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Whirlpool ED22PE side by side refer ice maker is not working properly. The tube that the water flows down from into the ice maker has frozen water in it. Even when I clear the frozen water, it happens again.
Also, the water coming out of the water dispenser barely comes out. And I replaced the filter and ran in for 30 minutes.
Thanks for the advice. Since my post, I think I fixed the ice maker. (I'll know tomorrow after I let the ice maker completely air dry.) I removed the ice maker and found frozen water in the water funnel and in the "chute" the water flows thru to get into the ice tray.
My problem with the water dispenser is still present. I did check for kinks in the copper line from under my sink all the way to the back of the refer: none found. So I removed the copper line at the back of the refer and let it run into a jar. The water trickles out slowly and fills one cup full in about 2 minutes. The water coming out of my kitchen faucet is very strong. Any suggestions? Thank youThanks for the advice. Since my post, I think I fixed the ice maker. (I'll know tomorrow after I let the ice maker completely air dry.) I removed the ice maker and found frozen water in the water funnel and in the "chute" the water flows thru to get into the ice tray.
My problem with the water dispenser is still present. I did check for kinks in the copper line from under my sink all the way to the back of the refer: none found. So I removed the copper line at the back of the refer and let it run into a jar. The water trickles out slowly and fills one cup full in about 2 minutes. The water coming out of my kitchen faucet is very strong. Any suggestions? Thank you
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The water tube to the icemaker inside the refrig maybe frozen up. Thaw out with your hair dryer. To make sure the tube is clear. Shut of the water to the refrig, disconnect the inlet water line to the icemaker. Insert a flexable through the connector fitting, I used a zip tie. The flexable item should go all the way to the icemaker
Solution #2 Replace the "water inlet valve" at bottom back right of refrig. Easy To Do.
The red light should flash twice , pause then flash twice constantly . If you close the flap on the left side , then the light should go off . This shows the optics (ice maker cut off ) are good .
Check the black tube ( fill tube ) , which puts water into the ice maker , to see if it is iced inside . If so , then the water valve behind the refrig is bad . It seeps into the tube and freezes , blocking the water flow .
Pour about 2/3 cup of water into the ice maker . If it freezes and dumps , then the water valve needs replaced . If it doesn't dump , and stays frozen in the ice maker , replace the ice maker . Also , make sure the coils under the front of the refrig are clean , as this will cause warmer temp in the freezer and the ice maker needs 5 degrees to operate .
I have a maytag side by side with water in the door, the cold water works but the icemaker doesn't. No water flow into the icemaker, it doesn't appear to be iced up. Can not tell if the selenoid works.
The ice maker has a problem
The ice maker is a separate appliance within the freezer section. Please see the How things Work section of our website to learn about the normal functioning of ice makers. Some common problems with ice makers are:
The ice maker has completely stopped producing ice The ice maker is producing ice poorly The ice maker has completely stopped producing ice
Check to see whether the ice maker has been turned off. Here's how to check. Look for a wire along the right side of the ice maker that looks a bit like a coat hanger. If this wire is in the raised position, the ice maker is turned off. On some units you simply lower the wire to the down position to turn the ice maker on. On others, you lower a small red plastic lever to lower the wire. If the wire is in the proper position check the freezer temperature, it should be between 0-8 degrees Fahranheit. If it is warmer than 10-12 degrees, the ice maker may not produce any ice. Check your door seals and thermostat, repair/replace as necessary.
The ice maker is producing ice poorly
When an ice maker is producing ice poorly--when it produces just a few cubes or none, or when the cubes are too small--it's usually because of a clogged water line or a defective water inlet valve.
First, check the water line attached to the back of the refrigerator for good water flow. To do that, first turn off the water supply valve. Then remove the water line from the back of the refrigerator. Next, place the water line into a bucket and momentarily turn the water valve back on to test the flow. If the flow is poor, you need to repair, clean, or replace the tubing or the shut-off valve that supplies the water. If the flow is good, you may have to replace the water inlet valve.
There's an ice- or water-dispensing problem
The ice and water-dispensing system of your refrigerator is quite complex. Many components work together to provide the ice and water. Aside from a simple problem of a leaky water tube or a jammed ice chute, most other components are not user serviceable. We suggest that you contact a qualified appliance repair technician for such repairs
Likely that the water supply tube to the icemaker is frozen. It will be a white rubber tube on the right side of the icemaker. Warm it with a hair dryer, remove it from its aluminum tubing, and make sure there is no ice all the way back to where the supply tube comes from the water valve. After thawing, your icemaker should start working again.
Now..... why did it freeze? Most likely, there is a restricted airflow to the back of the unit, which is need to keep that aluminum supply tube just warm enough to assure all the water flow OUT of it into the icemaker, and doesn't freeze up on contact. Make sure your coils and the airspace under the fridge are completely clean (vacuuum them well) and it should cure the problem.
Likely that the water supply tube to the icemaker is frozen. It will be a white rubber tube on the right side of the icemaker. Warm it with a hair dryer, remove it from its aluminum tubing, and make sure there is no ice all the way back to where the supply tube comes from the water valve. After thawing, your icemaker should start working again.
Now..... why did it freeze? Most likely, there is a restricted airflow to the back of the unit, which is need to keep that aluminum supply tube just warm enough to assure all the water flow OUT of it into the icemaker, and doesn't freeze up on contact. Make sure your coils and the airspace under the fridge are completely clean (vacuuum them well) and it should cure the problem.
IF THIS REFRIGERATOR IS A TOP MOUNT FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR, CHECK TO BE SURE THAT THE FILL TUBE AND CUP ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MAKER ISN'T FROZEN UP. THE WATER SHOULD FLOW DOWN THE FILL TUBE, THROUGH THE CUP, AND INTO THE ICE MAKER.
I'M NOT SURE WHICH PANEL YOU REMOVED. IF IT IS THE ACCESS PANEL DOWN AT THE BOTTOM BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR, THAT IS WHERE THE INLET WATER VALVE IS LOCATED. IF THAT IS WHERE THE WATER IS SQUIRTING FROM, CHECK THE CONNECTIONS ON THE VALVE TO BE SURE THEY ARE TIGHT. ALSO, CHECK THE PLASTIC WATER LINES ATTACHED TO THE VALVE TO BE SURE THEY AREN'T CRACKED OR BROKEN.
Thanks for the advice. Since my post, I think I fixed the ice maker. (I'll know tomorrow after I let the ice maker completely air dry.) I removed the ice maker and found frozen water in the water funnel and in the "chute" the water flows thru to get into the ice tray.
My problem with the water dispenser is still present. I did check for kinks in the copper line from under my sink all the way to the back of the refer: none found. So I removed the copper line at the back of the refer and let it run into a jar. The water trickles out slowly and fills one cup full in about 2 minutes. The water coming out of my kitchen faucet is very strong. Any suggestions? Thank you
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