Before Calling For Service - Amana BX22S5W-P1196708WW Owner's Manual

Before Calling For Service

Problem
Refrigerator does not operate.
Refrigerator still will not operate.
Food temperature appears too warm.
Chiller Fresh system temperature is
too warm.
Food temperature is too cold.
Refrigerator runs too frequently.
Solution
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Make sure Deepfreeze
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Make sure refrigerator is plugged in. If not, firmly plug the cord into a
live outlet with proper voltage.
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Check fuse or circuit breaker. Plug in another item at that wall outlet.
If outlet does not work, replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
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If freezer control is on, light works but 2 fans and compressor are not
operating, refrigerator may be in defrost cycle. W ait 40 minutes to see
if refrigerator restarts.
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Unplug refrigerator. Transfer food to another refrigerator or place dry
ice in freezer section to preserve food. W arranty does not cover food
loss. Check warranty certificate for specific coverage.
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Call 1-800-628-5782 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 outside
U.S.A. to locate an authorized Amana technician.
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See above sections.
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Allow time for recently added warm food to reach Fresh Food or
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Deepfreeze temperature. Adding food warms the refrigerator. It can
take a few hours for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
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Check gaskets for proper seal. Gaskets should seal tightly to cabinet.
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Clean condenser coils. See "Condenser Coils" instructions in "Care
and Cleaning" section.
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Adjust Fresh Food and or Deepfreeze
instructions in "Controls" section.
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Freezer or refrigerator light stays on. If light stays on, call service.
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Air vents are blocked restricting cold air circulation. Locate air vents by
using your hand to sense airflow and move all packages that block
vents and restrict airflow.
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Slide control to colder setting.
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Adjust Deepfreeze
instructions of "Controls" section.
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Clean condenser coils. See "Condenser Coils" instructions in "Care
and Cleaning section.
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Adjust Fresh Food control. See "Setting Controls" instructions in
"Controls" section.
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Adjust Deepfreeze
instructions in "Controls" section. Allow several hours for temperature
to adjust.
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It may be normal to maintain constant temperature.
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Doors have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time.
W hen the door is opened warm humid air is allowed into the
refrigerator. The more the door is opened the more warm air the
refrigerator must cool.
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Allow time for recently added warm food to reach refrigerator or
freezer temperature. It can take a few hours for the refrigerator to
return to normal temperature.
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Clean condenser coils. See "Condenser Coils" instructions in "Care
and Cleaning" section.
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Adjust Deepfreeze
"Controls" section.
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Check gaskets for proper seal. Gaskets should seal tightly to cabinet.
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Freezer light stays on. If light stays on, call service
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control is on.
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control. See "Setting Controls"
control to colder setting. See "Setting Controls"
control to warmer setting. See "Setting Controls"
control. See "Setting Controls" instructions in