Thermostat, Water Problems | Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator

Ice Maker

Caution

To avoid module damage do not rotate water adjustment screw more than one full turn in either direction.

If water valve adjustment screw falls out, put screw in hole and align as shown below.

Water adjustment screw

When small hole is centered in large hole, water fill adjustment is 7.5 seconds (normal fill time).

Thermostat, mold heater, and wiring harness are replaceable. Any other failure, including motor, requires replacement of module assembly. Replacement mold assembly comes with new mold heater installed.

Thermostat

1.Remove control box from mold by removing screws.

Screws

2.Pull front of black housing free of mold. Thermostat is on mold side.

Thermostat

Water Problems

Poor water quality can cause ice maker to fail or produce unacceptable cubes. Mineral content or sand can restrict screen in water fill valve or particle of sand can keep valve from seating properly.

If water valve does not close, the following could occur:

•no ice production

•small or hollow ice cubes

•flooding of ice container

Install water filter, part #R0183114, to eliminate bad taste, odor, and visible contaminates.

Mineral contact can cause lime build up in mold. Wicking of water over mold and poor cube release can occur. Silicone is applied at upper edges around fill cup and stripper.

Retaining clips

3.Grasp 1 thermostat clip and pull out.

4.Press in new thermostat. Verify pins are properly indexed. Electrical assembly does not need to be removed.

If replacing module, transfer clips to new mold support. Use new thermal bonding material.

Wiring Harness

Remove wiring harness by pressing retaining tab and pulling forward.

Temperature Problems

Freezer temperatures above normal 0° ± 2°F (-18°±1°C) will slow down ice production. Increase ice production by setting freezer to colder setting. Thermostat cycling temperature (1 revolution ice maker) is 17° ± 3°F (-8° ± 1°C). Ice will freeze when these temperatures are achieved. Cycling time will be slower if freezer temperature is not cold enough to achieve mode temperatures easily.

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November 1996

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Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator service manual Thermostat, Water Problems, Wiring Harness, Temperature Problems

Contents

Bottom Mount Refrigerators Service Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels Safety and Electrical InformationElectrical Requirements Grounding Information Contents Ice Maker Installation Instructions UncratingSecuring Installation Instructions Door Panel Installation Water ConnectionRefrigerator Door 3/4 Raised Panel Hinge Adjustment Door Stop AdjustmentInterior Setup Freezer Door 3/4 Raised Panel Sound Information Normal Operating SoundsFreezer and fresh food fan air rushes and whirs System Diagnosis Pressure and Relationship Chart Refrigerant Overcharge Symptoms Refrigerant Shortage SymptomsRestriction Symptoms Air in System Symptoms Low or High Ambient Temperature Installation SymptomsHeat Load Symptoms HFC134a Service Information Health, Safety, and HandlingComparison of CFC12 and HFC134a Properties Drier Replacement Service Equipment Compressor Testing Procedures Replacement Service CompressorLeak Testing Refrigerant Charge HFC134a Service Information Refrigerant Flow Air Flow Machine Compartment Assembly Component Function and Testing April RS1200001 Rev.1 Switch Continuity Functions Test Dpst Component Function and Testing Electronic Functional Description Keyboard Functions Electronic Testing Mode Temperature Control Operation Eeprom Update in Control Memory Power Up ConditionFactory set freezer and refrigerator settings Accessing Program Mode Mode a Functions Freezer or Refrigerator Temperature Mode B FunctionsOperation Exiting Program Mode Electronic Functional Description VAC Freezer Compartment Refrigeration Cycle Circuitry CircuitryFresh Food Compartment Refrigeration Cycle Circuitry Adaptive Defrost Circuitry Door Disassembly Procedures Cabinet Components Disassembly Procedures Condensate Drain Pan Chefs Pantry AssemblyShelf Support Ladders Refrigerator Thermistor Machine Compartment Disassembly Procedures Power Disconnect Switch Showroom SwitchCondenser Typical External Sweat Pattern Problem Possible Cause Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Testing Procedures SpecificationsIce Maker Operation Disassembly Procedures Water Fill Adjustment Accessing Control BoxEjector Blades or Stripper Wiring Harness Water ProblemsTemperature Problems Thermostat Water Valve No or Low Ice Production Problem Action Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart Ejector Position Excessive Ice Production Ice Maker Wiring Diagram and Parts Layout Parts List Introduction Recognize this symbol as a safety precautionB136CKR1 and B136CKL1 Custom Handle Kit B136CKR1 Door Panels with Hinge on Right Side and Extruded Handle Panel Dimensions Refrigerator, Freezer Door Panel with Custom Handle inches 780 892 Radius 563 780 892 Radius 563 Freezer Drawer Procedures B136CKR1 and B136CKL1 Custom Handle Kit B136SPK1 ¼ Facia Front Enclosure Kit Panel minimum depth Minimum height Side.186 Location of Panel Brackets on Side Panels B136SPK1 ¼ Facia Front Enclosure Kit Procedures Bottom cabinet Panel Extrusion B136SPK1 ¼ Facia Front Enclosure Kit B136SPK2 ¾ Side Panel Kit Panel Dimensions Side view 11.281 500 062 Front Bottom Panel Bracket Front Panel Bracket Bottom RS1200001 November Procedure B136SPK2 ¾ Side Panel Kit