Dear Sirs, >

Hello Russell:

My name is peter. I am a retired field service refrigeration technician.

You did not provide any information on your unit. Your model number is on a label on the side wall of your fresh food section.

Depending on the type of ice maker that you have the shut off is different. Some ice makers have a lever are that you lift up. Others have a shut off button.

The normal cycle is 8-10 ice dispenser deposits a day.

Tell me what the problem is. Give me the model number. You have one of those nasty bottom freezers?

Here is the manual for your appliance: http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/user-manuals/136708/GB2FHDXWB07-Whirlpool-Parts-REFRIGERATOR-manual?pathRender=fromManualTabPage

This model should refill the ice machine itself, as long as it is connected to a water supply. Page 12 tells you how to turn the ice maker on/of

Thanks for the model number. If the ice slots inside the ice maker are empty try pouring tap water in and allow the water to freeze. If after the water freezes the ice drops into the ice bucket and the ice maker does not refill this would indicate that the side of the=> W10408179 Water Inlet Valve is defective on the side that controls ice maker water supply. If the ice maker just sits there and does nothing this would point to a defective ice maker. Depending what is wrong with the ice maker will determine what parts are replaced. Here is a list of those parts here=> Kenmore Refrigerator Model 106.51552104 Ice Maker Parts and if need you may be able to find a complete ice maker replacement by asking. Most people don't like replacing ice maker parts. I am here should you have questions or comments, Sea Breeze

I believe I answered this one on another page of unsolved problems HERE. Thanks for the model number. If the ice slots inside the ice maker are empty try pouring tap water in the slots and allow the water to freeze. If after the water freezes the ice drops into the ice bucket and the ice maker does not refill this would indicate that the side of the=> W10408179 Water Inlet Valve is defective on the side that controls ice maker water supply. If the ice maker just sits there and does nothing this would point to a defective ice maker. Depending what is wrong with the ice maker will determine what parts are replaced. Here is a list of those parts here=> Kenmore Refrigerator Model 106.51552104 Ice Maker Parts and if need you may be able to find a complete ice maker replacement by asking. Most people don't like replacing ice maker parts. I am here should you have questions or comments, Sea Breeze

The Ice maker requires a connection to a water supply. If you look behind the refrigerator you should see thewater fill valve connection. It is located on the right side on the bottom. A supply line kit can be purchased at a locat home improvement store like lowes or hope depot.

try spraying with pam cooking spray to make the ice release from the plastic it lasts about 4 mounths

I drained the water from the plug on mine and it started to work. The black plastic crew plug about 2 inches from the bottom of the unit, there is a rubber stopper you have to pull out.

did you ever find a solution? mine does the same thing and drip tray is empty.

This is a Franklin ice maker and here is a link to the manual http://www.franklinchef.com/pdf_info_phase_4/FIM35%20C%20Manual.pdf.

Unfortunately they do not appear to support your model online - you can contact them and ask for a replacement; http://www.euro-pro.com/europro/feedback.aspx Hope this helps :)