We have an Amana Bottom Freezer refrigerator, model number ABD2533DEB. The back of the freezer ices over about every two days causing loss in refrigeration. I do not beleive it is going into defrost mode, and I beleive the defrost timer has gone bad. Any way to manually get it into defrost mode so I can eliminate the heater coil? Where is the timer located? Am I on the right track? Is the job of replacemen simple or complex?

Any help appreciated,
Dave

Hi Dave,

Next to the model# you should have a MFG#

I would need that number to see what type of defrost timer you have and the location of it.

Thanks,

Jake

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I don't see anything listed as a MFG #, but there is a serial #13883877JG... is this what you need?

Thats fine.

The defrost mode on yours is not a timer, but its integrated into the control board, which is located inside your refrigerator section in the control console.

Read page 37 & 38 here:
http://www.servicematters.com/maytag...s/16025629.pdf
It tells you how to force it into defrost mode.

Jake

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We forced defrost and the heater coil defrosted the ice. Do I need to replace the control panel, or just a piece that controls the defrost cylce. Any guidnace would be appreciated.

You would need to replace the control board.

Here's the one for your model you can order:
Manufacturer part number W10165748 is RepairClinic item number 1455147
W10165748

It comes with installation instructions.

Jake

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Do ou feel my diagnostic is correct? Also, would you consider this repair difficult with potential to damage the new control board when installing? On a scale of 1 -5, 5 being extremely difficult ow would you rate this repair? Thanks for the help.

Yes, your diagnostic seems fine.

I would say its a 4 on the scale of 1-5. But like I tell others here, if your good with tools and have fixed other things around your house, then it shouldn't be a problem.

Jake

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