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Countertop Icemaker IMD Series Installation Manual
Publication Number: 638085277INS - 18 - © 2004-2009, IMI Cornelius Inc.
GUIDE TO GOOD ICE
CUSTOMER COMMENTS
CHECK ICEMAKER LOCATION
CONDITIONS FIRST
CHECK ICEMAKER
“It runs but the ice is too soft.”
• Proper air flow for condensing
system.
• Use gauges for checking suc-
tion and head pressures. See
manual for correct reading and
conditions. Check frost line and
sight glass.
“The icemaker is not producing
enough ice.”
• Location too close to high units
such as coffee urns, deep fryers,
grills, etc.
• Check water level for proper
adjustment and restrictions. See
Manual.
“The ice is too wet.”
• Supply water conditions
Water too warm (above 90
o
F.
Water artificially softened above
262 ppm sodium chloride.
Normal water supply too high in
total dissolved solids (above 500
PPM).
• Check evaporator assembly
for worn parts, bearings, scored
evaporator and auger, bad
expansion valve, ect.
OVER COMPRESSION
• Check to see if noise objection
is normal fan and air flow noise.
• Check for loose parts and
screws rattling.
“It makes too much noise.” (With
this comment the ice is usually
extremely hard and larger than
normal.)
• Supply water conditions.
Water too cold (below 50
o
F).
(Possibly running from pre-cooler.)
• Check evaporator assembly
for worn parts, bearings, scored
evaporator and auger, bad
expansion valve, etc.
• Obstructions partially blocking
ice exit from top of evaporator.
• Check fan and fan shroud.