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Customer Questions and Answers for Ice Enclosure (Freezer Icemaker Housing) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM12214545
Manufacturer Part Number: 61005619

This ice enclosure is the molded housing that surrounds the icemaker inside the freezer, helping position the assembly and guide airflow for reliable ice production. Replace a cracked or missing cover to restore proper fit and protection around the icemaker.

  • Mounts around the freezer icemaker to shield and correctly position the assembly
  • Helps direct airflow for consistent ice formation and harvest
  • Reduces frost intrusion in the icemaker area
  • Common fix for cracked, warped, loose, or missing housing
What's included: Includes 1 ice enclosure. Install notes:
  • Disconnect power and turn off the water supply before service
  • Remove the ice bin and icemaker as needed to access the enclosure
  • Transfer any clips/brackets from the old part and reuse existing hardware
  • Verify icemaker alignment and fill tube clearance before restoring power

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For Whirlpool Ice Enclosure (Freezer Icemaker Housing) (Part Number: OEM12214545)

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Hi Kim. Yes, the ice enclosure part # 61005619 does house the auger motor assy. part # 12001773, and the cube solenoid also. The auger yoke assy. part # WP63052-2 screws off in a clockwise manner, (lt. hand thread). Thank You.

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Hi Amy. Remove the motor yoke by holding the shaft and turning it clockwise. Unbolt the motor from the ice bin enclosure. Then remount the new motor onto the enclosure with original bolts in the front. Screw the yoke onto the motor shaft by turning it to the left. It will remain tight while using it with the ice commands. The motor is part # 12001773. The yoke is part # WP63052-2. The ice bin enclosure is part # 61005619. Thank You.

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Ed, the easiest way, is to hold the motor shaft, behind the yoke, with a small pair of pliers, and turn the yoke clockwise to loosen, while holding the shaft with the pliers. Good Luck and Thanks.

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David for Model Number MZD2766GEW

I need to replace the ice bin holder since the plastic mount for the screw motor broke out a few years ago. I am attempting to remove the old one, prior to buying any new parts 1. to ensure I can do it and 2. to make sure that that is the only part I need. I am having difficulty, however, in unplugging the motor from the rear of the freezer. Is there any directions that you can give me to expidite this procedure without wrecking the back of the freezer and therefore damaging more of the machine? Thanks for you help.

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Hello David. Here are the instructions from the manufacture. Hope this helps. The auger motor and solenoid are located behind the storage bin. The yoke, fastened to the motor, engages the drive ring and turns auger in a clockwise direction. Both the yoke and drive ring are designed to prevent a loosening of the yoke by exerting counter pressure while in operation. The auger motor makes one revolution approximately every three seconds. To determine the free movement of the auger motor, place the selector switch in either cube or crushed position (slide selector models). On electronic models, push the cube or crushed selector pad. Open the freezer door, push and hold the cabinet interlock switch in the closed position while pushing the dispenser actuator pad. The solenoid is energized only when the selector switch is in the cube position. This will pull back the actuated blades. To determine the free movement of the solenoid/ yoke assembly, place the selector switch (slide selector models) in the cube position. On electronic models, push the cube selector pad. Open the freezer door. While pushing the dispenser actuator pad, push and hold the cabinet interlock switch in the closed position. Observe the control rod yoke for vertical movement. The auger motor and the solenoid/control rod yoke assembly are easily removed. 1. Disconnect the unit from the power source. 2. Remove the ice/crusher bin assembly. 3. Remove the retainer screw at the bottom left side of the ice/crusher bin shelf enclosure. 4. Pull the shelf forward and disconnect the quick disconnect. 5. Remove the assembly from the freezer and place on a flat work surface. 6. To check the auger motor, attach an ohmmeter probe to the auger motor terminals. The meter should show resistance. If the meter does not show resistance, the motor should be replaced. 7. To replace the motor, hold the auger motor armature and turn the yoke clockwise, releasing yoke from the motor shaft. Remove the yoke and washer. 8. Remove the four mounting screws that fasten the motor enclosure. Remove the motor from the enclosure. 9. Install the replacement part in reverse order of removal. 10. To check the solenoid yoke assembly, attach an ohmmeter to the solenoid terminals. The meter should show resistance. If it does not show resistance, replace the solenoid yoke assembly. 11. Remove the four screws that fasten the solenoid yoke assembly to the enclosure. Remove the assembly from the enclosure. 12. Install the replacement part in reverse order of removal.

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Rosemary for Model Number MZD2766GEQ

Does this part 61005619 come with the motor attached? I don't need anything but the plastic part. If this includes everything (which I am guessing it does because of the high price), is the plastic enclosure available alone?

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Hello Rosemary. 61005619 is only the holder for the ice bin, and does not include any motors or moving parts. I hope this info helps.

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