Amana Refrigerators - Page 8 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

To get the filter off I think you have to twist and pull

More than likely it’s not the defrost timer it is most likely to be the bi metal it’s in the evaporator area in the freezer section
Refrigerator defrost bi-metal thermostat
Parts #: 12001937
Substitution: 12001937 I gave you the part number all you have to do is order it and install it I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/george_106a9535a98aec8a

is there frost building up in the back of the freezer wall?mike

These Amanda units appear prone to this problem. The fix is use of a drain kit. Your drainage spout is freezing over. The regular spillage is related to the defrost cycle of the fridge. Here is a page listing the kit: Refrigerator Parts

Maybe a bad seal.

The model number on many units are in the Freezer section look there.