E11 displayed and ice maker (if equipped) does not produce ice or overfills
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off the ice maker and unplug the refrigerator before handling the ice maker assembly.
Step 1 – Inspect the ice maker:
- Remove the ice bin to access the ice maker.
- Check for jammed ice cubes or foreign objects blocking the ejector arms.
- Clear any obstructions carefully.
Step 2 – Reset the ice maker:
- Some models have a reset button; press and hold according to the user manual.
- Alternatively, turn the ice maker off for 5 minutes, then back on.
Step 3 – Check wiring and sensor:
- Inspect the harness between the ice maker and the cabinet for damage.
- On models with an optical or mechanical level sensor, ensure the sensor arm or beam path is not blocked.
Step 4 – Replace ice maker assembly if needed:
- If E11 persists and the mechanism is not jammed, the internal sensor or motor may be faulty.
- Order a complete ice maker assembly for your Brandt model.
- Disconnect the old unit, install the new one, and reconnect wiring.
- Restore power and allow 24 hours for ice production to resume.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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