Troubleshooting Guide | Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator manual

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem	Possible Cause

Loud operating sound level	•See “Sound Information”section for explanation of
	normal operating sounds

•Freezer too warm	•Freezer temperature set too warm
•Compressor not operating	•Defective compressor
	•Defective overload or relay

Refrigerator too cold	•Refrigerator temperature set too cold
	•Chef's Pantry control set too cold or misaligned allowing
	freezer air to escape into refrigerator section
	•Freezer temperature set too cold
	•Restricted condenser air
	•Refrigerant shortage or restriction
	•Refrigerant overcharge

•Freezer too warm	•Heavy usage
•Compressor cuts off on overload	•High ambient
	•Restricted condenser air
	•Defective condenser fan motor
	•Loose or missing condenser fan blade
	•Improper voltage
	•Defective relay or overload
	•Compressor motor winding
	•Non-condensibles in system
	•Refrigerant overcharge

•Freezer too warm	•Freezer temperature set too warm
•Compressor operating	•Restricted condenser air
	•Defective condenser fan motor
	•Opened door
	•Heavy usage
	•Defective freezer fan motor
	•Opened defrost thermostat
	•Opened defrost heater
	•Loose or missing freezer or condenser fan blade
	•Heavily frosted evaporator
	•Refrigerant shortage or restriction
	•Inefficient compressor

Refrigerator too warm	•Refrigerator temperature set too warm
	•Freezer temperature set too warm
	•Return air or air supply duct blocked
	•Chef's Pantry control set too warm or air supply tube
	blocked
	•Heavy usage
	•High ambient

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Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator service manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible Cause

Contents

Service Bottom Mount Refrigerators Safety and Electrical Information Safety Symbols, Words, and LabelsElectrical Requirements Grounding Information Contents Ice Maker Uncrating Installation InstructionsSecuring Installation Instructions Water Connection Door Panel InstallationRefrigerator Door 3/4 Raised Panel Door Stop Adjustment Hinge AdjustmentInterior Setup Freezer Door 3/4 Raised Panel Normal Operating Sounds Sound InformationFreezer and fresh food fan air rushes and whirs Pressure and Relationship Chart System Diagnosis Refrigerant Shortage Symptoms Refrigerant Overcharge SymptomsRestriction Symptoms Low or High Ambient Temperature Installation Symptoms Air in System SymptomsHeat Load Symptoms Health, Safety, and Handling HFC134a Service InformationComparison of CFC12 and HFC134a Properties Service Equipment Drier Replacement Replacement Service Compressor Compressor Testing ProceduresLeak Testing Refrigerant Charge HFC134a Service Information Refrigerant Flow Air Flow Machine Compartment Assembly Component Function and Testing April RS1200001 Rev.1 Switch Continuity Functions Test Dpst Component Function and Testing Electronic Functional Description Electronic Testing Mode Keyboard Functions Temperature Control Operation Power Up Condition Eeprom Update in Control MemoryFactory set freezer and refrigerator settings Accessing Program Mode Mode B Functions Mode a Functions Freezer or Refrigerator TemperatureOperation Exiting Program Mode Electronic Functional Description VAC Circuitry Freezer Compartment Refrigeration Cycle CircuitryFresh Food Compartment Refrigeration Cycle Circuitry Adaptive Defrost Circuitry Door Disassembly Procedures Cabinet Components Disassembly Procedures Chefs Pantry Assembly Condensate Drain PanShelf Support Ladders Refrigerator Thermistor Machine Compartment Disassembly Procedures Showroom Switch Power Disconnect SwitchCondenser Typical External Sweat Pattern Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Troubleshooting Guide Specifications Testing ProceduresIce Maker Operation Disassembly Procedures Accessing Control Box Water Fill AdjustmentEjector Blades or Stripper Water Problems Wiring HarnessTemperature Problems Thermostat Water Valve Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart No or Low Ice Production Problem Action Ejector Position Excessive Ice Production Ice Maker Wiring Diagram and Parts Layout Introduction Recognize this symbol as a safety precaution Parts ListB136CKR1 and B136CKL1 Custom Handle Kit B136CKR1 Panel Dimensions Door Panels with Hinge on Right Side and Extruded Handle Refrigerator, Freezer Door Panel with Custom Handle inches 780 892 Radius 563 780 892 Radius 563 Procedures Freezer Drawer B136CKR1 and B136CKL1 Custom Handle Kit B136SPK1 ¼ Facia Front Enclosure Kit Panel minimum depth Minimum height Location of Panel Brackets on Side Panels Side.186 B136SPK1 ¼ Facia Front Enclosure Kit Procedures Bottom cabinet Panel Extrusion B136SPK1 ¼ Facia Front Enclosure Kit B136SPK2 ¾ Side Panel Kit Panel Dimensions Side view 11.281 500 062 Front Bottom Panel Bracket Front Panel Bracket Bottom RS1200001 November Procedure B136SPK2 ¾ Side Panel Kit