B. evaporator is frozen up – Hoshizaki KM-320MAH User Manual

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Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

d)Pump Motor

1. Motor winding opened. 1. Replace.
2. Bearing worn out.

2. Replace.

3. Wiring to pump motor. 3. Check for loose

connection or open, and
replace.

4. Defective capacitor.

4. Replace.

5. Defective or bound

impeller.

5. Replace and clean.

6. Mechanical seal worn

out.

6. Check and replace.

e)Controller Board

1. Defective.

1. See "II.B.5. Checking the

Controller Board."

[6] Fan motor will

not start, or is not
operating.

a)Fan Motor

1. Motor winding opened. 1. Replace.
2. Bearing worn out.

2. Replace.

3. Wiring to fan motor.

3. Check for loose

connection or open, and
replace.

4. Defective capacitor.

4. Replace.

5. Fan blade bound.

5. Check and replace.

b)Controller Board

1. Defective.

1. See "II.B.5. Checking the

Controller Board."

[7] All components

run, but no ice is
produced.

a)Refrigerant

1. Undercharged.

1. Check for leaks and

recharge.

2. Air or moisture

trapped.

2. Replace drier and

recharge.

b)Compressor

1. Defective valve.

1. Replace.

c) Hot Gas Solenoid Valve 1. Continues to open in

freeze cycle.

1. Check and replace.

d)Line Valve

1. Continues to close in

freeze cycle.

1. Check and replace.

e)Water Supply Line

(water-cooled model)

1. Condenser water

pressure too low or off
and pressure control
opens and closes
frequently.

1. Check and get

recommended pressure.

f) Water Solenoid Valve

1. Water solenoid valve

is wide open during
freeze.

1. Check for water leaks with

icemaker off.

B. Evaporator is Frozen Up

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

[1]Freeze cycle time is

too long.

a)Float Switch

1. Leads short-circuit or

defective switch.

1. Check and replace.

2. Float does not move

freely.

2. Clean or replace.

b)Water Solenoid Valve

1. Diaphragm does not

close.

1. Check for water leaks with

icemaker off.

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