Ice Door Motor & Bracket Assembly

Ice Door Motor & Bracket Assembly

Frank from TN

Ice dispenser door flap would not seal properly, causing melting ice and water from chute.

6 in 1 screwdriver and magnet

The door flap not sealing caused ice melting and refreezing that also affected the auger for dispensing. The thawing and freezing pushed the drive shaft rod out of the motor socket. Finally figured out it was the leak from the chute flap, Replaced with new flap but still leaked. Realized that the chute flap motor mechanism no longer pushed the flap snug. I used a 6 in 1 screwdriver to remove the Phillips and hex screws with the magnet held against the screwdriver shaft for the hard to retrieve and place hex screws. Took about 10 minutes to disassemble the 10 screws, replace the motor, and reassemble. Works great now. Apparently the new assembly has been slightly improved as it appears more sturdy.

Ice Door Motor & Bracket Assembly

Daniel from FL

Kitchen Aid ice maker door wouldn’t operate properly. It was found that the dispenser control board was the culprit. Replaced ice door motor and bracket assembly (as well as control board) and problem is fixed. Part came quickly and was a direct replacement.

Screw driver, socket

To replace ice maker door assy: Remove all screws from stainless door along top, bottom, side, as well as 4 in dispenser area. Remove stainless door panel in its entirety. Should pop off with a little bit of force using the door handle. Remove dispenser control panel (4 hex screws) Remove ice maker door/motor assy (2 hex screws) Pull insulating shield from old assy and snap onto new assy. Reverse the steps and you’re done.

Ice Door Motor & Bracket Assembly

EDMUND from TX

Ice maker not dispensing

Screwdriver

Easy to diagnose. Door didn't open when the ice button was pressed. Entire front panel of freezer has to be removed. 3 screws on top, 6 on left side (open freezer door to get these from "inside") 2 screws at bottom and 4 screws (2 top and 2 bottom) of dispenser compartment. The freezer door skin should then slide out easily. Remove the control panel - 4 hex head screws and disconnect 4 cables. The ice door motor etc. is then exposed and held with 2 screws and connected with single cable.