It also gauges how much ice has collected in the bin so that it doesn t overflow.
Kenmore ice maker optical sensor.
The kenmore ice maker optical sensor is meant to raise or lower the temperature inside the freezer.
If the kenmore elite refrigerator ice maker is not working and the red light is blinking you may need to override the sensor using the manual controls.
With the freezer door open notice the flapper on the emitter board and push it in so the light has a clear path to the receiver board.