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 Ice Machine Parts for Indigo February 25 2015, 1 Comment

Ice Maker Parts Shop offers a full selection of the most common parts and accessories for today's current production Manitowoc ice machines and previous generation models.  We focus on the core components that can be easily changed by just about anyone and offer guidance on diagnostics and parts research.  The focus of this article is to discuss the main and most common parts of the latest generation Manitowoc, the Indigo series.

Our most common Indigo ice machine part is the ice thickness control, which utilizes a new technology.  Unlike previous generations, the Indigo ice thickness probe uses acoustic technology, as opposed to continuity through a metal finger.  This new acoustic technology is reliable and less susceptible to failing due to scale build-up on parts.  The replacement ice thickness control for Indigo ice machines is a Manitowoc part number 000008660, which we keep in stock, ready to ship same day, with free shipping!