Service diagnosis – Scotsman NDE554 User Manual
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NDE554 & NDE654
March 2000
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SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
Symptom
Possible Cause
Probable Correction
Water Leak
Drain plugged up
Clean out drain
Tubing cracked
Replace tubing
Condensation on drain tubing
Insulate tubing
Hose off
Reattach hose
Reservoir cover off
Return cover to reservoir
Reservoir cracked
Replace reservoir
Evaporator water seal leaks
Check base of evaporator & drip
pan. If the seal leaks, shut off the
water, remove the auger, replace
the water seal. Check gear motor
for water infiltration.
Excessive water use
Water cooled model, water
regulating valve not adjusted
properly.
Adjust to 245 PSIG discharge
pressure
Reservoir float valve leaks thru
Replace float valve or seat
Water cooled model, overcharged
with refrigerant
Recover and weigh refrigerant.
Weigh in correct charge.
Water cooled model, condenser
coated with minerals
Acid clean water cooled condenser.
Excessive ice meltage
Bin drain clogged
Clean out bin drain.
Improper installation of drains, they
are connected.
Drains must be separate.
Poor fit between bin door and door
frame
Adjust or replace
Machine makes too much noise
Evaporator coated internally with
minerals
Clean with Scotsman Ice Machine
Cleaner
Motor bearings dry
Oil or replace motor
Does not dispense
Vend switch does not close
Check / replace switch
No ice in bin
Check bin, check ice machine
section
Ice not flowing out of bin
Check vane for proper rotation
Check inner bin bottom
Bin walls have scale on them,
remove scale