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Customer Questions and Answers for Ice Stripper (Ejector) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18017946
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2182124

Ice stripper removes ice cubes from the ice maker mold so the dispenser or storage bin fills properly. Replacing a worn or broken stripper helps the ice maker eject cubes cleanly and reduces ice jams or stuck cubes. What it does:

  • Pushes or guides harvested cubes out of the ice mold into the bin during the ice maker's harvest cycle.
  • Prevents cubes from sticking in the mold; a damaged stripper can cause incomplete ejection or leftover ice in the mold.
  • Works with the ice maker's ejector mechanism to maintain consistent cube release and storage.
  • A faulty or broken stripper may lead to noisy operation, partial fills, or visible ice build-up in the mold.
What's included: One ice stripper. Install notes:
  • Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair to avoid electrical shock.
  • Remove the ice maker or access panel per the manufacturer's instructions to reach the stripper; keep small parts and screws organized.
  • Inspect the ice mold and surrounding components for damage or ice build-up; clear ice before installing the new stripper.
  • After installation, restore power and run a test harvest cycle to ensure proper cube ejection.

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For Whirlpool Ice Stripper (Ejector) (Part Number: OEM18017946)

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Jeannine, The issue with the units icemaker would be caused by the ice mold that is deteriorating and the icemaker would need to be replaced. The part number for the icemaker will be D7824706Q.

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Snickers, The grinding noise that you are hearing may be a bad solenoid in the dispenser. Remove the dispenser cover by taking the drip tray out and remove the 2 screws under the tray that hold the faceplate on. Once removed, and making sure power supply is unplugged. Remove the dispenser housing. There are 3 screw holding it in place, 2 at top and one near the center at the bottom. Slide the assembly out and remove 1 wire from the solenoid. reconnect the ribbon harness to the front panel and plug unit back in. Take the ice bin out and close the freezer door. Once out push the dispenser for ice and see if the noise still occurs with the solenoid disconnected. If it does then you will need part number 12001991. If the noise continues and happens on both crushed and cubed then it would be a bad auger motor. Also try it with the bin in and out with the solenoid disconnected.

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Hello James. It sounds like the icemaker failed and will need to be replaced on the unit.

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Hello Abelardo, You most likely have either a bad ice maker cycling thermostat (AP3135377) or the mold heater has failed. The mold heater on this unit isn't listed so you will probably have to replace the ice maker assembly (AP4135008).

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Hi Sergio. Regulate the ice bin so you use half of the ice in the bin before you turn the ice maker on once again. This way the ice does not get stuck in the ejector blades of the ice maker. Reach in and see if there is a cube stuck sideways. If the ice stripper arm part # WP2182124 is broken, then you need to replace the stripper carefully as you need to loosen the ice maker head bolts behind the white cover. It sounds like you have an intermittent issue . Make sure the connector ends are making positive terminal contact tight. When the water minerals get built up in the bottom of the ice maker, it allows the ice not to eject well. Examine the bottom of the inside of the ice maker to see if this is your cause. It normally is a deeper color all one shade of olive green. If the ice maker head internal contacts do not allow the heater to energize for approx. 6-seconds then the ice does not eject. All of this are signs of a needed ice maker par # D7824706Q. Thank You. --

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Hello George. You will need to remove the screw under the icemaker and the two screws on the top of the icemaker. Then remove and unplug the icemaker. Once removed, the ice striper WP2182124 unsnaps from the icemaker. Reinstall in reverse order. Hope this helps.

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