How to Remove a GE Profile Ice Maker

The ice maker in your General Electric profile refrigerator is installed in the freezer compartment of the appliance. It is sometimes necessary to remove the ice maker, such as when replacing the ice maker, or if making repairs to the refrigerator's air-flow or evaporator systems, which are located behind the rear panel of the freezer. The ice maker is secured in position using several mounting screws, which when removed allow the ice maker to pull out of the refrigerator.

Flat-head screwdriver
Phillips-style screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Disconnect the refrigerator's power supply, either by turning off the breaker in your home's service panel or by removing the power cord from the wall outlet.
- 2
  Pull the cover of the ice maker away from the ice maker and out of the refrigerator.
- 3
  Remove the ice bucket from the ice maker by pulling it straight out of the ice maker.
- 4
  Remove the wire connector on the top of the auger motor housing, which is located below the ice maker, using a flat-head screwdriver to release the tabs.
- 5
  Remove the screws securing the auger motor housing and then pull the auger motor housing away from the rear of the freezer.
- 6
  Disconnect the second wire connector, which is now accessible with the auger housing removed, and then remove the auger motor housing.
- 7
  Remove the two screws from the top of the ice maker, securing the ice maker to the rear wall of the freezer compartment, and then pull the ice maker away from the rear panel.
- 8
  Disconnect the ice maker wire connector and then remove the ice maker from the freezer.

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