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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