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Customer Questions and Answers for Ice Maker Assembly by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18079050
Manufacturer Part Number: W10873791

The Ice Maker is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It automates the ice production within the freezer, providing a steady and reliable supply of ice cubes. 

Causes of a bad Ice Maker can include malfunctioning water valves, clogged filter systems, or issues with the thermostat that affect ice production. Additionally, mechanical failures in the ice ejector arms or the heating mechanism that releases the ice can prevent proper functioning.

Symptoms of a bad Ice Maker include:

  • No ice production or very slow ice production
  • Ice cubes that are smaller or larger than normal
  • Ice that tastes odd or smells bad
  • Loud noises during the ice-making process

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Ice Maker Assembly (Part Number: OEM18079050)

Jere Gauss for Model Number 106.51132213

Ice maker stops producing with just a couple layers of ice at the bottom of the reservoir. I can no longer get the supply of ice higher than that, even when activating the rapid ice option. I've noticed that often the rapid ice feature is shut off automatically not long after I've selected it. Other than that, everything seems to function normally. Water filter is fresh. When ice is being produced, it's produced quickly and with normal size cubes. But then it just stops. I've taped over the door light switch and the ice-reservoir installed switch to see if I could catch the sensors in action while the system is cycling. I found the "full" detection lever drops only an inch or so. Is that normal?

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Jere, This icemaker arm will only drop down just enough to know that the ice bin is full. Based on the information that has been provided, this issue sounds like it will be an icemaker issue with the unit.

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Hello Cliff, first check the wiring at the bottom of the freezer door to the cabinet for any wire problems, next the freezer temp should be below 10 deg, preferable 0-5 deg, lastly the diagnostic tech sheet for this model is located in a plastic bag under/behind the front lower grille with all the test information.

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Coleen for Model Number WRS576FIDM01

Whirlpool WRS576FIDM01 in door ice maker stopped making ice. There is no water reaching the ice cube tray. The water to the in door dispenser works fine, replaced water filter and the water pressure is fine (dispenses about just over 1/2 cup in 5 seconds). This is what I've tried: 1) Replaced the ice maker unit W10873791 - still not making ice. 2) Checked the wires at the hinge of the freezer door - no broken or damaged wires. 3) Thought maybe it was a faulty water inlet valve, Replaced W10341320. After testing the continuity on the old & new they both show continuity on both solenoids. The red (for the water dispenser) shows continuity (183 Ohms). The Yellow (for the ice maker) shows continuity (238 Ohms). So even though replaced, that wasn't the problem - still no ice. 4) Filled ice tray manually by adding water to the tray to see what would happen - nothing, ice maker doesn't discharge the ice. 5) Discovered ice blockage at tube where it dumps water into the ice tray - cleared ice blockage with a hair dryer. I can see that it cleared the larger black tube. Can probe about 3/4 inch with a pipe cleaner into the small tube and comes out wet- so I believe the blockage is cleared. Still no ice after 24 hours. Freezer temp set to 0 degrees, raised to 5 degrees to see if makes a difference. No ice. 6) Checked the on/off switch - have continuity when the switch is on and the door sensor is depressed. I see mention of a tech sheet behind the kick plate on the front of the unit, but I've removed the lower kick panel and don't see anything. Suggestions for next steps to diagnose what the problem might be?

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Coleen, it would be recommended that the freezer temperature is verified using a thermometer. If the temperature is not less than 10°F, the ice maker would not harvest properly. The temperature being out of range can be caused by a failed thermistor or control board.

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Pat, If the icemaker is not rotating all the way back to the start position in which the tray is flat then this would be a faulty icemaker and it would need to be replaced.

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Kberthelot for Model Number 10651135710

I have kenmore 10651135710 and the ice maker stopped making ice. I have checked the inlet valve by swapping the plug for water and ice valves and when water lever is pressed on the door water flows into the ice tray. When swapped back correctly the ice maker never calls for valve to open. I have searched all over the internet for a wiring schematic but cannot find one. Can you assist me as to what to check within the circuit that would be calling for the water solenoid for the ice maker to open?

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I didn't have any luck with your model number. In most cases, if your valve tested good the ice maker needs to be replaced. It could be either a bad temp sensor or control inside the ice maker.

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Hello Ben, this model being a SXS ref , check the wiring harness under the bottom of the freezer door for any problems first. Next, your model came with a Technical test sheet located under the ref cabinet behind the front grill, you can use it to test cycle the ice maker and also activate the ice maker water valve.

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Hello, Brook. The icemaker for the WRS8970CIDH00 refrigerator is p/n AP6026347. Thank you.

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Mike, If you were on test 47 reading the ice maker thermister and had a reading of 2 then yes the thermistor or the harness has failed.At 36 degrees the thermister should read 7.964K ohms of resistance and 0 degrees should read 23.045K ohms of resistance. Testing from the main board will allow you to test through the wire harness to the thermistor so if readings are correct then the control would be your issue. Using the ohms i sent you test at P7-1 and P7-2 for ice maker thermister. refrigerator thermister is P5-1 and P5-2 and freezer is P5-3 and P5-4.

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Doug, With the arm up by the ice maker mold, it should cycle. We will need your model number to help diagnose the issue. Please post another question with all your info included thank you.

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OH1975, Yes this is the ice maker that is compatible with your model. It's not very hard to replace usually a couple of screws and on wiring disconnect.

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