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KitchenAid Main Control Board Communication Failure

Ice maker will not power on, control panel dark or unresponsive

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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

Failed electronic control board, loose or burned wire harness at control, blown internal fuse on control board, shorted user interface keypad

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the ice maker or switch off the dedicated circuit breaker before removing any panels.

  • Check power supply: Verify the outlet has 120 VAC using a multimeter. Reset any tripped GFCI or breaker.
  • Inspect power cord: Pull the unit out carefully and check the KitchenAid power cord for cuts, burns, or loose plug blades. Replace if damaged.
  • Access control board: Remove the top or rear access panel (depending on model) to reach the main control board. Look for burned spots, swollen components, or a blown onboard fuse.
  • Check harness connections: Reseat all wire harness plugs to the control board and user interface. Ensure locking tabs click into place.
  • Test incoming voltage: With power restored and extreme caution, verify that line voltage is present at the control board L and N terminals. If voltage is present but the board is dead, the board is likely faulty.
  • Replace control board: If the board shows visible damage or no output to the user interface, replace the KitchenAid electronic control board with the exact part number from the model's parts list.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Control Board
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