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the ice stopped, agitator not turning. took out ice tray and can not remember how the tray rod that may actuate the agitator but not sure how it fits in square plastic in back wall of fridge. where can i get a repair manual reasonable if know knows the answer. thanks
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Originally Posted by: rickc  the ice stopped, agitator not turning. took out ice tray and can not remember how the tray rod that may actuate the agitator but not sure how it fits in square plastic in back wall of fridge. where can i get a repair manual reasonable if know knows the answer. thanks Rick, The solenoid and the actuator arm, have nothing to do with the auger turning, They determine wether you'll receive "cubed" or "crushed" ice. The end of the actuator arm simply fits inside the square plastic bale/yoke in the opening on the left side of the dispenser motor housing on the back wall. A couple of things, ways to check the auger motor, remove the ice bin, tape the door switch down, and press the ice dispenser paddle, listen closely, and you should hear a "click" noise from the switch in the dispenser, to run the motor. Check and make sure the wire harness at the freezer door hinge has good tight connections at the connector. If you hear the switch click, you should also be able to hear the auger motor hum or it should rotate the yoke on the motor shaft. Let us know what you find/see, we can go from there. Good Luck, :) :) :)
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thanks for the info, i just was not sure, better safe to ask. i am testing the if cubes freeze after poured in water. i have water to back of fridge, but not making to maker. is there a filter and where. what else maybe a pump? is there any pic or video? thanks again, rick
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Originally Posted by: rickc thanks for the info, i just was not sure, better safe to ask. i am testing the if cubes freeze after poured in water. i have water to back of fridge, but not making to maker. is there a filter and where. what else maybe a pump? is there any pic or video? thanks again, rick Rick, Did I mis understand something ? There is no "pump" in the water supply system of the fridge. there is a fill valve, filter,reservoir, and tubes. The filter is located in the ceilimg of the refrigerator compartment, it looks like an oil filter for a car, it should be replaced at least once a year. Do you have a "good" water supply at the water dispenser in the freezer door ? Could you give us a better idea of the circumstances and the problem you're having. We should be able to get you going from there. :) :) :)
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yes i have good water supply to fridge, water dispensor has water but nothing is going up tube to the maker. tried to test maker by putting some water in tray, may have got water in wrong side next to wall, froze but no cubes. what next?
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Originally Posted by: rickc the ice stopped, agitator not turning. took out ice tray and can not remember how the tray rod that may actuate the agitator but not sure how it fits in square plastic in back wall of fridge. where can i get a repair manual reasonable if know knows the answer. thanks Rick, OK, so the icemaker won't fill. Check and make sure, the fill tube (on tghe back wall is not blocked with ice. You'll need a short piece of insulated wire, 2 or 3 inches long with 1/2 inch of the insulation removed from both ends. Remove the white plastic cover off the front of the icemaker, at the 4 and 5 o'clock positions, you'll see the openings labelled "T" and "H" . insert the bare ends into the openings(make sure you make contact with the internal terminals), hold the wires there until the large main "gear" starts to rotate then remove the wire. When the rake arm reaches the 4 o'clock position, you can touch the bottom of the icemaker mold and see if it's getting warm (heater). when the rake arm reaches the 1 to 2 o'clock position, the water fill valve should activate and fill the icemaker mold(takes 7 to 10 seconds). at the 3 o'clock position the rake arm should stop and come to a rest. If all checks OK, except the fill , you'd most likely have a bad water inlet valve. Part number: AP3040319
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water inlet valve works when switching power supply from water dispensor side to the icemaker side and water did enter the icemaker after pushing water dispensor. what part of icemaker sends message or energizes the water inlet? also did test with wire to t-h on icemaker and does not get water after cycle complete. thanks, rick
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Originally Posted by: rickc water inlet valve works when switching power supply from water dispensor side to the icemaker side and water did enter the icemaker after pushing water dispensor. what part of icemaker sends message or energizes the water inlet? also did test with wire to t-h on icemaker and does not get water after cycle complete. thanks, rick Rick, Based on your post, You have a bad "fill" contact, in the icemaker control module, or broken wire(possible, but not likely). Part number: AP4359694
You do have options, You can dismantle and replce the module of the icemaker, Or order and replace the icemaker assembly, as a unit. Part number: AP2984633
Either way, you should do fine. Good Luck, :) :) :)
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is this part easy to chane and does anyone know part number and is the name a contact? could use a service manual if out there. thanks, rick
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sears says there is no authorized part substitution for AP4359696 if that is the part nunber./
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