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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker Mold & Heater #W10190929
Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker Mold & Heater #W10190929
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$162.26Estimated Savings
$112.5004:46
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the ice maker mold and heater assembly on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the assembly is when the heater fails, causing the ice maker to be unable to pry ice cubes from the mold.
All of the information in this mold and heater replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn Air, Roper, Amana, Estate, Crosley, Ikea
Tools used: small slotted screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, hammer, multi-screwdriver
All of the information in this mold and heater replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn Air, Roper, Amana, Estate, Crosley, Ikea
Tools used: small slotted screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, hammer, multi-screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the icemaker mold and heater in your freezer first remove the ice bucket.
3
Now lift up the ice access door and pull off the icemaker cover.
4
Remove the bottom screw securing the icemaker assembly mounting bracket.
5
Now loosen the top screws and lift the assembly off of the screws.
6
Be aware the ice tray will be filled with water or ice.
7
Next, release the thermal fuse from the retaining clip.
8
Depress the retaining tab to release the wire harness.
9
Remove the icemaker assembly from the freezer and set it on a sturdy surface.
10
Detach the ice level arm.
11
Now remove the screws securing the control module and pull the module off.
12
Next, remove the screws securing the control module housing to the mold.
13
Separate the housing from the mold.
14
Remove the ice rake and lift out the ice ejector bar.
15
Pull off the fill cup.
16
Prepare the new icemaker mold and heater for installation by transferring the assembly bracket and retaining clip from the old mold to the new one.
17
You can use pliers to remove the clip and a hammer to tap it into place on the new mold.
18
Position the fill cup on the new mold and insert the ice ejector bar.
19
Position the ice rake and slide on the control module housing.
20
Replace the screws to secure.
21
Now align the control module with the housing and rotate the ice ejector bar until the module can be fully seated.
22
Secure the module with the screws.
23
Position the ice level arm (same as others)
24
Returning to the freezer compartment, snap the wire harness into place on the assembly and secure the thermal fuse under the retaining clip.
25
Align the fill cup with the water spout as you position the assembly on the screws.
26
Tighten the screws and replace the bottom screw to secure the assembly mounting bracket.
27
Snap the cover onto the icemaker and close the ice access door.
28
Replace the ice bucket by(same as others)
29
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that new icemaker is working properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the ice maker mold and heater assembly on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the assembly is when the heater fails, causing the ice maker to be unable to pry ice cubes from the mold.
All of the information in this mold and heater replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn Air, Roper, Amana, Estate, Crosley, Ikea
Tools used: small slotted screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, hammer, multi-screwdriver
All of the information in this mold and heater replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn Air, Roper, Amana, Estate, Crosley, Ikea
Tools used: small slotted screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, hammer, multi-screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the icemaker mold and heater in your freezer first remove the ice bucket.
3
Now lift up the ice access door and pull off the icemaker cover.
4
Remove the bottom screw securing the icemaker assembly mounting bracket.
5
Now loosen the top screws and lift the assembly off of the screws.
6
Be aware the ice tray will be filled with water or ice.
7
Next, release the thermal fuse from the retaining clip.
8
Depress the retaining tab to release the wire harness.
9
Remove the icemaker assembly from the freezer and set it on a sturdy surface.
10
Detach the ice level arm.
11
Now remove the screws securing the control module and pull the module off.
12
Next, remove the screws securing the control module housing to the mold.
13
Separate the housing from the mold.
14
Remove the ice rake and lift out the ice ejector bar.
15
Pull off the fill cup.
16
Prepare the new icemaker mold and heater for installation by transferring the assembly bracket and retaining clip from the old mold to the new one.
17
You can use pliers to remove the clip and a hammer to tap it into place on the new mold.
18
Position the fill cup on the new mold and insert the ice ejector bar.
19
Position the ice rake and slide on the control module housing.
20
Replace the screws to secure.
21
Now align the control module with the housing and rotate the ice ejector bar until the module can be fully seated.
22
Secure the module with the screws.
23
Position the ice level arm (same as others)
24
Returning to the freezer compartment, snap the wire harness into place on the assembly and secure the thermal fuse under the retaining clip.
25
Align the fill cup with the water spout as you position the assembly on the screws.
26
Tighten the screws and replace the bottom screw to secure the assembly mounting bracket.
27
Snap the cover onto the icemaker and close the ice access door.
28
Replace the ice bucket by(same as others)
29
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that new icemaker is working properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Ice Maker Mold and Heater
$162.26
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Ice Machine Cleaner
$52.75
Total$0.00
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