Samsung Refrigerator Ice Bucket (Ice Tray) Replacement

Introduction

If your ice bucket (aka ice tray, ice bin, or ice tub) is cracked, use this guide to replace it.

The ice bucket stores ice cubes for dispensing. The bucket assembly often includes an auger and a dispenser flap. It does not include the auger motor or dispenser actuator. If your fridge doesn't dispense ice, you may need to defrost this bucket.

This guide will work for with many refrigerator models. The photos in this guide are from a Samsung RF28R7201SG refrigerator. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

What you need

Step 1 Open the refrigerator doors

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Open both French doors for the refrigerator compartment.

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Step 2 Remove the ice bucket

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The ice bucket should be located in the upper left side of your refrigerator. It may have "Ice Master" or "Ice Max" on the outside.

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Step 3 Remove the ice bucket

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Pull the ice bucket straight out of its housing and remove it.
On older units, the ice bucket will have a button on the top right that you need to press up in order to release.
If your ice bucket is frozen shut, follow this guide to defrost the ice bucket.

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Step 4 Check the ice bucket condition

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Check for cracks or fractures in the ice bucket and auger assembly. Replace the bucket as needed.
Check the gasket around the edge of the bucket. If the gasket's ripped, cracked, rolled or has become too rigid, the bucket won't seal properly and cause condensation to seep in and freeze.

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