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Before
Calling
For
Service
(cont.)
• Adjust Temp-Asure refrigerator
control. (See page 12.)
• Adjust freezer control to warmer
setting. Allow several hours for
temperature
to change.
If the unit runs too much
or
too frequently:
,_ It may be normal to maintain an
even temperature.
• Is condenser area clean?
(See page 19.)
t Have doors been opened
frequently
or for an extended
period of time?
• Is freezer running too cold? Adjust
freezer control, (See page 12.)
• Check door alignment
and gasket
seal for proper closure.
If the
unit
makes
unfamiliar
sounds
such
as popping
or
cracking;
tapping,
gurgling,
boiling
or bubbling;
rumbling
or rattling
on shutdown:
• These
may be normal
operating
sounds.
Refer
to page
17 for in-
formation
on sounds
the unit may
make.
If you hear running
water
in
the unit:
• This is normal when the icemaker
fi!ls.
• This is normal when the unit
defrosts and water enters the
condensate
pan,
If you hear
periodic
buzzing:
• This is normal in cabinets with an
automatic icemaker. The water
valve will buzz when energized to
refill the icemaker.
If condensate
forms
on the
inside of the unit:
• This is highly normal during
periods of high humidity.
If condensate
forms
on the
outside
of the unit:
• IS Energy Saver Control on
highest setting? This will help
reduce condensate,
• Check door alignment and gasket
seal for proper closure.
If Crisper
or Meat
Keeper
drawers
do not close freely:
• Check for package obstructing
proper closure.
• Check to confirm
drawer is in
proper position in assembly.
• Apply thin layer of petroleum jelly
to slide channels.
• Make sure refrigerator is level.
If there
is an odor in the unit
or ice cubes:
• Clean product (See page 19.)
• Cover all foods tightly,
• Use freezer containers
or freezer
wrap.
If ice forms
in the inlet
tube
to the ice maker:
• Indicates sediment
in solenoid
valve which has not allowed the
valve to close. An in-line water
filter should be added. If problem
persists the solenoid valve will
need to be cleaned or changed.
If the Automatic
Ice Maker
does
not produce
ice:
• Check for ice cubes obstructing the
shut-off arm,
• Check to make sure shut-off arm is in
the 'down' position,
IF LIGHT
BULB
NEEDS
REPLACING:
• Unplug unit from wall outlet to avoid
electrical shock. A pair of gloves
should be worn as a precaution
against broken glass.
Refrigerator
Compartment
1, Unscrew the light bulb(s) located
on the front upper wall of the
refrigerator compartment
by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Replace with a G.E, or Westing-
house #40A15tl, Sylvania #40A15
or order from your Amana Service
Dept., part number A0282803.
Freezer
Compartment
(ice "N
Water
Model)
To remove the light bulb located on
the right wall of the cavity, directly
below the ice bucket of the upper
freezer compartment,
follow the
directions
below:
1. Remove the ice maker drawer.
2. Remove the protective shield by
unscrewing
the nut with a 1/4 _'
drive or socket wrench,
3. Unscrew the light bulb counter-
clockwise.
4. Replace with a G.E or Westing-
house #40A1511, Sylvania #40A15
or order from your Amana Service
Dept., part number A0282803.
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