Why Your Manitowoc Legacy Indigo Ice Machine Skips the Freeze Cycle

Ever had your Manitowoc Legacy Indigo ice machine jump straight into harvest before the ice is even frozen? You’re not alone. This issue, known as Premature Harvest, can leave foodservice operators scratching their heads, especially when it persists even after replacing the ice thickness probe or control board.

To help you get to the root of the problem, the Manitowoc Ice team walks through a real-world diagnosis in this quick Tech Tip video, showing you how to use real-time data, test water level probe inputs, and verify control board functionality to pinpoint what’s really causing the issue.

🎥 Watch the video below:

What You’ll Learn:

• What causes Premature Harvest on Legacy Indigo machines

• How to properly jumper the water level probe harness

• How to interpret sensor readings to isolate faults

• How to confirm if the problem lies in the water level probe, harness, or control board

When your ice machine skips a beat, production slows—and downtime costs you time and money. This video helps you cut through the confusion and diagnose the issue with confidence.

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