Manitowoc Water Level Probe, How To Install March 15 2015, 15 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!

SY0454A Ice Machine Parts January 29 2015, 2 Comments

Manitowoc S Series ice machines are the model of ice makers produced before the current Indigo series.  S model ice machines were an extremely popular series, because of their longevity, ease of cleaning and servicing.  Anyone who owns an S model ice machine, compared to other commercial ice machines, has saved money due to their low maintenance costs.  The SY0454A is one of the more popular models among the S Series and this article covers the most commonly replaced parts.

What makes the SY0454A so popular is how easy it is to repair, clean, and change parts.  The ice machine was designed to allow owners to do a lot of work themselves, saving on expensive service technician visits.  Manitowoc even provides free service literature, to help with diagnostics, and part replacement information.

We have identified 5 of the most common parts to be replaced on an SY0454A.

Diagnosing A Manitowoc Water Pump January 22 2015, 15 Comments

Every commercial ice machine has a water pump, so Manitowoc ice makers are no different.  The water pump works by taking the water from the water trough, pushing up through the tubing, out and over the evaporator through the distribution tube.  It’s important for the water pump to be strong enough to push an even flow of water, but not too strong to cause the stream of water to miss cascading down the evaporator.  To troubleshoot a Manitowoc water pump, follow this guide for signs you may need a new ice machine part.

Water pumps consist of 2 main components, the motor and the impeller.  The motor turns, spinning the impeller, and sucking water out of the trough.  The force then pushes water to the top of the ice machine, which allows Manitowoc to make ice with a vertical evaporator.

Proper voltage must be supplied to the water pump for it to work efficiently.  If too low of voltage is supplied, the motor will not be strong enough to pump the water.  However, too high of voltage could cause the motor to burn up.  Checking to make sure you have the proper voltage at the ice machine is important for not only the water pump, but all electrical ice maker parts.

Indigo Control Board Navigation January 21 2015, 6 Comments

One of the coolest new features of the Manitowoc Indigo ice machine is it’s control board or display board.  Within that little LCD screen is a plethora of information, just at your finger tips.  The problem, is that you need to know how to find it.  This guide will show you how to navigate the some of the menu’s inside the Indigo display.

To start, let’s look at what the actual control functions are on the board.  There are a number of buttons that do different things, including power and clean, besides just navigation.  To access some of these buttons, you may need to remove the front panel, unless the board with the buttons has been left open for access.