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How long does one Whirlpool refrigerator ice batch take?

Quick answer

Use 3 hours as the starting point.
During normal initial production

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3 hours

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What the source actually says

Whirlpool says the ice maker should produce a batch about every three hours.

Cycle time varies with model, temperature and use.

Source

Read the manufacturer guidance. Model instructions override this general page.