Amana SRD26VL, SRD26VE, SBDE21VPSE, SBD21VL, SBD21VE, SRD21VW, SRD23VL Before Calling For Service

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Before Calling For Service

Refrigerator does not operate.

Confirm freezer control is on.

Confirm refrigerator is plugged in.

Check fuse or circuit breaker. Plug in another item at that wall outlet.

Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts. If freezer control is on, lights work but 2 fans and compressor are not operating, refrigerator may be in defrost cycle.

Refrigerator still won’t operate.

Unplug refrigerator. Transfer food to another unit or place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food. Warranty does not cover food loss. Check warranty certificate for specific coverage.

Call 1-800-628-5782 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. to locate an authorized Amana technician.

Food temperature appears too warm.

See above sections.

Allow time for recently added warm food to reach refrigerator or freezer temperature.

Check gaskets for proper seal.

Clean condenser coils.

Adjust refrigerator and/or freezer control.

Confirm rear air grille is not blocked. Rear air grille is located behind garden fresh crisper.

Chiller Fresh™ system temperature is too warm.

Turn control to colder setting.

Adjust freezer control to colder setting.

Food temperature is too cold.

Clean condenser coils.

Adjust refrigerator control.

Adjust freezer control to warmer setting. Allow several hours for temperature to adjust.

One of 3 cold air intake holes in beverage chiller is not aligned with notch in right side door dike.

Refrigerator runs too frequently.

It may be normal to maintain constant temperature.

Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time.

Allow time for recently added warm food to reach refrigerator or freezer temperature.

Clean condenser coils.

Adjust freezer control.

Check gaskets for proper seal.

Water droplets form on inside of refrigerator.

It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors have been opened frequently.

Water droplets form on outside of refrigerator.

• Check door gaskets for proper seal.

Garden Freshcrispers or Chiller Freshsystem does not close freely.

Check for a package which may prevent drawer from closing properly.

Confirm drawer is in proper position.

Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer channels.

Confirm refrigerator is level.

Refrigerator has an odor.

See “Odor Removal” instructions in “Care and Cleaning” section.

Refrigerator or ice maker make unfamiliar sounds or seems too loud.

It may be normal. See “Normal Operating Sounds” section.

Ice maker is not producing ice.

Confirm ice maker arm is down.

Confirm household water supply is reaching water valve.

Confirm ice maker wiring harness is completely inserted into proper holes.

Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove kinks or replace tubing.

Check electrical connections to water valve coiland connector block on refrigerator cabinet.

Confirm freezer section is operating at proper temperature.

Ice cubes have an odor.

See “Odor Removal” instructions in “Care and Cleaning” section.

Discard ice and clean ice bucket or trays more frequently. Ice cubes are porous and absorb odors easily.

Ice cubes stick together or ‘shrink’.

Empty ice cube bucket or trays more frequently.

If used infrequently, ice cubes may stick together or shrink.

Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker.

Check water pressure. Low water pressure will cause valve to leak. Self-piercing valves cause low water pressure. Amana recommends using copper tubing to connect household plumbing to refrigerator. Do not use self-piercing valve. Amana is not responsible for property damage due to improper installation or water connection.

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Contents Side-by-Side Refrigerator Contents Electrical Requirements Recognize this symbol As a safety precautionModel Identification Parts and Accessories Service Installation InstructionsAsure Extended Service Plan Proper Disposal of your RefrigeratorProcedure Connecting Water SupplyInstall Water Filtration Cartridge some models Electronic and Dispenser ModelsPage Refrigerator and Freezer Controls non electronic models Setting ControlsControls Touchmatic Electronic ControlsFast Freeze Mode Vacation ModeMax Cool Mode Door Open AlarmInstallation Checklist Chiller Fresh System some models Refrigerator FeaturesRefrigerator Shelves Deli Fresh Drawer Some modelsStorage Rack some models Covered Storage Bucket some modelsTemperature Controlled Beverage Dairy Center some modelsAdjustable Divider Some models Tall Package Retainer some modelsDoor Buckets and Shelves Freezer Features Automatic Ice Maker some modelsStor-MorSystem Ice ‘N’ Water Dispenser some models Care and Cleaning Light Bulbs Lower refrigerator section Some modelsFreezer section Normal Operating Sounds Before Calling For Service Warranty Electronic Models Energy Tips Vacation TipsWarranty Ce symbole indique une Mesure de sécurité Table des matières Normes électriquesIdentification du modèle Programme d’entretien prolongé Asure Service après-ventePièces et accessoires Mise au rebut du réfrigérateurModèles électroniques Instructions d’installationEnlever les portes si nécessaire Modèles avec distributeur et modèles électroniquesDéplacer le réfrigérateur à l’endroit désiré Raccordement de l’alimentation en eauBrancher le cordon d’alimentation Matériel nécessaireStabilisation du réfrigérateur et aligne- ment des portes Commandes Réglage des commandesMode vacances Commandes électroniques TouchmaticTM certains modèlesSignal sonore d’entrée Mode réfrigérateur MaxAlarme de thermistance Alarme d’ouverture de porteAlarme de température élevée Lumières d’affichageListe de contrôle d’installation Caractéristiques du réfrigérateur Clayettes du réfrigérateurTiroir à Charcuterie Certains modèles Bacs à légumes Garden FreshTM Rayon de rangement certains modèlesCompartiment de rangement couvert Refroidisseur de casse-croûte certains modèles Refroidisseur de boissons à température contrôléeSéparateur réglable certains modèles Compartiments de porte et clayettesConteneur de grands emballages Rayon congélateur certains modèles Caractéristiques du congélateurAppareil à glaçons automatique certains modèles Système Stor-MorDistributeur Ice ‘N’ WaterTM certains modèles Fonctionnement du distributeur d’eauFonctionnement du distributeur de glaçons Retrait du bac à glace Éclairage du distributeur certains modèlesGoût et odeur Entretien et nettoyage Partie supérieure du compartiment réfrigérateur Clayettes en verreAmpoules électriques Partie inférieure du compartiment réfrigérateurDistributeur Ice ‘N’ WaterTM certains modèles Le ventilateur du congélateur ronronne ou pro- pulse l’air Bruits de fonctionnement normauxAvant d’appeler le technicien Le ventilateur du condensateur ronronne ou propulse l’airConseils pour économiser l’énergie Conseils pour les vacances Garantie modèles électroniquesGarantie modèles non électroniques GarantiePage Contenido AdvertenciaPlan de servicio extendido Asure Identificación del modelo Piezas y accesoriosServicio Forma apropiada de desechar el refrigeradorInstrucciones para la instalación PrecauciónQuite las puertas si es necesario Conexión del suministro de agua Importante Materiales necesariosProcedimiento Estabilice el refrigerador y alinee las puertas Controles Controles de ajusteModalidad de vacaciones Controles electrónicos TouchmaticTono de entrada Modalidad Max Cool Enfriamiento máximoAlarma del termistor Alarma de puerta abiertaAlarma de temperatura alta Luces indicadorasLista de verificación de la instalación Sistema Chiller Fresh en algunos modelos Características del refrigerador PrecauciónRepisas del refrigerador Cajón para embutidos en algunos modelosParrilla para almacenamiento en algunos modelos Recipiente cubierto para almacenamientoRepisa para bocadillos en algunos modelos Central para productos lácteosEnfriador de temperatura controlada para bebidas Chiller ImportanteSeparador ajustable en algunos modelos Repisas y compartimientos de la puertaDispositivo de retención para paquetes altos Rejilla del congelador en algunos modelos Características del congelador PrecauciónMáquina de hielo automática en algunos modelos Sistema Stor-MorSurtidor de agua y hielo Ice ‘N’ Water en algunos modelos Funcionamiento del surtidor de aguaFuncionamiento del surtidor del hielo Para quitar el compartimiento del hielo Sabor y olorCuidado y limpieza Sección inferior del refrigerador en algunos modelos Repisas de vidrioFocos Sección superior del refrigeradorSonidos normales de funcionamiento Surtidor de hielo y agua Ice ‘N’ WaterVentilador del congelador el aire se acelera y zumba Antes de llamar para solicitar servicio Page Page Garantía 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