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I put water in my ice maker and got some ice

I put water in my ice maker and got some ice

  • arthur485 Aug 28, 2009

    your solution was very good,i am getting close. i have a old line running to back with a cutoff valve maybe i will check the line, Thank you!

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Refrigerators equipped with ice makers have a tube that runs out the back of the fridge. This tube needs to be hooked to a pressurized water source. This will be automatically regulated by the ice maker then. You are not supposed to pour water in to the ice maker manually. I know it may be difficult to find a close water supply by your fridge, but it really needs to be hooked up that way to work correctly.

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  • Posted on Mar 08, 2008

SOURCE: Ice maker not working

I replaced both silinoids and the ice maker. The ice maker will freeze water but not fill with water. My refridgeratoor is an a Amana

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  • Posted on Apr 17, 2008

SOURCE: Water not flowing into ice maker

yes there is a problem with the water valve or the fill tube that puts water into the ice maker is frozen not letting water into the ice maker

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  • Posted on Jun 24, 2008

SOURCE: Ice maker leaks water into Ice bend. When it cycles I can watch it drip water from the ice maker.

not familuar with the brand but sounds like one of 2 issues
if it is overfilling making ice cubes larger than normal, adjust the ice maker fill time if it is possible
icemaker fills and cuts off but water valve seeps water after the fill causing the water overfill
one of the 2

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  • Posted on Jun 28, 2008

SOURCE: Ice maker not working

I have a whilpool Model # ED5FHXC001A side by side Energy Saver refridgerator. It was purchased late in 2006. It's not making and dropping ice. Any ideas what the problem may be? Thanks

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  • Posted on May 30, 2009

SOURCE: Ice maker not working

If your ice maker has stopped producing ice completely, check these, in this order:

  • It may be turned off. Look for the wire along the right side of the ice maker that looks a bit like a coat hanger. If the wire is in the raised position, the ice maker is turned off. If so, try one of these:

    • If your ice maker has a small red plastic lever, lower it to lower the wire.

    • If there's no plastic lever, simply lower the wire.

    In either case, the ice maker should begin producing ice again. Also make sure that the temperature is 8 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. If the freezer is too warm, the ice maker won't cycle properly.

  • The ice maker fill tube may be blocked with ice. If so, melt the blockage using a hair dryer-but be careful to not melt any plastic parts! Also replace the water shut-off valve or water-inlet valve, or both, if necessary.

  • The ice maker head assembly may have broken parts. Look to see if the gears are broken. Check to see if the small plastic arms that rest against the ice rake are broken. If the ice maker head assembly is modular and you've found broken parts, you can just replace it.

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I would Assume you used the correct valve for the model you have, and If that is the correct valve, your ice maker is calling to power-up the valve. To test this, disconnect the water valve power (two wires) put a meter in them, cycle the ice maker. Count how long the ice maker calls for water. Should be about 5-6 seconds or 2/3 cup of water. You can test this with a meter or a measuring cup under the valve and cycle the ice maker.
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