FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 1.) Will this defrost the ENTIRE refrigerator? - No. It only defrosts the freezer section. The fresh food section is not affected. 2.) How long does it take before it starts to defrost? - The defrost cycle happens every 6 hours. You should notice if it's working at least 6 hours later. Sometimes the cycle can start earlier depending on when you forced the long defrost during the last cycle. 3.) How long is the long defrost cycle? It is exactly 21 minutes. The short defrost is 10 minutes. Sometimes 10 minutes is simply not long enough to thoroughly thaw out the lines. 4.) If the power cuts out, do I have to redo the procedure of setting it back to long defrost? - Yes. The fridge does not have stored memory. If the power cuts out, the defrost settings revert back to "AUTO." You must reapply the long defrost settings. 5.) This trick didn't help, what else could it be? - A severed wiring harness at the bottom door hinge is usually the culprit. But in rare cases, sometimes the defrost element can go bad. The water line pump can also go bad. Or the ice maker harvester motor can also go bad.
@williamriordan1619Күн бұрын
It worked like a charm.
@MelindaLenz6 күн бұрын
I found your video when our ice maker stopped working and I'm glad I did! This worked!! Thank you!
@chvel86Ай бұрын
We have a different model but the steps were the same, so i am hoping this works! I will check in 6-8 hours. Otherwise, hubby will have to investigate further. Thank you so much for making this! This was so quick and easy. EDIT: 8 hours later, we have ice! It worked! Thank you again, so much!
@Ozzie1225 күн бұрын
Unbelievable! I fixed the torn wires months ago but couldn't get the ice machine to work until I tried this today and 6 hour later... finally! Thank you!!!!
@xerocoulАй бұрын
Worked perfect! Mine took about 24 hours but the ice bucket went from nothing to completely full. Thank you!!
@faymoghtader71784 ай бұрын
I would like to make another comment, I followed your instructions and my icemaker is now working perfectly I want to thank you again for your easy to follow instructions. I hear the water coming into the icemaker.
@hectorjoydiaz425Ай бұрын
Did you noticed that the shut off arm was down when it was not making any ice?
@josefnnzАй бұрын
Easy to follow tutorial. Just set mine to long defrost. Hope it fixes the ice maker issue. Thanks for your help!
@Charles-jq9qv2 ай бұрын
Works! I was going to call repair service then found this advice. Awesome.
@terryhargrove672629 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@loumoriconi99335 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the instructions. Our icemaker went out over the weekend. I called the warranty folks. No one in. Tried your reprogramming and it worked perfectly. Thank you again for posting this.
@raidserdan2 ай бұрын
Does the fridge side still work while defrosting
@OctaneSlain2 ай бұрын
Yes, fridge is unaffected
@EmilyGutierrez-o5i2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I just had my ice maker repaired a few months ago and then the same issue happened again. No ice!!! Ice is a big deal in my household. I came across your video and did what you mentioned in the video. I do not have the exact same refrigerator but it still worked. The electricity has been going off and on a lot lately. I have sent your video to all members of my family so they know what to do when the power goes off again. Thank you!!!! I have spent a lot of money already because of this issue and my kids were after me to buy a separate ice machine.
@TinsinMD5 күн бұрын
SO appreciative! Like others different Whirlpool model but same diagnostics! Tried recycling ckt bkr after ice mkr failed in record cold day - if LO defrost doesn’t work at least I have learned about diagnostics- U R AWESOME!
@jeffrussell99784 ай бұрын
This worked for me, thanks for the video. When my fridge/freezer was installed the builder lost my manual, there's probably one on the internet somewhere but pushing buttons to get into maintenance mode is not something that immediately springs to mind so even with a manual I would be unlikely to find the fix. Good job.
@kelvinmurray99683 ай бұрын
Sir, you are appreciated! I replaced my ice-maker weeks ago and it made ice for 2 weeks and then stopped. I was about to buy another ice-maker and then I came across your video! You saved me at least $120 as well as a hour of installation time. Thank you for making the video.
@bearberryboutique2 ай бұрын
This may be the answer I've been looking for! I will report back if this fixes our fridge 😊 thank you!
@futureddshanley2 ай бұрын
Thank You sooooooo much Nate Bargatze!
@juiceworks3d48810 күн бұрын
It worked! Thank you brother.
@welldoneHS29 күн бұрын
Great video. Test mode 38 is forced defrost. It doesn't set your fridge to defrost short or long automatically. It is only a manual defrost that you can choose whether you want a short defrost or long defrost and will start as soon as you exit diagnostic service mode
@beatseastscocktails8 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. How long before it starts making ice?
@OctaneSlain6 ай бұрын
About 2 to 3 hours after the long defrost. If you aren't making ice after 8 hours of this setting, you may have another issue.
@pennusuozzi76366 күн бұрын
Thanks! I'll try it. Appreciate you!
@BHF405 ай бұрын
Thank you. Where can i find a list of what the different codes represent in the diagnostic menu?
@petermilligan72105 ай бұрын
With many whirlpool refrigerators, there is a sheet of paper with all the diagnostic codes hidden under the hinge cover of the right-side door (top hinge). With my fridge, there is one Phillips head screw to remove. Hope that helps.
@BHF405 ай бұрын
@@petermilligan7210 Thank you
@jstandley88499 күн бұрын
Should I move the contents from the freezer to another or will this only affect the ice making process
@cheliuscarter1555 күн бұрын
Is there a way to tell that it is actually defrosting after following your instructive video...BTW - Thank You - quite clear directions. Or do we just wait until morning to see?
@OctaneSlain5 күн бұрын
It can take up to 6 hours to defrost the water line
@cheliuscarter1555 күн бұрын
@@OctaneSlain Thank you for the prompt reply - I'll let you know how it shakes out in the morning...it's been an eventful Holiday season - sewage line laid down just before Thanksgiving - making that day memorable for ALL the wrong reasons. Then two days later after finally getting the entire line replaced 9this past Thursday...a tub faucet quit turning at full throttle...into a slow draining tub...so while my wife was bailing the tub into the sink to keep it from flooding (due to the slow drain) I'm frantically trying to find the cut-off valve in our 94 year-old house tore apart a modern wall to find WHERE the cut off had been concealed in a back room renovation in the cellar. Fun times.
@cheliuscarter1553 күн бұрын
@@OctaneSlain So...again A Huge Thanks to your directions...our ice maker is again working perfectly...so within you 110% prediction was correct!!!
@lzander98082 ай бұрын
Trying it now. Fingers crossed!
@lzander98082 ай бұрын
I ran the long defrost 4 times and noticed that there is still ice lodged in the door. It’s the side with the on/off switch. Any tips for removing that?
@vario26644 күн бұрын
My Whirlpool side by side is an older model, ten years old. When I hold the two buttons on the left of the display I then receive a '01', but when I press the options button it starts with number '28' and doesn't go higher. You went down to '38' to get to the right zone. Any thoughts?
@ruben10195 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video, it was driving me crazy trying to figure it out! Works!
@missscubajewels3 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting. My power was out last week, so hoping this is the case. Got the long defrost going but how long should it take?!!
@WayneFagan-r4c2 ай бұрын
Man if this works you will be my hero!
@theresabekessy75102 ай бұрын
Fantastic , big thank you!! So easy.
@theresabekessy75102 ай бұрын
Question , how long does it take for things to defrost, thaw?
@bestreviewcarpetcleaning.10613 ай бұрын
Thank you for the advice. Quick question is on the long defrost. How long does that usually take?
@benjizolat22618 күн бұрын
Do you have to turn the ice maker off during this process? I still have water leaking when the ice maker is on
@bobdistel136023 күн бұрын
Question about another ice maker issue. Before it quit making ice, which is what brought me to this video, the cube selector quit working. The little door opens when the pad is pressed, but the auger will not turn and dispense the ice. I checked to make sure the auger turns, and it does, but it simply won't dispense. Any ideas? By the way, great video. Trying your instructions now to get the ice working again!
@greatone33j12 күн бұрын
When I hold the ice type and light on my whirlpool fridge it just resets the filter timer. Any idea what I need to do to get to that menu?
@kwfencing8271Ай бұрын
I have a whirlpool double door refrigerator model wsf26c3exf01. The options on my whirlpool only go up to 29. I can not determine which of the 29 options has the defrost function. Any suggestions?
@htowers76Күн бұрын
Hi where can i find the service codes and what they mean Thank you
@claybrown319 күн бұрын
My Kitchen Aid only gave me the Short Defrost option. I chose it, waited 24 hours and still no ice production. Any suggestions?
@TracyJordan21224 ай бұрын
Thanks for this! Trying it now. Does it make sense that we still get water coming out of the other hole or is it two different lines?
@luiselizondo10383 ай бұрын
My ice maker never stopped working but, I could tell water was being sprayed on the inside of the door. When I took off the front panel, I noticed that ice was built up in the black tube where the water flows into the ice tray. I took a blow dryer and melted the ice and a started to work again. 24 hours later the same thing happened. Hopefully this defrost option will work! If it does thank you so much!
@luiselizondo10383 ай бұрын
THIS DIDN'T WORK AAAAARRRRRGGGGG I was so hopefull! 😫😫😫😫any others out there that found another solution? Do I take off the door? replace the tube? Drives me crazy because I don't understand why this is happening. I've had the fridge now for 6 years and all of the sudden? I unplugged it and let the computer reset, then did what's in this video. Hopefully round 2 works.
@michaelbond17362 ай бұрын
After I set the defrost when I got back through the process is still shows LF. Will it always show that first after selecting the zone?
@CarolynVivirito5 ай бұрын
I have done what you suggested but was wondering how long it takes to defrost and when will I get ice?
@OctaneSlain4 ай бұрын
@@CarolynVivirito should take a few hours. Did your ice maker start working again?
@RamonS6614 ай бұрын
@@OctaneSlainit’s been a day for me after following your video and still no ice.
@OctaneSlain2 ай бұрын
@@RamonS661Could be a bad water pump to the ice maker
@Daniel_pc704 ай бұрын
Hi, I followed your instructions but the dial doesn't go to 38 mine stop at 29? any suggestions. Thank you.
@danberm17554 ай бұрын
Same here!
@Daniel_pc704 ай бұрын
@@danberm1755 So I guess nobody has a solution?
@chrisschwan16394 ай бұрын
29 here as well
@MrTactiCALi2 ай бұрын
Do u have to do anything else after this? How long before it starts making ice again?
@RalphBoehnleinАй бұрын
I have a 2013 model. When I started the diagnostic mode but could not pull up a #38 option. Highest option number is like 30. Any suggestions?
@shannonschmidt9065 ай бұрын
We just did this yesterday but no ice has been started back up. Anything else we should do before we call a tech?
@OctaneSlain5 ай бұрын
Has the fridge made a hissing sound at all? If not, it could be the water feed tube solenoid going bad. You can try to disconnect it and see if water comes out during the icemaker cycle. And while the line is out, try blowing into it. If you can't pass air through it easily, it's got an ice blockage. If the air blows easily, more than likely the solenoid has went bad and needs replaced.
@Ashkay22Ай бұрын
I followed your steps but the fill cup system didn’t turn red after selecting the long option. Any suggestions?
@JoeSimas-c5b2 ай бұрын
When you put the mode into Long defrost mode, will it defrost the whloe freezer or just the water line to the ice maker? Will I need to empty out the freezer first?
@stephanle99602 ай бұрын
I don’t know about other people but when I initiated the Long DF it basically defrosted my entire freezer so I would remove all food. Question I have is do I have to do anything else to reset the freezer or will it automatically reset after the Long DF is complete and how long does this Long DF take
@faymoghtader71784 ай бұрын
Thank you so much you were the best video on utube and solved my problem.
@blondiejoemanco2264 ай бұрын
How long does it take after the long defrost to produce ice?
@susanmorgan98005 ай бұрын
I was able to do exactly what you said to do. Thanks! How long should it take for ice line to thaw?
@OctaneSlain5 ай бұрын
Around 2 to 3 hours! You should hear the water line hissing soon!
@lzander98082 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, I have ice frozen in the door behind the on/off switch. Do you have any tips for removing this ice? I tried the long defrost several times. Unfortunately, the ice behind the door is preventing the ice receptacle from clicking back in.
@gwl3256 ай бұрын
Good information. Thanks
@GraceFoley-b2mАй бұрын
When you say it will defrost the freezer section, do I need to empty the freezer if I use the long term (6-8 hrs) defroster?
@hectorjoydiaz425Ай бұрын
@@GraceFoley-b2m I have the same question. Do I need to empty the freezer when performing this long defrost?
@puskyfam3 ай бұрын
I tried on a Maytag but I looked the Ice maker..Do you have this solution for a Maytag? Thanks and blessings..
@SharenInCali2 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!❤
@marylehman1935Ай бұрын
how long will this take
@MShr-i2g4 ай бұрын
Your fix didn’t work but your other advice re other problems did uncover the problem. The wire bundle at the bottom of the door was split open and at least 2 of the wires were severed. Anything we can do about that short of calling a repair person? Thanks so much. You’ve been very helpful so far.
@OctaneSlain4 ай бұрын
@@MShr-i2g That's unfortunate, I wish it could've been the easier fix! Sadly, the repair will be tedious. Each individual wire will need to be spliced together, kinda like installing a car stereo if you've ever done that before. I think another issue with the wire bundle are that the wires are too short and can't handle the door at full swing. So when you splice them back together, I'd use extra wiring to give it slack when it does open full lock. The professional way of doing it would be using a soldering iron and heat shrink tubing. I only have one video of such an install, but it's automotive in nature
@MShr-i2g4 ай бұрын
@@OctaneSlainThanks again. I thought something like that might need done. Oddly, since I last texted you the ice maker has started working again. Nothing else appears to be wrong with it except being slow to make ice. The rest of the frig seems fine. We scheduled a tech to check and fix the wire problem. I can see myself screwing up that job if I do it.
@jmk11082 ай бұрын
Could this impact pressure to the water dispenser? Mine is making ice, but water pressure is low and the filter isn’t the issue because when bypassed it’s still low.
@OctaneSlain2 ай бұрын
Failing water pump
@jillbrown38174 ай бұрын
How long does it take for the “long defrost” to (hopefully) fix this problem? Can people use the water while the long defrost is fixing the problem?
@YeseniaRamirez-ht9xz4 ай бұрын
So, last night I did what you advised on your video and my refrigerator was dispensing water, this no water....what can it be?
@hectorjoydiaz425Ай бұрын
So when the water line is frozen, the shut off arm aslo stay up siganling the system that the bin is full?
@farva75089Ай бұрын
Same question.my arm stays up and it doesn’t come down….
@DD-ud8oz4 ай бұрын
How long does the “long” defrost take?
@chelsearenee94553 ай бұрын
Do you have to do anything to return the freezer to normal once the ice is working?
@OctaneSlain3 ай бұрын
No, just leave it on long defrost. Your freezer will continue to act as normal. All this method does is extend the defrost duration of the ice water line.
@danabrown70254 ай бұрын
Thank you! So, it's making ice but not dropping it. Water then drops and freezes in the ice holder and also drips out onto the floor. Is there some other quick fix I can do or check to see if the mechanism that flips the ice tray isn't working? Thank you.
@Polocknessmonster3 ай бұрын
Did you figure this out?
@Island-lifestyle3 ай бұрын
I’m having this same issue. Were you able to figure this out?
@bobdistel136023 күн бұрын
@@Island-lifestyle Yep, same here. Darn thing quit dispensing the ice. The door opens but the auger won't turn.
@patrickthomas61703 ай бұрын
My 38 options were SH AND OF OR DF , I picked the non SH. OPTION , any thoughts , just did it , can update on 2-3 hr
@OctaneSlain3 ай бұрын
I'm not sure if that'll work. The "H" options are for the ice "harvest" settings.
@yayapj45 ай бұрын
My fridge number codes only go to 28 and don’t say sh or lo. Any advice?
@TheRelentless8175 ай бұрын
Yes mine too. It only goes to 28. It's older fridge version. Any help?
@kelli33753 ай бұрын
Do you have to change the settings back when done?
@OctaneSlain3 ай бұрын
No, leave it on long defrost
@josephgarcia99054 ай бұрын
My ice type won't change even though the pic changes from cubes to crushed. I always get crushed. Is there a fix for this?
@donovanbak4 ай бұрын
How long should ice start been made after this fix? Immediately, hours or days
@66ElCamino357Ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial, thanks for posting....
@kennyemckenzie5027Ай бұрын
What if my water line doesn't work either. I have this exact same model.
@dickeyspaz3222Ай бұрын
Could be a kinked water supply line or the water inlet valve may have gone bad.
@Tom55121Ай бұрын
Have similar frig but the numbers only go to 29. Can’t determine the number for defrost?
@tonywater6026Ай бұрын
I have the same problem mines only goes to 29
@reggiemorgan3514Ай бұрын
This is the best explanation and easiest fix. But where did you get your test code? I have a different model and my test code only goes to 27. So I don't have 38. How do you get the code? The internet doesn't seem to help.
@hectorjoydiaz425Ай бұрын
I saw another video, where it shows you where sometimes they leave the code list and troubleshoot guide, if you go up on a step stool. On the top of the right side door the will be a cover for the door hinge, undo the screw and pup the cover off and there should be the code list .
@loyal365Ай бұрын
My model only goes to 29 how do i find out what number to choose
@skydancerforeverАй бұрын
Thanks for the video. I will try in tomorrow . I was going to just order a new ice maker. glad i didn't. (follow up). No this wasn't the problem, it was a broken wire at the bottom of the freezer door like many others on youtube. As the freezer door opens and closes it breaks the wires at that point. My refrigerator is 8 years old. Only had one wire broke.
@CarolynChristesen3 ай бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH! I'm sure you saved us many $$$. We would have had to call a repairman. We really appreciate this video. :)
@jaybrammer62621 күн бұрын
Thanx for the info
@sandrapride10463 ай бұрын
Thank you, thank you!
@Dweebula6 ай бұрын
How long until it starts working again?
@OctaneSlain6 ай бұрын
Around 2 to 3 hours. It is a slow process
@jakejake-20265 ай бұрын
After the 2-3 hours do you change it back to the previous setting or leave on all?
@OctaneSlain5 ай бұрын
Leave it on long defrost, don't change it back. Sometimes if your power goes out for a long period of time, it'll reset back to auto. You will have to repeat this process and set it back to "long" defrost. Auto mode doesn't do a good job of cycling between defrost modes and let's your water line freeze up
@lindarobinson88275 ай бұрын
The white ice tray came off and fell inside the ice case. How do you put that back on ? Please share a video on this 😊
@melissacurtis58964 ай бұрын
The ice slowed waaaay down the very first summer we owned this and we purchased the warranty, so a professional came out and replaced the entire door. But the new door's hose wasn't the same size as the old door, so we didn't have water/ice for over 7 months while we waited for parts to come in. This 2nd summer the ice has slowed and fingers crossed this EASY trick works for us. I'll keep you posted!
@daisypiatt2593 ай бұрын
This long defrost only affects the water line, right? We don’t have to worry about the food in there do we?
@jaysbay3579Ай бұрын
Any update on this?? Do we need to take the food out of the freezer before initiating the Long Defrost? If so, for how long?
@MeAndMinesRobinson58 ай бұрын
I have this same fridge and I can’t figure out where the ice maker reset button is and my tray is stuck down
@OctaneSlain6 ай бұрын
These don't have a reset button on them, or none that I was able to find or search online. The tray stuck could be an issue with it being frozen. Can you rotate the tray by hand?
@embrage5 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! 🙌🏼
@lanasamsung13 ай бұрын
This is great information thank you so much
@heatherring72913 ай бұрын
Does this problem have anything to do with the refrigerator side freezing? I have both problems and hope your remedy will solve both. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem?
@OctaneSlain3 ай бұрын
Blocking the top airflow vents will cause freezing with the refrigerator side.
@TheStabilio5 ай бұрын
Interesting. We had a 10 minute power outage in our neighborhood 3 weeks ago. But it just stopped making ice yesterday. Hoping this is the fix.
@OctaneSlain4 ай бұрын
@@TheStabilio any luck?
@TheStabilio4 ай бұрын
@@OctaneSlain not with that unfortunately. Broke down and ordered the replacement ice maker and we're back up and running
@alexiarose1013 ай бұрын
@@TheStabiliowhere’d you buy it from?
@TheStabilio3 ай бұрын
@@alexiarose101 Amazon. It was around $60
@vickimontana56766 ай бұрын
Does this defrost your whole freezer
@OctaneSlain5 ай бұрын
Just the ice maker feed line
@kevinhangman14245 ай бұрын
Excellent advice! Totally worked. Still not sure what “water lawn” has to do with my ice machine…
@OctaneSlain5 ай бұрын
Maybe you should clean out those ears, old man. Need a tutorial on how to use a q-tip as well? "Water line" was said, and multiple times at that. However, I guess it's not unusual for geezers like you to start showing signs of dementia though. Hearing and seeing things that aren't there... Bless it.
@kenm52124 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@leroygreen18775 ай бұрын
It works!
@josephdamico78514 ай бұрын
Great video thank you
@dajo28245 ай бұрын
Thanks👏🏼
@JoisaysHealing225 ай бұрын
Thanks hopefully it works
@marilynbowe6503 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@greatone33j4 ай бұрын
The ice type button and light button when held together just resets the filter.
@TheTuffOnes4 ай бұрын
There is no water going to my ice maker but water is coming out through the water dispenser. It is completely impossible for me to move the refrigerator out. It barely got through the door when it was delivered to start with and it's way too big for me to handle. Pushing the little buttons in the front does not work on mine. Should I just flick off the circuit breaker for an hour or so? This, of course, assumes that you still feel that it would be a frozen line even if I'm getting water out the front door. I know it's a Sunday and I have don't expect you to respond but I'm kind of hoping that I'll get lucky. I ordered an emergency filter from Amazon and reset the thing that flashes that says that I need a new filter. I have an inline filter under the sink so I didn't feel any pressing need to change the one in the refrigerator/freezer. If Whirlpool is spiteful maybe they have something built in that automatically shuts things down. I'm uncertain. It's been a whole hour and a half since I ordered the water filter from Amazon. They need to drive faster! 🏎️🏁 Signed, Not a high strung Whirlpool refrigerator owner. A very patient Whirlpool refrigerator owner. PS: I really do appreciate your video and I'm going to follow you. You make everything look so nice and easy and those are very helpful tricks. Now, if only my buttons would work. They do not. I could stand there holding the buttons in until the cows come home and I do believe that the cows have run away and have no plans of returning.
@OctaneSlain4 ай бұрын
Yes, flipping the circuit breaker would let the line thaw out. It will probably take a good while for it to defrost. What exactly are the buttons doing? Not registering your input at all?
@TheTuffOnes4 ай бұрын
@OctaneSlain The buttons don't do anything at all except give water or lights or ice. It is impossible to push in two buttons and effect a service panel. It's really weird because every video that I watched on KZbin does it and the owner's manual even says to do it. I must have that odd refrigerator. I won't complain because I seem to be the only one that never has problems with mine. I didn't change the filter because I have an under the sink Rainsoft P-12 and it should be quite sufficient. The filter, when I did take it out of the refrigerator, did weigh a good 3 oz more than the brand new one so there was some accumulation in there. I cannot imagine what is taking the ice so long. I put the filter in on Saturday afternoon and the bucket still isn't even halfway full. Water is coming out perfectly fine and the ice will normally fill up within a day. It really doesn't make a lot of sense to me. It's not exactly logical. I put my thermometer in the freezer in the ice bin and it is -1°. I don't think it could possibly be too cold to make ice. I have the setting in at medium and the little lights say "ideal". At some point when I have somebody around that can actually move that gigantic food chillin' machine, maybe I'll just go back there and change the tubing out. I don't think it could be clogged but ya' never know. OH! Also, I tried flicking the circuit breaker off for 10 minutes to see if I would be able to push the buttons in and it still wouldn't work. I tried it with the ice maker off and the ice maker on. The ice maker needed the "eraser tip reset". It's working. It's just taking a ludicrous amount of time. It is now Tuesday for Pete's sake! I could have driven to Alaska and retrieved a few bags of ice from the eskimos and driven back home to Chicago by now. Of course it would have to be time warp travel because it's only like 90° out so the ice might not have lived. 🧊
@TheTuffOnes4 ай бұрын
@@OctaneSlain Just wanted to let you know that the ice bin is almost full now. It is Friday morning at about 1:20 a.m. and I just heard another batch of ice fall. I want them to check it and it's just about full. It only took 6 days. I purchased a generic filter but the flow rate on the back says it's identical to the Whirlpool model. I used to work in the water treatment industry and I know that generic filters are just as good as the brand names USUALLY. They must submit much more stringent reporting than the big brands as they are continually scrutinized. I suspect that it might be a good idea for me to grab a guy friend to move the refrigerator out for me so that I can change the PVC line going in. The Rainsoft P-12 solid carbon block filter that I have under the sink does NOT remove mineral content as a coconut carbon fiber would. Its mission in life is to remove things like lead, chlorine, bacterium, etcetera. NOT mineral content. Therefore💡...this COULD actually be my fault after all. I very stupidly didn't stop to think that the configuration on this refrigerator could be so different then my previous refrigerators with ice makers but, now that I've had the opportunity to think about it, the PVC takes a very peculiar turn to feed the freezer compartment unlike traditional feeds that are pretty much a straight shoot from water source to ice maker and therefore purge mineral content right into the ice so it does not back up. This refrigerator's water feed takes turns before it ever reaches the ice maker. Mineral content is essentially pulverized rock. It is heavy. That filter that's in the bottom of the freezer compartment pulls much mineral / rock material out of the water. It, therefore, stands to reason that when that thing got full of rock material rock material backed up through the PVC feed and likely solidified thus impairing the flow of water. The only logical fix is for me to replace the PVC line. I asked your professional opinion. Do I pretty much have an accurate assessment of what is happening in your opinion? Thanks
@TheTuffOnes4 ай бұрын
What if one's buttons will not push in? I have held the buttons, even carefully trying to balance them equally and absolutely nothing happens. It is completely impossible for me to move that gigantic food chillin' machine. I had to pull woodwork down when it arrived for them to even get it into the kitchen and then more woodwork down for them to slide it into the opening. Since I cannot unplug it, because I cannot move it, might I reset it by turning off the circuit breaker? I have the emergency water filter on order from Amazon. It should be here any minute now. Hopefully that will fix the world which is now crumbling in because my tiny little 5 lb dog, who is in the picture, absolutely positively HAS to have crushed ice in her water!
@boblopinto77154 ай бұрын
Worked perfectly, thank you!
@user-wr4uz8pg7m2 ай бұрын
My options started at 29 (that was the highest) and went down to 1, before cycling back to 29 (?).
@amirnaghian44914 ай бұрын
My whirlpool same ice maker makes ice but ice doesn’t fall down next cycle leaking water