Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart | Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator

Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart

No or Low Ice Production

Problem	Action

Warm freezer	Adjust freezer control or repair refrigerator

Broken locking tab on vertical cam	Replace module

Shorted and burned module shut-off	Replace module
switch and contacts

Stalled or stripped motor	Replace module

2:30 Ejector Position

Contaminated module.	Replace module
Motor won't run when “T”and “H”test
points are shorted.

Open or missing thermostat	Replace or install thermostat
	Apply alumilastic

No power to ice maker (harness)	Determine discontinuity by tracing power

Jammed cubes	Un-jam cubes
Notice size and density of cubes	Check fill tube and fill-cup assembly

Frozen fill tube	Replace water valve

Kinked water line	Un-kink line and check line for weak sections

Obstructed water line to ice maker or	Clear water line
refrigerator

Clogged water valve	Replace water valve

No power to water valve	Determine discontinuity by tracing power

Low water pressure	Short “T”& “H”test points for 10 seconds.
	Remove jumpers. Catch water in glass.
	Increase water pressure to 20 -120 psi (1.4 - 8.2 bar)
	140 cc's.

Open heater circuit	Replace mold and heater assembly

Closed thermostat	Replace thermostat

Damaged heater tulips on module	Replace module

Short heater pins that do not	Replace mold and heater assembly
contact module

Raised shut-off arm	Lower shut-off arm to begin cycle

Water or ice in actuator/housing hole	Remove module
	Dry actuator and housing hole

Small or burred housing hole	Repair or replace ice maker

Large or burred actuator O.D.	Replace module

Damaged module housing	Replace module

Deformed shut-off arm	Replace shut-off arm

Little or no alumilastic on thermostat	Apply alumilastic to thermostat

Housing to mold screws not seated	Tighten 2 screws (20-26 in.lb) (22.8 - 29.6 cm.kg)

Heater not staked in mold	Replace mold and heater assembly
	Apply alumilastic

Incorrect heater temperature	Replace mold and heater assembly
	Apply alumilastic

Broken shut-off lever or	Replace module
mislocated shut-off switch

November 1996

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Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator service manual Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart, No or Low Ice Production Problem Action

Contents

Bottom Mount Refrigerators Service Grounding Information Safety and Electrical InformationSafety Symbols, Words, and Labels Electrical Requirements Contents Ice Maker Securing Installation InstructionsUncrating Installation Instructions Refrigerator Door 3/4 Raised Panel Door Panel InstallationWater Connection Freezer Door 3/4 Raised Panel Door Stop AdjustmentHinge Adjustment Interior Setup Freezer and fresh food fan air rushes and whirs Sound InformationNormal Operating Sounds System Diagnosis Pressure and Relationship Chart Restriction Symptoms Refrigerant Overcharge SymptomsRefrigerant Shortage Symptoms Heat Load Symptoms Air in System SymptomsLow or High Ambient Temperature Installation Symptoms Comparison of CFC12 and HFC134a Properties HFC134a Service InformationHealth, Safety, and Handling Drier Replacement Service Equipment Refrigerant Charge Replacement Service CompressorCompressor Testing Procedures Leak Testing 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 Accessing Program Mode Power Up ConditionEeprom Update in Control Memory Factory set freezer and refrigerator settings Operation Mode a Functions Freezer or Refrigerator TemperatureMode B Functions Exiting Program Mode Electronic Functional Description VAC Adaptive Defrost Circuitry CircuitryFreezer Compartment Refrigeration Cycle Circuitry Fresh Food Compartment Refrigeration Cycle Circuitry Door Disassembly Procedures Cabinet Components Disassembly Procedures Refrigerator Thermistor Chefs Pantry AssemblyCondensate Drain Pan Shelf Support Ladders Machine Compartment Disassembly Procedures Condenser Power Disconnect SwitchShowroom Switch Typical External Sweat Pattern Problem Possible Cause Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Operation SpecificationsTesting Procedures Ice Maker Disassembly Procedures Ejector Blades or Stripper Water Fill AdjustmentAccessing Control Box Thermostat Water ProblemsWiring Harness Temperature Problems 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 B136CKR1 Introduction Recognize this symbol as a safety precautionParts List B136CKR1 and B136CKL1 Custom Handle Kit 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