Customer Support; Checklist - Koolaire KD0250A Installation And Maintenance Manual

Section 5

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 turning the ice machine
OFF and then ON.
Ice sheet is thick
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).
Part Number 000012545 4/14
Possible Cause
No electrical power to the ice machine.
Ice machine needs to be turned on.
Curtain in open position (down).
Safety limit feature stopping the ice machine.
Water trough level is too high.
Power button was turned off/on during freeze
cycle and ice remained on evaporator.
Ice damper was opened then closed in the
harvest cycle before the ice released.
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 float switch is dirty.
Ice thickness float switch wire is disconnected.
Ice thickness float switch 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 softener is working improperly
(if applicable).

Customer Support

To Correct
Replace the fuse/reset the breaker/turn on
the main switch/plug power cord into
receptacle.
Place the toggle switch in the ICE position to
start ice making.
Curtain must be in the closed position and
capable of swinging freely.
Refer to "Safety Limit Feature" on the next
page.
Adjust ice thickness float.
Allow ice to thaw and release from
evaporator, then restart.
Allow ice to thaw and release from
evaporator, then restart.
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 float switch.
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.
Repair the water softener.
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