SMEG Over-Harvest or Incomplete Freeze

Ice maker produces hollow ice cubes that break easily.

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.

Possible Causes

Evaporator plate temperature too warm, Faulty evaporator thermistor, Shortened freeze time setting, Poor airflow over evaporator

Safety first: Disconnect power before accessing internal panels.

Corrective actions:

Check ventilation: Ensure condenser and internal fans are clean and running to maintain proper cooling.
Verify settings: If your SMEG model allows, increase the ice thickness or freeze time setting according to the manual.
Clean evaporator: Run a descaling cycle to remove scale that can interfere with heat transfer.
Test thermistor: Check the evaporator thermistor resistance and replace if out of specification, as it controls harvest timing.

Medium 3/5

Evaporator Thermistor

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