To remove the dispenser, start by removing the drain tray.
Pull it forward and lift at the back.
Slide it forward out of the plastic guide.
Use your thumbs to press down the black base and pop the bottom of the dispenser loose.
Grasp the right side of the dispenser and pull it toward yourself, free of the door.
When removing the dispenser, be careful to avoid breaking the plastic tabs around the perimeter that hold it in place.
Pull slowly and gently.
Removing the dispenser reveals the actuating lever and switch, display board, and associated wiring.
Remove the connector from the dispenser solenoid (that controls the flap over the ice chute) and check for voltage. The solenoid is a 12 VDC solenoid, changed from 120 VAC in previous models. NOTE: Always order parts by model number and serial number.
The voltage should be 12 VDC ± 2 VDC.
Notice the meter probes are inserted from the wire side of the connector to avoid damaging the female connectors.
With the solenoid motor disconnected, read the resistance of the coil.
The resistance should be 11 ohms ± 2 ohms.
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