The Cutting Grid Kit is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool ice machines. It cuts sheets of frozen ice into individual cubes, ensuring ice is available in uniform sizes. Each kit contains 8 screws and approximately 10 feet of wire. Two kits are required to replace both directions of the cutting grid to ensure comprehensive restoration of the ice maker’s functionality.
Causes of a bad Cutting Grid Kit can be attributed to mineral deposits buildup, which can obstruct the cutting process, electrical malfunctions affecting the heating element, or physical damage to the grid wires.
Symptoms of a malfunctioning Cutting Grid Kit are:
- Ice sheets not being cut into cubes
- Accumulation of uncut ice in the bin
- The heating element fails to warm up
- Inconsistent ice cube sizes
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Broken cutting grid wire on kitchenaid kuis155 series ice maker Chad F. • Stevens Point , WI • August 08, 2015
This was a fairly easy process.
1) Tighten one of the wire ends to a screw and keep the wire as taut as possible while wrapping it through the grid. Brace the grid against a corner wall, or held within a vice (don't over tighten in this instance).
2) Be sure to have the second screw ready to tighten, and again, keep the wire taut as you wrap it around this screw. It may take some re-wrapping to eliminate slack.
3) After the lower wrapped section is complete, repeat for the upper wire...
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