Ice maker leak response shutoff kit

A leak response shutoff kit for an ice maker, comprising:

• an overflow pan having a pan bottom with a peripheral wall extending upward therefrom;
• a leak sensor configured to detect water in the overflow pan, the leak sensor including a sensor cable terminated by a cable connector configured to connect to a controller of the ice maker;
• and
• an external water supply valve including a valve housing containing a valve mechanism, the external water supply valve including an inlet fitting, an outlet fitting, a valve actuator, and a control circuit, the external water supply valve further including a control cable with a cable connector configured to connect to the controller of the ice maker.

A method of operating an ice maker, the method comprising:

• detecting water in an overflow pan positioned below the ice maker via a sensor positioned in the overflow pan;
• transmitting a signal from the sensor to a controller of the ice maker;
• issuing a control signal from the controller to an external water supply valve positioned upstream from the ice maker in response to receiving the signal from the sensor;
• and
• actuating the external water supply valve to shut off water supply upstream of the ice maker such that no water is supplied to any portion of the ice maker.

A method of installing a leak response shutoff kit for an ice maker, the method comprising:

• positioning an overflow pan below a cabinet of the ice maker such that the overflow pan is configured to catch water leaking from the ice maker;
• connecting a leak sensor positioned in the overflow pan to a controller of the ice maker via a cable connector;
• installing an external water supply valve in a water supply line upstream from the ice maker at a location external to a cabinet of the ice maker containing an ice formation device, a water system, and a refrigeration system of the ice maker;
• and
• connecting the external water supply valve to the controller of the ice maker via a control cable such that the controller can actuate the external water supply valve to shut off water supply to the ice maker.