Part W11729596 Refrigerator Ice Maker Field Install Kit
Purpose
Allows adding ice maker to no-ice option refrigerator
Details
This is a genuine OEM field install ice maker kit designed for Whirlpool-family side-by-side and other similar refrigerators that did not come from the factory with ice makers. It includes the ice maker, bin, inlet valve, fill tube, wiring harness(es) with different connectors, mounting hardware, and instructions. Common signs you need this kit: no ice production, no physical ice maker present, or freezer designed without factory ice. Installing this kit restores full ice-making capability.
Included Items
Ice maker assembly; ice bin; water inlet valve; fill tube; wiring harnesses (5-pin, 8-pin, and 4-pin options); mounting hardware; instructions.
Compatible Models
Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, and other refrigerators designed without built-in ice makers but with compatible freezer cavity and water supply. Specific models include Kenmore 10640212011; 10640263011; 10641122210; 10641123712; 10641129210; 10641132710; many of the Kenmore side-by-side ranges. Compatibility varies by model; confirm with your model’s diagram.
Replaces
W11510803; W11517113; W11534202; W11534203; W11698621; W11698624; 2155468; 2155469; 2155469A; 2171811; 8560; ECKMF94; ECKMF95; IMKIT94; KIMS9; W10670871; W10715708; plus other equivalent OEM references.
Highlights
- Genuine OEM part
- Application: Refrigerator ice-making kit for freezers without factory ice maker
- Purpose: Enables ice production capability
- Includes multiple connector options and hardware for install flexibility
- Installation difficulty: Moderate — involves water line hookup, wiring, and mounting inside freezer
Safety Note
Always disconnect power and shut off water supply before servicing. Follow model-specific diagrams and safety instructions when installing the kit.
