Midea IM1800MD Ice Maker Kit: what it fits, specs and what to check

The Midea IM1800MD is an ice maker kit made for certain Midea refrigerators. It is not a standalone ice machine: it is a replacement or add-on part that goes inside a compatible fridge, so the first question is always whether it fits yours. Here is what the listing says it does and what to confirm.

What it fits

Midea lists the kit as compatible with the WHD-663 series and the WHD-774 series. Those are model series, so match the exact model number on your refrigerator's label against those two series before ordering. If your fridge is a different series, or a different brand, there is no basis in the listing to assume it will fit.

Replacement or add-on

Midea describes the kit as either a replacement for a failed ice maker or an add-on for a fridge that does not have one. For a replacement, the old unit has to come out first. For an add-on, the freezer compartment must be set up to take the kit, so check the fridge manual or contact Midea about what the model supports.

How much ice it makes

According to Midea, the kit makes up to 3 pounds of ice in 24 hours and stores up to 6 pounds at one time. In practical terms, that is enough for everyday drinks in a household, but not for large parties. Ice-making speed in any fridge typically depends on freezer temperature, how often the door is opened and how much is taken out. Once the storage bin is full, production usually pauses until some ice is used.

Installation

The listing calls installation easy and says all the hardware is included. Even so, installation inside a refrigerator may involve a water connection or other steps depending on the model, so follow the instructions supplied with the kit. Disconnect power to the fridge before working inside it, and follow the manual for any water line connection and local plumbing and electrical rules.

Size and weight

The package measures about 11.7 x 4.8 x 5.5 inches (30 x 12 x 14 cm) and weighs 2.5 lb (1.1 kg). It is a compact part, so it should not need much space.

Who it suits

It suits owners of Midea WHD-663 or WHD-774 series refrigerators who want ice production, either because the original unit has stopped working or because their fridge did not come with one.

What to check before you buy

• Exact model: compare your fridge's label with the WHD-663 and WHD-774 series named in the listing.
• Replacement or add-on: know which one you are doing, and read your fridge manual.
• Water supply: check whether your setup needs a water line and where it connects.
• Capacity: 3 lb per day and a 6 lb bin; make sure that matches your use.
• Installation: read the supplied instructions first, and consider a technician if you are unsure.
• Hardware: the listing says all hardware is included; check the contents when it arrives.

The short version

• A Midea ice maker kit for WHD-663 and WHD-774 series refrigerators.
• Can serve as a replacement or an add-on.
• Makes up to 3 lb of ice in 24 hours and stores up to 6 lb.
• All installation hardware is included, per Midea.
• About 2.5 lb; confirm your model before buying.

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