Lakeland Ice Release Failure

Unit displays normal operation but ice cubes are stuck on the evaporator and do not drop into the basket.

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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

Evaporator not entering defrost phase, Scale build-up causing ice adhesion, Faulty tray tilt motor, Incorrect cycle timing on PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug before manually removing ice.

  • 1. Do not force ice off: Avoid using sharp tools on the evaporator plate to prevent damage.
  • 2. Defrost and clean: Allow all ice to melt, then clean the evaporator with a descaling solution to remove mineral build-up.
  • 3. Observe cycle: Run a cycle and watch whether the ice tray / evaporator assembly tilts or warms slightly to release ice. If not, the tray motor or control timing may be faulty.
  • 4. Replace tray motor or PCB: If the tray does not move, replace the ice tray motor assembly. If it moves but timing is incorrect, the main control PCB may require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Ice Tray Motor Assembly
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