I experienced the same problem several times with our VCSB483DSS also.
What I found was that the ice come down the chute side way and got stuck at the flap in the door. As you continue to press for ice, the machine pushes more ice & they all back up in side the chute and in the door, ready to dump on unsuspecting person who open the freezer door.
I think the the problems are: 1 - over application of foam insulation in the chute pathway in the door. 2 - possible bad timing on the flap opening causing the falling ice to get stuck.
My solution for the past 6 years: 1 - clean out the over application of foam insulation - this reduce the incident frequency from once a month to once or twice a year. 2 - inform my family member that if while you pressed for ice, and the ice is not dropping, but you hear the motor still cranking away, stop pressing for ice immediately. Stick you finger up the dispenser to make sure the flap is open, and push the ice to un-stuck them. And finally, be prepare to get 2 cups full of ice.
Viking may make professional quality fridge (13 years experience in restaurant business), but ice & water dispenser is not their strong point.
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I experienced the same problem several times with our VCSB483DSS also.
What I found was that the ice come down the chute side way and got stuck at the flap in the door. As you continue to press for ice, the machine pushes more ice & they all back up in side the chute and in the door, ready to dump on unsuspecting person who open the freezer door.
I think the the problems are:
1 - over application of foam insulation in the chute pathway in the door.
2 - possible bad timing on the flap opening causing the falling ice to get stuck.
My solution for the past 6 years:
1 - clean out the over application of foam insulation - this reduce the incident frequency from once a month to once or twice a year.
2 - inform my family member that if while you pressed for ice, and the ice is not dropping, but you hear the motor still cranking away, stop pressing for ice immediately. Stick you finger up the dispenser to make sure the flap is open, and push the ice to un-stuck them. And finally, be prepare to get 2 cups full of ice.
Viking may make professional quality fridge (13 years experience in restaurant business), but ice & water dispenser is not their strong point.