How Do You Remove Caked Ice From Refrigerator Ice Bin?
Your ice bin is the small appliance within your refrigerator that makes ice. Water flows through a tube to the back of the unit, and–when water is needed to make ice–an inlet valve allows the water to flow into an ice cube mold, where it freezes to make ice. Occasionally, there is a glitch in the process, and the ice maker creates too much ice, which can be cleared away. Step 1 Turn off the unit. Often, there is a dial inside the refrigerator that you can turn to the “off” position. Unplug the refrigerator if there is no control dial. Step 2 Remove the ice bin. Unscrew or pry off its front cover. Pull the ice bin out of the refrigerator unit. Disconnect any wires and fasteners, as necessary (refer to the owner’s manual). Step 3 Use a hair dryer to remove most of the frost and ice caked in the unit. Do not use sharp objects, such as a screwdriver or a knife, as this may damage the bin. Allow the ice to melt from the hot air created by the hair dryer. Step 4 Once most of the ice is rem
