Kitchenaid Ice Maker Not Filling with Water
A frozen line, missing filter, and/or a closed or defective water inlet valve could be some the possible cause why an ice maker is not filling with water. If you have such a problem with your unit, try these troubleshooting instructions to resolve the issue:
Check to make sure that the filter is in place and whether it is clogged. If the filter hasn’t been changed in more than nine months, replace it with a new one.Check to confirm that the water supply valve is open and whether there are any leaks. Replace faulty water valve.Check the water lines running from the water valve. Straighten any kinks and inspect for blockages such as ice inside the lines. Defrost the water fill tube if necessary.
How to Operate the Kitchenaid Ice Maker
Operating your KItchenAid ice maker properly enables you to get the best possible results. When you first start your ice maker, the water pan will fill and the system will rinse itself before starting to make ice. The rinsing process takes about 5 minutes. If the water supply to the ice maker is turned off, be sure to set the ice maker control to OFF. Check this too: Whirlpool Ice Maker How to & Troubleshooting Guide Understanding the ice making process is key to operating your unit properly, which is as follows:
Using the Controls
Note that pressing the on/off button does not shut off power to the ice maker. Also, allow 24 hours to produce the first ice batch. Discard the first 2 batches.
Max Ice Mode
Select the max ice mode when you have an upcoming need for a large amount of ice and the ice bin is low or empty.
Press MAX ICE while the ice maker is on. The indicator light will illuminate.Press MAX ICE again to turn the feature off. The light indicator will turn off.The Max Ice feature will be on when you first turn on the unit. It will turn off after 24 hours.
Cleaning
Clean your ice maker when the “Cleaning Needed” light is illuminated or 9 months has elapsed or ice production decreases significantly.
Setting the controls (KitchenAid automatic ice maker 2181092)
Changing the bin door panel You can easily change the color of the front panel on the storage bin door.
To change the bin door panel:
Changing the lower access panel
Changing the light bulb
To replace the light bulb on top of the storage bin, open the bin door and follow these instructions:
Kitchenaid Ice Maker on/off Switch
Here are the instructions for turning your KitchenAid ice maker on or off : If Ice maker in the freezer (on some models);
To turn the ice maker ON:
Simply lower the wire shutoff arm.
To manually turn the ice maker OFF:
Lift the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click.
How Do I Reset My Kitchenaid Refrigerator Ice Maker
To reset the KitchenAid ice maker, first make sure that the manual switch on the ice maker is in the on position.
To reset your KitchenAid undercounter ice maker:
How to Test the Kitchenaid Ice Maker
Kitchenaid Ice Maker Arm Stuck Up
If your ice maker arm is stuck up, it could be because of the following possible causes that you need to troubleshoot: Look at the ice maker switch and determine of it is turned to the ON or OFF position. If it is OFF, flip the switch to turn it back ON. If it is already ON, then the arm is actually stuck. Turn your ice maker off and then move all items away from the arm. If you don’t notice any items blocking the arm, inspect the ice cubes in the tray carefully. Ice cubes sometimes freeze over the arm, making it stick. You need to loosen the stuck ice with warm water. The ice maker arm sometimes sticks when the ice bin contains large ice chunks that have melted and refrozen. When the ice melts, it may freeze around certain parts of the ice maker. Turn the ice maker before removing it, then slide out the bin from the freezer and let the ice melt completely. Pour down the melted ice on a drain and wash the bin with warm, soapy water. Inspect the freezer for any loose ice pieces before replacing the bin
Kitchenaid Refrigerator Ice Maker Troubleshooting Red Light
The “Replace Filter” light only comes on after 9 months or 2000 gallons of water use. If you have very hard water, you may need to replace the filter before these counts are reached. If the light continues to flash, the filter may not have been installed correctly. Ensure the filter is turned to the locked position when replacing. The “Cleaning Needed” or “Cleaning Cycle” button is illuminated after 9 months or if ice production has decreased significantly. You need to clean the ice maker to clean the ice maker to resolve the problem. Cleaning regularly helps remove the mineral scale buildup. How often you clean the system depends on how hard your water is, you may need to clean the system as often as every 6 months. If this troubleshooting doesn’t fix the problem, try restarting the ice maker, by either unplugging the ice maker or turning off power to the ice maker at the fuse or circuit breaker. This will reset the controls on the ice maker.
Kitchenaid Ice Maker Won’t Stop Making Ice
There are several possible reasons why your Kitchenaid ice maker is making too much ice: To troubleshoot the problem, try these possible solutions:
Check to ensure your ice maker is level. Depending on where you install the ice maker, make several adjustments to level it as necessary.For under counter installations, use the leveling legs to lower the height of the ice maker.Check to make sure the bin sensor is not blocked by the ice scoop or any other items that may be in the bin.Check to make sure the sensor is not dirty or has a mineral build-up. If necessary, clean the sensor using a soft towel and warm soapy water.Ensure the sensor is properly connected and is in the correct location.Confirm whether Max Ice, Fast Ice, or Accelerated Ice mode is active.
Kitchenaid Ice Maker Not Making Ice
If your unit runs but produces no ice, there could be possible causes:
The cycle control knob must be in the “ON” position.Check the water supply to make sure it is open.If the ice maker is to be operated at an elevation of 2000 feet (600m) or more above sea level, both the bin thermostat and the ice thickness thermostat will need to be recalibrated.
There are other reasons why your ice maker is making less ice or no ice that you may have to troubleshoot: If the water filter is not installed correctly into the housing, the ice maker may not produce ice. Check to ensure the water filter is correctly installed and it is in the locked position. The alignment arrow should be aligned with the lock symbol. The drain cap needs to fit securely onto the water pan to produce optimal ice. If the drain cap is loose, this can lead to thin ice or no ice production. To check the drain cap:
Unscrew the drain cap from the bottom of the water pan located inside the storage bin.Allow water to drain completely.Replace the drain cap.
A dirty or clogged condenser can reduce your appliance’s ice making capacity to little or no ice production. You need to clean the ice making system and the air-cooled condenser regularly for the ice maker to operate at peak efficiency and to avoid premature failure of system components. A kinked drain hose can cause low ice production, no ice production and can also cause no power or intermitted power to the ice maker. Check this too: How to Defrost and Clean an Ice Maker To troubleshoot the problem, check to make sure the drain hose is not kinked. If the drain hose is twisted or kinked, straighten out the line and restore power to the ice maker. If you have to remove the ice maker from a cabinet to check the drain hose, take extra precaution when sliding it back in, making sure the drain line doesn’t re-kink. If your newly installed ice maker is not making ice, another possible reason it is not making ice could be that the drain hose exceeds maximum recommended runs. For models with a built-in pump, ensure the drain pipe does not exceed 9 feet above the pump outlet and no more than 30 feet from the pump location. If your drain hose is connected to a garbage disposer, check to make sure the knockout plug has been removed. If the plug has not been removed, the water is unable to drain properly which causes no power or intermitted power to the ice maker. If room temperatures are extremely high, like more than 90o F (32oC), it can cause low ice production.
