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Mfe400, Service diagnosis – Scotsman MFE400 User Manual

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SERVICE DIAGNOSIS

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

PROBABLE CORRECTION

Unusual noise

Mineral scale in evaporator

Clean water system with ice
machine cleaner.

Auger coupling dry

Grease coupling

Auger coupling worn

Replace coupling and adapter
stand.

Bearings worn

Replace bearings and water seal.

Gearmotor loose on frame

Tighten bolts, check grommets

Low water level

Check water level in reservoir

Tubing vibrating

Check tubing for contact

Tooth on a gear missing

Check gears in auger drive

Compressor too loud

Replace compressor

Gear noise

Check gearmotor for oil leak

Water leaks from cabinet

Evaporator water seal worn or
cracked

Replace seal and bearings

Tubing to evaporator leaks

Replace tubing/fittings

Drain leaks

Check drain tubes and fittings

External drain restricted

Clean out drain

No refrigeration

Gearmotor does not turn

Check motor

Centrifugal switch does not close

Check switch

Fan motor does not turn

Check fan motor

Lack of refrigerant

Add refrigerant, if problem is
reduced, locate leak and repair it.

Compressor does not pump

Check/replace start capacitor

Check/replace start relay

Check/replace compressor

MFE400

May 1994

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