Ice maker won't stop making ice!!!!?

Answer 1

DIYpro offers a valid suggestion. Certainly the "ARM" or trip mechanism might be different depending on the brand, but its purpose is to stop the making of ice when the level of cubes pushes it up/ shutting off the relay. If that is the issue certainly you can test it even with a wine cork inserted to keep the trip arm in the position that would normally stop the procedure. If it continues making ice then you'll need a new mechanism probably.

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

If its a commercial ice machine, try checking the thermostat.

The bin thermostat stops the ice machine when the bin is
full. It is preset for normal ambient temperatures. If the
machine is installed at a high altitude (above 1500 meters)
and the ice machine runs after the bin is full, ambient
temperatures are probably low and the bin thermostat must
be adjusted as follows:

Test the Bin Thermostat
1. Place three ice cubes on the thermostat tube for 5
minutes, the ice machine stops the thermostat is
functioning correctly. The ice machine should restart
5 minutes after the cubes are removed.

If That Doesnt' Work, Try Adjusting the Bin Thermostat Dial as Follows:
1. To access the thermostat, remove the two screws
attaching the front grill and remove the grill.
2. Remove the lower white plastic panel by pulling straight
down.
3. Turn the thermostat dial all the way to the left to
decrease the level of ice before automatic shut-off.
4. If the thermostat still won’t shut the machine off remove
the thermostat from the machine and turn the screw on
the side of the thermostat (which is attached to the
spring) counterclockwise, one full turn. This will
decrease the temperature 2 degrees.
5. Test the bin thermostat as previously described.
6. If the machine does not stop proceed with half turn
increments until the proper setting is achieved.
7. Reassemble the plastic panel and grill.

Answer 3

Hoshizaki Ice Maker Troubleshooting

Answer 4

There is a small arm on the mechanism that drops the ice when the ice reaches full in the bin it trips it and stops the ice making. Look for this arm if its up you shouldnt be making ice if its in the down position lift it up it should stop the ice making. If it doest do either you have a problem with the mechanism and might need a service tech.

Answer 5

Maybe it's as simple as a chunk of ice that is jammed in the ice maker, preventing the parts from moving like they should. Or double check that the arm is in fact all the way down. Call Frigidaire to see if they have suggestions.

Answer 6

There should be a sensor that tells it to cease and desist. For example, my maytag has a little wire arm with a plastic flap on it. When the level of ice pushes it up it signals the sensor. Look in there, it should be obvious.

Answer 7

If the ice is overflowing even though it is full, your icemaker is
defective and need to be replaced. Try shutting it off once in a while.

Answer 8

THAT WIRE ARM OPENS A MICROSWITCH. SOMETIMES THE SWITCH ENDS UP WITH WATER FREEZING THE SWITCH SO IT DOESN'T SHUT OFF. YOU CAN TAKE A HAIR DRYER AND WARM IT UP AND IF THAT IS THE PROBLEM IT WILL NOT START THE CYCLE WHEN THE ARM IS UP. IT IS A NOT UNCOMMON CAUSE OF YOUR PROBLEM. IF YOU ARE OK WITH PULLING THE LID OFF OF THE ICEMAKER HEAD TO HEAT IT UP IT WOULD BE BEST. OF COURSE, SHUT THE CONTROL OFF WHEN DOING THIS.

Answer 9

Invite us round for a party!

Answer 10

oooh go ice skating