Amana ATX 518 VW Service Manual page 18

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not close freely.
• Check for a package which may prevent drawer
from closing properly.
• Confirm drawer is in proper position.
• Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer
channels.
• Confirm refrigerator is level.
Refrigerator has an odor.
• See " Odor Removal" instructions in " Care and
Cleaning" section.
Refrigerator or ice maker make unfamiliar sounds or
seems too loud.
• It may be normal. See " Normal Operating Sounds"
section.
Ice maker is not producing ice.
• Confirm ice maker arm is down.
• Confirm household water supply is reaching water
valve.
• Confirm ice maker wiring harness is completely
inserted into proper holes.
• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove
kinks or replace tubing.
• Check electrical connections to water valve coil and
connector block on refrigerator cabinet.
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• Confirm Deepfreeze
temperature.
Ice cubes have an odor.
• See " Odor Removal" instructions in " Care and
Cleaning" section.
• Discard ice and clean ice bucket or trays more
frequently. Ice cubes are porous and absorb odors
easily.
Ice cubes stick together or ' shrink' .
• Empty ice cube bucket or trays more frequently. If
used infrequently, ice cubes may stick together or
shrink.
Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker.
• Check water pressure. Low water pressure will
cause valve to leak. Self-piercing valves cause low
water pressure. Amana recommends using a
saddle valve. Contact your dealer for availability.
Do not use self-piercing valve. Amana is not
responsible for property damage due to improper
installation or water connection.
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system does
section is operating at proper
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