Amana 12631105 - Manual (Page 13)

Troubleshooting
You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns that are not
the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact the Amana CAIR
® Center at
1-800-843-0304 in the U.S.A., or 1-866-587-2002 in Canada.
Operation
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Appliance not working Power outage Make sure appliance is plugged in.
Circuit breaker has tripped Verify that circuit breaker is not tripped.
Fuse has blown Replace fuse, but do not change fuse capacity.
Freezer not cooling Temperature control Change control setting to 4 or above.
Poor gasket seal Clean gasket as described in Hints and Care.
Apply light coating of petroleum jelly to gasket.
Failed gasket Have gasket replaced
Food added recently Wait 5 to 8 hours for temperature to stabilize after the
addition of large quantities of unfrozen food.
Freezer runs frequently Normal Needs to run to maintain an even temperature.
Door open Close door.
Temperature set too cold Adjust temperature control to maintain freezer
temperature.
Poor gasket seal Clean gasket as described in Hints and Care.
Apply light coating of petroleum jelly to gasket.
Poor clearance Confirm that freezer has proper clearance on each side
and vents are unobstructed as specified in Installation
Instructions.
Light fails to illuminate Bad bulb Replace bulb as described in Hints and Care section.
Switch not opening Clean switch plunger to ensure proper operation.
Bad switch Have authorized servicer replace switch.
Door lock key will not
stay in lock Normal Locks have “pop out key” function, preventing the key
from being kept in the lock. This feature is to prevent
child entrapment.
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