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Quint_Da_Man's avatar
Quint_Da_Man
Explorer
Apr 21, 2020

Whirlpool Ice Maker Problems

I have a 2020 Thor Quantum WS31 class C with a Whirlpool commercial refrigerator and ice maker.



I winterized the ice maker by jumping terminals L and V on the ice maker which pumps water out until I saw antifreeze start to flow out.


Now when I attempted to clean out the lines I connected city water and jumped the same terminals filling the ice tray with antifreeze attempting to let it flow until it was running clear. After filling the ice tray about 4 times the unit stopped working and now it does not make ice. It cycles thru the ice making cycle but it is not pumping any water into the ice maker. I fear I burnt out whatever the water mechanism is.



Anybody have any idea what maybe happening?
  • Traver8's avatar
    Traver8
    Explorer
    Apr 22, 2020
    The icemaker just activates a valve on the water supply, often found on the lower rear of the fridge. I must also ask if you have the water on - either city water or the water pump?

    Sounds like either the water supply is off or the valve has failed, less likely is a failure of the contacts in the icemaker itself.

    The basic icemaker should be easily replaceable and not too expensive online. Usually only a couple of mounting screws and the wiring connector.

    Hope this helps.
    Terry
  • Mmwtdh's avatar
    Mmwtdh
    Explorer
    Apr 22, 2020
    I don't know how long you worked on it but it takes 10 - 20 hours for the ice maker to get cold enough to cycle (ask for water) and dump ice.
  • Quint_Da_Man's avatar
    Quint_Da_Man
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2020
    Traver8 wrote:
    The icemaker just activates a valve on the water supply, often found on the lower rear of the fridge. I must also ask if you have the water on - either city water or the water pump?

    Sounds like either the water supply is off or the valve has failed, less likely is a failure of the contacts in the icemaker itself.

    The basic icemaker should be easily replaceable and not too expensive online. Usually only a couple of mounting screws and the wiring connector.

    Hope this helps.
    Terry


    Thanks for your reply

    Yes water is definitely on lol I fill 4 ice trays full of water trying to get a clear flow before it failed.

    So if it's the valve that is probably not a good thing it sounds like the fridge will have to be pulled to gain access. Any idea on how I can isolate whether is the valve or the valve switch on the ice maker?
  • wnjj's avatar
    wnjj
    Explorer II
    Apr 23, 2020
    If you manual method no longer works it sure seems likely to be the valve itself, but that’s just a wild guess on my part.

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