Troubleshoot Your Scotsman Ice Machine Harvest Cycle Like a Pro
Troubleshoot Your Scotsman Ice Machine Harvest Cycle Like a Pro
Is your Scotsman ice machine not harvesting ice properly? Dont worry, youre not alone. The harvest cycle is a critical part of the ice-making process, and when its not working correctly, it can be a major headache.
In this blog post, well walk you through the most common problems that can affect the harvest cycle and how to fix them.
What is the Harvest Cycle?
The harvest cycle is the process of removing ice from the evaporator plate. This is done by reversing the refrigeration cycle, which causes the ice to melt. The melted ice is then drained away, and the evaporator plate is reset to start the freezing cycle again.
Common Problems that Affect the Harvest Cycle
There are a number of things that can go wrong with the harvest cycle, including:
* **The ice is not thick enough.** This can be caused by a number of factors, including:
* The water temperature is too high.
* The freezer is not cold enough.
* The ice maker is not getting enough water.
* **The ice is not releasing from the evaporator plate.** This can be caused by a number of factors, including:
* The evaporator plate is not level.
* The evaporator plate is dirty or damaged.
* The harvest cycle is not long enough.
* **The ice is not draining away properly.** This can be caused by a number of factors, including:
* The drain hose is clogged.
* The drain pump is not working properly.
* The ice bin is full.
How to Fix Problems with the Harvest Cycle
If you are experiencing problems with the harvest cycle, the first step is to troubleshoot the problem. This can be done by following the steps below:
1. **Check the water temperature.** The water temperature should be between 32°F and 40°F. If the water temperature is too high, the ice will not be thick enough.
2. **Check the freezer temperature.** The freezer temperature should be between 0°F and 10°F. If the freezer temperature is too warm, the ice will not be thick enough.
3. **Check the water flow.** The ice maker should be getting at least 1 gallon of water per hour. If the ice maker is not getting enough water, the ice will not be thick enough.
4. **Check the evaporator plate.** The evaporator plate should be level and free of dirt or damage. If the evaporator plate is not level, the ice will not release properly. If the evaporator plate is dirty or damaged, the ice will not be able to form properly.
5. **Check the harvest cycle length.** The harvest cycle should be long enough to allow the ice to melt. If the harvest cycle is not long enough, the ice will not release properly.
6. **Check the drain hose.** The drain hose should be clear of any clogs. If the drain hose is clogged, the ice will not be able to drain away properly.
7. **Check the drain pump.** The drain pump should be working properly. If the drain pump is not working properly, the ice will not be able to drain away properly.
8. **Check the ice bin.** The ice bin should not be full. If the ice bin is full, the ice will not be able to drain away properly.
Conclusion
If you have followed the steps above and you are still having problems with the harvest cycle, it is best to contact a qualified technician. They will be able to diagnose the problem and repair it quickly and efficiently.
