Hotpoint Refrigerator Ice Maker
Makes and ejects ice into the bin on refrigerator freezers with a built-in ice maker.
DifficultyModerate
Typical time30 to 60 minutes
ToolsScrewdriver or nut driver
Safety. Unplug the appliance before you start and keep food cold elsewhere while you work. Never pierce the sealed cooling system.
Signs it has failed
- No ice, or very little
- Small, hollow or fused cubes
- Water leaking around the ice maker
- The arm or motor does not cycle
Check before you buy
- Check the freezer temperature is cold enough (about -18 C or 0 F) and the water supply is on
- Check the fill tube for ice and the water filter is not clogged
- Check the arm is in the down position
What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your refrigerator and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).
How to replace it
- Unplug the refrigerator and turn off the water
- Remove the ice bin and release the ice maker mounting screws
- Disconnect the wire harness
- Fit the new ice maker and reconnect
- Restore power and water and allow several hours for the first batch
Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.
Getting the right part
Ice makers differ by mounting and connector. Match the OEM part number and your model number.
Check your model number first. It is on the rating plate — usually inside the door frame, on the back or side panel, or inside the appliance. Parts that look identical often differ by model, so match the number to the listing before you order.
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