Low ice production, Abnormal ice, Other – Hoshizaki MODULAR CRESCENT CUBER KM-650MWH User Manual

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Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

[3]Other (continued)

g)Water Supply Line

1. Too small; requires

3/8" OD line dedicated
per machine.

1. Increase water line size.

h)Water Filter

1. Flow rate too small.

1. Replace with filter that has

larger flow rate.

3. Low Ice Production

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

[1] Freeze cycle time is

long.

a) See chart 1.[3] and check dirty air filter or condenser, ambient or water

temperature, water pressure, condenser water regulating valve (water-cooled
model), and refrigerant charge.

b) See chart 2.[1] and check float switch, inlet water valve and control board.

c) Check pump, hot gas valve, headmaster (C.P.R.) (remote air-cooled model),

expansion valve, refrigeration check valve, and compressor.

[2] Harvest cycle time is

long.

a) See chart 2.[2] and check control board, thermistor, evaporator, ambient and/or

water temperature, water supply line, inlet water valve, line valve, and gas valve.

4. Abnormal Ice

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

[1] Small cubes.

a) Ice Cube Guide

1. Out of position.

Circulated water falls
into bin.

1. Place in position.

b) See chart 1.[5] and check water supply line, inlet water valve, water system,

pump motor, and control board.

c) Pump Out Check Valve 1. Dirty.

1. Clean.

[2] Cloudy or irregular

cubes.

a) See chart 2.[1] and 2.[3], and check float switch, inlet water valve, control

board, spray tubes, water system, refrigerant charge, and expansion valve.

b) Spray Guide

1. Dirty.

1. Clean.

c) Water Quality

1. High hardness or

contains impurities.

1. Install a water softener or

filter.

5. Other

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

[1] Icemaker will not stop

when bin is filled with
ice.

a) Bin Control Thermostat 1. Set too cold.

1. Adjust warmer.

2. Defective.

2. Replace

[2]

Abnormal noise

.

a) Pump Motor

1. Bearings worn out.

1. Replace

b) Fan Motor

1. Bearings worn out.

1. Replace

2. Fan blade deformed.

2. Replace fan blade.

3. Fan blade does not

move freely.

3. Replace.

c) Compressor

1. Bearings worn out or

cylinder valve broken.

1. Replace.

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