Jump Start Whirlpool Ice Maker

Test points l n will verify 120 volts to ice maker module.

Jump start whirlpool ice maker.

This will force the ice maker into a harvest mode if the ice maker is receiving 120vac and the jumper wire would need to be removed once the rake arms reach the 6 o clock position. Pls forgive what is probably a dumb question. Jump start ice maker whether your kenmore ice bin is empty or your whirlpool ice maker is not dumping ice you will want to jump start the ice maker to see if your reparation work was fruitful. Ice maker module test for whirlpool icemaker.

From there a jumper wire would be needed to jump from pin t to pin h on the ice maker motor cover would be removed. Make sure the ice sensing bail has clearance to raise lower during this test cycle. Ice maker must be plugged in to the refrigerator. Trying to force your ice maker to cycle is relatively easy.

Jump test points t to h. Kitchen appliances refrigerators ranges cooktops wall ovens microwaves dishwashers hoods freezers beverage wine centers ice makers water filters compactors disposers smart kitchen appliances explore smart ranges explore low profile microwave hood explore kitchen styles kitchen parts accessories. If that does not fix it. Manually starting an idi ice maker.

Now insert one end of your jumper wire in the hole marked t insert the other end in the hole marked h. Front or use a screwdriver to turn the smaller gear ccw if yours has a slot for once you turn it a short distance you ll hear a little click and the unit will start to run. To manually start a cycle either grasp the ejector and rotate upward cw fr. 1988 1990 wards appliance tech.

Appliance repair school 1987 1988 star appliance tech. I have a video showing you how to jumpstart your ice maker. Make sure your test probes go into the test points 1 2 test points t h will verify if the bimetal thermostat is open or closed. Once the jumper wire is in place the icemaker should start going through the cycle after about 10 seconds or so you can take the jumper wire out.

Try that first before attempting to replace water valve behind fridge. Shut off arm down and the freezer is cold below 15 f. The procedure will override the 50 minute ice maker time out. 1990 2001 sears appliance tech.

My kitchenaid side by side refrigerator freezer has this ice maker and has the ice bucket mounted on the inside of the freezer door. Make sure the ice bin is on the door the idi slide is on and both doors are.