Bottom Freezer Refrigerator - Removing Icemaker

To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

 

Removing the Icemaker From the Freezer In a Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

On some Bottom Freezer refrigerators, 20, 22, and 23 cubic feet capacity models, the following components must be removed in the appropriate order to remove the icemaker.

 

WARNING: The icemaker body can get very hot before ejecting cubes. Exercise caution in touching the ice mold body during removal.

 

  1. Unplug the refrigerator.

  2. Open the freezer door or remove the freezer drawer. See our Bottom Freezer Refrigerator - Removing Freezer Drawer article for models with a freezer drawer.

  3. Remove the ice bucket and freezer baskets. Download a copy of the Owner's Manual for model specific instructions on removing these components.

    Note: The top of the vertical divider on some models is inserted in a molded recess in the freezer ceiling. The bottom of the divider has a front tab that is captured in a notch in the support rail.

  4. Remove the vertical divider from the support rails:a. Remove the two 1/4-inch hex-head screws (1 on each side) from the top rear of the vertical divider.b. Release the front of the vertical divider by pressing down on the support rail while pressing the front of the divider up.c. Carefully rotate the divider slightly counterclockwise to clear the tab from the notch in the rail.

  5. Remove the Phillips-head screw and the ice drawer cover from the evaporator cover (model PFSF2).

    Note: When installing the ice drawer cover, engage the slot on the rear of the ice drawer cover with the tab on the evaporator cover.

  6. Loosen the two 1/4-inch hex-head screws, then lift and remove the icemaker from the mounting bracket. Use caution when touching the icemaker body; it can be hot.

  7. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, expand the 2 clips and disconnect the icemaker wire harness from the cabinet.

French Door Refrigerator Models

Video - GE Appliances French Door Refrigerator Icemaker Installation

 

 

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