Ice Maker

Module Ohmmeter Checks

No Power to Ice Maker and

Ejector Blades in End of Cycle Position

Test Points

 

Component

Module Position

 

Ohms

 

 

 

 

 

 

L - H

 

Mold and heater

Attached to support

 

264

 

 

 

 

 

 

L - M

 

Motor

Separated from heater

 

16,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Module Voltage Checks with Meter or Test Light

 

 

 

Power to Ice Maker

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test Points

 

Component

Line Voltage

 

0 Volts

 

 

 

 

 

 

L - N

 

Module

Power on

 

Power off

 

 

 

 

 

 

T - H

 

Bimetal

Open

 

Closed

 

 

 

 

 

 

L - H

 

Heater

On

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

L - M

 

Motor

On

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

N - V

 

Water valve

On

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

Module, Motor, and Support Assembly

1.Loosen both screws in module access ports.

2.Disconnect shut-off arm.

3.Pull mold from support assembly.

Remove module only by removing 3 screws and pulling module out of housing.

Shut-Off Arm

1.Pull shut-off arm out from white bushing.

2.Replace by pushing completely in.

3.Follow steps below.

Disassembly Procedures

Cover

1.Pull water adjustment knob forward.

2.Snap off cover.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator using power switch before servicing. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on proper terminals to insure correct earthing and polarization. After servicing, reconnect power using power switch.

Shut off arm

Adjustment screw

Mold attachment screw access ports

Module and Heater Assembly

1.Remove module and support assembly.

2.Install module and support assembly on replacement mold and heater assembly.

Fill Cup

1.Remove module and support assembly.

2.Remove ejector blades and shut-off arm.

3.Pull fill cup from mold.

November 1996

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Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator service manual Disassembly Procedures