My Kenmore refrigerator, model 253.5466440A has an in the door ice dispenser and it appears to not be able to deliver cubes. The ice comes out crushed regardless of the setting. I happen to have just come back from being two weeks away, but we had a house sitter who was using it so I don’t think it was from lack of use. Any ideas?
sfshipley
Remove the ice container and the cover for the auger motor. Check the solenoid for continuity. If there is no continuity replace the solenoid. The part number for the new one is AP3965453
If there is continuity remove the wires from the solenoid, attach the power probes from the meter to the wires, set the ice dispenser for the whole cubes and holding the door switch pushed in, push the ice cube release button. It should be 120V measured across solenoid wires. If there is athe proper power replaced the solenoid.
If there is no power then the problem is with the ice dispenser in the door.
Let me know and we will go further.
Good luck.
Gene.
[QUOTE=sfshipley;829]My Kenmore refrigerator, model 253.5466440A has an in the door ice dispenser and it appears to not be able to deliver cubes. The ice comes out crushed regardless of the setting. I happen to have just come back from being two weeks away, but we had a house sitter who was using it so I don’t think it was from lack of use. Any ideas?[/QUOTE]
I seem to have the same problem. Did you find out what your problem was??
I have the same problem and i replaced the solenoid. It still despences only crushed ice. what should i do next?
Hi Duane,
What is the model number of the fridge?
Gene.
[quote=Gene;16695]Hi Duane,
What is the model number of the fridge?
Gene.[/quote]
Gene,
I’ll get the model number tonight when i arrive home.
Gene,
My G.E. refrigerator model number is TFX25JRYD WW, serial number is LR251043.
Duane,
Does the solenoid clicks when the ice dispenser calls for a whole cubes?
Gene.
Gene,
I have a Kenmore side-by-side, model No. 253.54622407.
Mine recently stopped giving whole cubes. Just gives crushed, no matter what the setting. I don’t know about testing for continuity, but the solenoid does click when I ask for cubed, and does not click when I ask for crushed. I thought it would be the other way around, based on the result, but that’s it. Do I have a bad solenoid?
Thanks.
I’ve been told that I have crushed ice stuck in the tray. I dumped the ice, turned off the ice maker, set the ice tray in the sink for 24 hours to ensure melting/drying, and put the ice tray back in the refrigerator. This worked 3 out of the 4 times it would only make crushed ice. The 4th time it started to make cubed ice on it’s own a week after I did the above steps.
Does your refrigerator door make a loud clunk noise when being opened and passing the 40-50% point of opening.
Thanks…
I have the same problem. GE Model #GSH25KGPABB. I just replaced the solenoid and it still does not click or dispense ice. I also replaced the front panel with a new one that I already had and that didn’t help. Any other ideas. How can I test to see if the new solenoid is bad?
Does the gate in the ice chute open when you push the lever? Does the water dispenser work?
Gene.
[quote=Gene;83163]Does the gate in the ice chute open when you push the lever? Does the water dispenser work?
Gene.[/quote]
The flap in the ice chute in the door opens however the gate attached to the metal rod does not open the gate that is supposed to allow the cubes to clear the grinders. The water dispenser works and crushed ice works when both the crushed ice button is depressed and when the cubed ice button is depressed. With the door open and the door button depressed and cubed ice selected the solenoid does not activate. I tested the solenoid resistance and got 35 ohms.
Thanks for taking the time to assist me.
Check if there is 120 VAC to the solenoid when it should be activated (tape in the light switch). If there is no proper voltage then the main control board most likely is bad.
- The part number for the main control board is AP4297272
Here are the break down diagrams and Replacement parts for GE GSH25KGPABB | AppliancePartsPros.com
Gene.
Thanks Gene, tested and found NO voltage at the solenoid. I guess I’ll get the main control board. Thanks for the assistance.
You are welcome. Keep us posted.
Gene.