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Customer Questions and Answers for Ice Bin (Upper Crusher) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18018519
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2198573

This upper ice bin holds ice and engages the auger/crusher assembly for dispensing from the freezer. Replacing a cracked or worn bin restores smooth cubed or crushed ice delivery and reduces jams and spills. What it does:

  • Holds and feeds ice to the auger/crusher for dispensing through the door
  • Aligns and supports the auger drive and crusher components
  • Helps maintain proper ice flow and dispensing performance
  • Common symptoms: ice won't dispense or crush, bin won't seat/latch, visible cracks or broken tabs, unusual grinding from the bin area
What's included:
  • One upper ice bin
Install notes:
  • Disconnect power before servicing; remove the ice bucket from the freezer
  • Empty remaining ice and transfer any reusable internal components from the old bin to the new bin as required by your model
  • Ensure the auger drive yoke engages and the bin seats fully before restoring power
  • Handle carefully; overtightening fasteners can crack the new bin

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For Whirlpool Ice Bin (Upper Crusher) (Part Number: OEM18018519)

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Elise, The WP2198573 Ice Bin is the least likely issue, the WPW10130497 Crusher Bin is more likely. It has a locking mechanism with a release button on the right side of the crusher bin " Hold the base of the storage bin with both hands and press the release button to lift the storage bin up and out." If you consistently use crushed ice, there is a possibility of ice forming between the door and the base of the ice bin, which can cause the latch assembly to "stick" and keep the bin from releasing from the door.

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Hello Greg, I'm sorry but we will need to ask you to post a new question including the model number from your units' I.D. tag so we can recommend parts that can be guaranteed to work properly on your unit. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

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Charlotte B for Model Number ED5JHAXTQ01

My ice is freezing at the bottom of the bin in the inside of the freezer door. I have replaced the kit on the outside of the freezer door where it dispensing the ice with the updated insulation, heater, and closing mechanism but that did no correct the problem. Now I want to replace the ice bin. I know I broke the button release catch one of the first time it froze up when trying to get it off and melted some of the plastic when I was defrosting the ice. Hoping this will solve the problem. If not I don't think I want to go into the freezer door itself. So I will just have to insulate the air from the dispensing chute with something and have an ice bucket instead of ice dispensed through the door. Please give me the correct part number for the ice bin in the door for my model number. Thank you.

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Hello Noe, I'm sorry but the replacement complete ice container 2320332 for the model number provided has been discontinued by the manufacturer and no satisfactory substitutions have been provided.

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Karen, If the ice bin was difficult getting out it by be an issue of the shaft sliding up. Using the blunt end of a screwdriver or a hammer, tap down on the shaft. Just go a little time and try to put the bin on until it sits flush on the door.

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Joe, The ice bin part number for your unit would be WP2258236. With ice freezing you will want to check the dispenser door for an air leak.

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