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We have a whoolpool stainless steel side by side fridge. We noticed a couple of days ago that the ice maker isn't making ice. What should we look at to see what isn't working that should be working?

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Hi there,

you need to detemine if the problem is ice production or just the dispenser.

if you have ice in the bin, then the icemaker is making ice but the dispenser is not working. you could have an ice cube jammed in the mechanism. also check the ice lever for any breaks.

if you have no ice in the ice bin, then the icemaker is not working at all, in which case, i would recommend replacing it.

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