By: Ryan Anderson

 

A common question that we frequently get asked by our customers is whether they can just replace their ice maker (part number DA97-05422A), or if they need the kit that includes the ice maker and main control board (part number DA81-01421A).

 

 

The ice maker and control board kit may take care of one or more of the following symptoms: 

 

 

 

If your model number is one of the four models list below, then you may need to replace to replace the main control board along with the ice maker at the same time.  See below on how to check the software version.  If your model is not listed, then you already have the newer software, and the main board is not required to be replaced at the same time as the ice maker.

 

RF267AABP, RF267AARS, RF267AASH, RF267AAWP

 

Have a GE Profile model?  Read about the WR30X10097 service bulletin here.

 

 

To check the software version of the main control board, you will need to unplug the refrigerator and remove the cover to the main control board on the back side of the refrigerator.  On one of the main processors there will be a sticker.  If the software version is lower than 4.02 or the sticker is white in color, then you need to order the DA81-01421A kit and replace both the control board and the ice maker.  If the software version is 4.02 or higher, or the sticker is red in color, then you have a newer version main control board and it does not need to be replaced when replacing the ice maker.

 

 

Where Can I Buy A Replace Ice Maker & Control Board Kit?

 

 

Ice Maker - DA97-05422A (Same Ice Maker as included in the above kit, but without main control board)

 

 

If have any questions or comments please post them in the comments section below.