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  • My Scotsman FME504AS-1A runs and makes ice for 2 minutes then shuts down for 3 minutes

    Posted by guest on November 11, 2015 at 12:00 am

    My Scotsman FME504AS-1A runs and makes ice for 2 minutes then shuts down for 3 minutes  Then repeats the cycle.

    fsm replied 8 years, 4 months ago 1 Member · 3 Replies
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  • fixbear

    Member
    November 12, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Start by checking the water supply and cleaning the eyes in the ice chute. Make sure that the ice isn’t bridging in the chute.You may also want to clean the water sensor with some ice machine cleaner.

  • abialas

    Member
    November 12, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Hello Steve,

     

    What error code shows on the unit?

     

    Thank you,

    Anthonie Bialas

  • fsm

    Member
    November 17, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    It is physically impossible to make ice after 2 minutes of operation in most commercial ice machines. Is it possible that the compressor runs for a few minutes, shuts off for a few minutes,  then repeats? If so, you will definitely need an authorized service company to properly diagnose your issue.

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