What ICE CUBE TRAY CANNOT BE EMPTIED Means
Liebherr's PremiumPlus text display names this problem after the exact thing that failed: the IceMaker went to eject a batch and could not. The audible alarm sounds with it, and once acknowledged the display carries the cabinet temperature and the IceMaker problem side by side.
Common Causes of ICE CUBE TRAY CANNOT BE EMPTIED
- Ice fused into a solid mass so the tray cannot twist it free
- The IceMaker drawer not closed properly, leaving the mechanism obstructed
- A problem in the ejection mechanism itself rather than in what it was trying to eject
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Mute the alarm with OK, then look for the mechanical obstruction Liebherr calls a handling error — a drawer that was not pushed fully home, cubes fused into a block after a slow period, or something stored where the tray needs to turn. Let the compartment come back to temperature after any interference before judging whether it has recovered.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- The tray and its drive sit inside a freezer compartment on a cabinet built into furniture, so freeing a genuine mechanical jam is awkward work in a cold, tight space with parts that break if forced.
- Liebherr distinguishes a handling error from a problem here, and if the message returns after the obvious obstructions are gone, the mechanism is reporting something that clearing ice will not answer.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.