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TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Ice maker appears to have Ice maker arm is not in correct position Confirm ice maker arm is down. See
Automatic Ice
stopped operating
Maker
section in your owner’s manual for details.
Electrical power cord may not be plugged into Make sure plug from power cord fits tightly into
icemaker, or harness is not plugged into water wall outlet, or check that connection
valve.
The icemaker is not getting the necessary Make sure the water supply is connected and turned on.
supply of water. Check for kinks in the ¼" copper tubing. Remove kinks or
replace tubing if there are kinks.
Verify that refrigerator harness is plugged into water
valve.
Freezer temperature is too low See the controls section in your owner’s manual for
assistance on how to adjust your controls. Freezer
must be between 0 to 2°F (-18 to -17°C) to produce ice.
The cubes are too small. The shutoff valve connecting the refrigerator to
the home water line may be clogged. Unclog it.
Small or hollow cubes Water utilizing devices in use elsewhere in house Avoid operating device such as dishwasher, washing m
machine or shower.
Ice cubes have odor/taste Ice stored for an extended period may absorb Discard old cubes. Use icemaker regularly.
odors which affect their taste.
Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed. Empty and wash ice storage bin.
Unsealed packages in the refirgerator ad/or Check seals on packages in freezer.
freezer compartments may be transmitting
odor/taste to ice cubes.
The interior of the refrigerator needs cleaning. See
Odor Removal
instructions in
Care and Cleaning
Section.
Icemaker is not producing Ice maker arm is not in correct position Confirm ice maker arm is down. See
Automatic Ice
ice
Maker
section in your owner’s manual for details.
Household water supply is not reaching water Check water connection procedure in your
Installation
valve.
Instructions
.
Copper or plastic tubing has kinks. Turn off water supply and remove kinks. If kinks cannot
be removed, replace tubing. Amana recommends using
a saddle valve. Contact 1-800-843-0304 or an Amana
dealer for availability. Do not use self-piercing valve.
Amana is not responsible for property damage due to
improper installation or water connection.
Water pressure is too low. Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds
per square inch to function properly. A minimum pressure
of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for units
with water filters.
Freezer temperature is too low. See the controls section in your owner’s manual for
assistance on how to adjust your controls. Freezer
must be between 0 to 2°F (-18 to -17°C) to produce ice.
Improper water valve was Check water connection procedure in your
Installation
installed.
Instructions
. Self-piercing and
3
/
16
” saddle valves cause
low water pressure and may clog the line over time.
Amana is not responsible for property damage
due to improper installation or water connection.
Electrical connection to water valve Check electrical connections to water valve coil and
coil and connector block may be loose. connector block on refrigerator cabinet.
Trouble Shooting
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