Tommy January 10, 2012 for Model Number GD5RHAXNT00 Whirlpool icemaker stopped working with ice still in the ice mold. I replaced the control module and motor. Didn't solve the problem. Infared controller seems to be working fine. What now? Replace the entire unit with "AP3182733"?
1 Answer Hello Tommy. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/29618-ice-maker-not-working-kitchenaid.html Read More...
Jim January 03, 2012 for Model Number ed5lvaxwq00 When the ice has been tripped, not all the ice is going to the bin, causing the water to spill over into the freezer (not good). In looking at it, it seems to have a crack on the front part of the ice maker. I am trying to remove the ice make to verify, but not luck. I have removed the screw in the back right bottom side, what should I do next? Any ideas or do I need to get a new ice maker?
1 Answer Hello Jim. There is a screw under the bottom on the right back corner, that will need to be removed. Once removed there are locking tabs on each side that will need to be released. Once released the icemaker 2198597 will slide forward. and you will need to unplug the icemaker. Thank you. Read More...
Lgrimm December 29, 2011 for Model Number ap3182733 How do you unconnect the electrical connection on the ice maker?
1 Answer Hello Lgrimm. You will release the tab on the connector and unplug the wires for the icemaker 2198597. Hope this helps. Read More...
David M December 14, 2011 for Model Number KSCS35I - Kithchenaid Spuperba 2004 My ice maker is not working and the optical equipment checks out. I took the ice maker out and removed the white covering. A white dial with gears fell off. The fractures at the dial connection suggest there was torque failure. Also, one of the metal leads at the bottom of the white dial had a black burn spot. New icemaker? I think so - I just want to make sure that doesn't happen again. Thoughts on what caused that?
1 Answer Hello David. Yes, based on the information you provided, it sounds like the icemaker 2198597 will need to be replaced. Check and make sure the cubes are not to big, when the new one is installed. If not, the heater could have failed, causing the gear to break. Hope this helps. Read More...
Steve K. December 04, 2011 for Model Number 106 2198597 Before I replace the ice maker, I want to make sure it is not the infrared controller. When you open the door, it blinks twice then pauses, then blinks twice, then pauses, etc. When you hold the opposite door closed, it does the same thing. Is this what is supposed to happen?
1 Answer Hello Steve. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/29618-ice-maker-not-working-kitchenaid.html Read More...
Victoria October 27, 2011 for Model Number 106.50582001 Can you direct me to the replacement ice maker for my model,106.50582001? I entered my model number in the search but I did not get any hits for the complete ice maker. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Victoria. Based on the model number you provided, 4317943 is the correct ice maker for the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...
Curt October 16, 2011 for Model Number Fridge: GD5SH; Ice Maker: AP3182733 We went away for a weekend and shut the house water off. We forgot to turn off the ice maker. When we returned, the ice mold was empty and it was not making and new ice. The fill tube appears to come from the ceiling of the freeze and looks to be frozen solid. Any thoughts as to what caused this? Did turning the water supply off cause this to freeze? What is the recommended way to thaw it? Hair dryer or just remove the whole ice maker? Thanks!
1 Answer Hello Curt. Yes, if the water was turned off, the fill tube will freeze over. You will need to thaw out the fill tube in the unit. If the hair dryer does not get it, you may need to unplug the unit for 24 hours until the ice is thawed out. Hope this helps. Read More...
Donald October 14, 2011 for Model Number Whirlpool Side By Side Ref. Ice maker works fine,but forword Front Part Is leakin water down into the tray wich is makeing one large solid chunk of ice. Once I remove the ice it works fine, But leaks and will freez up again..Sems like a never ending process. I have no idea how to fix this leak. Thanks much, Help would be appreciated.
1 Answer Hi Donald. The ice maker part # 2198597, cycles and commands 6 sec. of water from the water valve. If either of these parts are defective, you will get this issue. If the water valve part # W10408179 does not shut off (phyysically sticks open) then it will over flow the ice maker into the ice bin. The head if the ice mqaker has a white cover as you can remove it and tape the door switch closed. See if when the ice maker rotates, that after it fills with water that the ice maker quits rotation; (or is shorted). Thank you. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Lori. If the icemaker is not getting enough water to make all the cubes, you will need to replace the water valve. Hope this helps. Read More...
Joseph October 12, 2011 for Model Number ED25PQXFW01 Can you increase the amount of ice the ice maker makes?
1 Answer Hello Joseph. No, the icemaker works on how fast the ice freezes and dumps the ice according to the thermo-disc opening and closing. You can try running the freezer a little colder, but usually this does not help a lot. If the icemaker is real slow about making ice, you may need to replace the icemaker 2198597. Hope this helps. Read More...