Customer Questions and Answers for Dispenser Motor Assembly by Whirlpool

This dispenser motor assembly drives the refrigerator's in-door ice dispenser so cubes dispense when you press the paddle. Replacing a weak, seized, or noisy motor restores smooth, reliable operation of the dispenser mechanism. What it does:

• Powers the dispenser mechanism to move ice through the chute when activated
• Works with the switch and control to deliver ice on demand
• Failure can cause no ice dispensing, a humming/clicking noise, or intermittent operation
• Present as the auger/drive not turning even though the dispenser is selected

• One dispenser motor assembly

• Disconnect power to the refrigerator before servicing
• Access the dispenser area per your model; remove trim/covers carefully to avoid breaking tabs and watch for sharp edges
• Note wire lead orientation and mounting layout; transfer any reusable brackets or spacers from the old unit
• Restore power and test dispenser for proper operation after reassembly