Water Valve - Amana B136CAL3 Technical Information

Ice Maker
Caution
!
To avoid property damage, test for water leaks
after repair or replacement of water valve. Do
not overtighten connection to household water
supply.

Water Valve

Water valve has 1 solenoid. Valve has 80 mesh screen
water strainer. When tan encapsulated solenoid is
energized, the amount of water entering ice maker
mold is directly proportional to length of time water
valve switch is held closed by timing cam.
Inside valve is a flow washer which acts as a water
pressure regulator. Proper ice maker fill is 140 cc
±10cc at 7.5 seconds of water fill at an inlet pressure
ranging from 20 to 120 PSI (1.4 to 8.2 bar).
Wiring Harness
A nonresettable thermal fuse micro device 170°F
(78°C) is spliced into red wire of ice maker wiring
harness. Excessive heat can cause no ice production.
Replacing wiring harness will only temporarily solve
problem. Replace ice maker thermostats.
12074208 24 February 1998