Ice maker does not trigger water supply

Hi,

I would look into a replacement ice maker part number W10469286. This should correct the production issue you have. Your ice maker has to send power to the water valve open and allow water to the mold. If it doesn't cycle or call for water its a ice maker issue. Good Luck

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There are several things that can prevent and icemaker from working.
1- Temp in freezer. If the temp in the freezer is higher than 6 degrees the ice makers thermistat will not call for water.
2- Water inlet valve. If the inlet valve is malfunctioning the silinoid may not be opening. Even if you are getting water through the door.
3- Faulty ice maker. If the internal components of the ice maker are no longer functioning it wont make ice.

To test the inlet valve. In the back of the fridge is and access panel near the bottom remove this panel and look at the inlet valve. now you should see 3 hoses. One is usually copper and runs directly from the house water supply. There will be two other hoses from the inlet. One leads into the fridge for the water in door feature. The other is for the icemaker. Switch the two hoses from the ice maker ( water in door and icemaker) than push the water in door feature and see if the water goes into icemaker. If it does not than replace inlet. If does and temp in freezer is below 6 degrees replace icemaker.

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The water inlet valve on the back of unit opens when the ice maker needs water. If the valve doesn't seal good because of sediment or wear it will continue to drip and when the water reaches the ice maker supply tube it will freeze blocking the fill tube.. You can take the water line off the valve and watch to see if it drips.

Is the freezer cold enough? Should be close to 10 degrees.
Is there water or ice in the ice mold? If not put water in it and see if it dumps the ice after it’s frozen. If there is ice, lift the cut off arm and let it drop to see if it will start.
If it does dump the ice but don’t refill with water.
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Try swapping the wires on the dual water inlet valve. It’s on the back where the water supply comes in. Then try the water dispenser. The water should go to the ice maker. This will tell you weather or not the ice maker valve is working and if the line is clear.

The water inlet valve on the back of unit opens when the ice maker needs water. If the valve doesn't seal good because of sediment or wear it will continue to drip and when the water reaches the ice maker supply tube it will freeze blocking the fill tube.. You can take the water line off the valve and watch to see if it drips.

shelling:

• Adjust cube size control
• Check the supply valve
• Inspect the water supply line
• Test the water inlet switch
• Test the water inlet valve

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Hi,
Try these steps

1. Check the shutoff arm
2. Check the supply valve
3. Inspect the water supply line
4. Test the shutoff switch
5. Check the freezer temperature
6. Inspect the ejector gear
7. Test the ejector motor
8. Test the ice mold heater
9. Test the holding switch
10. Test the water inlet switch
11. Test the thermostat
12. Test the water inlet valve

pls rate my suggestion.......

Hi...

You need to check this

• Check the shutoff arm
• Check the supply valve
• Inspect the water supply line
• Test the shutoff switch
• Check the freezer temperature
• Inspect the ejector gear
• Test the ejector motor
• Test the ice mold heater
• Test the holding switch
• Test the water inlet switch
• Test the thermostat
• Test the water inlet valve

Regards
PCmania

Dear customer,
       The general procedure to do when an icemaker doest work is as follows,

1. Check the shutoff arm
   
2. Check the supply valve
   
3. Inspect the water supply line
   
4. Test the shutoff switch
   
5. Check the freezer temperature
   
6. Inspect the ejector gear
   
7. Test the ejector motor
   
8. Test the ice mold heater
   
9. Test the holding switch
   
10. Test the water inlet switch
    
11. Test the thermostat
    
12. Test the water inlet valve
    

by clicking on the highlighted words u can get details of how to check them or try out the link http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appliance/icemaker/ice-maker-repair.php
plz rate the solution.. thank you.. good luck..

the water solenoid valve is normally triggered by the ice maker itself. as it turn to harvest the ice, it should trigger the water solenoid valve to start another cycle of ice making. its either a wire harness problem that's why power is not getting to the valve or the triggering switch of the ice maker not sending power to the solenoid. i hope i was able to help you guys...