Against my wife’s wishes, I’m trying to fix our icemaker that isn’t working and hasn’t been for a few months. The motor part of the icemaker is working (inside the freezer) but no water is getting to the unit. I pulled the refrigerator out of the wall and noticed that a line of water had dripped (in the past) from the water tube that feeds the ice maker, down the back of the freezer, and it ended directly above what looks to be the main mechanical apparatus down below. I’m guessing that this dripping water could have caused a short of some kind in that unit and that’s what’s caused the water to no longer be pumped up to the ice maker itself ??? I looked the part up on a website and saw that the part I think is broken is the “Inlet Valve” - It’s about a $70 part and I’d like to know if what I’m thinking makes sense… namely, if that unit, which is connected to electric wires and has two fuses plugged into it, gets wet, would that cause the ice maker to stop getting water and thus stop working ? Please advise - thanks !
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]The fact that the fill tube has been leaking indicates that it is or has been clogged with ice. The water inlet valve will cause this. Assuming the line is clear, of ice try this. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Look at the front of the icemaker you should see holes marked with letters. Make you a jumper wire about 6 inches long. Make sure it is insulted or you will get shocked and skin it on both ends about ½ inch or so. Place one end of the wire in the hole marked L and the other in the hole marked V water should run into the icemaker. If not replace the water valve and make sure the fill tube isn’t filled with ice. Now if water did run in when you jump out the V and the L take the same jumper wire and jump from T to H this should bypass the thermostat and the icemaker should start a cycle. If it doesn’t start the motor/module is bad. Hope this helps!! [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Icemaker Repair Guide
All good thoughts, however, I can’t see any L T V or H holes anywhere on the icemaker, either inside the freezer, on the door, or behind the freezer. Could you be more specific as to where those “holes” should be ? I’m thinking perhaps you’ve given me good advice, but for the wrong refrigerator maybe ? Please let me know if there are any other ideas you have. Thanks - Chris
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]I double-checked and the parts diagram shows that you have the icemaker that I was referring to in my first post. The holes I am talking about are on the front of the icemaker itself you have to remove the cover to see the holes. Also I can’t tell from the diagram but the icemaker may be mounted sideways in the freezer in which case you would have to remove the icemaker to remove the cover. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
I have the same model and the icemaker is indeed mounted sideways. Mine recently quit and I had to remove it in order to follow these instructions. To remove it, remove the little plastic shield over the electrical hookup (one hex screw). Then you can pull the unit firmly toward you and it will slide out. Pull the white cover off the end and you will see the L, T, V, and H holes.
In my case, the jumper trick did nothing. I filled the tray with water and nothing happened. So I guess I have to replace the entire icemaker unit.
[quote=applianceman;87440][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]The fact that the fill tube has been leaking indicates that it is or has been clogged with ice. The water inlet valve will cause this. Assuming the line is clear, of ice try this. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Look at the front of the icemaker you should see holes marked with letters. Make you a jumper wire about 6 inches long. Make sure it is insulted or you will get shocked and skin it on both ends about ½ inch or so. Place one end of the wire in the hole marked L and the other in the hole marked V water should run into the icemaker. If not replace the water valve and make sure the fill tube isn’t filled with ice. Now if water did run in when you jump out the V and the L take the same jumper wire and jump from T to H this should bypass the thermostat and the icemaker should start a cycle. If it doesn’t start the motor/module is bad. Hope this helps!! [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Icemaker Repair Guide[/quote]
This is very helpful information I picked up from you. I’ve replaced the water inlet valve on my Kitchenaid Superba 42, but initially it didn’t work until I tried your jump trick from L to V. It dispensed water, but now do I have to do this everytime I want the icemaker to fill with water? What would have caused the water not to dispense in the first place? Thanks in advance!
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]Assuming the temperature in the freezer is cold enough you need to replace the icemaker. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]