Whirlpool 2180633 - Manuel (Page 16)

Troubleshooting
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any
kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a
service call.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Unit does not
run • Cycle Control Knob must be in the “ON” position.
• Check to see that power cord is plugged in.
• Check for bbwn fuse or tripped circuit breaker in electrical supply
to machine.
• Room temperature must be above 55°F (13°C). Otherwise, bin thermo­
stat may sense cold room temperature and shut off even though bin is
not full of be. Also, unit rriay not restart once it does shut off.
Unit runs but
produces no ice • Cycle Control Knob must be in the “ON" position.
• Check water supply to make sure it is open.
• If ice machine is operated at an elevation of 2,000 feet (0.6 km) or more
above sea level, both the bin thermostat and be thbkness thermostat
need to be recalibrated. See Installatbn Instructbns.
Unit runs but
produces very
iittie ice • Room temperature may be extremely high, more than 90°F (32°C).
In this case, it is normal for ice productbn to be low.
• Dirt or lint may be blocking the air fbw through the condenser.
Condenser needs to be cleaned.
• Check to see if the unit has a scale buildup in water arxf freezing
system. Clean, if necessary.
Grid is not
cutting ice
sheets • Check the grid harness plug to make sure the connection is secure.
Taste in ice
cubes • There may be an unusually high mineral content in water supply.
Water may need to be filtered or treated.
• Do not store any foods in the ice bin.
• Packaging material rrat all reníюved.
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