Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator Troubleshooting Guide

November 1996 41 RS1200001

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Possible Cause

Freezer too cold• Freezer temperature set too cold

Long off cycle • Low ambient

• Freezer temperature set too warm

Short off cycle • Heavy usage

• High ambient

• Freezer temperature set too cold

• Light constantly on

• Poor door gasket seal

Long or continuous run cycle• Heavy usage

• High ambient

• Inadequate condenser air flow

• Freezer temperature set too cold

• Loss or restricted refrigerant

Short run cycle • Light usage

• Low ambient

• Freezer temperature set too warm

Exterior cabinet condensation • High humidity. Design accepts beads of water on

cabinet exterior after 4 hours with 0° to 2°F (-18° to -17°C)

freezer food temperature and 38° to 40°F (3° to 4°C)

refrigerator food temperature in 84% R.H. conditions.

See “Typical Sweat Pattern” section under above

conditions.

• Freezer temperature set too cold

• Poor door gasket seal

• Insulation void

Contents

Main Service Bottom Mount Refrigerators Base manual covers 84 tall bottom mount refrigerators. Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels DANGER Electrical Requirements Safety and Electrical Information Grounding Information Page Contents Securing Uncrating Page Door Panel Installation Water Connection Door Stop Adjustment Hinge Adjustment Interior Setup Sound Information Normal Operating Sounds Pressure and Relationship Chart Refrigerant Overcharge Symptoms Refrigerant Shortage Symptoms Restriction Symptoms Air in System Symptoms Low or High Ambient Temperature Installation Symptoms Heat Load Symptoms HFC134a Service Information Health, Safety, and Handling Comparison of CFC12 and HFC134a Properties Service Equipment Drier Replacement DANGER Replacement Service Compressor Page Page Page Page RS1200001 Rev. 1 20 April 1998 WARNING April 1998 21 RS1200001 Rev.1 RS1200001 Rev. 1 22 April 1998 April 1998 23 RS1200001 Rev.1 RS1200001 Rev. 1 24 April 1998 Page Keyboard Functions DANGER Electronic Testing Mode DANGER Temperature Control Operation Adaptive Defrost Operation Power Up Condition EEPROM Update in Control Memory Page Page Page Refrigeration and Defrost Component Checks Made at High Voltage Board Circuitry Door Disassembly Procedures Page Cabinet Components Disassembly Procedures Page Machine Compartment Disassembly Procedures Page Page Troubleshooting Guide Specifications Testing Procedures Operation Disassembly Procedures Water Fill Adjustment Water Problems Temperature Problems Thermostat Wiring Harness Water Valve Wiring Harness November 1996 47 RS1200001 Page November 1996 49 RS1200001 Page I Panel Dimensions Door Panels with Hinge on Right Side and Extruded Handle Page Page Page Procedures Freezer Drawer Page Parts List Introduction Page Location of Panel Brackets on Side Panels Top view Right side Left side If cabinet depth is greater than 24", adjust panel size accordingly. Page Procedures Page Page Parts List Introduction Panel Dimensions Location of Panel Brackets on Side Panels Full Side View of Front Panel Bracket, Bottom Panel Bracket, and L-Bracket Location Procedure