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Icemaker not working on a Kenmore Bottom Freezer

Ice maker not working on a Kenmore Bottom Freezer (model # 596.73503202). The ice maker located inside the freezer. The bar is in the proper position.

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If the volve behind the fridg for the ice get 120v for short time when the ice maker ask for water then the volve is bad but if there is no 120v to the volve then the command not coming from the ice unit and it need to be change , the wholl ice maker unit :(

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