Error E16 displayed; ice maker overfills or water leaks into freezer compartment.
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: Unplug the refrigerator and close the water supply valve before working on the ice maker or water system.
Steps to address E16 (ice overfill):
- Inspect ice maker area: Remove the ice bin and check for water pooling or ice clumps under or around the ice maker.
- Check fill tube: Inspect the plastic fill tube for ice blockage or misalignment. Thaw any ice with warm air and reposition the tube so water flows directly into the mold.
- Test water pressure: Excessive pressure can cause overfill. Install a pressure regulator if household pressure is above manufacturer recommendations.
- Check inlet valve operation: If water continues to drip into the ice maker when it should be off, the valve is likely sticking and must be replaced.
- Replace ice maker module: If the valve is good but the ice maker continues to overfill, replace the ice maker assembly, which contains the fill control.
After repair: Restore water and power, then monitor several ice cycles to confirm correct fill level.
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