How To Clear The Ice Dispenser In Whirlpool Gd5Shaxkq00 Repair Guide

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How to Clear the Ice Dispenser in Whirlpool GD5SHAXKQ00
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Introduction

the auger, or ice crusher, not turninga malfunctioning logic boardthe motor not running properlymultiple ice cubes dispensing at the same timeice melting and then refreezing at the end of the dispensing chute where the temperature is slightly warmer than the rest of the chute.

This guide only addresses causes 4 and 5. Before performing the steps in this guide, make sure that the motor is running, the auger is turning, and there is ice in the ice bucket to eliminate the possibility of the first three causes.

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Step 1

              How to Clear the Ice Dispenser in Whirlpool GD5SHAXKQ00

Turn the infrared sensor switch to “off.”
The sensor light will turn from red to gray.

Turn the infrared sensor switch to “off.”

The sensor light will turn from red to gray.

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Step 2

Remove the ice bucket from the freezer by pressing your right thumb on the button to the right and lifting the ice bucket.

Remove the ice bucket from the freezer by pressing your right thumb on the button to the right and lifting the ice bucket.

Step 3

Empty the ice from the ice bucket.
You can transfer the ice to a different container if you would like to preserve it and refreeze it.

Empty the ice from the ice bucket.

You can transfer the ice to a different container if you would like to preserve it and refreeze it.

Step 4

Defrost the ice bucket and dry it thoroughly with a dish towel.
One way to defrost the ice bucket is to let it sit at room temperature for about 10-20 minutes.
Another way is to run it under hot water.

Defrost the ice bucket and dry it thoroughly with a dish towel.

One way to defrost the ice bucket is to let it sit at room temperature for about 10-20 minutes.

Another way is to run it under hot water.

Step 5

Use the blunt end of a tool (e.g., a sharpening steel or the handle of a wooden spoon) to unclog ice from the dispensing chute.
Be careful to not scratch or otherwise damage the dispensing chute with the tool, as this can lead to interruptions in the dispensing of ice.
Wipe away any remaining ice with a warm cloth.

Use the blunt end of a tool (e.g., a sharpening steel or the handle of a wooden spoon) to unclog ice from the dispensing chute.

Be careful to not scratch or otherwise damage the dispensing chute with the tool, as this can lead to interruptions in the dispensing of ice.

Wipe away any remaining ice with a warm cloth.

Step 6

Return the ice bucket to the freezer.
If the ice bucket does not seat securely, rotate the auger slightly.
Once the auger is aligned with the motor coupler, place the ice bucket on top of the motor surface.
Let the ice bucket cool for 10-15 minutes to cool to its original temperature. This will prevent ice from clogging the dispensing chute once the ice maker is turned on.
If you chose to preserve the original ice in Step 3, return it to the ice bucket once the ice has cooled.

Return the ice bucket to the freezer.

If the ice bucket does not seat securely, rotate the auger slightly.

Once the auger is aligned with the motor coupler, place the ice bucket on top of the motor surface.

Let the ice bucket cool for 10-15 minutes to cool to its original temperature. This will prevent ice from clogging the dispensing chute once the ice maker is turned on.

If you chose to preserve the original ice in Step 3, return it to the ice bucket once the ice has cooled.

Step 7

Turn the infrared sensor switch to “on.”
The sensor light will turn from gray to red.

Turn the infrared sensor switch to “on.”

The sensor light will turn from gray to red.

Step 8

Press the ice dispensing lever to make sure the ice dispenses properly.

Press the ice dispensing lever to make sure the ice dispenses properly.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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