Hotpoint Poor Harvest / Release

Ice sticks to the evaporator plate and does not drop into the bin.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Insufficient harvest heater operation, Scale buildup on evaporator plate, Incorrect water level causing overfreezing, Faulty harvest motor timing

Safety: Unplug the unit before cleaning or accessing heaters and motors.

Clean evaporator plate: Use a manufacturer-approved descaling solution to remove mineral buildup from the plate. Rinse thoroughly.
Check harvest heater: Test the heater for continuity and replace if open.
Verify water level: Ensure the water level is not too high, which can cause ice to freeze around edges and stick.
Inspect harvest mechanism: Confirm the harvest motor operates smoothly and the sweep arms are not bent.

Hard 4/5

Harvest Heater

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