Repair > Appliances > Ice MachinesMay 31, 2009

Ice maker Does Not Dump Ice

My ice maker fills with water but won't dump the ice once it's frozen. What can I do?

By Michelle B

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06/23/2009

Take a small container like a mustard bottle with squirt end and put white vinegar in it and put some in ice tray. It's probably got build up in the tray. Good luck.

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06/01/2009

Look for a wire "arm" above the bin that can be raised and lowered.

On mine, having it in the raised position tells the icemaker to "stop." Others may operate differently.

For a quick test, just put it in the opposite position that it's in now, to see if you get ice.

I hope this helps.

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