FIXED KitchenAid Stand Alone Ice Maker KUIC15NRTS1 reservoir has to be filled by hand

[Mckrapfl]

Model Number

KUIC15NRTS1

Brand

KitchenAid

Age

More than 10 years

My ice maker functions 100% when first turned on. After that, I have to fill the reservoir by cups of water. It continues to make perfect ice if I continue to fill it (less than optimal!!). I thought the pump was broken at first, but it fills up initially when I turn the machine on. It just doesn’t keep filling. I don’t see any leaks from the reservoir and the cap is in place. Is there a water sensor in the reservoir? I’m at a loss and hope someone can help

 

[Jake]

Sounds like a bad water level sensor.

Here it is for your model:
Sensor WPW10548509


Also check for corroded wires at the sensor connector.

Jake

 

[Mckrapfl]

Thanks it was the water inlet valve. It was super low output so didn’t fill the reservoir in the allotted 2 minutes. Replaced and good as new. Interestingly, the water level sensor showed as faulty, but it was fine.

 

[Jake]

Excellent, glad to hear the new water inlet valve fixed it.

Thanks for the update!

Here's the water inlet valve for your model, in case others need it too:
Valve WPW10217917


Jake