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Going out of town today. will try both when I get back this week.
Thanks. Bob
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Hi Bob, Pull the ice maker out but do not disconnect the power plug. Remove the ice maker head cover and check for 120VAC between "N" & "L" test points. Make sure the test probes are 1/2" in.
If there is 120VAC then using an insulated piece of wire (14 GA), short points "T" & "H" to run the motor. Leave the jumper in for a half of a revolution and remove it. The water valve should be energized in the last half of the revolution.
Post the results.
Gene.
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OK, Try This:
Disconnect the water line from the back for the Fridge to the Icemaker.
Put water line into a glass or jar.
When the "Water Inlet Valve" calls for water, water should dispense into
the container.
I've done that. . . . :)
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Tube is/was clear after all. Don't want to replace valve (About $100) unless I can verify that it is bad.
Thanks,
Bob
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Your icemaker inlet tube maybe froze up. To check the tube, shut off water to refrigerator. Disconnect the water line that goes into the icemaker, Insert a flexable item through the connection at the top. I used a zip tie. If the item won't go all the way through to the icemaker tube, Thaw out the tube inside the refrigerator with a hair dryer. 2nd Solution: Replace the "water Inlet Valve" at bottom right of the refrigerator.. Easy To Do
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Gene. Sorry about that. What I discovered was that I had inadvertantly disconnected the Drinking water line and had tried to blow into that line instead if the actual ice maker supply line.
THanks,
Bob
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Originally Posted by: woodard_bob  Gene
thanks for your quick response. The line was not frozen. is there another way to check the smart valve? That's what you posted earlier: Quote:...When I tried to blow in the line to the ice maker, It appeared blocked... Quote:...Line is now clear... Whirlpool does not provide any instructions nor diagrams for this part. Here is the Tech sheet. Here is the Wiring diagram for the refrigerator. Gene.
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Gene thanks for your quick response. The line was not frozen. is there another way to check the smart valve? Originally Posted by: Gene Hi Bon, If the ice maker water line was frozen, replace the smart water valve. - The water inlet valve Part number: AP4327602
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Originally Posted by: woodard_bob Line is now clear. The ice maker motor runs. Still trying to find a way to check the water valve.
Thanks,
Bon Hi Bon, If the ice maker water line was frozen, replace the smart water valve. - The water inlet valve Part number: AP4327602
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Line is now clear. The ice maker motor runs. Still trying to find a way to check the water valve.
Thanks,
Bon
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