Amana ARB1917CW-PARB1917CW1 Owner's Manual page 16

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Trouble Shooting
Today's refrigerators have ncw features and are more energy efficient. Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has
excellent insulating capabilities, however, foam insulation is not as sound absorbent. As a result, certain sounds may be
unfamiliar. In time, these sounds will become familiar. Please refer to this infomlation before ca[lir service.
TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Clicking Freezer control (A) clicks when starting or Normal operation
stopping compressor.
Defrost timer (B) sounds like an electric Normal operation
clock and snaps in and out of defrost
cycle.
Air rushing or Freezer fan (C) and condenser fan (D) Normal operation
whirring make this noise while operating.
Gurgling or Evaporator (E) and heat exchanger (F) Normal operation
boiling sound refrigerant makes this noise when flowing.
Thumping Ice cubes from ice maker(some models) Normal operation
drop into ice bucket (G).
Vibrating noise Compressor (H).makes a pulsating sound Normal operation
while running.
Refrigerator is not level. See Installation
Instructionsfor details on
how to level your unit.
Buzzing Ice maker water valve (I) hookup (some Normal operation
models) buzzes when ice maker fills with
water.
Humming Ice maker (J) is in the 'on' position without Stop sound by raising ice
water connection, maker arm to 'off petition.
See Automatic Ice Maker
section in your owner's
manual for details.
Compresser (H).can make a high pitched Normal operation
hum while operating.
Hissing or Defrost beater(K) hisses, sizzles, or pops Normal operation
popping when operational,
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OPERATION
Freezer control Refdgerator is in defrost mode. Normal operation Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator
and lights are on, restarts.
but compressor
Is not operating.
Crisper drawer Control settings are too low.
temperature is Freezer controls are set too low.
tOO warm
Refrigerator does
not operate
Refrigerator still
won't operate
Food temperature
Is too cold
Drawer is improperly positioned.
Refrigerator is not plugged in.
Freezer control is not on.
Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs
to be reset.
Power outage has occurred
Unit is malfunctioning.
Condenser coils are dirty.
Refrigerator or freezer controls are set
too high.
See section on Cdsper drawer to adjust controls.
See controlssection in owner's manual on how to adjust
your controls.
See section on Crisper drawer to verify drawer positioning.
Plug in unit.
See section on controlsin your owner's manual.
Replace any blown fuses. Check circuit breaker and reset if
necessary.
Call local power company listingto report outage.
Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another unit. If
another unit is not available, place dry ice in freezer section
to preserve food, Warranty does not cover food loss.
Contact service for assistance.
Clean according to cleaning instructions in your owner's
manual.
See controls section in owner's manual on how to adjust
,our controls.
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