New this month at Foxx: Ice-O-Matic ice machine parts and the GEMU090 Pearl Ice maker, Lukr faucet and shank hardware, and the Wunder-Bar M5 bargun. This guide covers the problems each line fixes and the parts worth keeping on the shelf.
What's new this month
- Ice-O-Matic: service parts for CIM, ICE and GEM ice makers (water pumps, inlet and purge valves, curtains, bin controls, float kits, filter driers and water filter cartridges), plus the GEMU090 Pearl Ice undercounter maker (up to 85 lb/day of chewable nugget ice, 22 lb bin, 115V plug-in).
- Lukr: faucet and shank hardware, including the USA shank adapter, EU standard shanks, union and lock nuts, barb sets and spare washers.
- UBC: the Carbochill 20 carbonator and water chiller.
- Wunder-Bar: M5 barguns in black, red and blue, with 6/2, 5/3 and 4/4 carbonated and non-carbonated button splits and 3, 4 or 5 ft hoses.
Ice-O-Matic: ice machine parts
A cube ice maker fills a sump with water, a pump circulates it over a chilled evaporator, and a harvest cycle releases the slab into the bin. A purge valve dumps mineral-heavy water at the end of each cycle, and a bin control stops production when the bin is full. Ice is part of every beverage line: a fountain or coffee program that runs out of ice, or makes cloudy, soft cubes, slows service as much as a flat drink does.
Thin, cloudy or slow ice
Likely cause: scale on the evaporator, a weak water pump or a clogged water filter.
Fix: clean and descale per the manufacturer's procedure, confirm water is flowing evenly over the evaporator, and replace the filter cartridge. If flow is still weak after cleaning, replace the pump.
Parts: Water Pump & Motor Assembly, 120V (9161076-01S), Water Filter Replacement Cartridge (IOMQS), Purge Valve, 180°, 120V (9041105-04).
Not filling, or water overflowing the sump
Likely cause: a failed water inlet valve on CIM units, or a stuck float on ICE series units.
Fix: check that water reaches the valve, then test the valve coil. On ICE series units, inspect the float for scale and free movement.
Parts: Water Inlet Solenoid Valve, 120V (9041108-01), Float Assembly Service Kit (9131111-101).
Stops early or overfills the bin
Likely cause: a bin control that isn't sensing correctly, or a curtain that is cracked or stuck.
Fix: make sure the curtain swings freely and closes fully, and test the bin control.
Parts: Bin Control Thermostat (9041097-01), Lower Curtain Assembly, CIM (9051823-01S).
Ice slab sticking at harvest
Likely cause: a failed harvest assist, or scale holding the slab to the evaporator.
Fix: clean first. If the slab still sticks, replace the harvest assist.
Parts: Harvest Assist Assembly, 115V (9161134-01).
Lukr: faucet and shank hardware
A European faucet won't fit a U.S. tower
Likely cause: Lukr flow control faucets use a European connection, while most U.S. towers use standard U.S. shanks.
Fix: fit the USA shank adapter to keep the existing U.S. shank, or switch the tower to an EU standard shank with its own nuts and barb.
Parts: USA Shank Adapter, Stainless / Gold (12C03102), EU Standard Shank, 100 mm (18266), EU Standard Shank, 200 mm (11157), Straight Barb Set (14019), Spare Washer (11141).
Wunder-Bar: M5 bargun
Bargun pours drifting off ratio
Likely cause: worn valves or brix that has drifted since the last adjustment.
Fix: rebuild or re-brix the existing gun, or replace it. The M5 ships with brix set at the factory, pours up to 2.5 oz/sec and has fewer parts to service.
Parts: Wunder-Bar M5 Barguns.
Quick reference
| Brand | Symptom | Part |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-O-Matic | Thin or cloudy ice | Water pump, filter cartridge |
| Ice-O-Matic | No fill or overflow | Water inlet valve, float kit |
| Ice-O-Matic | Bin overfills or stops early | Bin control thermostat, curtain |
| Ice-O-Matic | Slab sticks at harvest | Harvest assist |
| Lukr | Euro faucet won't fit | USA shank adapter or EU shank |
| Wunder-Bar | Bargun off ratio | M5 bargun |
Monthly checklist
- Check ice clarity and production against the machine's rating.
- Look at the evaporator and sump for scale.
- Make sure the curtain swings freely and the bin shuts off when full.
- Check filter cartridge dates.
- Inspect faucet washers and shank nuts for leaks.
- Test each bargun button's pour.
Parts to keep on the shelf
Ice-O-Matic water filter cartridges, a purge valve and a water inlet valve, plus spare Lukr washers. They are small, inexpensive and the most common reasons an ice maker or faucet goes down.
Need a part?
See everything new this month on our New for November page, or send us a photo or part number and our team will match it.
