Troubleshooting guide – Summit BIM24SS User Manual

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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR ICE MAKER


You can solve many common ice maker problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try
the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the service technician.

Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

Ice maker does not operate.

Not plugged in.
The circuit breaker has tripped or a fuse has blown.
The ice maker power switch is set at

OFF.

Not producing ice

Airflow to front grill is blocked.
The ice maker arm is set to the OFF position.
Water supply is turned off.
Water line is crimped.
Ice maker has excessive frost build-up.

Compressor turns on and off frequently.

The room temperature is warmer than normal.
The door is opened too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The ice maker does not have the correct clearances.

Vibrations

Check to assure that the ice maker is level.

The ice maker seems to make too much noise.

A rattling noise may come from the flow of the
refrigerant, which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds
caused by the flow of refrigerant in your ice maker.
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may
cause popping and crackling noises.
The ice maker is not level.

The door will not close properly.

The ice maker is not level.
The door is reversed and not properly installed.
The gasket is dirty.
The ice bin is out of position.

Ice cubes are melted together.

Ice maker door is opened too often.



If your ice maker shows other symptoms than those described above, or if you have checked all items listed
as the cause and the problem still exists, then call SUMMIT® Customer Service at

1-800-932-4267




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