KitchenAid ICEMAKER User Manual

Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.

Remove all ice from storage bin.

Shut off the water supply.

Remove the two screws in the lower access panel and the 
two screws from the base grille area of the front panel 
support. Pull forward to remove the lower access panel.

Disconnect the inlet and outlet lines to water valve. Allow 
these lines to drain and then reconnect to the valve.

Replace lower access panel and screws. 

Drain water from water pan by removing the drain cap.

If the room temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C), remove 
water from the drain line.

For ice makers with a drain pump installed:

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Plug in ice maker or reconnect power.

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Turn ice maker off and remove all remaining ice from ice 
bin.

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Pour 1 quart (0.95 L) of water into the ice bin near the 
drain and let the unit stand for approximately five 
minutes. This will allow the water in the bin to drain into 
the drain pump so that the pump will remove the 
remaining water from the ice bin and the drain pump.

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Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.

Before using again, clean the ice maker and storage bin.

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

 All components of the ice maker are permanently 

lubricated at the factory. They should not require any additional 
oiling throughout the normal life of the machine.

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Be sure that the control is set to 

ON.

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Plug into a grounded 3 prong 

outlet.

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Replace 

the fuse or reset the circuit.

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Room 

temperature must be above 55°F (13°C). Otherwise, bin 
thermostat may sense cold room temperature and shut off 
even though bin is not full of ice. Also, unit may not restart 
once it does shut off.

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Be sure that the control is set to 

ON.

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Make sure the water supply 

is properly connected and turned on.

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Room 

temperatures of more than 90°F (32°C) will normally reduce 
ice production.

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Dirt or lint may be blocking the 

airflow through the condenser. See the “Condenser” section.

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If there is white 

scale buildup in the ice maker’s water or freezing system, you 
should clean the ice maker. See the “Ice Maker System” and 
the “Interior Components” sections.

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 Tighten the drain cap if it 

is loose. If the drain cap is loose, water will empty from the 
water pan, and you will have either thin ice or no ice. 

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Unplug the ice maker 

or disconnect power. Remove the cutter grid cover and check 
the cutter grid harness plug to make sure the connection is 
secure.

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The water may need to be filtered or treated.

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Do not store any 

foods in the ice bin.

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Make sure that 

all packaging materials were removed at the time of 
installation.