Whirlpool ice maker displays E5 and stops making ice shortly after filling

Safety: Turn off power and close the water supply valve before disconnecting any water lines.

• Verify water supply: Ensure the saddle valve or shutoff valve to the ice maker is fully open. Confirm household water pressure is at least 30 psi.
• Inspect supply line: Check the copper or braided line for kinks or crushing. Straighten or replace as needed.
• Clean inlet screen: Disconnect the water line at the ice maker’s water inlet valve. Remove and clean the small screen filter inside the valve using a soft brush and water.
• Test the inlet valve: With power off, disconnect the valve’s electrical connector. Measure coil resistance; compare to Whirlpool specs. If open or shorted, replace the valve.
• Restore and test: Reconnect everything, turn on water and power, and run a cycle. If E5 persists with good flow and a good valve, the control board may be misreading the fill time.