Manitowoc ice machine not turning on - Power button trouble shooting and repair

This under counter Manitowoc ice machine wasn’t turning on. Pressing the power button wouldn’t turn the machine on like it should. After troubleshooting the power button I determined it was bad and needed to be replaced. I should the process of replacing the power button and fixing this ice machine. This manitowoc ice machine is also known as a Neo.

[@garza7676]

Very common problem with this NEO model . I’ve own and sold a few .The key pad is right by in front of the bin so when people pull out the ice .water makes it way to the keypad . I’ve recommended putting a small amount of silicone on around the keypads it self . Unfortunately you have to change out whole front door assembly to fix but if customer needs ice you can hold down the reset button at the control board and the machines will run 500 cycle of ice . This buys them time to get a new part .

[@IceMachine411]

You are right! Kinda strange that the touch pad doesn’t come by itself. The test mode button is a solid trick to get some ice. The software version has to be above a certain level to work. I can’t remember exactly what the software version is though.

[@garza7676]

@@IceMachine411 I think you can also jump the pins 2 and 7 at the board and it will make ice .

[@zekenzy6486]

Great video. Thank you for sharing

[@IceMachine411]

You’re welcome. Hope it helps.

[@thesilentonevictor]

Great video tech

[@IceMachine411]

Thanks bro!

[@sqservicersllc2552]

Great job

[@IceMachine411]

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[@davidyarnell5502]

Thanks

[@IceMachine411]

You’re very welcome.

[@raviyadav8743]

Informative Video

[@IceMachine411]

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[@jonathantamayo1304]

I have the same one, water is not freezing.

[@IceMachine411]

That’s not good. Check to see if your harvest valve is stuck open. That’s a common problem with these machines.

[@calvinthompson5398]

Awesome

[@IceMachine411]

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[@fatimajainab8661]

Same model machine 2 pic issue. One machine power button lights is slightly blow color no dark and water no coming.second machine pad area power is coming press on button water is not coming

[@IceMachine411]

The best thing for you to do is call Manitowoc Tech Support. They will be able to help you out.
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[@harrydickson4575]

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[@garza7676]

I’m seeing a lot of ads for these cheap ice machines from Amazon . Have you worked on Vevor ice machines and if so What’s your thoughts?

[@IceMachine411]

I’ve not actually had a chance to work on a Vevor Ice Machine. I’d love to get my hands on one.

[@garza7676]

On a different note . I’ve owned a few of these Neo’s . When I start up the machine , mind you this only happens on the first few cycles . The pre chill starts , water pump turns on and flow down the coil but then I notice that the water will start to frost up in the trough preventing the water from being pumped back up to the coil . What causes this ?

[@IceMachine411]

Ah the Slush! This happens pretty often and isn’t unique to the Neo ice machines. There’s a scientific answer to why it happens but I’m not sure exactly how to explain it. It has something to do with the water reaching a certain temperature. If you watch it closely you can actually see the water turn to slush all at once. I’ve never seen it cause any serious problems outside of one or two cycles being a bit longer or the ice looking a little off.

[@garza7676]

@@IceMachine411 funny there’s no material on this issue anywhere online . I only read on some blogs that warmer air hitting the evaporator coil could lead to this .Then theres the supply water maybe too warm . I just thought that moving water couldn’t freeze 🥶.

[@shine-cg9uf]

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