Refrigerator - Turning Your Icemaker ON or OFF

Icemakers can be turned OFF in one of many ways, depending on the model. Various ways to turn an icemaker On and Off are provided below.

Turning an Icemaker In a Refrigerator On and Off

Option On the Control Panel

Some refrigerators have an Icemaker ON/OFF on the control panel. You would see an Icemaker pad or Icemaker setting (LCD touch pad models) in the same display as your temperature controls.

• Consult the Owner's Manual for your specific model for instructions on turning the icemaker ON or OFF. 

ON/OFF Toggle Switch

This style of icemaker has an ON/OFF switch similar to a light or power switch. On is at the top of the switch, while OFF is at the bottom. This type of icemaker is found on many different style refrigerators.

1. To turn on the icemaker, set the power switch to I (ON).
2. When the icemaker is turned on, the green light will come on.
3. To turn OFF the icemaker, set the power switch to O (OFF).

ON/OFF Slide Switch

When the icemaker is on, the horizontal paddle is extended out over the ice. To turn the icemaker OFF, slide the paddle back under the icemaker. When your ice bucket is full, the paddle is also under the icemaker, since the ice in the full bucket keeps it from springing forward. This icemaker is primarily found in bottom freezer and French door refrigerators, though it can also be found in other styles as well.

1. To turn ON the icemaker, slide the switch over so that the paddle is extended out past the icemaker.
2. To turn the icemaker OFF, slide the switch so the paddle is under the icemaker.

Turning the icemaker OFF does not power it down; the green LED light will remain on when the icemaker is turned OFF.

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