Princess Excessive Ice Thickness / Harvest Timing Issue

Ice maker produces ice, but cubes are oversized and stick together in large clumps.

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Possible Causes

Misadjusted ice thickness sensor, Scale on thickness probe causing late harvest, Control PCB not terminating freeze cycle correctly

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before adjusting sensors.

Steps:

  • 1. Select smaller ice size: If your Princess model has size settings, choose the smallest size and test.
  • 2. Clean thickness probe: Remove scale from the ice thickness sensor near the evaporator using warm water and a soft cloth.
  • 3. Adjust probe position: Ensure the probe is not too far from the evaporator surface. Follow the manual for correct spacing and gently bend if needed.
  • 4. Reset control: Power cycle the unit to reset the control logic.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Ice Thickness Sensor Probe
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