Ge WR29X10083 Ice Maker Stripper (Front Comb) OEM Part

I am a retired commercial hvac professional so I know how icemakers work but don't know all the brands. Looked at 15 videos on general ice makers on the internet to get clues, and then I made a list of things I wanted: brand new solenoid fill valve, new cardboard backing for the rear that the delivery men broke up delivering the fridge, and a new plastic stripper plate because outboard tine was broken on mine. Next I changed my whole house water filter. (Don't want trash in lines) Then I isolated water supply inlet line and replaced water valve, simple job, Do not overtighten ! (I used to repair these kinds of things at the medical school where I worked on these things weekly). Water flow increased, good. tip: 75% of solenoid valves out there: washing machines, ice machines, etc. feature water valves that have mini screens. This is to keep trash out of the valve where dirt particles or sand will keep the valve from closing properly. Clogged or blocked mini screens mean low or no water flow ! Difficulties: trying to unplug electrical connector for ice maker because you need to use a smaller jewelry screwdriver to fumble in the dark to release the rear tang without breaking it. Removing the stripper was difficult to figure out. Take your time. It's not fatal to break or tear the bad one up, but you don't want to break the brand new expensive one ! Last thing, it took me forever to figure out if the cover could come off because the cover screw is covered by a cosmetic plug and the adjustment for larger/small cubes also has a cover plug. The plug is probably there to control moisture collecting INSIDE the control box. High humidity in a box would shorten the life expectancy of motor and switches and connections.

BY HAND.