Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator - Manual (Page 40)

RS1200001 40 November 1996
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Cause
Loud operating sound level • See “Sound Information” section for explanation of
normal operating sounds
• Freezer too warm
• Compressor not operating • Freezer temperature set too warm
• Defective compressor
• Defective overload or relay
Refrigerator too cold • Refrigerator temperature set too cold
• Chef's Pantry control set too cold or misaligned allowing
freezer air to escape into refrigerator section
• Freezer temperature set too cold
• Restricted condenser air
• Refrigerant shortage or restriction
• Refrigerant overcharge
• Freezer too warm
• Compressor cuts off on overload • Heavy usage
• High ambient
• Restricted condenser air
• Defective condenser fan motor
• Loose or missing condenser fan blade
• Improper voltage
• Defective relay or overload
• Compressor motor winding
• Non-condensibles in system
• Refrigerant overcharge
• Freezer too warm
• Compressor operating • Freezer temperature set too warm
• Restricted condenser air
• Defective condenser fan motor
• Opened door
• Heavy usage
• Defective freezer fan motor
• Opened defrost thermostat
• Opened defrost heater
• Loose or missing freezer or condenser fan blade
• Heavily frosted evaporator
• Refrigerant shortage or restriction
• Inefficient compressor
Refrigerator too warm • Refrigerator temperature set too warm
• Freezer temperature set too warm
• Return air or air supply duct blocked
• Chef's Pantry control set too warm or air supply tube
blocked
• Heavy usage
• High ambient