7601603 Manitowoc Ice Thickness Control

Manitowoc undercounter ice thickness control, with short lead Manitowoc OEM Part Number: 76-0160-3, 7601603, 76-0160-9 The latest Q Series undercounter ice makers require a gray ice thickness control.  However, this is also the probe used in undercounter ice machines with white plastic. Fits Manitowoc Model Numbers: QD0132A QD0133W QD0134A QY0135W QD0172A QY0174A QR0210A QD0212A QD0213W QY0214A QY0215W QR0270A QD0272A QD0273W QY0274A QY0275W What does the ice thickness control do on an undercounter ice maker? The ice thickness control is responsible for sensing when to place the ice maker in harvest mode.  After a full batch of ice forms, the bridge of the ice on the evaporator begins to thicken, eventually the water running over the evaporator will come in contact with the ice thickness probe.  Once the thickness probe senses  water contact for 6-7 continuous seconds it will initiate a harvest cycle. If you have an ice maker stuck in a freeze cycle, it’s possible that your ice thick