How do you reset a Frigidaire portable ice maker? (Easy Steps!)

Life doesn’t have a reset button and neither does your portable Frigidaire ice maker—come to think of it. Just like in life, your ice maker is bound to encounter problems that you can resolve even without that reset button.

Although we’re not here to offer you lessons on life, we can give you a quick guide on resetting your Frigidaire portable ice maker. At least, you’ll have a tall cold drink to help relieve your stress and anxiety.

How do you reset a Frigidaire portable ice maker?

All Frigidaire portable ice makers can be reset by unplugging the power cord or turning off the power at the circuit breaker. Keep it unplugged for a few minutes, then restore power to reset it.

Although your ice maker doesn’t have a reset button, you can do a soft reset by pressing the power button.

Here’s a quick guide to help you troubleshoot your ice maker if it isn’t functioning properly.

• Step 1: Push the power button for 10 seconds.
• Step 2: Pull the power cord of your ice maker.
• Step 3: Drain the water in the reservoir.
• Step 4: Empty the ice bucket. Transfer the ice to a separate container.
• Step 5: Leave your ice maker unplugged for at least 30 minutes.
• Step 6: Restore power to your ice maker.
• Step 7: Refill the reservoir and check if the appliance works.

When to Reset a Frigidaire Portable Ice Maker

If your Frigidaire portable ice maker isn’t producing ice, always do a reset before making any repairs. A reset can clear any glitches in the system caused by power interruptions.

You can also reset your ice maker to resolve obstructions and malfunctioning internal components.

Power Issues

A portable Frigidaire ice maker that isn’t making ice doesn’t always require repairs. In some cases, power issues can cause a glitch in the system, which can prevent the appliance from kickstarting ice production.

Try to reset the ice maker by disconnecting it from its power source for at least 3 hours. If ice production still won’t start, you should look for the underlying cause of the problem and troubleshoot it.

Unideal Ambient Temperature

If the ambient temperature is too low, it can freeze the lines and impede ice production. Ideally, you should run your ice maker indoors with ambient temperatures ranging from 50°F and 80°F. 

To reset your frozen ice maker, unplug the power cord and let it defrost indoors where it is warmer. However, don’t place your appliance next to heat sources like ovens and radiators as high ambient temperatures can also cause it to malfunction.

Ice Full and Add Water Light Up

If the Ice Full and Add Water indicators light up at the same time, there might be air or obstructions in the lines. You can try to troubleshoot this by disconnecting the ice maker from power, then resetting it once the ice has fully melted.

At times, the Ice Full and Add Water indicators will light up if the reservoir can’t detect the water level. To resolve this issue, power off the ice maker, pull out the power cord, and fill the reservoir with water—if needed.

Once there’s enough water in the reservoir, restore power to your ice maker. Wait for a few minutes to check if ice production will start.

Ice Build-Up

Fluctuations in temperature can cause the ice to melt and refreeze into large clumps, which can cause obstructions and impede ice production.

Whether your ice maker is slow to make ice or not making ice at all, you can troubleshoot it by unplugging the power cord and opening the door. Let the ice defrost before restoring power to your ice maker.

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Written by Anne Marie Dilag Bantigue

Anne Marie Dilag Bantigue was always a curious child. She loved to explore, learn new things, and figure out how things worked. Her parents encouraged her curiosity, and she grew up to…