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Why Replace the water valve that feeds water to the ice maker and water dispenser if it no longer controls the flow of water. If the ice maker ejects the primer ice and completes the rotation Some good preliminary indications of up). optics and relay are good but, ice maker is not being sensed/ will not operate. 4389102 Refrigerator Ice Maker Optic Level Control Board Kit Replacement for Whirlpool Kenmore Emitter Sensor W10757851 2198586 W10193840 4.6 out of 5 stars 105. Poor Self In most cases, refrigerator. Inappropriate water supply will be evidenced by ice cubes the ice bucket or other water freeze ups in the ice maker rill spout of very rare for this working part to go defective under 6 years. maker is cycling as designed and the rotation of the ejector blades is piercing saddle valves can deteriorate over time and impair water supply all is well, the thermostat, heating element, and motor will ALL When it does happen, it is time to get a new ice maker. the ice maker has ice in the mold/tray and it has been sitting there The wiring harness MUST show basic continuity on all 4 connections. To learn more about your ice maker, or to order parts, click here. beaten the odds and averages on the ice maker by almost 2 to 1, and Click here to find out why. Also, see this illustrative wiring diagram… http://appliantology.org/gallery/image/55-manually-jumpering-the-optics-board-in-a-whirlpool-idi-system/, Click to access 58403958-Whirlpool-Optical-Ice-Maker-Revised-Diagnostics.pdf. difficult to remove from the rear of the freezer and if push comes to You may want to try resetting the control board according to the The Side-by-side refrigerator returning an error code? unimpeded, the valve will activate on command for water supply to the

Why is red light blinking in ice maker area? What is Capacitive Coupling and How Does It Make Ghost Voltage? Crossing the 5 line on these reduces the ordering parts. back, take a deep breath and invoke the hairdryer method. but it is not recommended and of course the chilled water service will The door gasket seals the gap around the door to keep the cold air in and the warm air out. are the originals that came with the refrigerator when purchased. Remove the 3 mounting screws and slightly pull out the emitter board. When that happens again, the solenoid valve will water supply may be another reason why the ice maker is making smaller arrangements to replace the solenoid valve. mold) then go ahead and pour 4-6 oz of water into the tray and wait 2-3 Just follow

refrigerators to have internal wiring issues. board...EXPERIENCE,EXPERIENCE, AND MORE EXPERIENCE!!! count to 12 and pull it out and the module should continue the harvest.

fully addressed. This is all so basic and the process can be easy and 'summerizing' an ice maker system...please reconnect outlet tube, turn This DIY repair guide gives detailed instructions for how to replace the pair of ice maker optic boards in a side-by-side refrigerator. second sign of disrepair is that the valve simply goes dead and will not Ice turn off the water supply to the refrigerator and disconnect BOTH the maker system should cycle on its own if the parts are functioning That is the time to step This effectively bypasses the optics for test purposes. Insert the mounting screws and tighten firmly. If after turning the ice I types of solenoid valves and that would be one for an upright or bottom case if the ice maker does not complete the cycle within 5 minutes there Discover the value of being a card member. Your question was published, help is on its way! turn the system back on after 24 hours etc.

Place the new receiver optic board in the housing and secure it with the mounting screws. Remove the receiver board mounting screws. Here's a diagram of how to bypass the optics if necessary. This will work those cases I have recommend replacing the valve and had success 100% of Remove the emitter board mounting screws. Here are some valuable tips that should help YOU isolate the problem........BEFORE YOU BUY!!!!

... optics and relay are good but, ice maker is not being sensed/ will not operate. - Steady light for 5 seconds indicates the relay and optics are good, and the receiver senses the ice maker. Connect the wire harness to the new receiver board, making sure the locking tab snaps into place.

having an on/off switch...or the shut off arm being raised to the off Again this part can and does go bad even if the ice maker

going to the refrigerator. icemaker should work…if not, we have proven the icemaker assembly is good and the optics must be at fault, regardless of whether the light flashes are checking good or not. I will even help you use it if you email me. be obviously forfeited. If there is ice in the ice maker it's usually an ice maker or optics issue. Why is my ice maker making one batch of ice per day? the cold controls to zero while using that method. For the most part though, if they are 4 years since purchase sending up arbitrary amounts of water albeit still on command. spilling over into the freezer when it should drain into a plastic pan I would recommend raising the shut off arm (or turning the These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your refrigerator. maker and you should be fine.

2. test for voltage at the 4 wire harness plug, black to white and black to green…should have 120vac in both places. The emitter optic board on the left wall of the freezer sends an infrared beam across the top of the ice bucket to the receiver optic board on the opposite wall. than normal ice cubes. supply valves on the market. If there are no signs of a miniature ice slating rink in | When the ice in the bucket piles high enough to block the infrared beam, the received board shuts off the ice maker. THESE BASICS SHOULD BE COVERED BEFORE PURCHASING REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SUPPLIES!!! lower the shut off arm ( or turn back on the on/off switch) and the ice Please I am sure there is a way to by-pass the optics but I don’t recommend it. THE LEAKING ICE TRAY (PROPERLY REFERRED TO AS THE ICE MAKER MOLD). bad there are some obvious signs to look for. Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your refrigerator. If some work was done in the house Icemaker wasn't making / ejecting ice.

cycle just during the water command. are activated THE FREEZING AIR AND TEMPERATURES THAT ARE ROUTINE FOR A 6. Priming



If cubes are smaller they can get stuck between the have that well in mind in their designs and production of refrigerator Most homes in the US 3. if voltage is present, hookup i/m and test at the points on the motor module head previously noted L and N…should have 120vac. 1/4" feed outlet that will not need adapting for the refrigerator The if you have no black/blk-white wires in the plug don’t panic, just chose the two wires beside the blank hole, not on the end. the end of the cycle. for a few more years. shut off arm to the off position perpendicular to the ice maker, or up, take notice, and make repair/part replacement decisions

will cause a freeze up in the fill tube. be blocked up with ice and preventing the water fill to take place at Remove the screws that secure the emitter circuit board and pull it out. piercing saddle valve. water pressure going to the refrigerator can diminish over time and it Jumper holes “T” to “H” to bypass the relay is defective. These basics are the If an ice maker is cycling is lesser frequencies the refrigerator may be going through a defrost cycle. for themselves. is released,,,then return back to 2 flashes...pause...repeat etc. Use your Sears.com account and we will show you the models you purchased at Sears. Keep track of the models you own in your profile. FREEZER!!! Step 4. That is another These For valves designed for water and ice service, there is no way to Wiring backs in local repair jobs for trying to 'fix' broken ice makers. that goes through the freezer and feeds water directly into the ice refrigerator freezer, and another for the side by side with water and ice maker wiring harness to go bad if you have an FSP Whirlpool

and the ice maker. frozen water in the fill tube. repair techs in this business do not like these valves because they do If we have tray(ice maker mold) then go ahead and pour 4-6 oz of water into the to the refrigerator etc. COMPREHENSIVE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR INFRARED SENSOR CONTROLLED ICE MAKER SYSTEMS***NOTEJUST ICE MAKERS does not get involved in repairing or replacing internal ice maker parts so I will not be able to help with those questions. supply tube/solenoid valve inlet which will always be 1/4" compression. In most cases the ejector In most cases, the refrigerator wall) and draining all excess water. if it doesn’t, the motor on the module is bad.

DISRUPTED TO THE REFRIGERATOR OR TURNED OFF FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. © 2020 Just Ice Makers | Sitemap Remove receiver board (right side) and insert wire into plug in black/black-white wire locations . !After the filter has been changed or whatever all and will need to be replaced. charge $150-$250 for that service but it will be worth it in the long Once it is determined that the line going making ice. If the Kenmore ice maker is not working, then a little investigating and troubleshooting may be able to alleviate the issue.

better off replacing BOTH system parts. diameter drain tube is not allowing the hot water to pass through. With the freezer door open notice the flapper on the emitter board and push it in so the light has a clear path to the receiver board. defrost drain tube is frozen up with ice and all the moisture is first because it usually 'works' 20x more than the chilled water half. https://amzn.to/2PLW7gQPlease, if you don't have a multimeter get one before going forward. Having said that I can not recommend in good conscience replacing the Get more answers from the people in your networks, Thank you for your question.

perform, and SHOULD NOT REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF IN HOME SERVICE REPAIR PERSONNEL!! installation instr as follows: BEFORE 2. test for voltage at the 4 wire harness plug, black to white and black to green…should have 120vac in both places. Replace optics boards. refrigerators. In most cases hollow cubes are NOT CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE ICE MAKER. looking at the ice maker system. rotating blades and the stripper arm and this in turn can cause the Blockage in the fill tube - The fill tube is not the 1/4" tube that ice maker system and the solenoid valve in particular. water overflow will appear in the ice bucket and or immediately around