Viking Ice Machine Check Water Light Flashing Blue: No Water Supply

What Check Water light (flashing blue) means

On Viking 3 and 5 Series clear-ice and nugget ice machines such as the FGIM5151 and FPIM5151, a flashing blue Check Water light means there is no water supply. The control checks for water every 20 minutes and restarts ice making by itself when water returns. You see no new ice while the light flashes. Water may come back by itself, so the light can clear without any repair.

Common causes of Check Water light (flashing blue)

Water supply valve closed
Water line kinked or frozen
Clogged water filter or inlet screen
Low water pressure

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check that the water shutoff valve behind or beside the unit is fully open. 2. Look for a kinked supply line. 3. Confirm other taps in the house have water. 4. Wait 20 minutes after restoring water. 5. If the light keeps flashing with water present, call us.

! Why to stop there

Supply line work can mean leaks
The inlet valve is inside the unit
Water damage risk if lines are mishandled

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Check Water light (flashing blue)Check Water light (flashing blue) questions

Will it restart by itself?

Yes. The control checks for water every 20 minutes and restarts ice making when water is back. You can also watch the light, because it turns off by itself once ice production restarts.

The valve is open and the light still flashes. Why?

The water filter, the line or the inlet valve could be restricted. Call us and tell us what you checked. Tell us what you checked, such as the valve, the line and the house water, so we start in the right place.

How much does a visit cost?

We quote the price in writing before work. Our repairs are covered by a 30-day workmanship warranty. Water line and filter work is also available, and we always quote first.