Scotsman Soft Ice / Poor Harvest Quality

Ice is soft, wet, or melts quickly in the bin

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Possible Causes

High bin temperature, poor ventilation around bin, door gasket leaking warm air, harvest cycle too short, hot gas valve malfunction

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power before adjusting door or bin components.

  • Check bin door seal: Inspect the gasket for tears or gaps. Replace if damaged so warm air does not enter the bin.
  • Verify ventilation: Ensure the bin and machine are not installed in a confined, hot space.
  • Monitor harvest: Observe a harvest cycle to ensure ice fully releases and falls into the bin. If harvest is too short, a technician may need to adjust or replace the control or hot gas valve.
  • Check bin drain: Make sure the bin drain is not clogged, allowing meltwater to exit instead of soaking the ice.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Bin Door Gasket
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