WPW10190981 Genuine OEM Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker
The WPW10190981 is a genuine Whirlpool OEM ice maker assembly for Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, and Amana French door refrigerators. This assembly receives water from the refrigerator's water inlet, holds it in the ice mold until it freezes, then uses a heating element to loosen the finished ice from the mold and automatically eject it — a rotating arm pushes the ice into the storage bin, and the cycle repeats until the bin is full.
This is a modular-style assembly, and it does not include a new cover, ice level arm, or wire harness — these three components must be reused from your existing ice maker. If the coating on your current ice maker's mold is flaking off, or if internal components are no longer functioning correctly, replacing the assembly resolves both problems together. It directly replaces W10122533 and W10190981.
Quick Answer
The WPW10190981 Genuine OEM Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker fixes Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, and Amana French door refrigerators that have stopped making ice, are producing less ice than usual, or have a mold with flaking coating. Replaces W10122533, W10190981. This assembly does not include the cover, ice level arm, or wire harness — you must transfer these three components from your old ice maker to the new one during installation.
Common Problems This Part Fixes
- Ice maker has stopped producing ice entirely
- Ice maker producing less ice than it used to
- Ice mold coating visibly flaking or deteriorating
- Ice maker cycling but not ejecting ice into the bin
- Internal ice maker components no longer functioning correctly
Cross Reference Information
Part numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.
Replaces Part Numbers
This refrigerator ice maker directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:
WPW10190981, W10190981, 1471732, W10122533, AP6016630, AWP49581, OEM18049899, PD00007257, PS11749922
If your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.
Compatibility
This ice maker is compatible with select Whirlpool French door refrigerators, and also fits select Maytag, Kenmore, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, and Amana refrigerators built on the Whirlpool platform, including model numbers such as:
- MFI2269VEM, MFI2269VEW, MFI2269VEB, GI0FSAXVY, KFIS20XVMS
- 7GI5FSAXVY1, 7GI5FSAXVY2, 7GI5FSAXVY3
- 7MI2569VEM1, 7MI2569VEM3 (Maytag)
- GI5FVAXVQ00, GI0FSAXVA01, GI0FSAXVB01, GI0FSAXVB02, GI0FSAXVQ01, GI0FSAXVY01, GI0FSAXVY03
- GI5FSAXVA00, GI5FSAXVA01, GI5FSAXVB00, GI5FSAXVB01, GI5FSAXVB02, GI5FSAXVQ00, GI5FSAXVQ01
Note: Always verify your full model number before ordering, since Whirlpool uses several different ice maker designs across its French door refrigerator lineup. Contact our support team with your model number if you're unsure.
Key Features
- Genuine Whirlpool OEM part — factory-specified mold design and cycling mechanism
- Automatically fills, freezes, and ejects ice into the storage bin
- Resolves "not making ice," "reduced ice production," and "flaking mold coating" symptoms
- Modular-style assembly for straightforward replacement
- Direct drop-in replacement for the ice maker body — reuses your existing cover, ice level arm, and wire harness
- Replaces W10122533 and W10190981
- Compatible with Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, and Amana French door refrigerators
- Genuine OEM replacement — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance
Product Specifications
| Part Number |
WPW10190981 |
| Part Type |
French Door Refrigerator Ice Maker Assembly |
| Condition |
Genuine OEM |
| Brand |
Whirlpool |
| Function |
Fills, freezes, and ejects ice via heating element and rotating arm |
| Includes Cover, Ice Level Arm, Wire Harness |
No — reuse from existing ice maker |
| Repair Difficulty |
Moderate — basic hand tools, some disassembly required |
| Quantity |
1 ice maker assembly |
| Compatible Brands |
Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, Amana |
Installation Notes
⚠️ Unplug Refrigerator Before Starting — This Assembly Does Not Include The Cover, Ice Level Arm, Or Wire Harness Disconnect power to the refrigerator, or shut off the house circuit breaker for the appliance, before beginning. Wear work gloves. Move perishable food to a cooler for the duration of the repair. Open the freezer door and remove the ice bucket or drawer to access the ice maker. Photograph the wiring harness connection and the position of the cover and ice level arm before disconnecting anything. Remove the mounting screws securing the old ice maker in place, then disconnect the wire harness connector. Before setting the old ice maker aside, remove its cover, ice level arm, and wire harness — none of these three components are included with this replacement assembly, and you'll need to transfer all of them onto the new WPW10190981. Attach the cover, ice level arm, and wire harness from your old ice maker onto the new assembly, making sure each is seated and connected correctly. Mount the new assembly in the same position, reconnect the wire harness connector, and secure the mounting screws. Reinstall the ice bucket or drawer. Restore power and allow several hours for the first cycle to complete, confirming ice is being produced and ejected normally. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, work gloves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this ice maker come complete and ready to install?
Not entirely — this assembly does not include a new cover, ice level arm, or wire harness. You'll need to remove these three components from your existing ice maker and transfer them onto this new assembly during installation, since only the ice maker body itself is included.
My ice mold's coating is flaking. Should I replace the whole assembly?
Yes. The mold coating isn't a separately serviceable part — if it's flaking off, replacing the complete ice maker assembly is the correct fix, since a damaged coating can affect ice quality and won't improve on its own.
Is this a difficult repair?
It's considered a moderate repair requiring basic hand tools, some disassembly of the refrigerator, and novice repair experience. The extra step of transferring the cover, ice level arm, and wire harness from your old unit adds a bit more care to the process compared to a fully complete replacement assembly, but it's manageable for a confident DIYer.
Is this an OEM or aftermarket part?
This is a genuine OEM part, manufactured by Whirlpool to factory specifications — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance. It matches the original mold design, heating element, and cycling mechanism of the ice maker originally installed in your refrigerator.
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