Amana Won't Restart / Control Lockup

Ice maker will not start after being turned off or after a power outage.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Control board locked in error state, failed user interface, corrupted EEPROM on control board, tripped internal thermal protector

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Unplug the unit before removing control covers.

  • Power reset: Leave the ice maker unplugged for at least 5 minutes to allow the control to fully reset, then plug back in.
  • Check control settings: Ensure the power or on/off button is set to ON and any delay start or cleaning modes are not active.
  • Inspect control board: Remove the control cover and look for burn marks or damaged components on the board.
  • Run diagnostics: Enter service mode (per tech sheet) and attempt to run basic tests. If the board does not respond, it is likely defective.
  • Replace control board or UI: Install a new OEM main control board and/or user interface if they fail to respond after reset.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Main Control Board
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