Normal Operating Sounds; Troubleshooting - Amana Top Freezer Refrigerator Owner's Manual

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EFORE YOU CALL
Review this chart of troubleshooting tips first...you may not need to call for service at all.
PROBLEM
Won't run
Runs too long,
too frequently
Light not working
Visible glow in
freezer vents
Warm air from
cabinet bottom
Cabinet vibrates
Odor in cabinet
Noise, sounds and
vibrations
Freezer, refrigerator
too warm (soft ice cream)
Freezer, refrigerator
too cold (food freezing)
Automatic icemaker
not working
Ice cubes have
odor/taste
Ice cubes sticking in tray
Ice cubes evaporating
Moisture on cabinet
surface between doors
Moisture on inside cabinet
walls or in crisper
Foods dry out
Excessive moisture in
crisper
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Power cord not plugged in.
No power to outlet.
Freezer control set to OFF position.
Refrigerator is in automatic defrost.
Room temperature less than 55° F.
Today's refrigerators start and stop more
often to maintain even temperatures.
Normal at startup for new or recently
installed units.
Prolonged or frequent door openings.
Door not sealing.
Base grille blocked.
Bulb burned out.
No power to unit.
Appearance of a red glow or reflection is
normal during the defrost cycle.
This is normal air flow for condenser
circulation.
Cabinet not level. Weak floor.
Odor producing foods not covered.
Normal noise.
Cabinet not level.
Control set too warm.
Prolonged door openings.
Room temperature less than 55° F.
Products with high sugar content may
not harden completely when frozen.
Control set too cold.
Sensor arm in up position.
Cabinet not level.
Water supply not connected or restricted.
Freezer too warm.
Old cubes.
Bad water quality.
Food transmits odor/taste to ice.
Residue from minerals in the water.
Limited use of ice.
Not unusual during periods of high humidity.
Hot humid weather.
Frequent or prolonged door openings.
Door not closed properly.
Food not wrapped properly.
Crisper not tightly closed.
Temperature controls set too cold.
Packages not wrapped or sealed properly.
Food not wrapped properly.
Hot, humid weather.
WHAT TO DO
Push plug into outlet.
Replace fuse, reset circuit breaker.
Set freezer control (see page 5).
Wait 25 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
Relocate unit to proper climate (see installation on page 2).
Wait 24 hours to completely cool down
(see temperature controls on page 5).
This is normal. Minimize door openings.
Check to see if something is preventing door from closing.
Unblock to allow warm air to exit unit.
Unplug refrigerator and change bulb (see page 11).
Check to see if power cord is completely plugged in.
Level cabinet (see page 2.)
Cover or wrap odorous foods tightly. Clean cabinet.
See Normal Operating Sounds page 13.
Level cabinet (see page 2).
Adjust temperature control (see page 5).
Minimize door openings.
Unit will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.
Adjust temperature control (see page 5).
Adjust sensor arm down to ON position.
Level unit (see page 2).
Connect water supply, or clear obstructions.
Adjust freezer temperature control (see page 5).
Discard; ice cubes may absorb odors which affect taste.
Contact local water treatment company.
Wrap foods tightly.
Wipe trays with vinegar-soaked cloth until clean.
Dump old ice cubes.
Normal.
Minimize door openings.
Check to see if something is preventing door from closing.
Wrap or cover all foods tightly.
Close crisper all the way.
Adjust temperature controls (see page 5).
Wrap or cover all foods tightly.
Wrap or cover all foods tightly.
Minimize door openings.
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