Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator - Manual (Page 44)

RS1200001 44 November 1996
Water valve
energized
7.5 seconds
140 cc fill
11:00 position
Ejector blade
stop position
1:30 position
Start position:
thermostat closes,
motor on,
heater on
Ejector stall on ice,
motor on
(30 seconds to 5 minutes)
4:00 position
6:00 position
Thermostat
opens in this
range and
heater is off
Water Fill Adjustment
Turning water level adjustment screw will move
contact in relationship with contact ring segment. This
causes contact to vary time water valve is energized.
Contact ring is tapered at end of fill time.
• Turning screw clockwise decreases fill time.
• Turning screw counterclockwise increases fill time.
• 1/2 turn equals 20 cc or 1.2 seconds.
• Full turn equals 40 cc or 2.4 seconds.
Ice Maker
Ejector Blades or Stripper
1. Remove module and support assembly.
2. Install ejector blades, realigning "D" coupling with
module cam.
Accessing Control Box
1. Remove motor and contact assembly from control
box by removing 3 screws.
2. Remove shut-off arm.
3. Pull free.
Mold and heater screw access ports
Switches will jam if turned counterclockwise and
gears will be destroyed if turned clockwise. Advance
ice maker into cycle by using a jumper to bridge H to
R. Ice maker will not run if motor is defective. Shut-off
arm must be in on position.
There are several slotted shafts on motor assembly
board. Do not insert screwdriver and attempt to turn
shafts. Slots permit assembly only.
There are nonrepairable and nonreplaceable
components in module. When diagnosing or repairing
ice maker, do not remove module unless replacing
module.
Caution
To avoid main assembly damage do not
rotate blades or drive gear.