Franklin Industries, L.L.C. FIM70 Ice Maker User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service
If the unit appears to be malfunctioning, read through the OPERATION section of this
manual first. If the problem persists, check the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE below
and on the following page. The problem could be something very simple which can be
solved without a service call.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Cause Probable Correction
The machine
doesnt operate.
The ice maker is unplugged. Plug the ice maker in.
The fuse is blown.
Replace fuse. If it happens again, call
for service to check for a short circuit
in the ice maker.
The ice maker power
switch is OFF.
Turn the ice maker power switch ON.
The ice storage bin is full of
ice.
Remove some ice; make sure the
ice-full sensor is free of ice.
The water doesnt
feed in after the ice
maker starts.
The water supply tap is
turned off.
Turn on the water supply tap.
The water supply line is not
connected properly.
Reconnect the water supply line.
Machine makes
ice, but ice storage
bin does not fill up
with ice.
The bin should fill up and
the machine shut off in
9-14 hours. If not, the
condenser may be dirty.
Clean the condenser.
The bin drain may be
partially restricted.
Clean out the drain; check the
installation.
The airflow to the ice
maker may be obstructed.
Check the installation.
The ambient temperature
and water temperature are
high, or machine is near
some heat source.
Check the installation.
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