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    Manitowoc SM-50 not harvesting



    Bought the machine used and test it out when I bought it about 2 months ago and it worked like a charm....made over 50 lbs of ice.

    I re-ran it about a month ago it was only harvesting about 6 cubes and the rest were sticking.

    I re-ran this past weekend now all ice is sticking to the cups and not harvesting.

    Any suggestions?

    I read on another post to try non-stick spray like Pam?

    I am wondering if the unit is heating up the cups to release the ice to harvest?

    Before I drop the bucks on a service call anything I should try?

    Harold in Houston



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    Re: Manitowoc SM-50 not harvesting

    Quote Originally Posted by HG in Houston View Post
    Bought the machine used and test it out when I bought it about 2 months ago and it worked like a charm....made over 50 lbs of ice.

    I re-ran it about a month ago it was only harvesting about 6 cubes and the rest were sticking.

    I re-ran this past weekend now all ice is sticking to the cups and not harvesting.

    Any suggestions?

    I read on another post to try non-stick spray like
    I am wondering if the unit is heating up the cups to release the ice to harvest?

    Before I drop the bucks on a service call anything I should try?

    Harold in Houston


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    Re: Manitowoc SM-50 not harvesting

    Low on *****, there must be a leak!

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    Re: Manitowoc SM-50 not harvesting

    Quote Originally Posted by Royal241 View Post
    Low on *****, there must be a leak!

    Yes but anyone who wants to try non-stick spray
    needs to run to the phone and call for service

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    Re: Manitowoc SM-50 not harvesting

    For a start try cleaning the cups with non abrasive scrubber pad. They should be squeaky clean and smooth to touch. If system has cleaning cycle try some icemaker cleaning solution from Refrig wholesaler

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