Café Overfreezing / Overfill Condition

Ice cubes are oversized, fused together, or form large slabs.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Water level sensor stuck or scaled, Water inlet valve leaking and overfilling, Harvest cycle timing fault, Evaporator thermistor misreading

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Unplug the unit and shut off water. Remove large ice slabs carefully to avoid damaging internal parts.

Steps:

  • Clear bin and evaporator: Remove oversized ice from the bin and gently from the evaporator area.
  • Clean water level sensor: Access the reservoir and clean probes or float with ice machine cleaner to ensure accurate level detection.
  • Check inlet valve for seepage: With power off but water on, observe the reservoir. If water slowly drips in, the inlet valve is leaking and must be replaced.
  • Run cleaning cycle: Perform a full cleaning to remove scale that can affect harvest timing and sensor readings.
  • Replace thermistor or sensor if needed: If overfreezing continues, replace the evaporator thermistor or water level sensor.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Water Level Sensor / Probe Assembly
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