E6
Midea
Harvest Motor / Ice Tray Motor Failure
E6 displayed; ice maker does not harvest ice, ice slab remains stuck on evaporator
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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
Seized harvest motor, Broken motor gear, Obstructed ice tray movement, Faulty motor wiring or connector
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Disconnect power before touching any moving parts.
- Check for mechanical obstruction: Open the ice-making compartment and look for jammed ice pieces, foreign objects, or misaligned ice tray that could block movement.
- Free the tray: Carefully remove loose ice and reposition the tray so it sits correctly on its pivots or rails.
- Inspect harvest motor: Locate the harvest or tray motor (usually mounted to the side or rear of the ice tray assembly). Check for cracked housing or stripped gears.
- Test motor rotation: With power disconnected, gently try to rotate the motor shaft or tray gear by hand. It should move with some resistance but not be locked solid.
- Check wiring: Ensure the motor connector is firmly attached to the PCB and wires are not pinched.
- Component replacement: If the motor is seized or gears are damaged, replace the harvest motor assembly with a Midea-compatible part. If the motor tests good but E6 persists, the control board output may be faulty and should be evaluated by a technician.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
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