Indesit Ice Level Detection Failure

Ice maker runs continuously without stopping, even when the ice bin is full.

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Safety Warning

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.

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Possible Causes

Blocked or failed ice bin full sensor, Ice bin not pushing level arm, Misaligned infrared sensor, Control board not recognizing full signal

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before working inside the bin area.

  • Clean level sensor: If your Indesit model uses an infrared sensor, clean both emitter and receiver windows.
  • Check mechanical arm: For models with a mechanical shutoff arm, ensure the bin lifts the arm fully when full and that the arm moves freely.
  • Test sensor function: Manually actuate the arm or block the IR beam and see if the unit responds (may require service mode). Replace the sensor if no change.
  • Control board check: If the sensor works but the unit ignores it, the main control board may need replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Ice Bin Full Sensor
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