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Where is the feeler arm on my ice maker?
The feeler arm is the metal or plastic rod on the side of the ice maker. This rod moves up and down according to the level of ice in your ice maker. It stops it from making too much ice.
Should feeler arm be up or down ice maker?
To turn ON the icemaker, lower the feeler arm to the ON (down) position. To turn OFF the icemaker, raise the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position.
Where is Samsung ice maker reset button?
The reset button is located on the front of the ice maker, underneath the motor housing, past the front cover. Press and hold the reset button (you’ll need to apply some pressure here) until you hear the ice tray motor begin to torque, then release.
Why does the arm on my ice maker keep getting stuck?
It makes sense that your ice maker arm can be stuck in the upright position because it’s frozen. This is especially the case if you have a problem with icicles forming inside of your freezer. All you need to do is activate your freezers defrost setting and let it run on a cycle.
How does an ice maker shut-off arm work?
Feeler Arm – Sensing cubes: Before the cubes are ejected, the shut-off arm lifts up (or pulls in). After the cubes are ejected, the arm drops down again (or pushes out) to sense the ice.
Is there a recall on Samsung refrigerator ice makers?
At this time, there has not been a recall issued on the refrigerators.
Why does my ice maker ARM keep going up?
There’s a small spring inside your ice maker head that keeps the ice maker arm up. This spring can pop loose. This often happens if the ice maker has been knocked around or just through years of use.
How does the arm work on an ice maker?
Just before the cubes are pushed out of the icemaker, the cam catches hold of the shut-off arm, lifting it up. After the cubes are ejected, the arm falls down again. When the arm reaches its lowest resting position, it throws a switch in the circuit, which activates the water valve to begin another cycle.
Can I leave my ice maker on all the time?
You need to leave it plugged in and running all the time if you want ice. If the unit is powered off the ice will melt and the water will return to the reservoir. This is just like your refrigerator or freezer in that it needs to be on all the time.
What would cause my Samsung refrigerator to stop making ice?
If the ice maker appears to not be making any or enough ice, low water pressure or a faulty water filter may be to blame. When the ice maker makes small, cloudy, or clumped ice, it could be something as simple as a dirty water filter, low water pressure, or high mineral deposits in your water.
How does an ice maker arm work?
Should the arm be up or down on an ice maker?
If the wire arm of your ice maker is in the up position, this signifies to the ice maker that the ice storage bucket is full and turns the ice maker off. If you would like your ice maker to continue making ice, the arm lever should be in the down position.
Is there a class action lawsuit against Samsung refrigerators?
Electronics giant Samsung is facing a class-action lawsuit from customers who say some of the company’s refrigerators don’t keep their food cold enough. Attorneys representing Matthew Jordan and Lisa Saghy filed the lawsuit last Friday in New Jersey, where the South Korean company’s U.S. operations are based.