Er 21
Kenmore Ice Maker Motor / Harvest Error

Error code 21 displayed, ice maker may not harvest or fill correctly.

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Possible Causes

Failed ice maker motor module, Jammed ice cubes in mold, Stripped ice maker drive gears, Faulty ice maker control

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator before working on the ice maker.

Steps:

  • 1. Inspect ice mold: Remove the ice bin and look for jammed or oversized cubes stuck in the mold or ejector blades. Clear any obstructions.
  • 2. Check bail arm or sensor: Ensure the ice maker shutoff arm is not stuck in the off position and that any optical sensors are clean.
  • 3. Manually cycle (if possible): Some Kenmore ice makers have a test button or can be manually advanced. If it does not move, the motor module may be bad.
  • 4. Replace ice maker assembly: If the motor is not running and power is present, replace the complete ice maker assembly for reliability.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Ice Maker Assembly
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