Blinking lights with your icemaker could be due to a dirty water filter. A Kenmore ice maker with a red light blinking twice or in a constant beat could be due to something as simple as a dirty water filter, an issue with a sensor or a stuck ejector arm.
Why is my Whirlpool refrigerator not making ice?
A Whirlpool refrigerator not making ice may come down to incorrect temperature settings. For proper ice production, the freezer should be set between 0-5°F. If the temperature is too warm, ice may not adequately freeze and can appear smaller or misshapen.
Why is red light blinking in ice maker area?
The information Barbara provided you is good. The red light your seeing is to your emitter receiver board for your ice maker. The blinking LED light can be flashing a code that will indicate the problem. If it flashes 2 times pauses and continues this while the door is open, it’s normal.
What does red status light mean on Whirlpool ice maker?
Open the freezer door and immediately view the diagnostics red status light next to the ice maker’s on/off switch. -Two flashes repeated once means the ice maker’s optics are blocked or defective. -A steady on light for 5 seconds means the ice maker’s optics boards are working properly.
Why does my Whirlpool ice maker keep flashing?
-Two flashes repeated once means the ice maker’s optics are blocked or defective. -A steady on light for 5 seconds means the ice maker’s optics boards are working properly. -If there is no light try resetting the optics boards as in the note at the top of this section.
What should I do if my Whirlpool refrigerator is not making ice?
Hold down the freezer light switch, the status LED should flash every second while in harvest mode. If the LED light still does not light up, then the optic control boards will need to be replaced. Refrigerator Emitter And Receiver Board Kit
