How to Force an Ice Maker to Cycle

How to Force an Ice Maker to Cycle
Written By
James Clark
James Clark
Published: Aug 16, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Open the freezer door to remove the ice bin from below the ice maker.

Step 2

Empty the ice from the bin. Replace the bin in the freezer by sliding it all the way back into position against the back of the freezer; many ice makers include a cut-off mechanism that halts ice production if the bin is not properly in place. This also prevents ice from spilling out inside the freezer.

Step 3

Press the ice maker toggle switch to the "On" setting if it is not already activated.

Step 4

Pop off the front cover of the ice maker with the tip of a flat-blade screwdriver.

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Step 5

Rotate the gear on the front of the ice maker clockwise until you hear a click, then replace the cover.

Step 6

Push the rectangular wire arm on the side of the ice maker into the downward position. This sensor arm alerts the ice maker to shut off ice production when the storage bin is full. When the wire is in the upright position, the unit will not make ice.

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James Clark

James Clark began his career in 1985. He has written about electronics, appliance repair and outdoor topics for a variety of publications and websites. He has more than four years of experience in appliance and electrical repairs. Clark…

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