Trouble shooting, Topic possible cause solution, Operation – Amana Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator User Manual

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OPERATION

(continued)

TOPIC

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Controls need to be adjusted.

See controls section in your Owner’s Manual for assistance
in how to adjust your controls.

Refrigerator is not level. See How to Level Your
Refrigerator
for details on how to level your unit.

Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary,
according to cleaning instructions in owner’s manual.

Refrigerator runs too
frequently (continued)

Door is not closing properly.

Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from
closing properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers, ice
buckets, oversized or improperly stored containers or
foodstuffs, etc.).

ICE

Unit is leaking water

Plastic tubing was used to complete water
connection.

Amana recommends using copper tubing for installation.
Plastic is less durable and can cause leakage. Amana is
not responsible for property damage due to improper
installation or water connection.

Improper water valve was installed.

Check water connection procedure in your Installation
Instructions
. Self-piercing and

3

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16

” saddle valves cause low

water pressure and may clog the line over time. Amana is
not responsible for property damage due to improper
installation or water connection.

Ice forms in inlet tube to ice
maker

Water pressure is low.

Water pressure must be between 1.38 and 6.89 bar to
function properly. A minimum pressure of 2.41 bar is
recommended for units with water filters.

Freezer temperature is too high.

See the controls section in your owner’s manual for
assistance on how to adjust your controls. Freezer is
recommended to be between 0 to 2°F (-18 to –17°C).

Water pressure is low.

Water pressure must be between 1.38 and 6.89 bar to
function properly. A minimum pressure of 2.41 bar is
recommended for units with water filters.

Water flow is slower than
normal

Improper water valve was installed.

Check water connection procedure in your Installation
Instructions
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16

” saddle valves cause low

water pressure and may clog the line over time. Amana is
not responsible for property damage due to improper
installation or water connection.

Trouble Shooting

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