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8338 General Electric Ice Maker - Overview

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Ice Maker – Part Number: WR30X10093
Ice Maker
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PartSelect #: PS1993870
Manufacturer #: WR30X10093
This 10 by 5 inch ice maker (Electromechanical Icemaker Kit, Ice Maker Assembly) produces ice. This particular model will produce seven crescent shaped cubes every cycle. It is constructed of plastic ...
$216.23
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Single Outlet Valve Kit – Part Number: WR57X10033
Single Outlet Valve Kit
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PartSelect #: PS304375
Manufacturer #: WR57X10033
The water inlet valve on your refrigerator allows water to enter the ice maker and water dispenser. If your ice maker or water dispenser is not functioning properly, or you notice a leak, you may need...
$67.70
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1/4 Tubing Nut – Part Number: WR57X57
1/4 Tubing Nut
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PartSelect #: PS304401
Manufacturer #: WR57X57
This is a quarter tubing nut and is sold individually. The tubing nut works in conjunction with your refrigerator/freezer and is made entirely of plastic. The function of this part is to connect the l...
$8.06
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Water Tubing Clip – Part Number: WR1X5278
Water Tubing Clip
PartSelect #: PS295031
Manufacturer #: WR1X5278
This water tubing clip, also known as a P-clamp, is usually used within refrigerators and freezers to organize the water line and tubing, but due to its versatility, this clip may also be used in othe...
$8.06
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Icemaker Stripper – Part Number: WR29X160
Icemaker Stripper
PartSelect #: PS297369
Manufacturer #: WR29X160
This part strips the ice from the icemaker mold during the ejection cycle.
$30.38
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Icemaker Switch – Part Number: WR29X5171
Icemaker Switch
PartSelect #: PS297462
Manufacturer #: WR29X5171
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Icemaker Motor Gear – Part Number: WR29X5153
Icemaker Motor Gear
PartSelect #: PS297453
Manufacturer #: WR29X5153
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Feeler Arm Spring – Part Number: WR29X5181
Feeler Arm Spring
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PartSelect #: PS297469
Manufacturer #: WR29X5181
$12.41
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Ice Maker Assembly Kit – Part Number: WR30X30972
Ice Maker Assembly Kit
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PartSelect #: PS12727331
Manufacturer #: WR30X30972
$276.41
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Icemaker Cover – Part Number: WR29X182
Icemaker Cover
PartSelect #: PS297387
Manufacturer #: WR29X182
Cover only.
$65.77
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ARM SHUT OFF – Part Number: WR29X5129
ARM SHUT OFF
PartSelect #: PS297443
Manufacturer #: WR29X5129
$14.45
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Icemaker Thermostat – Part Number: WR29X5168
Icemaker Thermostat
PartSelect #: PS297460
Manufacturer #: WR29X5168
$85.02
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ice stalactites were drooling out of the icemaker and gumming up the cubes in the receiving tray.
I first shut off water flow to the fridge. Examination of the package (which was not exact in appearance to the original) demonstrated that the electrical connectors were well-insulated so I arrogantly and successfully proceded without disconnecting the power. My fridge is old enough that the model doesn't appear exactly on anyone's list so I wasn't alarmed that it took an extra 10 minutes or so to noodle out how to adapt the slightly different inlet cowling and electrical cord with extension, but the device is pretty simple.
Soon I loosened the two mounting screws with a nut driver, used a screwdriver to pry away the plastic snap-in housing over the electrical socket on the fridge inner wall and pulled away the electrical plug. The original water fill tube remained in its cavity, ready for re-use.
The new unit's mounting points matched the original screw locations perfectly, as did the fill cowling - which on the replacement icemaker has two possible attachment points. The new unit's electrical connector required an extension pigtail to adapt to my socket, but it was included in the package. The extra cable posed a minor cosmetic issue because it hangs in the collection basket a bit, but that will soon be remedied with a tie wrap.
After the water was restored and an anxious wait of a few hours, we had well-formed ice cubes that weren't all stuck together and the stalactites haven't reappeared.
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Ice Maker
  • Gerald from Benicia, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Ice maker stopped working
I unplugged the electrical connection. Then I removed the 2 screws holding the icemaker in place. I lifted out the old icemaker unit and put the new one in place. Then put the 2 screws back in and plugged in the new unit.

The icemaker started making ice very soon after turning the unit on.
Parts Used:
Ice Maker
  • Dan from West Bloomfield, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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broken ice maker part
used a screwdriver to remove screw and unplugged part. Plugged in new one and secured with a screw.
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Parts Used:
Ice Maker
  • Laura Beth from Mandeville, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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