Ice Maker; Wire Harness; Fill Tube; Water Valve - Norcold NX61 Service Manual

The ice maker is a factory installed accessory. The
components that support the ice maker are the water valve,
water fi ll line, water fi ll tube, and the wire harness. The ice
maker and components are shown in Fig. 45.

Wire Harness

The wire harness, Fig. 45(a) has four wires.
• Black–line (L) voltage with thermal fuse for ice mold
overheating protection. It has an insulated female quick-
connect terminal.
• White–neutral (N). The insulated male quick-connect
terminal is the 120 VAC neutral (N) conductor.
• Brown–supplies 120 VAC power to the water valve
solenoid during the fi ll cycle. It connects to water valve
solenoid M terminal.
• Green–ground. Connects to the metal cabinet metal
plate along with the 120 VAC power cord ground wire.

Fill Tube

The fi ll tube is foamed into the top of the cabinet. It is not a
replaceable component.
Shut-Off Arm
Ice Bin
(c)
Water Valve Assembly
without water line heater
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ICE MAKER

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Ice Maker

Fig. 45 - Ice Maker

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Water Valve

Fig. 45(b) shows an ice maker solenoid water valve that has a
12VDC water line heater. The 12VDC heater is controlled by a
thermostatic switch mounted on the valve's mounting bracket.
Fig. 45(c) shows an ice maker solenoid water valve without a
12VDC water line heater.
Specifi cations
Cycle....................... One revolution (eject and water fi ll)
Water fi ll capacity .............................4.7 fl . oz. (140 mL)
Ice yield ............................3.5 lbs/24 hrs. (Approximate)
Cycle duration....................................... 3.5 to 7 minutes
Voltage................................................................120Vac
Amp draw
Cycle on/heater on ................................................1.6 A
Cycle on/heater off ................................................0.3 A
Cycle off .................................................. No amp draw
Motor ........................................................1.5 W/8800 
Mold Heater .................................................185 W/72 
Fill Tube
Foil Type
Water Line
Heater
(a)
Black = L
White = N
Brown= V
Green = Ground
Thermal Fuse
Wire Harness
(b)
120 Vac Terminals
Heater
Wire Lead
s
Water Valve Assembly
with water line heater
NX6 / NX8 / NXA Models
Connector
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