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Posted: Sun Apr 27th, 2008 14:59 |
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Where is the model number for the GE icemaker located? It's one of the ones with the green led and the plastic "bin full" flipper. My GE refr is model #GTS18ICMBRCC.
It still makes ice but also creates a froze waterfall as an added attraction.
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Posted: Sun Apr 27th, 2008 15:47 |
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according to this Sept. 2002 bulletin, you have the newer one pictured on the right,
WR30X10012, but is now replaced by WR30X10061Attachment: REF36-02.png (Downloaded 41 times) Last edited on Sun Apr 27th, 2008 15:54 by RegUS_PatOff
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Posted: Sun Apr 27th, 2008 15:57 |
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Thanks, I'll start searching the forum here to try to figure out why it makes the waterfall and why the cubes melt together after being in the bin for awhile.
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Posted: Sun Apr 27th, 2008 16:00 |
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| the waterfall (and hence the melted cubes) could be from a clogged/sticky water valve on the back of the fridge (sediment, ect)
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Posted: Sun Apr 27th, 2008 16:50 |
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Thanks. After searching the forums, that is what I had decided. I replaced the solenoid assembly on a previous refr and am sure the price has gone up since then. Is there anyway short of changing it out to be sure that's the problem?
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Posted: Sun Apr 27th, 2008 17:04 |
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you could check the voltage at the valve while someone turns the ice maker on for a few seconds, then off.
you could turn the ice maker off, disconnect the output of the water valve,
hold it over a bucket, have someone turn the i/m on for a few seconds, then off.
see if the water stops flowing.
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Posted: Sun Apr 27th, 2008 17:28 |
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Thanks again...I'll try removing the line with the i/m off and see if it runs water when it shouldn't be. Have to wait until later in the week until my son comes over to check it out.
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Posted: Thu May 1st, 2008 14:36 |
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Well, the test was inconclusive....within a couple of seconds of the water valve opening, I switched off the i/m and the water stopped immediately. Is it possible this could still be a problem with the solenoid valve but that it is intermittent?
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Posted: Thu May 1st, 2008 15:00 |
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I suspect a couple of things here.
First, I would check the icemaker mold. Sometimes they develop a crack and therefore allows a bit of water to seep through and create the "waterfall" you describe. I doubt that this model is overfilling though. They are designed with a thermistor that is in the mold itself that senses how much water has entered the mold. If it isn't enough, the icemaker will attempt to refill a total of three times.
I suppose it depends mainly on where your frozen "waterfall" is located. Any way for you to post a pic??
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Posted: Thu May 1st, 2008 15:11 |
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Yes I can do a pic....I'll have to wait until it creates another waterfall as I chipped the last one out yesterday in preparation for todays test. I can tell you that the waterfall appears to be in the front (nearest the freezer door) of the i/m.
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Posted: Thu May 1st, 2008 16:00 |
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That's very odd that it develops there. I have not seen this problem before. I'm going to guess that the cracked mold theory I indicated before may indeed be the issue. When I order the icemakers for these GE models I go with part #IM6. This includes a new icemaker, watervalve, tubing, and bucket and it retails at Marcone for less than a hundred bucks.
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Posted: Thu May 1st, 2008 16:30 |
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Is the IM6 a direct replacement....ie. no drilling, no special tools, etc? I notice it says complete kit....I'm assuming that's the other parts, valve tubing, catch box, etc. Is that correct? I'm still going to wait a while until the waterfall forms again, just to be sure.
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Posted: Thu May 1st, 2008 17:04 |
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Yes, that is correct.
nunantal wrote: Is the IM6 a direct replacement....ie. no drilling, no special tools, etc? I notice it says complete kit....I'm assuming that's the other parts, valve tubing, catch box, etc. Is that correct?
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Posted: Thu May 1st, 2008 19:21 |
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Here's the pic...the ice is attached to the back of the front cover. I watched while it filled on the next two cycles and didn't see any drips. I also tried to use a mirror and flashlight to look down into the cavities but couldn't see anything obvious.
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Posted: Thu May 1st, 2008 19:26 |
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Forgot to mention....now there is only one long icicle and one real short one. How did that happen?
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Posted: Fri May 2nd, 2008 11:30 |
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The icemaker appears to be level. There must be a crack in the bottom somewhere.
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Posted: Fri May 2nd, 2008 16:21 |
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I think I've decided to just go ahead and replace it. Up until I went to bed, there was just a very small icicle. When I checked it this morning, I had the full blown waterfall and a good sized chunk of connected ice in the bottom of the bucket. Not sure what's wrong but I feel almost certain that a new one will correct the problem.
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Posted: Fri May 2nd, 2008 17:11 |
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nunantal wrote: I think I've decided to just go ahead and replace it. Up until I went to bed, there was just a very small icicle. When I checked it this morning, I had the full blown waterfall and a good sized chunk of connected ice in the bottom of the bucket. Not sure what's wrong but I feel almost certain that a new one will correct the problem.
Wayne
I agree, even though I can't see it in the picture, it sure looks to me like the unit is cracked and allowing water to flow into the ice bin thus causing this iceberg.
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