Make sure these are printed and posted next to the ice cream machine
Check that the hopper agitator is placed correctly. You should see the silver square come out of the top of the agitator. - picture on this page
The machine is still able to be used and dispense product
Properly Seated Hopper Agitator
Make sure shake side is in 'Prod' mode - green button will be illuminated
Ensure mix is filled to 'max level' line - video here
Place cup over agitator
Be sure to NOT pour mix directly on cup and avoid splashing out of the hopper
remove cup after filling
Check that there is mix in the barrel using steps below
Put shake side in 'stop' - red button will be illuminated
Remove connection tube by pulling it straight back further into the pressure pipe, turn to the right, then pull out of pressure pipe - video here
Remove pressure pipe by turning it to the right then *lightly* jiggle it up and out of the hopper - video here
Wait until no bubbles are coming up in the hopper - video here
Replace pressure pipe then connector tube - video here (starting at 18 seconds)
If after checking all the above product is still not dispensing, continue on to next steps
Place shake side in 'stop' by pressing red stop button
Leave shake side in 'stop' for 15 minutes to allow product to warm up
Place cup in cup holder
Hit the 'Open' button to test if product will now dispense
If product dispenses put shake side in 'Prod' and continue use. Issue is now resolved
If product does not dispense and:
If it is between 7am and 5pm:
Final Step
Outside those hours:
Final Step
If the machine is making a moderate squealing sound on and off
Press the 'stop' button on the shake side
Press the 'stop' button on the sundae side
Wait 60 seconds
Press 'prod' on the shake side
Press 'prod' on the sundae side
If squealing sound continues and:
Is it between 7am and 5pm:
Final Step
Outside those hours
Final Step
If the machine is making an extremely loud sound - Final Step
Make sure sundae side is in 'Prod' mode - green button will be illuminated
Ensure mix is filled to 'max level' line - video here
Place cup over agitator
Be sure to NOT pour mix directly on cup and avoid splashing out of the hopper
remove cup after filling
Check that there is mix in the barrel using steps below
Put sundae side in 'stop' - red button will be illuminated
Remove connection tube by pulling it straight back further into the pressure pipe, turn to the right, then pull out of pressure pipe - video here
Remove pressure pipe by turning it to the right then *lightly* jiggle it up and out of the hopper - video here
Wait until no bubbles are coming up in the hopper - video here
Replace pressure pipe then connector tube - video here (starting at 18 seconds)
Attempt to draw product
If after checking all the above product is still not dispensing, continue on to next steps
Place sundae side in 'stop' by pressing red stop button
Leave sundae side in 'stop' for 10 minutes to allow product to warm up
Grab a small cup and place under spigot
Pull down lever to test if product will now dispense
If product dispenses put sundae side in 'Prod' and continue use. Issue is now resolved
If product does not dispense and:
If it is between 7am and 5pm:
Final Step
Outside those hours:
Final Step
*Video shows filling from empty after cleaning but steps 1 and 2 can be used at any time when filling machine
Place cup over agitator
Slowly pour mix in
Do not pour directly on cup
Ensure mix is not splashing out of the hopper over the sides
Wait until there are no bubbles coming in to the hopper
Take cup off of agitator and dispose
Use pressure pipe to stir around mix where bubbles were forming to ensure no further bubbles appear
Insert pressure pipe
Insert connector tube
If it is between 7am and 5pm:
Final Step
Outside those hours:
Final Step