Kenmore Refrigerator Error Code Ice Maker Kit Malfunction

This error means the ice maker's ejector blades failed to return to their park position within 18 minutes after the Harvest Mode cycle started. The control board monitors blade position throughout the cycle and triggers this fault when the timeout is exceeded. It typically points to a problem with the Hall IC sensor, ejector motor, harvest heater, or the relay controlling those components. Ice production will stop until the fault is diagnosed and resolved.

This fault is not a safety hazard to your home or food. The refrigerator's cooling system continues to operate normally, so fresh food and freezer items remain unaffected. The error only disables ice production. That said, a failed harvest heater left unaddressed can cause ice to build up inside the ice maker assembly over time, potentially leading to further mechanical damage.

Repair costs vary depending on which component has failed. Replacement parts such as an ejector motor, harvest heater, or Hall IC sensor typically range from $20 to $100 each for parts alone. If you hire a technician, expect to add $75 to $200 or more in labor costs depending on your location and the complexity of the repair. Diagnosing which specific component has failed before ordering parts can help avoid unnecessary expenses.

Some causes, like an ice blockage jamming the ejector blades, can be resolved without replacing parts by clearing the obstruction and allowing the ice maker to run a new cycle. However, component failures involving the motor, heater, Hall IC, or relay require hands-on electrical testing and part replacement, which is best suited for technicians or experienced DIYers comfortable working with appliance wiring.

A power reset may temporarily clear the error code and allow the ice maker to attempt another cycle, but if an underlying component has failed, the fault will return once the next harvest cycle times out again. Resetting is a reasonable first step to confirm whether the error is intermittent, but a persistent code requires component-level diagnosis of the Hall IC, motor, heater, and relay.