Deck 45: Household Ice Makers

Question 1

As the motor turns the ejector blades and timing cam, the ____ changes position and the shutoff arm begins to rise.

A) solenoid switch
B) shutoff switch
C) solenoid valve
D) holding switch

Answer 1

holding switch

Question 2

One of the most widely used household ice makers is the compact.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Water containing impurities and minerals freezes faster than pure water.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

An electric solenoid valve contains a ____ that meters the amount of water.

A) strainer
B) flow washer
C) holding switch
D) shutoff switch

Question 5

Most of the new compact ice maker models have an external water level adjustment knob.

Question 6

The new model compact provides ____ on the plate located behind the front cover.

A) test points
B) schematics
C) adjustments knobs
D) shutoff valves

Question 7

In a basic compact circuit, the timing cam closes the water solenoid switch again near the completion of the second revolution.

Question 8

In a basic compact circuit, the timing cam closes the water solenoid switch after the completion of the first revolution of the ejector blades.

Question 9

Because the coil of the solenoid has a ____ impedance than the mold heater, most of the line voltage will be dropped across the valve, causing it to open and refill the mold.

A) much lower
B) lower
C) higher
D) much higher

Question 10

Probably the greatest difference between the original and the new model compact ice maker lies in the ____.

A) thermostat
B) electrical circuit
C) heater
D) water valve