Refrigerator Not Making Ice? Ice Maker Assembly W11557001 – Fix No Ice, Jams & Constant Cycling Fast

A failed ice maker assembly is the most direct cause of no ice production, jammed molds, and constant cycling in Whirlpool and KitchenAid French Door refrigerators. In most Whirlpool KRFC-series refrigerators, the ice maker assembly is a complete unit containing the ice mold, ejector motor, ejection arm, thermostat, mold heater, fill cup, and wiring harness. When it fails, the ice maker stops harvesting, jams mid-cycle, or runs continuously without producing ice — and individual component repairs rarely solve the root cause. ⚡ Complete assembly replacement is the fastest and most reliable fix for KRFC-series ice maker failures. Part W11557001 is the genuine OEM ice maker assembly that restores full ice production, eliminates jams, and stops constant cycling immediately.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Refrigerator powers on and cools normally — freezer is at or below 0°F (-18°C)
• ✔ Water supply line is connected and water inlet valve has been confirmed functional
• ✔ Ice maker arm/bail is in the down (ON) position
• ✔ ONLY problem is no ice production, jammed mold, or ice maker cycling without harvesting

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Ice maker produces no ice despite freezer being at correct temperature
• Ice mold fills with water but never harvests — ice stays frozen in the mold
• Ice maker runs constantly, cycling without producing usable ice
• Loud clicking or grinding noise from the ice maker during the harvest cycle

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the ice production system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this ice maker assembly restores full ice production immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: W11557001
• Type: Complete Refrigerator Ice Maker Assembly — includes ice mold, ejector motor, ejection arm, thermostat, mold heater, fill cup, and wiring harness
• Replaces: W11546935, W10882923, W11363590, W11396971, W11459554, W10873791, W11026494, W11115534, W11391034, W11414319
• Brands: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Jenn-Air

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: Easy — 20–30 minutes. Disconnect power before servicing. Open the freezer and remove the ice bin. Disconnect the wiring harness from the old ice maker assembly, remove the mounting screws, and pull the assembly free. Mount the new W11557001 in position, reconnect the wiring harness, and restore power. Allow 24 hours for the first full ice production cycle to complete.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with KRFC704FBS01, KRFC704FBS02, KRFC704FBS03, KRFC704FPS01, KRFC704FPS03, KRFC704FPS04, KRFC704FSS01, KRFC704FSS02, KRFC704FSS03, KRFC804GBS00, KRFC804GPS00, KRFC804GSS00 plus additional Whirlpool and KitchenAid French Door models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

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