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Warning – Maytag MIM1554WRS User Manual

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Condenser

A dirty or clogged condenser:

Obstructs proper airflow.

Reduces ice making capacity.

Causes higher than recommended operating temperatures
which may lead to component failure.

1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2. Remove the two screws in the lower access panel and the two

screws from the base grille area of the front panel support.

3. Pull the bottom forward and then pull down to remove the

lower access panel.

4. Remove dirt and lint from the condenser fins and the unit

compartment with a brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner.

5. Replace the lower access panel using the four screws.
6. Plug in ice maker or reconnect power.

Interior Components

1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2. Open the storage bin door and remove any ice that is in the

bin.

3. Remove the drain cap from the water pan and drain

thoroughly. Replace the drain cap securely on the water pan. If
the drain cap is loose, water will empty from the water pan,
and you will have either thin ice or no ice.

4. Remove the two screws that hold the cutter grid cover in

place and remove the cutter grid cover.

5. Unplug the wiring harness from the left side of the cutter grid.

6. Unplug the ice level sensor from the right side of the cutter

grid. Pull the ice level sensor down and forward away from the
cutter grid.

7. Remove the right-hand and left-hand screws. Lift the cutter

grid up and out.
NOTE: Make sure the plastic spacer from the right-hand side
of the cutter grid bracket stays with the cutter grid.

8. Remove the two thumb screws that hold the water pan in

place. Push down with one hand on the front of the pan while
pulling forward on the bottom back side.

9. Remove, clean and replace the ice scoop and ice scoop

holder.

After removing the ice scoop, remove the holder by
removing the two thumb screws.

Wash the ice scoop holder along with the other interior
components using the following instructions.

Replace the ice scoop holder by replacing the thumb
screws.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before cleaning.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

A. Cutter grid cover
B. Screws

A. Cutter grid harness
B. Screw

C. Cutter grid

D. Ice level sensor harness

E. Plastic spacer

F. Screw

A. Water pan
B. Water pan thumb screws

C. Drain cap

A. Thumb screws
B. Ice scoop holder

A

B

A
B
C

D

E

F

A
B

C

B

B

A