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Originally Posted by: Gene  Hi Matt,
Open the freezer door, press in the emitter flapper door (on the left side) to unblock the optics beam and view the diagnostics "status" LED on the right side.
Did you run this test?
What is the result?
Gene. Hi Gene, Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you... I've been out of state commercial fishing in Alaska. Anyway I back now and optics Flash twice and then repeats when the flapper is open and is a steady on when the flapper is depressed to unblock beam. Neither the old icemaker or the new one move at all when plugged in to 4 prong plug but the old one will move if I hook 110 volt up to it. Also the freeze is cold enough to make ice. THnks for any suggestions, Matt
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Hi Matt,
Did you use the old wire harness for the new ice maker or the new one?
Gene.
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My Kitchenaid ice maker also stopped working. I have tried to warm the water inlet with a blow dryer in case it was frozen shut. This did not fix the problem. When I open the freezer and close the flapper door on the left, the status LED on the right is dark. When I unplug and plug the fridge in, and open the freezer, the LED blinks 4 times red, then pause, then blinks 4 more times and then goes dark. My model is KSRU25FKWH01 mfg. date 12/01.
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Hi Roy, Looks like the problem caused by a bad optic boards (on both sides of the freezer). - The part number for the optic boards kit is AP3137510 Here are the break down diagrams for the Kitchen Aid refrigerator Model KSRU25FKWH01Gene.
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Gene, I received and changed the optic boards on both sides. Now the LED light blinks twice when the door is opened. When the flapper door is closed, the LED light stays on solid. No water flows into the ice tray. The outside water dispenser works fine.
Any suggestions?
Again the model number is KSRU25FKWH01
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Roy, Assuming the "on-off" switch on the right side panel is "on", check if the plastic tube coming into the ice maker is frozen (remove the ice maker first). Replace the water inlet valve if there is frost. Locate the water inlet valve on the back of the fridge. Switch the wires between the ice maker solenoid and the water dispenser solenoid. Depress the water release lever on the door and see if water will come to the ice maker. If it would then the ice maker has to be replaced. If it would not then the water inlet valve has to be replaced. - The part number for the water inlet valve is AP3160649 - The part number for the ice maker is AP4318635 Gene.
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Gene,
After successfully changing the optic board, I have used your troubleshooting advice on switching wires from water and icemaker solenoids. The result was NO water flow to the icemaker when the water release was pressed. I changed the water inlet valve. Unfortunately, I still have no water going into the icemaker. I do hear, (what I believe to be water attempting to go into the icemaker) but no water and no ice still. I tried the trouble shooting method again with the new water inlet valve, with the wire switching but there is still no water flow to the icemaker when the water release is pressed. Is it possible for the water tube to become clogged from the water inlet valve too the icemaker? I really do not believe that there is ice buildup in this tube, as I have tried repeatedly to melt any possible ice build up from this tube inside the freezer. Is it possible or recommended to try and blow compressed air through this freezer tube to try and dislodge a clog? Again, the water worksfine, just no water to the icemaker.
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Roy,
Did you remove the ice maker and check the water feeding tube for an ice inside? This is very common problem.
You can blow an air (not very high pressure) through the tube to see if it'll go through.
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Hi Gene,
I removed the ice maker as you indicated, inspected the water feeding tube on the cieling of the freezer box and it was clear or any ice buildup or ice obstruction. I again, attempted to melt any ice, (that may be up inside the tube) with no luck. I also blew low pressure compressed air through the tube (disconnected at the water inlet valve) and no air came out the inlet valve inside the freezer.
Any further advice to offer?
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Originally Posted by: Roy M ...I also blew low pressure compressed air through the tube (disconnected at the water inlet valve) and no air came out the inlet valve inside the freezer... Roy, Sounds like there is a clog somewhere in the water line. Try to trace the tube from one end to the other. Gene.
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