Manitowoc Water Level Probe, How To Install March 15 2015, 6 Comments

A Manitowoc water level probe can be a common part to replace.  Replacement is often necessary, because it becomes dirty or broken due to being removed regularly.  This article will cover how to replace a water level probe on different Manitowoc ice machines.  We'll also talk about why you would need to replace a water level probe and which ice machine part numbers fit specific models.

Water level probes work by sensing water in the trough and then signaling the control board.  When the ice maker fills with water, it will reach the probe, then the signal will shut the water inlet valve off.  By using a probe, instead of a float valve, Manitowoc can be more efficient with water consumption.

Replacement of water levels may be required if the probe is too dirty.  In addition, probes should be removed and cleaned regularly, doing so can eventually damage the terminal, wire, or plastic encasing the metal probe.  When replacing, always kill the power to the ice machine and don't 'just' turn the machine off.  Ice Maker Parts Shop recommends turning off the breaker to the ice machine when replacing any part.

Manitowoc Water Level Probes April 03 2014, 0 Comments

Manitowoc water level probes tell the ice machine when to fill the water trough.  These parts work in conjunction with the control board and water inlet valve, to replace the antiquated float valves.  They allow the ice machine to be more energy efficient, but using less water each freeze cycle.  This article will discuss Manitowoc water level probes for the most common ice machines, the Q and S Series.