Sub-Zero 315 - Manual (Page 20)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Probable Correction
The ice maker does not operate The ice maker is unplugged Plug the ice maker in
Breaker tripped or fuse is blown Reset breaker/replace fuse – if it happens again,
call for service to check for a short circuit in the
ice maker
Ice maker control turned to OFF Turn ice maker control to ON
Bin thermostat open, keeping Ice on sensor tube – its then
ice maker off normal for the ice maker to be off
Ice maker in a room below 50˚F – room needs
to be warmer for ice maker to operate.
Bin thermostat stuck open, needs to be replaced.
Timer contacts open Replace timer
Cubes are too big Cube size control set too cold Adjust cube size control for a smaller cube
Cubes are too small Cube size control set too warm Adjust cube size control for a larger cube
Not enough water Check water supply – filter may be restricted
Check inlet water valve – inlet screen may be
restricted
Cube size control stuck closed – Replace timer
timer runs all the time.
Cubes are partially formed – Spray jets partially clogged Clean ice making system with ice maker
have ragged sides cleaner.
Ice maker makes ice, but bin The bin should fill up and the Clean the condenser.
does not fill up with ice ice maker shut off in 24-36 hours.
If not, the condenser may be dirty
The bin drain may be partially Clean out the drain, check the installation.
restricted
The air flow to the ice maker Check the installation – the ice maker must be
may be obstructed free of obstructions at the kickplate.
Cubes are partially formed – Not enough water in the reservoir. Check water supply – filter may be restricted
are white at the bottom
Check inlet water valve - inlet screen may be
restricted.
Check for a water leak at the reservoir.