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 Control Board Lights November 25 2014, 23 Comments

The lights on the Manitowoc control board can tell you a lot about what's going on with your ice machine.  Depending on which lights are lit or which lights are out can help you diagnose the problematic ice maker.  Although there are a number of different control boards, most function similarly, so I'll be discussing only the basics in this article.

Clean Light

The clean light should be lit anytime the ice machine toggle switch has been moved to the clean cycle.  This light will remain illuminated throughout the entire clean cycle.  The ice machine will not produce ice while the clean light is on.

Bin Switch Light

Most Manitowoc control boards will have a light labeled bin switch or left bin, right bin.  This light indicates when the water curtain magnet is making contact with the bin switch.  This will tell the ice machine when it is full or should terminate the harvest cycle.  If you open the water curtain or damper door, the light should go out.  Anytime that light is on, the bin switch should be satisfied and the unit should be producing ice.

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.