The icemaker shut off arm, used in a refrigerator, gives the icemaker a signal to stop making ice once the bin has a reached a certain limit. This helps monitor ice production. If your icemaker is not making ice properly or consistently, replacing this part could be a solution to your problem. The tools required for this installation are a 1/4 inch nut driver, a Phillips screwdriver, and needle nose pliers. Refer to the manual guide provided by the manufacturer for further guidance and instructions. Remember to safely store food when the refrigerator power is off to keep it from deteriorating.
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Replacing your Amana Refrigerator Ice Maker Shut-Off Arm
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Ice maker not making ice | Ice maker dispenses too much ice
I have never used the ice maker because I have a well and didn't want to usewell water to make ice. I usually make ice with bottled water. I decided to try making ice with gravity fed water from a converted water fountain placed on a higher level than the refrigerator, locater in my garage next to the kitchen. When I looked at
... Read more the rear of the frig. I saw a copper pipe (on the bottom of the frig.) that lead to a valve, with a plastic tube that went to the freezer. I didn't think that the gravity fed water could go down to the bottom and return to the freezer at the top, so I cut the plastic tube, and fed the water directly to the ice maker. I only put a small amount of water in my water source because I wasn't shure what would happen. The water filled the tray and the rest of the water went to the container that catches the ice. I did get one tray of ice. I later found that the valve that the copper pipe went to, has a 7 minute timer that only allows a small amount of water to pass. My next effort will be to connect to the copper pipe and see if it will allow the gravity fed water to rise to the ice maker. Wish me luck
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Gerald T. from Tampa, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Ice Maker Making Large Block of Ice, Level Broken, Pantry Cover broken
Pantry Cover:
I just slided out the tray, and unscrewed the left pantry panel that was broken, and replaced it with the new one, then put in the new cover after sliding the trays back in.
Ice Maker:
I unplugged the power connector in the back, unscrewed the ice maker with a flat screw driver (3 screws), s
... Read morelide it out, and then unplugged the wiring from the old ice maker and put it into the new one, mounted the new ice maker back in, make sure the lever is working, and then closed the freezer to let it cool down so that water can start flowing to it when it becomes cold enough (took about a good hour or so before water started filling the ice maker). Once the freezer was cold enough, water started filling the ice maker, and it begin making ice again.
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Michael
December 17, 2019
The icemaker shut off arm came off how do i replace it i can see where it goes in one side but not the other?
For model number JBR2988HES
Hello Michael and thanks for writing.
For your convenience, we have attached the link to our repair video. We hope this helps. Good luck with your repair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTG9R4arsQE&feature=emb_title
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Mark
February 14, 2019
The metal arm seems like it is stuck in the up position. It won't go down to put water in the
Tray? I am getting water in the water dispenser. Please help!
For model number 596.73503201
Hello Mark, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is PS11743571. Good luck with your repair1
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Katie
September 11, 2019
The ice maker arm has fallen off many times and I simply replace it and it works fine and has for a long time, but this time it came off and when I replaced it, the arm will be in the down (on) position, 4-5 cubes will drop then the arm goes to the off position and stays there. There is water to the unit. I watched the video on replacing the arm, but when I do mine, I remove the drawers and using a mirror I am able to position the arm in the correct spot. I hope you can help. Thanks Katie
For model number AFF2534FEB2
Hi Katie,
Thank you for your question. If the arm is constantly falling off the issue could be where it attaches to the water fill cup, part number PS2366268. It may be damaged and may need replacing. If the fill cup end is fine then you should adjust the arm by spreading it to make it fit tighter in the fill cup. If the end going into the head is the side that the arm is falling out of, try spreading it to see if you can get it to stay in place. If it does not stay in place, there could be internal damage inside the head and the motor housing, part number PS11739202, may need to be replaced. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Gene
January 20, 2022
The ice maker arm does not stay in the upright position. Hence ice is constantly being made Does it sound like the arm needs replacing?
Thanks.
For model number KBLA20ERSS01
Hello Gene, Thank you for your inquiry. It could be the arm, but you also want to check the motor housing and the motor control on the ice maker. Good luck with your repair.
Hi Allen, thank you for reaching out. Make sure your refrigerator thermostat is set to 0ºF for maximum ice production. Your ice maker will not make any ice if the temperature exceeds 5ºF. Make sure the ice maker shut-off arm is pushed down. If the arm is up, your ice maker will not make any new ice. Check for blockages like ice build-up or jammed ice cubes. If you find any, remove them with a plastic knife, or let your refrigerator defrost. The water line might be blocked or damaged. Check the water line. Ensure that your water valve is fully opened and that it has no blockages. If all the checks are fine, we recommend replacing the cycling thermostat, part number PS11743313. We hope this information is useful!
