Where is the on/off switch for the ice maker?

The on/off power switch or control mechanism for a residential refrigerator automatic ice maker varies depending on the specific brand and model design. In many traditional top-freezer and side-by-side refrigerators, the power switch is a physical metal wire bail arm that must be lowered down into the active position to turn the ice maker on or lifted up into the notch to turn it off. In modern French door refrigerators, the power switch is often a rocker toggle switch located directly on the side housing of the ice maker unit or a digital software button controlled via the exterior door display panel. You can troubleshoot power states easily by checking switch positions. You can verify that your control adjustment is successful when lowering the bail arm or flipping the toggle switch engages the icemaker motor and starts the harvest cycle.