





Ice maker has stopped making ice or output is drastically reduced — the ice box fan is not circulating cold air to the icemaking compartment.
Grinding, buzzing, or rattling sound coming from the bottom freezer section caused by worn bearings or failing motor bushings.
Freezer items are warming up or partially thawing despite the door being closed — lack of airflow from a dead fan motor prevents proper temperature maintenance.
Abnormal frost patterns on the evaporator coils or freezer walls caused by poor or absent air circulation from the ice box fan.
💡 Pro Tip: Is Your Ice Box Fan the Problem?
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ Ice maker stopped producing ice or output is significantly reduced
⚠️ Freezer items are warming up or thawing even with the door closed
⚠️ Loud grinding, rattling, or buzzing noise coming from the bottom freezer compartment
⚠️ Uneven frost patterns on the evaporator coils indicating poor air circulation
🔍 Quick Test: On GE Café models with electronic door sensors, hold a magnet against the door sensor to simulate a closed door — if the fan does not spin up, confirm voltage at the connector. Voltage present but no spin = replace the fan motor. No voltage = check the main control board.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× Ice Box Fan Motor Assembly (12V DC, 0.23A) — direct replacement for WR60X31997
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