemaker produces ice. When the actuator paddle is engaged (MBC open; CB yellow
"BC OPEN" LED is on), icemaker shuts down as outlined in the chart below.
To check the mechanical bin control switch, follow the steps below.
1) Remove the front panel. Move the control switch to the "OFF" position, then unplug the
icemaker from the mains socket.
2) Remove the control box cover, then clear any ice away from MBC.
3) Check MBC wire harness (white) connection. See Fig. 1.
4) Disconnect MBC connector from CB K4 (red) connector.
5) Check for continuity across the wires of
MBC connector. When the actuator paddle
is not engaged, MBC switch is closed. If
open, check that the white harness (white)
connector properly connected and that
the actuator paddle is not sticking. Clean if
necessary. See "IV.C.2.b) Mechanical Bin
Control Cleaning." If MBC switch still reads
open, replace MBC.
6) Press and hold the actuator paddle; check for continuity across the wires of MBC
connector. When the actuator paddle is engaged, MBC switch is open. If closed, check
that the actuator paddle is not restricted. Clean if necessary. See "IV.C.2.b) Mechanical
Bin Control Cleaning." If MBC switch still reads closed, replace MBC.
7) Reconnect MBC connector to CB K4 (red) connector.
8) Plug the icemaker back into the mains socket, then move the control switch to the "ICE"
position to start the automatic icemaking process.
9) Check that the green "BC CLOSED" LED on the control board is on.
10) Allow the icemaker to cycle on. Press and hold the actuator paddle. The yellow "BC
OPEN" LED should be on and the icemaker should shut down according to the chart
below. If it does not, replace CB.
Cycle at
Mechanical Bin
Control Activation
Fill Cycle
Harvest Cycle
Freeze Cycle
Legend: MBC–mechanical bin control; CB–control board;
Shutdown
15 seconds after activation.
At the end of the harvest cycle, or up to 15 seconds into the freeze cycle if activated
at the end of the harvest cycle.
15 seconds after activation if activated at least 15 seconds before the 5-minute short
cycle protection timer terminates. Otherwise, at the end of the next harvest cycle.
MBC
Actuator
Paddle
41
MBC Connector
(to control
board K4 (red)
connector)
MBC Wire
Harness (white)
Connector
Fig. 1