If you are using a Whirlpool refrigerator and for some reason, you want to take out the ice maker from the refrigerator. There is no issue in taking out the ice maker but one that is you don’t know how to remove ice maker from whirlpool ice maker.
You don’t have to worry anymore, I am going to tell you the step-by-step process of how to remove the ice maker from the Whirlpool refrigerator. Now you can easily remove the ice maker by following my instructions. You just have to follow my instructions properly and do as I instructed.
There can be several reasons for the removal of the ice maker. Some remove the ice maker to change the old ice maker with a new one while some remove the ice maker to repair it. Some people remove the ice maker to clean it and some remove the ice maker just to check whether there is any external damage or not.
Before going to remove Whirlpool Ice Maker, think once about what is the issue and why you are removing it. Whether your whirlpool ice maker is not working or do you have any other concerns? Once you have this in mind then let’s go and find below step-by-step methods to remove whirlpool ice maker.
Essential tools and items
Before you start removing the ice maker from the refrigerator, you need some essential items and tools. First, gather all the items in one place before you start removing the ice maker. The essential tools and items for the removal process are-
👉 Screwdriver (to unscrew)
👉 Pliers (to remove wires)
👉 Soft cloth (to wipe)
👉 Bucket (to hold water from dripping on the floor)
Unplug the refrigerator
The very first thing you should do is to remove the plug from the electric outlet. It is a very important step for your own safety. Always keep in mind that whenever you do any electrical work by yourself, the first thing you do is unplug that appliance.
If you do not remove the plug from the electric outlet or do not switch off the refrigerator then there is a very high chance that you might get an electric shock.
The shock can be severe and it can be life-threatening. This is why you should unplug the refrigerator before you start removing the ice maker from the Whirlpool refrigerator.
Allow the ice maker to defrost
After removing the plug from the electric outlet let the ice maker defrost for some time. First, let the ice melt properly so leave the ice maker unplugged for a while, it is very important to let the ice melt. Once the ice melts properly it is easy to remove the ice maker in comparison to freeze ice in the ice maker.
If you do not want to leave the refrigerator unplugged for a long time then you should first defrost the ice maker. To defrost the ice maker you have to press the defrost button in the refrigerator for a few seconds and when hear a beep sound then remove your figure from the button. When all the ice melts down then remove the plug. You can do any one of them, it depends on you.
Remove the ice bin
After unplugging the ice maker you have to remove the ice bin and ice trays from the ice maker. This means you have to vacate the ice maker and its surroundings. This will make your work easy by providing you with more space in the refrigerator to remove the ice maker.
Remove all the items that you have kept in the ice maker, and remove all the items from the refrigerator also. The items can fall out from the refrigerator while you remove the ice maker, so to be safe remove them beforehand.
If your ice bin and ice tray are not coming out then wait for the ice to melt, then try again your ice bin and ice tray will come out easily.
Stop water supply
After removing all the items from the refrigerator including the ice tray and ice bin, it’s time to stop the water supply. To stop the water supply you have to close the tap or wherever your water supply pipeline is fixed. So first check where your refrigerator’s water supply line is fixed.
If the water supply line in fixed to the water inlet valve then shut off the valve first. Once you close the source of the water supply then remove the water supply line from that source whether from a tap or valve.
Always remove the water supply line after you shut off the main connection. If you remove the supply line without closing the tap or valve then water will start pouring on the ground and make your surroundings wet.
When you remove the water supply line after closing the main source then also some water will pour down but this time it will be from the supply line because it holds a small amount of water in it.
Remove water
Once you remove the water supply line from your refrigerator then it’s time to remove water from the refrigerator. After defrosting the refrigerator all the ice will become water and you have to remove all the water from the refrigerator.
Once you remove all the water from the refrigerator and also from the ice maker, take the dry cloth and wipe the ice maker from inside properly to dry the ice maker. Drying the ice maker is important because it will make the removal process easy otherwise your hands will slip in the wet ice maker.
Remove ice maker
Once you do all these things properly, you can start removing the ice maker from your Whirlpool refrigerator. To remove the ice maker from the refrigerator first, you have to detach the ice maker by unscrewing all the screws with the help of a screwdriver.
You have to unscrew the screws from the mounting point of the ice maker. All the ice makers have different numbers of screws, it depends on the model of your Whirlpool refrigerator. To check properly you can take help from the installation guide.
Now you have unscrewed the ice maker, it’s time to remove the ice maker from the refrigerator. To remove the ice maker you have to hold the ice maker properly and pull it gently otherwise, you can break the wire or you can break the ice maker also.
When the ice maker comes out you have to detach the wires from it. The ice maker is connected with various wires so when you pull it out the wires will also come out with the ice maker.
You have to detach the wires from the ice maker with the help of pliers. One thing to keep in mind is that you have to remember which wire is connected where. I will suggest you to take a picture of the wires so you do not have to remember and remove the wires without any tension.
Once you detached the ice maker, pull it out from the refrigerator.
FAQ
How to remove the ice maker from the Whirlpool refrigerator?
To remove the ice maker from the Whirlpool refrigerator you have to unscrew all the screws in the ice maker, then pull the ice maker gently and when the ice maker will come out remove all the connected wires with the help of pliers and then pull out the entire ice maker.
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator’s ice maker not making ice?
If your Whirlpool refrigerator is not working then there can be several reasons for that. The reasons are clogged water lines, clogged water filters, wrong water pressure, faulty components in the refrigerator, wrong temperature, or broken parts. If any of these has happened in your ice maker then it will stop making ice.
How should I drain the ice maker on a Whirlpool refrigerator?
To drain the water from the whirlpool refrigerator you have to unscrew the drain holder(cap) which is in the bottom of the water pan, inside the storage bin of the refrigerator. After unscrewing let the water drain out completely.
How to defrost the Whirlpool ice maker?
To defrost the Whirlpool ice maker you have to press the defrost button for a few seconds till you hear a beep sound, after that remove your finger from the button. To speed up the defrosting process put a pot filled with boiling hot water into the ice maker and close the door. Due to the hot steam, the ice will start melting fast. You can use a hair dryer as well.
What tools do I need to remove the ice maker?
You do not have too many tools to remove the ice maker, you just need a screwdriver, pliers, soft cloth, and a bucket. If you want then you can use a pair of rubber gloves.
Conclusion
Removing the ice maker can be a hectic task but it got easy for you due to this step by step instructions. Anyone can remove the ice maker on their own. Now you have removed the ice maker from the refrigerator, do whatever you want in that refrigerator. Either install a new one or install the old one the choice is yours.