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When your Whirlpool refrigerator stops making ice — or runs constantly without producing a single cube — the ice maker assembly is almost always the cause. A failed ejector motor, thermostat, or mold heater inside the unit means the harvest cycle never completes: ice freezes in the mold, jams the arm, and the whole system locks up. Part W11557001 is the complete OEM replacement assembly that restores automatic ice production in a single swap, with no component-level diagnosis required.
Symptoms This Part Fixes
- Refrigerator not making ice at all — ice maker completely stopped
- Ice maker runs constantly but produces no ice
- Small, misshapen, or hollow ice cubes
- Ice frozen solid in the mold — won't eject or harvest
- Clicking, buzzing, or grinding noise from the freezer compartment
- Water leaking into the freezer or pooling under the ice bucket
- Ice maker arm stuck in the up (off) position with no ice present
Part Details
- OEM Part Number: W11557001
- Brand: Whirlpool (OEM)
- Component: Complete Ice Maker Assembly
- Replaces: W11546935, W11459554, W11396971, W11363590, W10882923, W10873791
- Includes: Ice mold, ejector motor, ejector arm, thermostat, mold heater, fill cup, wiring harness
- Compatible Brands: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Jenn-Air, Ikea
- Condition: New OEM (New variant) / Tested Used (Used variant)
💡 Pro Tip — Check the Water Inlet Valve Before You Install:
A failed ice maker assembly is often the symptom, not the root cause. If the water inlet valve supplying the ice maker is weak or partially clogged, it will underfill the mold — producing small or hollow cubes — and can burn out the new assembly's heater prematurely. Before installing W11557001, confirm the inlet valve delivers a full, steady fill. If you hear a brief buzz but see little or no water entering the mold, replace the inlet valve at the same time to protect your investment.
A failed ice maker assembly is often the symptom, not the root cause. If the water inlet valve supplying the ice maker is weak or partially clogged, it will underfill the mold — producing small or hollow cubes — and can burn out the new assembly's heater prematurely. Before installing W11557001, confirm the inlet valve delivers a full, steady fill. If you hear a brief buzz but see little or no water entering the mold, replace the inlet valve at the same time to protect your investment.
Installation Notes
- Skill Level: Beginner-friendly — 20–30 minute DIY repair, no special tools required
- First Step: Unplug the refrigerator before removing the old assembly
- Access: Remove the ice bucket, then unscrew the ice maker mounting screws from the freezer wall
- Connectors: Disconnect the wiring harness plug — it only fits one way, no labelling needed
- Fill Cup: Transfer the fill cup from the old unit if not included, and confirm alignment with the water fill tube
- First Cycle: Allow 24 hours after install for the first full ice production cycle
Compatible Models
KRFC804GSS00, KRFC804GPS00, KRFC804GBS00, KRFC704FSS03, KRFC704FSS02, KRFC704FSS01, KRFC704FPS04, KRFC704FPS03, KRFC704FPS01, KRFC704FBS03, KRFC704FBS02, KRFC704FBS01
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