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Frigidaire Countertop Ice Maker Ice Full Indicator

The Ice Full indicator on Frigidaire countertop ice makers such as the EFIC117-SS family means the machine has detected a full ice basket and paused production.

What Ice Full Means

The Ice Full indicator on Frigidaire countertop ice makers such as the EFIC117-SS family means the machine has detected a full ice basket and paused production.

Common Causes of Ice Full

  • Basket full
  • Basket not seated in the correct position
  • Dirty or blocked full-basket sensor
  • Sensor or control failure

🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try

Remove or use some of the ice so the basket is no longer full, then let the unit resume. If the light stays on with an empty basket, unplug the unit, clean the sensor area described in your manual, make sure the basket is seated correctly, and restart. Book service if it continues.

⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That

  • None when the basket is full — emptying it is routine. A sensor or control failure needs a technician.

Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Behavior Not Matching What's Described Above?

If Ice Full is showing up earlier than expected, coming with other symptoms, or you're just not sure, book a factory-trained technician for a proper diagnosis.

FAQ

Ice Full FAQ

The sensor may be dirty or blocked by stuck cubes. Clean the area and reseat the basket.

Typically yes, once it no longer detects a full basket.

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