How to Replace the Ice Maker in an Older Whirlpool Refrigerator

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Description: Use this guide to replace the ice maker in an...

Steps:

1. Before you begin your repair, perform the following:
2. Turn off your main water supply (if connected)
3. Unplug your device

4. Pull the handle of the freezer door towards you to open it.

5. Pull the handle of the refrigerator door towards you to open it.

6. Lift the ice maker flap.
7. Slide the ice maker flap into its slot.

8. Llift the ice bucket slightly and pull it towards you to remove it.

9. Push down on the ice maker cover.
10. Pull the bottom of the ice maker cover out.

11. Remove ice maker cover.

12. Use a 1/4­‑inch nut driver to loosen the two upper mounting screws.
13. Use a 1/4‑inch nut driver to remove the lower mounting screw.

14. Lift the ice maker up to release it from the upper mounting screws.
15. Move it gently away from the wall into the freezer.
16. Don't try to remove the ice maker fully yet because it is still attached by the wiring.

17. Lower the ice maker partially to access the cable lock tab on the upper front of the ice maker.
18. Use a spudger or flat head screwdriver to press in the cable lock tab to release the cable.

19. Pull the cable out of the socket to disconnect it.

20. Slide the ice maker off of the thermal fuse.
21. Sliding the thermal fuse off will likely be easier than unclipping it.
22. During reassembly, remember to clip the thermal fuse onto the ice maker.

23. Remove the ice maker.