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Where is the feeler arm on a GE icemaker?
The feeler arm is either a metal rod on the side of the icemaker or a plastic paddle that sits horizontal under the icemaker. If the arm or paddle is broken, the icemaker needs to be replaced. You can order from GE Appliance Parts at 1-800-626-2002 or purchase a GE Appliance part online.
Why does the arm on my ice maker stay up?
I have to go in and manually put arm down every time it dumps. What is causing this arm to stay up and not come down? There is usually a problem with the mechanism inside the housing, and the ice maker will have to be replaced.
How do you turn off the icemaker on a GE refrigerator?
You can order from GE Appliance Parts at 1-800-626-2002 or purchase a GE Appliance part online. The metal arm moves up and down. When the metal arm is pushed all the way up, the icemaker is in the "off" position. The plastic paddle moves in and out when the icemaker cycles.
Why is my ge icemaker not cooling the freezer?
If you don’t have a thermometer, a good indication that the temperature in the freezer is acceptable is ice cream. If the ice cream is hard the temperature is acceptable and if the ice cream is soft check out this page Refrigerator Not Cooling In this section of the GE icemaker repair guide I will discuss the Older mechanical style icemakers.
How do you fix the feeler arm on an ice maker?
All you need to do is activate your freezers defrost setting and let it run on a cycle. This should free up a stuck ice maker arm.
How do I get my ice maker unstuck?
Start by drizzling warm water into the compartments that have lingering ice. This may be enough to loosen the ice-bond with the bold, releasing the ice that was stuck. Your next option, not as pleasant-smelling, is to drizzle a little vinegar into the ice mold tray.
Why won't the arm on my ice maker go down?
If the ice maker control arm is stuck in the "up" position and there is ice in the ice maker, defrost the freezer. See also, Manually Defrost a Sub-Zero. Turn the home circuit breaker to the unit off for 30 seconds and back on again. Retest the unit operation.
How do you remove ice from an ice maker ejector arm?
0:376:52The main reason be changing out the ejector is if the ejector is damaged and doesn't eject the iceMoreThe main reason be changing out the ejector is if the ejector is damaged and doesn't eject the ice cubes from the icemaker. In order to change out the part we have to open up the freezer.
How does an ice maker arm work?
Just before the cubes are pushed out of the icemaker, the cam catches hold of the shut-off arm, lifting it up. After the cubes are ejected, the arm falls down again. When the arm reaches its lowest resting position, it throws a switch in the circuit, which activates the water valve to begin another cycle.
Should the ice maker ARM be up or down?
If the wire arm of your ice maker is in the up position, this signifies to the ice maker that the ice storage bucket is full and turns the ice maker off. If you would like your ice maker to continue making ice, the arm lever should be in the down position.
How do I reset my ice maker?
Unplug the machine and wait 10 seconds. Plug the machine back in and press the ON button. You should see a blue light appear, letting you know that the machine has been reset.
Can an automatic ice maker get stuck?
Automatic ice makers in your freezer are a great convenience. However, if they get stuck releasing ice cubes it can be difficult to fix. This is a page about fixing am ice maker arm that is stuck.
Does the ice maker make ice?
Yes. This ice maker is brand new, out it in about a month ago, still did not make ice, actually the issue was the water intake valve, replaced it, started running fine, but now everytime the ice maker dumps ice, the are goes up, the ice falls into bucket, and the arm stays up and wont come down on it's own.
What is the arm on an icemaker called?
There is an arm (you might look at it as a paddle) on the side of the icemaker called a feeler arm . This arm moves back and forth to “tell” the icemaker when the ice bin is full. When the feeler arm touches the ice it’s supposed to stop indicating that the ice bin is full and the icemaker will stop making ice.
How many icemakers does GE have?
GE has two style icemakers and they are old mechanical style and the newer electronic style. Repairing these two icemakers is very different from one to the other and this GE icemaker repair guide will explain each one in detail. When repairing icemakers it is important to know how much ice the icemaker should produce.
What happens if the icemaker doesn't complete the cycle?
If the icemaker completes the cycle and water runs in either the temperature inside the freezer is too warm (should be between 0-12 degrees) or the thermostat inside the icemaker is bad.
What should happen if an icemaker stops?
If it completes the cycle and stops and no water enters the icemaker, the water valve is bad and needs replacing. If the icemaker will not complete the cycle replace the icemaker.
What to do if your refrigerator is clogged with ice?
If it is clogged with ice, pull it out the back of the refrigerator and clean all the ice out with hot water. The water valve causes this problem so replace the water valve or it will happen again. Feeler Arm. The feeler arm is the wire arm that shuts the icemaker down then it hits the ice.
How long does it take to turn off an icemaker?
If its not the spring turn the icemaker off (some have a switch and some you will have to unplug) for at least 30 seconds. Then turn it back on and press in on the feeler arm three times within 15 seconds of turning the icemaker back on. If done correctly the icemaker will go through a cycle and run water.
How long does it take for an ice maker to fill?
Typically it will take 24-48 hours for an icemaker bin to fill and longer if the refrigerator is just starting up. If your icemaker is producing ice but slowly, the first thing to check before going through troubleshooting steps provided on this page is the temperature in the freezer.
What is the feeler arm on a refrigerator?
Make sure the feeler arm is not broken. The feeler arm is either a metal rod on the side of the icemaker or a plastic paddle that sits horizontal under the icemaker. If the arm or paddle is broken, the icemaker needs to be replaced.
What does it mean when an icemaker stops making ice?
Icemakers are designed to stop making ice when the storage bucket is full. If the icemaker is not stopping, and the bucket is overflowing, then there are several things you can check:
Why do refrigerators have freezer shelves?
Some refrigerators have a freezer shelf that must be used when installing an icemaker. The purpose of this shelf is to elevate the ice bin. If the shelf is not installed properly, the feeler arm does not correctly judge the level of ice in the bin, causing the ice to overflow.
What happens if you put a paddle under an icemaker?
If the paddle is tucked under the icemaker, something is holding it back, the spring is broken (out of place) or the icemaker is in mid cycle. Assuming the icemaker isn’t in mid cycle I think your spring didn’t get reinstalled correctly. There is a small hold in the icemaker and a small hold in the feeler arm. The spring has two small arms and one fits into each of these holes. If the spring is in place the arm should swing all the way out on its own and you cannot set or change this.
When its out to the right all the way, can I pull the ice tray towards me?
When its out to the right all the way then I cannot pull the ice tray towards me as the paddle is in the way since the back of the tray is a little higher on the right side.