John June 17, 2012 for Model Number 106.76239402 I bought this refrigerator 4 or 5 years ago. It was used in the basement for that lenth of time but we never used the ice maker. I gave the refrigerator to my daughter and I hooked up the ice maker to make ice but the arm won't go down. Is there any way to test this unit out?
1 Answer Hello John, First, make sure there is voltage to the ice maker. If there is no voltage to it, it can be in the middle of a cycle and the bale arm cannot be raised to turn it off. If there is voltage to it, the ice maker 4317943 or the control module W10190935 will have to be replaced. Read More...
Rose June 17, 2012 for Model Number RS22AQXGW02 The ice tray just before the icemaker keeps filling with water and then freezes. I have defrosted it, removed the ice, and it keeps freezing. What could cause this? There is strong water pressure, the freezer is at zero degrees. The tube tray seems to fill up by slow drip leakage and then freezes. Any help will be appreciated.
1 Answer Hello Rose. Based on the information you provided, the water valve WP2188542 is bad and will need to be replaced in the unit. Read More...
George June 16, 2012 for Model Number 106.55382400 My Icemaker is not getting power . This came up after it jamed an I used a heat gun to warm the ice to get it going agin.
1 Answer George, To test the ice maker for power you will need a multi meter TJMA-DMT3, Remove the white plastic cover on the front of the ice maker and insert the meter probes into the "L" and "N" openings in the front control module, you should have a reading of 110- 120 VAC. If you have the voltage, then you want to go with the ice maker kit 4317943 If not check the harness along the side of the assembly to see if it got damaged when you heated the ice maker. Here's some meter usage information should you need it [http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html] Good Luck Read More...
Dishman June 14, 2012 for Model Number Whirlpool Icemaker S106626662 No water to icemaker but water to door dispensor. Ice tube not frozen. Jumping L and V "holes" produces water until jumper is removed. Jumping H & T does not seem to produce any action. Time to replace unit or is there something else I should consider? Thanks in advance for your advice!!
1 Answer Hello Dishman. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the ice maker 4317943 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Ww June 13, 2012 I just received the new icemaker from you guys and installed it. My question is how long does it take before it starts working. I read in one of the forum answers about jumping out between t and h. Will this tell me if its working and just waiting on the timer? Thanks bill
1 Answer Hello WW. Usually the icemaker will cycle and make ice in 4 to 6 hours. You can jumper the icemaker, but it will still take as long for the ice to freeze and cycle. It is best to just let the icemaker 4317943 just natural cycle in the unit. Read More...
W.W. June 10, 2012 for Model Number MBB2256GEB Is there an exploded view of the ice maker? Reason being im not sure how the front cover just pops off. Is there a screw holding it on? Do I have to shut the water supply off before removing the unit? Is the water valve internal? Please help! Thanks, W.W.
1 Answer Hello W.W., If you use a small screwdriver, there are two small slots at the bottom of the front cover. Insert the screwdriver into a slot and yank it towards you, being careful not to hit yourself if it comes off unexpectedly. The cover will pop off. If it doesn't pop all the way off, you may need to go around the cover and pull in different spots to bring it off more evenly. There are no screws holding it on. The water valve is not in the icemaker assembly. It is recommended to remove the unit from the power supply, but the water supply is not energized unless the icemaker is in a cycle, and this is not possible with the power disconnected. In other words, no, the water supply does not need to be disconnected or turned off to service the icemaker assembly. Read More...
Jessie June 10, 2012 for Model Number Northland GS48XDI, Ice Maker #106626648 The icemaker on my Northland fridge is producing very little ice. It fills, freezes and then takes a very long time (12-24 hours) to eject one set of ice. It has done this before at times for a few days up to a few weeks. It then returns to normal for several months up to a year, and then repeats the problem. Do you know what is wrong?
1 Answer Jessie, Several reasons why an ice maker operates intermittently, The most common issue now a days is the unit is attached to a reverse osmosis filter sytem, the pressure fluctuation creates fill issues and water pressure issues in the water system. Check and make sure the doors are closing and sealing properly, and that the freezer compartment is not "Over Loaded" and the air circulation is not being restricted. You want an average freezer temperature of 3 to 5 dgrs. F. to mintain the food products and the ice maker to produce properly. Thanks and good Luck Read More...
John June 07, 2012 for Model Number AP4135008 I just installed this icemaker in my Sears refrigerator. It's making cubes, but the center of each cube is full of water instead of ice. Is there a way to adjust it to make solid cubes. Also, It came with no instructions. Are there general instructions to adjust the ice maker? Thank you.
1 Answer Hello John. You need to check the temperature of the freezer. It should be around 0° and not any colder. It sounds like the freezer is to cold and the icemaker is cycling before the cubes can freeze. You will need to turn up the freezer temperature. Read More...
Graham June 05, 2012 for Model Number MFD2561HEW I am assuming that you mean the two holes in the front where you can see copper (tabs). If yes. There is no power. What puzzles me is that all that went wrong initially was the water dispenser. The Icemaker was working fine right up until the time the water stopped. That has been rectified but it seem like I am going part by part to find the solution. Can you say for certain that if where I tested for power there is no power then the Icemaker is non-functional. Are there other tests that will verify this for sure. Is there a manual available for troubleshooting. Another question - it says on the front of the icemaker do not operate manually. How do you know when the icemaker in what you call the harvest mode and if it not how do you get it to the harvest mode. Sorry to be a pain - Graham
1 Answer Hello Graham. 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. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/181857-amana-icemaker.html Read More...
Graham June 05, 2012 for Model Number MFD2561HEW I have been away from this issue for about 1 month. I aked then about the icemaker. You wrote about replacing water inlet valves AP4080917 and AP4080862. Well I just do not like to change parts without a reason so my question right now is, if the water dispenser is working fine so how do I know if water is (or is not) getting to the icemaker. Plus you said look for two tabs in the center of the geared wheel on the control module. By the control module do you mean the icemaker. If so, to do this inspection do I have to take the Icemaker out. Graham
1 Answer Hello Graham. You will test for voltage going to the water valve when the icemaker is in harvest mode. If there is voltage and no water coming to the icemaker, and the fill tube is not frozen, you will replace the water valve. If the icemaker does not cycle, or there is no power to the valve during the cycle, you will replace the icemaker D7824706Q. The two tabs are behind the cover of the control module. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...