What causes a Bosch refrigerator to stop making ice? Lack of water due to a faulty inlet water valve is a common cause for a Bosch refrigerator to stop making ice. If the water dispenser isn't getting water and your ice maker isn't filling with water, you'll likely need to replace that valve.
If your refrigerator has stopped ejecting ice, it could be due to several possible causes, including lumps of ice in the container, a worn dispenser or ejector, ice stuck in the tine, a clogged dispenser, a frozen auger motor, and a jammed chute.
If your model has a "Reset" button on the control panel, press and hold this button until you hear a chime. If there is no button you can simply unplug the refrigerator from the power outlet or turn off the circuit breaker for the fridge and wait 3 - 5 minutes.
Reset the Ice Maker
More manual models without a control panel may require simply that you raise the fill-bar and lower it. You can also cut power to the fridge or ice maker and then restore power to attempt a reset. Resetting the ice maker returns it to default settings and a default program.
It's possible that Ice may be jammed. Ice could have melted and frozen around the auger due to infrequent use, temperature fluctuations, and/or power outages. Remove the ice bin, thaw and empty contents. Clean the ice bin (wipe/dry) and replace in proper position.
If the ice maker isn't working, check the ice maker switch. This switch is usually located behind the ice bucket and frequently gets turned off by accident. If the switch is turned on but the ice maker still doesn't work, check the switch for continuity with a multimeter. Replace as needed.
Leave the refrigerator unplugged for 5 minutes. This will allow the ice system to reset. After 5 minutes, replug the refrigerator and turn the switch back on. This should cause the ice maker to start working again.
When the ice reaches a certain thickness (depending on your ice type), the sensor detects a drop in freezer temperature and signals the ice maker to begin the dump cycle.
Ice Not Ejecting Properly
The ejection challenge arises with an ice buildup in the ice tray. So, if your ice maker is not ejecting ice, check for grime on the tray surface. The grime and dirt cause the ice to stick and jam.
If your ice maker isn't making ice or if the ice cubes are small or misshapen, the water fill tubes may be the problem. Check the fill cup and the tube at the back of the ice maker. If they are covered in ice, look for a blockage.
Common problems include ice maker malfunctions, water dispenser issues, and temperature inconsistencies.
If you don't hear a chime and there is no movement from the ice maker, unplug the fridge or turn it off at the circuit breaker for 2 minutes. Then, power it back up and try again.
What's so special about ice that causes it to float? Believe it or not, ice is actually about 9% less dense than water. Since the water is heavier, it displaces the lighter ice, causing the ice to float to the top.
A really good refrigerator ice maker will produce 8 to 10 cubes every 90 minutes. In this case, your ice maker should cycle around 16 times each day yielding around 130 cubes in a 24 hour period.
If the auger motor is burned out or defective, the ice won't move forward and fall through the chute.
Not Dropping Ice
If your ice maker is not dropping ice, it could be that there's a blockage in the ice tray, or an ice cube is jammed between the bin and the lever. If this happens, here are some things you can do: Double-check that the lever is pushed down and/or the ice maker is switched on.
Inspect the area around the dispenser motor for any obstructions or ice build-up. Clear any ice that may be blocking the motor or dispenser chute. Auger Motor: The clicking sound you hear may be related to the auger motor, which is responsible for turning the ice auger to dispense ice.
Several problems can interfere with making ice properly or dispensing ice. The ice maker or dispenser could be jammed or broken, a dirty water filter or kinked water line could be blocking water flow or the water inlet valve could be clogged or faulty.
Typically, an icemaker can dispense around 8–10 ice cubes in about 90 minutes, and filling an empty ice bin may take about 2–3 days. You may be able to find more information about your specific model in your owner's manual.
Reset your refrigerator: First, unplug it (or turn off the power at the circuit breaker), and then wait about five minutes for the electrical charge to clear out of it. Then, power it back on again.