How to Fix a Water Dispenser on an Amana Refrigerator

Written By
Andrew Todd
Andrew Todd
Published: Oct 20, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

Step 01

Unplug the refrigerator's power cord from the wall outlet before beginning the repair.

Step 11

Pull the drip tray straight out of the bottom of the ice dispenser and remove.

Step 21

Remove the screws at the bottom of the dispenser cover on the front of the refridgerator, and then slide the cover up and remove. If there are no screws, Look on the bottom of the ice dispenser cover for the pry slot, which is a flat slot, large enough for the insertion of a flat-head screwdriver. Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the cover off of the front of the housing.

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Step 31

Move the dispenser cover away from the dispenser housing, and then disconnect the wire connector or connectors, depending on the model of your refrigerator, connected to the rear of the interface, which is attached to the cover.

Step 41

Depress the tabs or remove the screws on the interior of the interface, securing the interface to the cover. Remove the interface from the cover if replacing. Install the new interface by reversing the steps taken to remove the old one.

Step 51

Remove the screws securing the dispenser assembly, if replacing the dispenser assembly or water actuator lever. Move the assembly away from the control housing, and disconnect the assembly wire connector or connectors, depending on the model of your refrigerator.

Step 61

Remove the screws and brackets securing the water actuator lever or levers to the rear of the assembly, and then remove the water actuator lever or levers.

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Step 71

Transfer the water actuator levers to the new assembly, or install the new water actuator lever in the existing assembly, depending on your repair. Use the screws and brackets to secure the lever or levers to the assembly.

Step 81

Reinstall the entire dispenser by reversing the steps taken to remove it from the refrigerator door.

Step 91

Restore power to the refrigerator to complete the repair.

Andrew Todd

Andrew Todd has been writing since 2006. He has written for the Consumer Search website and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida. Todd has a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from the University of Central…

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