Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Ice Maker Water Supply Tube by Whirlpool

Paula, it would be recommended that the ice maker fill tube is inspected for an ice blockage. If there is ice, it would need to be cleared. If not, then the failure would likely be in the ice maker module W10190935.

Paula, as long as the tubing is not damaged it is fine to keep it where it is.

Hello Jim. If it is the 1/4" to 5/16" you will need to order WP4373559.

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Tina, It sounds more like a water flow issue than a damaged fill tube, since the dispenser also has a problem. First check or replace the water filter EDR3RXD1 or remove it to see if the water flow and leaks improve. Then check or replace the water inlet valve W10247725, if the internal diaphragm isn't operating or seating correctly, water will drip at both the dispenser and ice maker. You want to double check the fill tube WP2256096 They don't normally "split" and leak but they do get frozen if water continuously drips through the system.

Don, You may want to order and use a water line installation kit for ice maker 8003RP it will come with everything you need to supply water to your refrigerator ice maker. Running a water line to the cold water pipe under the kitchen sink is the more common process and works nicely.

Hello Lawrence. You need to check and see if the fill tube is frozen. If so, thaw it out. You may need to replace the water valve if the fill tube is frozen on the unit.

Lawrence, Here's the Info you requested, "Disconnect the unit from the electrical supply. 2. To remove the ice maker: a)Open the freezer door. b)Close the spring-loaded emitter door and open the ice maker door.c) Push the ice maker door to the left so that the right pin disengages from the pivot arm, then lift the pin out of the pivot, and remove the left pin. d)Remove the wire shield screw from the bottom of the ice maker. e)From the rear of the ice maker, lift the top of the wire shield slightly and pull it back to release it from the ice maker. f) Press up on the two retaining clips (one on each side) at the bottom of the ice maker tracks with a fingernail of each hand, pull the ice maker forward, and remove it. g) If you are completely removing the ice maker, unplug the wiring harness connector from the ice maker. h) If you do not want to completely remove the ice maker rotate the ice maker so the square end with the motor faces the front, and hang the flange of the ice maker on the track that is attached to the freezer mullion. 3. To remove the water fill tube: a)From the rear of the unit, disconnect the upper water line from the fitting. To remove the tube, press down on the locking ring at the top until the tube is released.b)Slowly pull the end of the water fill nozzle out of the fitting in the top of the freezer liner, then continue to pull the rest of the tube out of the liner. It will require some force to remove the first foot or so of tube from the liner. NOTE: If the fill tube has water frozen inside, it will be necessary to melt the ice before removing the tubing, otherwise the tubing will tear when it is removed. Follow step 4 to melt the ice. If the fill tube is free of ice, skip step 4. 4. To melt ice inside the water fill tube: a) Fill a plastic squeeze bottle with hot water. b)Place a container below the water fill nozzle. c) Install a length of flexible tubing on the spout of the squeeze bottle. d) Insert the end of the flexible tubing into the water fill nozzle as far as ice blockage. e)Squeeze the bottle and allow the hot water to melt all of the ice. 5. To reinstall the new tube: a) Insert the end of the tube into the hole of the freezer liner fitting, and push it through as far as the nozzle will allow. To prevent a water flow restriction, do not twist the tube and nozzle assembly. Pull the end of the tube at the rear of the unit to take up any slack. NOTE: The end of the tube may get caught on the fitting at the back of the unit. If this happens, position the tube in the center of the hole with a small screwdriver, and push the tube the rest of the way through from the front. b) Position the water fill nozzle so that the bend is toward the mullion, and insert the inner half of the grooved shoulder into the square cutout of the liner. c) Push the end of the tube into the water line fitting as far as it will go, and then pull on the tube to make sure that it is secure". A 5 or 6 ft. length of strong string or wire will come in handy for drawing the fill tube through the cabinet and out the back of the refrigerator, like a "snake".

Bediros, To replace the fill tube you will need to take the icemaker out and pull the tub out from the front. You may need to open the outer wall where the tubing goes in a little so that the new tubing will be easer to get through when pushed from the front.

Jamie, If you are needing the tubing you can use part number 8201537 and for a connector part number 218922801.