Whirlpool & KitchenAid Refrigerator Dispenser Overflow Grille Parts — Models & Compatibility

The dispenser overflow grille isn't just decorative—it's the barrier that keeps water where it belongs when your ice dispenser runs. If yours has cracked tabs, is discolored from mineral buildup, or has disappeared entirely, you've found the right replacement. Part 2206670B fits over 400 Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Kenmore, and Maytag side-by-side and French door refrigerator models.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your refrigerator's model number tag—it's usually inside the fresh food compartment, along the left or right wall near the top. You'll see something like GC5SHAXVQ01 or KSRG25FVMT02. This grille fits the GC, ED5, GD5 series from Whirlpool and the KSRG series from KitchenAid, among many others. The part snaps into place without tools, so if your model number matches our compatibility list below, you're good to go.

About This Replacement Grille

This small plastic grille sits at the bottom of your dispenser housing, directly below where ice drops through. It catches overflow water and directs it to the drip tray instead of letting it freeze on your door or puddle on the floor. The OEM part number is 2206670B, and it replaces older versions WP2206670B, AP6006547, W10171993, and W10189532—they're all functionally identical. The grille measures about 3 inches wide and features two mounting tabs that clip into slots on either side of the dispenser chute. If you've noticed water dripping outside the normal catch area, or if the grille has snapped off when you tried to clean behind it, this is a straightforward fix that takes under five minutes.

Compatible Model Series

This grille works across multiple refrigerator lines. The GC3 and GC5 series are side-by-side models with external dispensers. The ED5 and GD5 series include both side-by-side and French door configurations. KitchenAid's KSRG series shares the same dispenser design. If your model starts with any of these prefixes and has an external water/ice dispenser, part 2206670B will fit.

Installation Overview

Pop out the old grille by gently pulling the bottom forward—the tabs release with light pressure. Line up the new grille's tabs with the slots in the dispenser housing, then press firmly until you hear two clicks. No screws, no disassembly of surrounding parts. Just make sure the dispenser area is dry before you snap the new grille in, otherwise it might not seat fully.

Why This Part Fails

Plastic tabs crack over time, especially if you've pulled the grille forward to clean ice buildup. Hard water leaves mineral deposits that make the grille brittle. Sometimes people push too hard when clearing a jammed ice cube, snapping one of the mounting points. Once a tab breaks, the grille either falls out completely or hangs at an angle, letting water escape past the drip tray.