Whirlpool Ice Maker (WPW10670845)

The Whirlpool Ice Maker is the in-freezer assembly that cycles water into a mold, freezes it, then ejects the cubes into the bin. It uses an internal motor, heater, and shutoff sensing to control the harvest cycle and stop making ice when the bin is full.

Common failures come from wear in the drive motor or gears, a weak or open mold heater that prevents release, a faulty internal switch or sensor that stops the cycle, or electrical damage from moisture and temperature swings. Ice buildup around the mold or ejector area can also strain the mechanism and lead to stalling or incomplete harvests.

These symptoms can help you decide if this ice maker is the source of the problem:

• No ice production even though the freezer is cold and water supply to the refrigerator is on
• Cubes freeze in the mold but do not eject into the bin
• Ice maker cycles intermittently, then stops for long periods
• Small, incomplete, or fused cubes due to uneven filling or interrupted cycles
• Clicking, grinding, or repeated stalling sounds from the ice maker during a harvest attempt
• Ice bin stays empty while the rest of the freezer operates normally