CuriousBob
Premium Member
- Model Number
- KSSC42QTS02
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Age
- More than 10 years
Our 12 yr old KitchenAid fridge works great except for the water and ice dispenser.
1. The water dispenser quit a year ago, but the ice maker kept working. I ignored this as I don't use the water dispenser much.
2. Then the ice flap got loose and warm air made interesting frost designs on the freezer shelves. I replaced the motor (WPW10546285) and the flap (WP2180353) and the problem resolved
3. Right after the motor/flap replacement, the ice maker stopped filling. It still rotates and harvests, but just does not fill.
Things I tried:
a. Replaced the water filter. No effect.
b. Tested the optical sensor. When the door is opened and the optical switch is pressed, I get a solid Red light which I think means "Working"
Please tell me there is a reset button or cheat code and I don't have to pull this thing out of the cabinet to get at the water valve.
Help, Ideas, or Jokes appreciated,
Bob in Houston
1. The water dispenser quit a year ago, but the ice maker kept working. I ignored this as I don't use the water dispenser much.
2. Then the ice flap got loose and warm air made interesting frost designs on the freezer shelves. I replaced the motor (WPW10546285) and the flap (WP2180353) and the problem resolved
3. Right after the motor/flap replacement, the ice maker stopped filling. It still rotates and harvests, but just does not fill.
Things I tried:
a. Replaced the water filter. No effect.
b. Tested the optical sensor. When the door is opened and the optical switch is pressed, I get a solid Red light which I think means "Working"
Please tell me there is a reset button or cheat code and I don't have to pull this thing out of the cabinet to get at the water valve.
Help, Ideas, or Jokes appreciated,
Bob in Houston
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