Refrigerator - How to Turn Icemaker On or Off

The icemaker in your refrigerator can be turned on and off. This is helpful if you have a problem with the icemaker working properly, or want to turn it off while on vacation. The instructions vary by the type of icemaker and style of refrigerator you have. We are providing information on how to turn various types of icemakers on and off below.

Turning Icemaker On and Off

Feeler Arm

Raise the feeler arm (metal rod) to turn the icemaker off. Lower the feeler arm (metal rod) to turn the icemaker on.

Toggle Switch

Flip the switch down to turn the icemaker off. Flip the switch up to turn the icemaker on. A green light will come on to indicate the icemaker is turned on. The following video demonstrates how to turn off your icemaker:

Slide Switch

On and off are labeled. Slide the switch to the right to turn the icemaker off. Slide the switch to the left to turn the icemaker on. The following video shows how to use the slide switch to turn the icemaker of and on.

Dispenser Icemaker On/Off Button

For Bottom-Freezer style refrigerators with an external dispenser and control panel, the dispenser has an icemaker off button, "Ice" or "Ice Maker", that must be activated to turn the icemaker off. The dispenser will continue to work if the icemaker is turned off.

• For touchscreen LCD controls: Select Settings, tap on Icemaker and follow the screen prompts.
• For dual icemaker models: Tapping the Ice or Ice Maker pad, depending on the model, repeatedly will toggle between the icemaker on/off options for the icemaker in the fresh food door (Top icemaker) and the icemaker in the freezer drawer (Bottom icemaker) and will show on the display as: Ice Top On or Off; Ice Bottom On or Off.
• For single icemaker models: Tapping the Ice or Ice Maker pad, depending on the model, will turn the icemaker on or off and will display as: Ice On or Off.

This video demonstrates how to use the temperature controls on French-Door refrigerator models for icemaker operation:

Appliance Support

Whether you need to repair an appliance or purchase a new appliance, we are here for you. Please reach out to us with any appliance question or concern. Should you need to schedule an icemaker repair, please schedule service with GE Appliances Factory Service.