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jackb  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19:23 PM(UTC)
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I ordered (order #413917) a replacement icemaker (AP2984633 or part # 43179430) and installed unit (plug & screw). When I turned the unit and water on, the water ran into the icemaker and continued to do so until it ran over the top. I shut off water, recycled the power, checked all connections and tried again with same results. My thought is the water inlet valve is not operating. Since this is a replacement icemaker, when I looked for a water inlet valve in parts, no related parts are listed.

The original factory icemaker was Model # ECKMF-6 on Whirlpool Refrigerator Model # ED19TKXLGR0.

Can you please assist?

Thanks
Jack
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Gene  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, July 30, 2008 8:20:47 PM(UTC)
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Hi Jack,

What was the original problem?

Gene.
jackb  
#3 Posted : Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:09:17 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Gene Go to Quoted Post
Hi Jack,

What was the original problem?

Gene.

Gene,

The original unit was not operational so I replaced the unit. I am confused why the water continues to run when turned on. I thought the water inlet valve was designed to remain closed if malfunctions. Also I understand that the valve gets powered from the icemaker unit. Could the new replacement unit be "bad"?

Any ideas to test either the unit or the valve?

Thanks
Jack
Gene  
#4 Posted : Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:00:33 PM(UTC)
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Jack,

Unplug the ice maker while it's filling up. If water will stop then the ice maker is defective.

Gene.
jackb  
#5 Posted : Monday, August 4, 2008 6:33:56 AM(UTC)
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Gene,

The repair required a new fill valve. The valve was stuck open. The unit is now functing properly. Thanks for your assistance.

Jack
Gene  
#6 Posted : Monday, August 4, 2008 1:06:52 PM(UTC)
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Jack,

I'm glad you were able to fix it.

Gene.
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