Checklist - Manitowoc S Use And Care 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 moving the toggle switch to OFF and
back to ICE.
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
and/or condensing unit.
High pressure cutout tripping.
ICE/OFF/CLEAN toggle switch set
improperly.
Water curtain stuck open.
Remote receiver service valve and/or
Liquid/suction line shut off valves are
closed.
Safety limit feature stopping the ice
machine.
Ice machine is dirty.
Ice machine is not level.
Low air temperature around ice machine
head section.
Fan cycling control does not de-energize
condenser fan motor.
The six-minute freeze time lock-in has
not expired yet.
Ice thickness probe is dirty.
Ice thickness probe is disconnected.
Ice thickness probe is out of adjustment.
Uneven ice fill (thin at the top of
evaporator).
Poor incoming water quality.
Water filtration is poor.
Ice machine is dirty.
Water dump valve is not working.
Water softener is working improperly (if
applicable).
Before Calling For Service
To Correct
Replace the fuse/reset the breaker/turn
on the main switch.
Clean condenser coil. (See Section 4)
Move the toggle switch to the ICE
position.
Water curtain must be installed and
swinging freely. (See Section 4)
Open the valve(s). (See Section 2)
Refer to "Safety Limit Feature" on the
next page.
Clean and sanitize the ice machine.
(See Section 4)
Level the ice machine. (See Section 2)
Air temperature must be at least 35°F
(1.6°C).
Verify pressure is below cut-out setpoint,
replace fan cycling control.
Wait for the freeze lock-in to expire.
Clean and sanitize the ice machine.
(See Section 4)
Connect the wire.
Adjust the ice thickness probe.
(See Section 3)
Verify sufficient water level in sump
trough. Contact a qualified service
company to check refrigeration system.
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.
(See Section 4)
Disassemble and clean the water dump
valve. (See Section 4)
Repair the water softener.
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