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Service diagnosis, Mfe400 – Scotsman MFE400 User Manual

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SERVICE DIAGNOSIS

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

PROBABLE CORRECTION

No ice, nothing operates

No electrical power

Check/restore power

Water supply turned off

Check water filter/hand valve/float
valve

Bin control malfunction

Check bin thermostat

Spout switch open

Check bin thermostat

Master switch off

Check why switch is off

Water pressure low (water safety
switch open)

Check & clean water inlet & filters

High pressure cut out open

Check fan motor or water supply

Auger drive motor open

Check auger drive motor

Centrifugal switch open

Check centrifugal switch

Auger delay switch open

Check/replace auger delay

No ice, auger motor turning.

Auger does not turn

Check coupling & gear reducer

Low system charge

Check refrigeration system.
Locate leak, recover remaining
refrigerant, repair leak. Replace
drier, evacuate and weigh in
system charge.

Compressor off

Check system for adequate
refrigerant.

Check start relay

Check start capacitor

Check compressor windings

Check for compressor lock-up

Low capacity

Overuse

Recheck ice needs vs. machine
capacity

MFE400

May 1994

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