Amana ARS266 Owner's Manual page 21

NOISE )))_
TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Clicking Normal operation
Normal operation
Air rushing or Normal operation
whirring
Trouble Shooting
Today's refrigerators have new features and arc 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
tmfamiliar. In time, these sounds will become familiar. Please refer to this information before calling service.
Freezer control (A) clicks when starting or
stopping compressor.
Defrost timer or electric damper control
(some models) (B) sounds like an electric
clock and makes an occasional click or
snap.
Freezer fan (C) and condenser fan (D)
make this noise while operating.
Freezer fan (C) slows to a stop as the
freezer door is opened.
Evaporator (E) and heat exchanger (F)
refrigerant makes this noise when flowing.
Gurgling or Normal operation
boiling sound
Thumping Ice cubes from ice maker(some models) Normal operation
drop into ice bucket (G).
Dispenser ice chute (H) closing. Normal operation
Vibrating noise Compressor (I) makes a pulsating sound Normal operation
while running.
Refrigerator is not level. See Installation
Instructions for details on
how to level your unit.
Buzzing Ice maker water valve (J) hookup (some Normal operation
models) buzzes when ice maker fills with
water.
Humming Ice maker (K) is in the 'on' position without Stop sound by raising ice
water connection, maker arm to 'off" position.
See Automatic Ice Maker
section in your owner's
manual for details.
Ice auger (L) (some models) hums as Normal operation
auger agitates ice during dispensing.
Compresser (I) can make a high pitched Normal operation
hum while operating.
Solenoid valve (M) operating ice chute Normal operation
door.
OPERATION
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Refrigerator is in defrost mode. Freezer control Normal operation Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator
and lights are on, restarts.
but compressors
are not operating.
DelgCdsper Control settings are too low.
system Freezer controls are set too low,
temperature is
too warm
Drawer is improperly positioned.
Refrigerator is not plugged in.
Freezer control is not on.
Refrigerator does
not operate
Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs
to be reset.
Power outage has occurred
Refrigerator still Unit is malfunctioning.
won't operate
Food temperature Condenser coils are dirty.
is too cold
See section on Dell/Crisper system to adjust controls.
See controls section in chapter called Installing Your
Refrigerator on how to adjust your controls.
See section on Dell/Crisper system in chapter called Fresh
Food Features to verify drawer positioning.
Plug in unit.
See controls section in chapter called Installing Your
Refrigerator on how to adjust your controls.
Replace any blown fuses. Check circuit breaker and reset if
necessary.
Call local power company listing to 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.
See cleaning guide in chapter called Hints and Care on
how to clean condenser coils.
See controls section in chapter called Installing Your
Refrigerator on how to adjust your controls.
See section on Temperature-Controlled Beverage Chiller
TM
in chapter Fresh Food Features called to verify proper
positioning.
Refrigerator or freezer controls are set
too high.
Beverage Chiller
TM
(some models) is
improperly positioned.
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