A copy from a reader:
I have an Amana #arb2117aw refer w/ bottom freezer. My
icemaker stopped working.
after buying a new maker and harness it still didn't work. After hours of
research and testing parts, I found out the power for the ice maker goes through
the freezer light switch. If the door is open, there's no power to the ice
maker to dump the ice. ( makes sense, don't want ice to dump on the bottom of
the freezer ).
My freezer door was sagging slightly so no power was ever going to the ice
maker. I fixed the door and it works fine now.
Bob.
Useful tip from Bob, so we expanded on his tip and now
offer this page. Most/many of the Maytag and Amana bottom freezer refrigerators
run the power
for the icemaker through the freezer
light switch. With the freezer door open, the icemaker will not
work.
Example switch:
