Scotsman CSW45 - Manual (Page 19)

Technical Service Diagnosis
July 1999
Page 19
CSW45
Symptom Probable Cause Possible Correction
Low ice making capacity
Dirty air cooled condenser Clean condenser coil
Dirty fan blade Clean fan blade
Water valve does not shut off
tightly
Check/replace inlet water valve
Scale on the evaporator surface
Clean the ice machine’s water
system
Unit in a very warm room
Less ice will be made in
temperatures over 90
o F.
Unit will not shut off Ice level control failure
Check to see if it is unplugged
from the control box, if its
plugged in, check resistance
levels given on next page
Ice size incorrect Evaporator thermistor failure
Check to see if it is unplugged
from the control box, if its
plugged in, check resistance
levels given on next page
Ice formation uneven
Water distributor restricted
Clean the ice machine’s water
system
Cutter grid failure Replace grid
Makes excessive noise
Components contacting
Check & adjust position of tubes
and panels
Fan blade bent Check & replace fan blade
Fan or pump motor bearing
failure
Locate noise, unplug motor to
confirm. Replace worn
component.
Water in bin
Drain plugged Clean out drain
Drain pump failed Check/replace pump
Ice melted together Low amount of ice used Remove ice