[JoeMontovino]

My Mother's GE Refrigerator is dispensing crushed ice but is reluctant to dispense ice cubes. The Ice Maker is making ice cubes at a good rate; however, it does not want to dispense ice cubes. Any suggestions to get started to troubleshoot this issue? Thanks. Joe.

[Gene]

Hi Joe,

The first thing I would check is 120VAC coming to the solenoid (#378 on the break down diagram) while the ice dispenser calls for whole cubes. Also check the solenoid itself for continuity.

- The part number for the solenoid assembly is AP2071947

Gene.

[rich89145]

I have the same problem with my whirlpool refrigerator. I checked the continuity of yhe solenoid with a digital ohmmeter and got a reading of 35 so I assume the solenoid is OK. Any other suggestions?

[Gene]

Rich,

What is the complete model number of the refrigerator?

Check for 120VAC coming to the solenoid with the light switch depressed while the ice dispenser calls for the ice cubes.

Gene.

[rich89145]

Originally Posted by Gene

Rich,

What is the complete model number of the refrigerator?

Check for 120VAC coming to the solenoid with the light switch depressed while the ice dispenser calls for the ice cubes.

Gene.

the model no. is ET22DQLDN01. How do you check for the AC working on the solenoid?

[Gene]

You have to have a simple multimeter with ability to measure voltage and resistance.

Here are the break down diagrams for the Whirlpool refrigerator Model ET22DQLDN01

Gene.

[rich89145]

My suggestion is that if you don't care about crushed ice just remove the bar that goes along the ice tray and into the solenoid. You will then get cubes 100% of the time. Wala! That's all I wanted anyway.