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4. Abnormal Ice
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
[1] Small cubes. a) Ice Cube Guide 1. Out of position.
Circulated water falls
into bin.
1. Place in position.
b) See chart 1.[5] and check water supply line, inlet water valve, water system,
pump motor, and control board.
c) Pump Out Check Valve 1. Dirty. 1. Clean.
[2] Cloudy or irregular
cubes.
a) See chart 2.[1] and 2.[3], and check oat switch, inlet water valve, control board,
spray tubes, water system, refrigerant charge, and expansion valve.
b) Spray Guide 1. Dirty. 1. Clean.
c) Water Quality 1. High hardness or
contains impurities.
1. Install a water softener or
lter.
5. Other
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
[1]Icemaker will not stop
when bin is lled with
ice.
a) Bin Control Thermostat 1. Set too cold. 1. Adjust warmer.
2. Defective. 2. Replace
[2] Abnormal noise. a)Pump Motor 1. Bearings worn out. 1. Replace
b) Fan Motor 1. Bearings worn out. 1. Replace
2. Fan blade deformed. 2. Replace fan blade.
3. Fan blade does not
move freely.
3. Replace.
c) Compressor 1. Bearings worn out or
cylinder valve broken.
1. Replace.
2. Mounting pad out of
position.
2. Reinstall.
d) Refrigerant Lines 1. Rub or touch other
lines or surfaces.
1. Replace.
[3]Ice in storage bin
often melts.
a) Drain Line(s) 1. Plugged. 1. Clean.
b) Icemaker and Bin 1. Drains not run
separately.
1. Separate the drain lines.
c) Ice Cube Guide 1. Out of position.
Circulated water falls
into bin.
1. Place in position.