Bosch fridge/freezer KAG90A120G/08 ice maker problem

[andyv1]

The ice maker on my fridge freezer has stopped dispensing. It makes ice but the flap won't open. I find that there is a solenoid mechanism behind the front control panel but cannot find a way to access this. I've found videos of people sticking instruments in around the edge and unclicking it, but not for this model.

Does anybody know how to get inside?

 

[blup]

Does it still dispense water?

Blup

 

[andyv1]

Yes it does, and it makes ice. There's a screw mechanism to drive the ice forwards which works, but it just won't let it out down the chute.

 

[blup]

If you can access the ice compartment, and carefully remove the build up of ice that usually works. There is usually a compartment on the inside of the the door which unclips. The manufacturers spare parts exploded diagram can give a clue as to how it goes together.

Blup

 

[andyv1]

Looks like I'm getting somewhere. I've found a spare parts catalogue with photos so I might yet get inside. I've even applied to Bosch for help, though I suspect they won't tell me unless I'm a professional fridge fitter.

 

[andyv1]

OK I got it sorted. Well it's not fixed but I got inside. It's mainly a matter of slipping some thin strips in the sides then pulling out from the bottom after removing one screw. I was reading about special kits you can get but I just used a couple of old credit cards.

The flap is activated by a solenoid via a rather flimsy plastic rod.

 

[andyv1]

Follow up if anybody is interested. I got a replacement flap from Bosch - £19 inc post. Quite easy to fit but if anybody does this make sure you study where wiring and a couple of springs go before you take it apart.

 

[Steve Messy]

Hi Andy, thank you for this info.. I have exactly yet same issue. Is is it the flap that fails or the solenoid?
I’m still struggling to get the front cover off if I’m honest.

 

[Steve Messy]

Ok, from your post I have managed to get to the flap and found exactly what you described, a broken flimsy shaft. I have temporarily repaid mine by drilling a 1.5 mm hole down the centre of both halves adding super glue and inserting a short piece of 1.5mm welding rod though the middle. I then plastic welded the join for

good measure. Hope fully this will keep it working while I source the replacement.
Thanks again for the post, it pointed me It pointed me in the right direction to trace the fault.