How to Fix a Whirlpool Fridge's Ice Maker

Troubleshoot your Whirlpool fridge's ice maker to restore the appliance feature.

The Whirlpool refrigerator's ice maker is susceptible to clogging when ice is not regularly removed from the storage bin, since ice builds up and can clog the icemaker's dispenser chute. Ice is produced every 24 hours and quickly fills the storage bin, if the ice dispenser is not regularly used. Care is required when handling the ice dispenser, because improper cleaning can result in permanent damage to the icemaker and require professional repair.

Things You'll Need

• Soft cloth

Instructions

1. Slide the control to the right to disable the ice maker. The control panel is located on the left side of the refrigerator.

2. Open the left refrigerator door and hold both sides of the ice bin. Press the release button on the right side of the bin to disconnect it from the fridge.

3. Lift off the ice bin and empty its contents into your kitchen sink. Run the faucet's hot water to melt the ice.

4. Wet a soft cloth with warm water. Wipe down the chute to melt the lodged ice inside.

5. Insert the bin back into place on the refrigerator door. Carefully push the bin down to connect it to the door.

6. Close the fridge door and slide the ice maker control to the left to power it on. Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to produce a new batch of ice.

References

• Whirlpool: Refrigerator User Instructions