Freeze up – Hoshizaki STACKABLE CRESCENT CUBER KM-1301SAH-E User Manual

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2. Freeze Up
Defrost and clean the unit prior to diagnosing freeze up. See "VI.A. Cleaning and Sanitizing
Instructions."

Freeze Up - Possible Cause

Harvest Cycle

1. Evaporator

a) Scaled up.
b) Damaged.

2. Separators

a) Out of position.

3. Cube Guide

a) Out of position.

4. Spray Tubes and/or Spray

Guides

a) Dirty.
b) Out of position.

5. Refrigerant Charge

a) Low.

6. Ambient Temperature

a) Too cool.

7. Water Supply

a) Low water pressure.
b) External water filters clogged.
c) Insufficient water line size.

Minimum 3/8" nominal ID (10 mm nominal OD)

8. Thermostatic Bin Control

See "IV.C.1. Thermostatic Bin
Control Check."

a) Extension bracket not installed.
b) Bulb out of position.
c) Bad contacts.

9. Control Board

See "IV.B. Control Board Check."

a) Harvest timer set too short.
b) Defective.

10. Mechanical Bin Control

See "IV.C.2. Mechanical Bin
Control Check and Cleaning."

a) Actuator does not move freely.

11. Thermistor

See "IV.E. Thermistor Check."

a) Loose, disconnected, or defective.

12. Hot Gas Valve

a) Closed.

13. Inlet Water Valve

a) Water valve screen clogged.

14. Liquid Line Valve (if applicable)

a) Open.

15. Expansion Valve (TXV)

a) Defective.

16. Water Regulating Valve

(water-cooled model)

a) Leaking by.

b) Defective.

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