Amana Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator owner manual Trouble Shooting

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Trouble Shooting

OPERATION

(continued)

 

TOPIC

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Refrigerator runs too frequently (continued)

Controls need to be adjusted.

See controls section in your Owner’s Manual for assistance

 

in how to adjust your controls.

Door is not closing properly.

Refrigerator is not level. See How to Level Your

 

Refrigerator for details on how to level your unit.

 

Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary,

 

according to cleaning instructions in owner’s manual.

 

Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from

 

closing properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers, ice

 

buckets, oversized or improperly stored containers or

 

foodstuffs, etc.).

ICE

Unit is leaking water

Plastic tubing was used to complete water

Amana recommends using copper tubing for installation.

 

connection.

Plastic is less durable and can cause leakage. Amana is

 

 

not responsible for property damage due to improper

 

 

installation or water connection.

 

 

 

Ice forms in inlet tube to ice

Improper water valve was installed.

Check water connection procedure in your Installation

maker

 

Instructions. Self-piercing and 3/16” saddle valves cause low

 

 

water pressure and may clog the line over time. Amana is

 

 

not responsible for property damage due to improper

 

 

installation or water connection.

 

 

 

 

Water pressure is low.

Water pressure must be between 1.38 and 6.89 bar to

 

 

function properly. A minimum pressure of 2.41 bar is

 

 

recommended for units with water filters.

 

 

 

Water flow is slower than

Freezer temperature is too high.

See the controls section in your owner’s manual for

normal

 

assistance on how to adjust your controls. Freezer is

 

 

recommended to be between 0 to 2°F (-18 to –17°C).

 

 

 

 

Water pressure is low.

Water pressure must be between 1.38 and 6.89 bar to

 

 

function properly. A minimum pressure of 2.41 bar is

 

 

recommended for units with water filters.

 

 

 

 

Improper water valve was installed.

Check water connection procedure in your Installation

 

 

Instructions. Self-piercing and 3/16” saddle valves cause low

 

 

water pressure and may clog the line over time. Amana is

 

 

not responsible for property damage due to improper

 

 

installation or water connection.

 

 

 

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Contents Contents Keep instructions for future referenceAsure Extended Service Plan Before Calling Service What if These Features are Different from Mine?Thank you for buying an Amana refrigerator Important Safety Information Proper Disposal of Your RefrigeratorHow to Select the Best Location Installing Your RefrigeratorHow to Transport Your Unit How to Remove the Doors and HingesHow to Reverse the Doors How to Install and Remove HandlesHow to Replace the Doors and Hinges Install hinge assembliesInsert bottom hinge pin some models How to Remove and Install the Pullout Drawer Installing Your Refrigerator Feeds straight into inlet portHow to Level Your Refrigerator How to Adjust the Temperature ControlsHow do I perform a temperature test? Interior Shelves Fresh Food FeaturesAccessories Door StorageClimate-Controlled Drawers Storage DrawersWhat can I do to prolong the life of my produce? Shelves Freezer FeaturesPrimary Features DrawersIce Cube Tray some models Lower Basket DividerTo remove and replace divider Amana recommend for My stainless steel Product? What cleaners doesHints and Care How do I remove an odorHow to Remove and Replace Light Bulbs How to Get the $ Most Out Your Energy DollarFresh food section Trouble Shooting Topic Possible Cause SolutionRefrigerator has an odor Trouble Shooting Amana Refrigerator Warranty