My Kenmore Coldspot is not producing ice. The appliance is about 5 months old. The water is flowing fine. I also just replaced the filter (even though the light was still green). When I open the freezer door there is a red light blinking. The icemaker is on. I could not find any guidance in the user guide related to this red light but I am thinking it may be a faulty sensor?
Open the freezer door, press in the emitter flapper door (on the left side) to unblock the optics beam and monitor the diagnostics status LED on the right side.
Post your findings.
Gene.
When I press the emitter flapper door the light on the right stays a constant red. If the flapper door is not pressed the red light blinks.
This test proves there is nothing wrong with the ice maker electronic control.
Due to your fridge is less then a year old and is still under the full manufacturer warranty, I do not think it is a good idea to perform more serious troubleshooting. Also, any attempt of repair from your side will void the warranty.
The best thing is to call the Sears for service.
Gene.
Thank you.
I have a Kenmore Coldspot that is not producing ice. I have never tried to work on anything like this before. How can I check to make sure the water is flowing good, and what else should I check? I really do not have a couple of hundred dollars to call a serice person out. It is about two and half years old. The ice maker stop working about 6 months ago.
I am having the same problem but my diagnostic is different when I check the blinking red light. When I push the flap back, it changes from a constant red blinking to two quick blinks - pause - two quick blinks - pause, etc. I’m a renter with a really unreasonable landlord. Is there anything I can do to fix it? Thanks.
What is the complete model number of the refrigerator?
Gene.
I’m having a similar problem. The icemaker works fine, as I’ve emptied the ice box and had it fill up again. But the dispenser itself won’t release any ice. It’s not stuck and the water dispenser works fine. I also don’t hear the rumbling of a motor like I did before when the ice pedal is pressed.
The model is 106.55606400
Does the ice gate open when you depress the ice dispenser lever?
Gene.
Yea it does–if by “ice gate” you mean the mouth where the ice comes out.
Perform the motor troubleshooting as described in the attached file. Post the results.
Gene.
Troubleshooting the motor (in-door ice).pdf (252.9 KB)
Is there more to the manual? I don’t know how to remove the entire motor compartment as shown in the pic to get to the wire harness
One of the two attached instructions should work with your refrigerator.
Gene.
Removing and reinstalling the motor (in-door ice).pdf (304.6 KB)
In-Door-Ice motor removal and testing.pdf (440.2 KB)
[quote=Gene;190305]What is the complete model number of the refrigerator?
Gene.[/quote]
I’m also getting the same error code, two quick blinks, pause, and repeat for a Kenmore Coldspot Model # 106.53669300. The water fills the tray, it freezes, but it never harvests into the bin.
Did you press the emitter flapper door to unblock the optics beam before checking the LED?
Gene.
Indeed I did.
[quote=Gene;486079]Sounds like the optics failed.
- The optic PC boards kit AP5956767
Gene.[/quote]
Thank you so much. I’ll give it a whirl.
You are welcome. Keep us posted.
Gene.