Viking False Bin Full / Premature Shutoff

Ice maker stops making ice even though bin is not 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

Mispositioned bin sensor, Sensor blocked by ice clumps, Faulty bin thermistor, Control board misreading sensor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power before adjusting sensors.

  • Step 1 – Break up ice clumps: Remove any large clumps or bridges of ice that may be contacting the sensor.
  • Step 2 – Verify sensor position: Ensure the bin sensor is mounted at the correct height and angle per Viking specifications.
  • Step 3 – Test sensor: Check thermistor resistance or optical sensor function. Replace if readings are out of range.
  • Step 4 – Control board evaluation: If a known-good sensor still causes premature shutoff, the main control board may need replacement.

Monitor operation after repair to ensure ice production resumes and stops only when the bin is truly full.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Bin Thermistor
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