8516 Amana Refrigerator - Parts

This handle is for the fresh food door when the hinge is on the right side. If the hinge is on the left side, then this becomes the freezer door handle.

This light socket is two inches long. It is made of plastic and is white in color. It has two metal terminals extending from its base.

Sold Individually.

This black screw is well under an inch long, and is made of metal. It is used for many air conditioners, refrigerators, and ranges.

A zip tie, also known as a cable tie or a wire tie, is a fastening device that holds wires or tubing together. If a machine has wires or tubing that are easily shifted, you need to hold them tightly together using a zip tie. It is a flexible, plastic strip that has serrated teeth and a locking mechanism. If the zip tie is damaged, it shou...Read moreld be replaced. Freely moving wires may rub against surfaces, causing them to break over time. Zip ties are single-use and may not be reused after they are removed from a machine. To release the locking mechanism, you will need to insert a small flat tool into the head of the zip tie, between the tongue and the serration, and depress the bar. You can then pull the teeth out of the mechanism to loosen the cable tie. This part is produced by the original equipment manufacturer and is sold individually.

The start relay briefly boosts the compressor, and then shuts off as soon as the motor gets up to speed.