How to Clear the Ice Dispenser in a Whirlpool Refrigerator

ID: 145125

Description: Occasionally, the Whirlpool fridge does not dis...

Steps:

1. Turn the infrared sensor switch to "off."
2. The sensor light will turn from red to gray.

3. Remove the ice bucket from the freezer by pressing your right thumb on the button to the right and lifting the ice bucket.

4. Empty the ice from the ice bucket.
5. You can transfer the ice to a different container if you would like to preserve it and refreeze it.

6. Defrost the ice bucket and dry it thoroughly with a dish towel.
7. One way to defrost the ice bucket is to let it sit at room temperature for about 10-20 minutes.
8. Another way is to run it under hot water.

9. Use the blunt end of a tool (e.g., a sharpening steel or the handle of a wooden spoon) to unclog ice from the dispensing chute.
10. Be careful to not scratch or otherwise damage the dispensing chute with the tool, as this can lead to interruptions in the dispensing of ice.
11. Wipe away any remaining ice with a warm cloth.

12. Return the ice bucket to the freezer.
13. If the ice bucket does not seat securely, rotate the auger slightly.
14. Once the auger is aligned with the motor coupler, place the ice bucket on top of the motor surface.
15. Let the ice bucket cool for 10-15 minutes to cool to its original temperature. This will prevent ice from clogging the dispensing chute once the ice maker is turned on.
16. If you chose to preserve the original ice in Step 3, return it to the ice bucket once the ice has cooled.

17. Turn the infrared sensor switch to “on.”
18. The sensor light will turn from gray to red.

19. Press the ice dispensing lever to make sure the ice dispenses properly.