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Dispenser Lock/Unlock

The Dispenser Lock/Unlock prevents ice
or water from being dispensed.

To Lock Dispenser:

• Press and hold the 

Lock/Unlock

button for 

three

seconds. A green indicator light above the button will
illuminate when the dispenser is locked.

To Unlock Dispenser:

• Hold the 

Lock/Unlock

button for 

three

seconds. The

green indicator light above will go out. 

Ice and Water

Ice and Water Dispenser

To Use Dispenser
Paddle:

• Choose 

Water

selection 

from dispenser control 
panel.

• Press a sturdy, 

wide-mouthed container 
against dispenser paddle.

• Release pressure on 

dispenser paddle to stop 
water dispensing. A small
amount of water may 
continue to dispense and
collect in dispenser tray. 
Large spills should be 
wiped dry.

Removable Tray

The removable tray at the bottom of the dispenser area
is designed to collect small spills and may be easily
removed for cleaning and emptying purposes.

Important:

Removable tray does not drain. 

Do not

allow tray to overflow. If it does, remove tray and wipe
up overflow.

Notes:

If dispenser is active for more than five

minutes, an automatic lock out sensor will shut
down power to dispenser area. See 

Dispenser

Lock/Unlock

for unlocking information. 

Note:

During initial use of water dispenser and

ice maker, there will be a one to two minute delay
while water tank fills before water dispenses or ice
is made. Discard first 10-14 glasses of water after
initially connecting refrigerator to household water
supply. Additional flushing may be required in
some households where water is of poor quality.

To Dispense Ice and Water:

Select 

Water

, or 

Cube

ice mode by pushing button 

on dispenser control panel. A green light above 
button indicates mode selection.

• Press container against dispenser paddle. When 

dispensing ice, hold container as close to chute as 
possible to reduce spraying.

Water

Cube

Dispenser

Paddle

Removable Tray

Automatic Ice Maker

Connect the ice maker to the
water supply as instructed on
pages 8-9. 

Proper water

flow and a level refrigerator
are essential for optimal
ice maker performance.

Ice Storage Bin

The ice storage bin is
located below the
automatic ice maker in the
upper left side enclosure
of the fresh food
compartment.

To Remove:

• Depress the button on the lower right of

the ice storage bin to release from the enclosure.
Continue pulling until resistance is felt. Lift up front
of ice bin and remove. Press the switch on the front
of the ice maker to turn the ice maker off.

Important: Do not

remove ice storage bin without

pressing ice maker switch to 

OFF

. Removing ice

storage bin while ON could result in ice falling into the
ice storage bin enclosure, blocking the dispenser and
disabling the bin from being locked into proper
position.

ON/OFF

switch

Note: 

Access to the ice storage bin will be limited

with the left fresh food door opened at 90 degrees.
Move cabinet forward to enable door to open
sufficiently for ice storage bin access.

To Install:

Important:

Ice bin must be

locked in place for proper ice
dispensing. If necessary, turn
auger driver behind ice bin

counterclockwise

to properly align

ice bin with auger driver.

Cont.

Auger Driver

Summary of Contents for AFD25BCZX Series

Page 1: ...includes but is not limited to the following Amana AFI2237AE AFI2538AE AFD25BCZX AFD25WBZX Service This manual is to be used by qualified appliance technicians only Maytag does not assume any responsi...

Page 2: ...AIRS WARNING To avoid risk of severe personal injury or death disconnect power before working servicing on appliance to avoid electrical shock To locate an authorized servicer please consult your tele...

Page 3: ...tem Diagnosis 27 Disassembly Procedures DoorRemoval Fresh Food Doors 30 Freezer Drawer 30 Refrigerator Compartment Upper Light Bulb Cover 30 Light Bulb Assembly 30 Light Bulb Sockets 30 Light Switches...

Page 4: ...ood compartment Large surface of evaporator allows heat to be absorbed from both fresh food and freezer compartments by airflow over evaporator coil causing some of the liquid to evaporate Temperature...

Page 5: ...1 Disconnect power to refrigerator 2 Discharge capacitor if present by shorting terminals through a resistor 3 Remove compressor leads and use an ohmmeter set on highest scale 4 Touch one lead to comp...

Page 6: ...ser It is very important that adequate air flow over condenser is maintained Condenser is air cooled by condenser fan motor If efficiency of heat transfer from condenser to surrounding air is impaired...

Page 7: ...l board testing to check operation of motor 2 If fan motor does not operate check for voltage at motor leads 3 Replace motor if power is present 4 Replace Control board if no power Ice Box fan motor I...

Page 8: ...frigerant Passing through suction line to compressor the refrigerant picks up superheat a relationship between pressure and temperature that assures complete vaporization of liquid refrigerant as the...

Page 9: ...erate check for voltage at damper 3 If no voltage at damper replace control board Auger Motor Auger motor is controlled by Dispenser switch Depressing dispenser switch activates Auger Motor Ice Box So...

Page 10: ...ester oil system Equipment must be exclusively used for HFC134a Exclusive use of equipment only applies to italic items Evacuation pump Check with vacuum pump supplier to verify equipment is compatibl...

Page 11: ...Run lead on test cord attaches to R terminal on compressor Service Procedures C R S Fuses Capacitor Compressor Switch To AC supply Attaching Capacitor for Compressor Test 5 Connect a known good capac...

Page 12: ...gerant leaks are best detected with halide or electronic leak detectors Testing Systems Containing a Refrigerant Charge 1 Stop unit operation turn refrigerator off 2 Holding leak detector exploring tu...

Page 13: ...han normal head pressure and wattage while low side is being pumped out Testing for Restrictions To determine if a restriction exists 1 Attach gauge and manifold between suction and discharge sides of...

Page 14: ...ll other valves and start vacuum pump Vacuum Pump 6 cm Copper Tubing Compressor Compressor Process Tube Charging Hose Thermistor Vacuum Gauge Low Side Gauge E Valve B D Valve High Side Gauge Charging...

Page 15: ...e 5 Start compressor and draw remaining refrigerant from charging hoses and manifold into compressor through compressor process tube 6 To check high side pinch off drier process tube Close valve D to...

Page 16: ...R0174075 1 4 O D X 18 length and part R0174076 5 16 O D X 24 length must be used when replacing tubing Avoid system contamination by using Towerdraw E610 evaporating oil part R0157532 when flaring sw...

Page 17: ...of 20 minutes after thermocouples are installed Turn control to colder to obtain required on time Wattage reading must be recorded in conjunction with temperature test to confirm proper operation Suc...

Page 18: ...Flow 20 22 25 cu ft Bottom Mount Refrigerant Flow Diagram EVAPORATOR COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE TUBE CONDENSER CAPILLARY TUBE SUCTION TUBE DRYER PRO CESS TUBE POST CONDENSER TUBE Note Capillary Tube and Suc...

Page 19: ...2006 Maytag Services 16026312 19 Cabinet Air Flow 20 22 25 cu ft Bottom Mount Cabinet Air Flow Diagram...

Page 20: ...20 16026312 2006 Maytag Services 20 22 25 cu ft Model Bottom Mount Machine Compartment Air Flow Diagram Machine Compartment Air Flow COMPRESSOR CONDENSER FAN ASSEMBLY CONDENSER DRIP PAN...

Page 21: ...penser 20 22 25 cu ft Model Bottom Mount Water Flow Diagram Water Line Water Inlet to Ice Maker Water Inlet to Dispenser Water Solenoid to Ice Maker Dispenser Water Tank to Ice Maker Dispenser Water S...

Page 22: ...22 16026312 2006 Maytag Services 20 22 25 cu ft Model Bottom Mount Water Flow Schematic Water Flow Schematic 1 4 O D PLASTIC TUBING 1 4...

Page 23: ...Sweat Pattern TOP Classification of Condensation 1 Haze or Fog 2 Beading 3 Beads or small drops 4 Drops running together Conditions after 4 hour Laboratory Sweat Test Ambient 90 dF Relative humidity 8...

Page 24: ...nsumer education Warm or hot foods placed in cabinet Consumer education Cold control set too warm Set control to colder setting Poor door seal Level cabinet Adjust hinges Replace gasket Refrigerator a...

Page 25: ...ystem Refrigerant overcharge Check for overcharge Evacuate and recharge system Unit runs continuously Air in system Check for low side leak Repair evacuate and recharge system Unit runs continuously T...

Page 26: ...som e com pressors do not require m otor capacitor Check capacitor for open short Replace if necessary NO TE Discharge capacitor before testing Faulty fan m otor Check fan m otor Replace if failed Re...

Page 27: ...st system the refrigerant will flood out and cause the suction line to frost or sweat The cause of this problem should be corrected rather than to purge refrigerant from the sytem Running the freezer...

Page 28: ...the system replace the drier filter evacuate and recharge with the specified refrigerant charge If the unit performs normally three possibilities exist 1 refrigerant loss 2 partially restricted drier...

Page 29: ...mbient temperature raises Refrigerators installed in ambient temperatures lower than 60 F will not perform as well because the pressures within the system are generally reduced and unbalanced This mea...

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Page 41: ...t Safety Instructions 1 2 Quick Reference Guide 3 Installation 4 9 Using the Controls 10 11 Ice And Water 12 13 Water Filter 14 15 Fresh Food Features 16 17 Freezer Features 18 Food Stor age T ips 19...

Page 42: ...adapter plug Power supply cord with three prong grounding plug Grounding type wall receptacle To reduce risk of injury or death follow basic precautions including the following Important Child entrapm...

Page 43: ...air instructions Do not attempt service if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level 13 Always disconnect refrigerator from electrical supply before attempting any ser...

Page 44: ...f lights Use to lock all functions To activate press until green light illuminates To deactivate press and hold the pad for three seconds until green light turns off Use to select water Use to fill la...

Page 45: ...pace behind the machine compartment cover located in the rear for proper air circulation Subflooring or floor coverings i e carpet tile wood floors rugs may make your opening smaller than anticipated...

Page 46: ...efrigerator door from center hinge pin Remove door closure from center hinge pin on the right side and retain for later use right side door closure Note For refrigerators in operation shut off water b...

Page 47: ...ile holding refrigerator door upright tighten down top hinge with 5 16 hex head driver 4 Reconnect connector 5 Connect the waterline tubes firmly by pushing one waterline inside the other 6 Slide the...

Page 48: ...ront hook supports into slots located on inside of each slide Note All four drawer bracket supports must be in the proper slots for the drawer to function properly see inset for detail 3 Lower door fr...

Page 49: ...are inch without filter Do not use a self piercing or 3 16 saddle valve Both reduce water flow and can become clogged over time and may cause leaks if repair is attempted Tighten nuts by hand to preve...

Page 50: ...tion is secure Connect tubing to frame with water tubing clamp C Slide waterline into retainer then turn on water supply Check for leaks and correct if necessary Continue to observe the water supply c...

Page 51: ...large items that will not fit into the dispenser area i e sport bottles pitchers large pans coffee pots This feature allows added convenience of dispensing ice and water simultaneously To use choose...

Page 52: ...after excessive or lengthy door openings Using the Controls To Activate Continuous Light Press Light pad again The On indicator light will illuminate To Deactivate Auto or Continuous Light Press the L...

Page 53: ...onal flushing may be required in some households where water is of poor quality To Dispense Ice and Water Select Water or Cube ice mode by pushing button on dispenser control panel A green light above...

Page 54: ...quick chilling These items can cause the ice maker to malfunction Press the switch on the ice maker front to OFF when the water supply is to be shut off for several hours To avoid personal injury or...

Page 55: ...o sink and dispose in normal household trash 3 Wipe up excess water in filter cover and continue with Initial Installation steps 2 through 3 The filter should be changed at least every 12 months Impor...

Page 56: ...s Taste and Odor Reduction Chlorine Taste Odor Mechanical Filtration Unit Particulate Reduction Class 1 Standard No 53 Health Effects Chemical Reduction Unit Lead Atrazine Lindane Benzene Carbofuran p...

Page 57: ...ompartment can be moved to different locations to accommodate storage needs To use the dairy center raise the cover To Remove Raise the cover push upward and pull out To Install Slide the dairy center...

Page 58: ...a shelf Bottles or cans can be laid crosswise or a single bottle may be laid in the center depression To Remove Drawer Lift lid Pull drawer out to full extension Tilt up front of drawer and pull strai...

Page 59: ...wer drawer and drawer removal To Remove Pull upper drawer out to full extension and lift out to remove To Install Slide upper drawer into freezer Make sure the large square holes along outer bin align...

Page 60: ...the mold itself Do not try to save individual cheese slices soft cheese cottage cheese cream sour cream or yogurt when mold appears Dairy Food For milk and cream store in the Beverage Chiller which is...

Page 61: ...6 months May become crumbly Not recommended 9 to 12 months 8 months cooked 6 months whole peeled Not recommended 6 months 1 month whole Not recommended 6 to 12 months STORAGE TIPS Wrap tightly or cove...

Page 62: ...ys 3 to 5 days 3 to 5 days 1 to 2 days 7 days 3 to 5 days 7 days FREEZER 8 to 10 months 8 to 10 months Not recommended 8 to 10 months Not recommended 12 months 9 months 2 to 6 months 1 month 3 to 4 mo...

Page 63: ...wers etc DO NOT USE Abrasive or harsh cleaners Ammonia Chlorine bleach Concentrated detergents or solvents Metal or plastic textured scouring pads Abrasive or harsh cleaners Ammonia Chlorine bleach Co...

Page 64: ...oid overcrowding refrigerator shelves Overcrowding reduces air circulation around food and causes refrigerator to run longer Avoid adding too much warm food to refrigerator at one time This overloads...

Page 65: ...osure The freezer light bulb is located at the top front of the freezer section Fresh food section upper front 1 Squeeze both sides of light shield in the open area while pulling downward to remove 2...

Page 66: ...harvests Preparing to Move Follow the above instructions for long vacations absences through step 7 Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent dama...

Page 67: ...le Condenser fan D makes this noise while operating Freezer fan C makes this noise while operating Freezer fan C slows to a stop as the freezer door is opened Evaporator E and heat exchanger F refrige...

Page 68: ...ng Plug in refrigerator See pages 10 and 11 to adjust controls Replace any blown fuses Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary Call local power company listing to report outage Unplug refrigerato...

Page 69: ...refrigerator or freezer temperature Evaluate your refrigerator s environment Refrigerator may need to be moved to run more efficiently Clean according to the chart on page 22 See pages 10 and 11 to ad...

Page 70: ...nsible for property damage due to improper installation or water connection Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds per square inch to function properly A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per squ...

Page 71: ...t to Celsius rather than Fahrenheit Confirm ice maker switch is ON See Automatic Ice Maker pages 12 13 See Connecting the Water Supply pages 8 9 Turn off water supply and remove kinks If kinks cannot...

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