Trouble Shooting

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.).

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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