How To Winterize Ice Maker In Norcold Polar Elite Refrigerator In 2026 Solitude 370DV
Updated 11/05/2026 | Published 10/19/2026
Question:
How do you winterize the ice maker in the refrigerator? There are no instructions in the owners manual. Is there a way to cycle anti-freeze quickly through the ice maker? The refrigerator is inside the cabinetry in my 2026 Solitude 370DV so I cannot access the water lines or solenoid. Thank you!
asked by: Todd
Expert Reply:
Hey Todd,
You can winterize the ice maker on your Norcold Polar Elite Full RV Refrigerator w/ Freezer # NC77VR without removing the refrigerator.
First, run pink RV antifreeze through your camper's plumbing using the winterization system, making sure the refrigerator's water supply valve is open.
Then, with the refrigerator powered on, open the freezer drawer and look underneath the left side of the ice maker for a small manual-cycle button. Press and hold it briefly to start a cycle, then release it. Repeat until pink antifreeze flows into the ice tray.
Once finished, turn off the ice maker and clean out the tray.
This is a trick other Grand Design owners have reported using successfully, although it's not documented in Norcold's owner's manual for whatever reason.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you don't see what I mentioned here.
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Norcold Polar Elite Full RV Refrigerator w/ Freezer, Ice Maker - 19 Cu Ft - 12V - Stainless Steel
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- Full Fridge
- Freezer Drawer
- Stainless Steel Finish
- 12V
- 13 Cubic Feet or More
- French
- Silver
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Todd
10/20/2026
Thanks Andrew! I will look for the button!