Lee for Model Number Kitchenaid Refrigerator Model No. KTRF22MSALYO This refrigerator was purchased in December 1988. The ice maker does not work. I have checked the solenoid valve and cleaned out some mineral build-up on the screen on the water inlet side. I checked the white gear behind the ice maker cover in the freezer and it is intact. I observed the bail move as if it was cycling but no water is coming in. I disconnected the water line at the solenoid valve and was able to blow through to the inlet tube inside the freezer. The saddle valve on the cold water line in the basement works. What else can I check out?
Answer Hi Lee. Use a volt meter to see if there is 120 vac going to the ice maker. Unplug the ice maker at the back of the freezer wall and see if the connectors from the black and white wire will have the supply 120 vac. Use a volt meter to see if there is 120 vac going to the water valve. Unplug the water valve electrical connection and insert the meter leads tightly. Set it up facing towards the front of the fridge cabinet so you can see it from the ice maker area. Remove the ice maker front cover. Then set the bail arm down. Grab the ice maker stripper blades and gently pull in a rotate effort to start rotation for a regular fill time. Watch the volt meter because for approx. 6-7seconds of the ice maker sending the 120 volts to the water valve. If it does then you may have a bad water valve coil not opening to send the water. Ohm out the water valve terminals for resistance (400-600 ohms). If it is less or open (0-ohms) replace it w/part # 4318047. If you have the voltage to the ice maker but not going to the valve then replace the ice maker. The ice maker is part # 4317943. Thank You Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Saturday, September 22, 2012