Error code reference

KitchenAid Ice Maker Error Code LED flashing 1/2 second intervals

Harvest failure mode - evaporator thermistor has not reached 52°F during harvest cycle lasting more than 16 minutes, possibly due to loose/improperly positioned thermistor, hot gas valve failure, sealed system leak, or restriction.

SourceKitchenAid Ice Makers - Job Aid: 15" & 18" Automatic Modelsp. 6-10

Diagnostic procedure

The full LED flashing 1/2 second intervals procedure

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First diagnostic step
Check evaporator thermistor positioning, hot gas valve operation, and sealed system for leaks or restrictions. Shut unit off and back on to reset control board, then find and correct cause of failure.

SourceKitchenAid Ice Makers - Job Aid: 15" & 18" Automatic Modelsp. 6-10

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Where this code is documented

2 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for KitchenAid ice maker.

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