Frigidaire 243297608 | Refrigerator Ice Maker Upper | Genuine OEM Part (Open box)

Frigidaire 243297608 | Refrigerator Ice Maker Upper | Genuine OEM Part (Open box).

Frigidaire 243297608 Refrigerator Upper Ice Maker Assembly

Genuine OEM Automatic Ice Maker Module for Upper Fresh Food/Ice Compartment

📝 Product Overview

The Frigidaire 243297608 is a genuine OEM upper automatic ice maker assembly. Engineered specifically for French-door and multi-door refrigerators equipped with dual ice makers, this specialized "upper" module mounts inside the isolated, insulated ice-making compartment located within the fresh food section to supply ice directly to the front-door dispenser chute.

As an Authentic Frigidaire Factory Component , this assembly contains a precision-engineered motor drive and internal thermistor network. It coordinates the water fill, freezing cycle, and automated ice cube harvest. When the internal sensor determines the cubes are completely frozen, an integrated low-wattage mold heater briefly activates to loosen the bond, and the motorized harvest fingers eject the cubes forward into the upper storage bucket. Utilizing a genuine 243297608 module guarantees seamless data communication with the refrigerator's primary control board, ensures proper water fill volumes to eliminate freezing spillovers, and maximizes daily ice production rates.

🔍 Signs the Upper Ice Maker Needs Replacement

• No Ice from Door Dispenser, but Lower Freezer Bin is Full: The secondary lower ice maker functions normally, but the upper unit stops cycling or calling for water because its internal harvest motor, thermal fuse, or control switch has failed.
• Crushed or Slushy Ice Sheets Accumulate in the Box: The mold tray leaks or overfills during the cycle, creating a block of solid frost that jams the harvest fingers and freezes the mechanical components into a standstill.
• Loud Grinding or Clicking Sounds During Harvest: Internal plastic reduction gears have stripped out from trying to eject cubes when the ice room was temporarily too cold or jammed, causing a repetitive clicking noise when a cycle initiates.
• Cubes Refuse to Eject from the Mold Tray: The module fills with water and freezes the cubes perfectly, but they remain locked inside the tray indefinitely because the internal mold release heater loop has burned open.

🔧 Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 243297608
• Part Type: Upper Ice Maker Engine / Component Assembly
• Condition: Brand New, Genuine Frigidaire OEM Part
• Build: Low-temperature, impact-resistant structural framework equipped with a factory wiring harness, multi-pin modular plug, integrated ejection fingers, and an automated shut-off lever or sensor path.
• Compatibility: Engineered specifically for select Frigidaire, Electrolux, and Frigidaire Gallery French-door refrigerators with upper ice dispenser compartments.

📦 Professional Installation Tips

Safety Note: Completely isolate the refrigerator by pulling its electrical power cord entirely out of the wall outlet or flipping the dedicated kitchen circuit breaker off before starting. Turn off the household water supply valve to prevent accidental water spray. Working around plumbing inlets directly adjacent to live multi-pin connector sockets presents concurrent shock and flooding hazards. Pro Tip: Because this upper ice maker lives inside the fresh food compartment rather than a true freezer section, it relies entirely on a dedicated fan forcing sub-zero air into the insulated ice box. Before replacing a suspected ice maker module, verify that your ice room temperature is below 10°F (-12°C). If the ice room is warm due to a failed cooling fan or a bad air seal on the compartment door, the 243297608 ice maker will intentionally stay idle. Installation Hack: Slide out the upper ice storage bucket to fully expose the module. Use a 1/4-inch nut driver or Phillips screwdriver to remove the mounting screws anchoring the assembly to the sidewall or ceiling bracket. Carefully lower the old unit to access the wiring harness. Depress the release tab on the modular plastic plug to disconnect it entirely. Plug the new wire connector firmly into the refrigerator terminal until it clicks, hang the module back over the mounting tabs, and tighten the screws. Caution: Ensure the plastic water fill tube protruding from the rear cabinet wall lines up squarely with the intake water cup on the back of the new ice maker. If the tube is misaligned, pinched, or pushed askew during installation, water will spray into the surrounding housing instead of the tray, forming a solid block of ice that blocks the tracking mechanics.

Specifications

• Type: Ice Maker

Condition: Open box