Vacation Tips; Energy Tips - Amana BC20TL Manual Del Usuario

Before Calling For Service
Problem
Ice maker is not producing enough ice.
Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker.

Vacation Tips

Complete the following steps for short vacations.
1. Remove perishable foods.
2. If an ice maker is installed, move ice maker arm to off
position. (See "Automatic Ice Maker" section page
14)
Complete the following steps for long vacations.
1. Empty refrigerator and freezer sections.
2. Unplug refrigerator.
3. Clean refrigerator and door gaskets according to
General Cleaning instructions in "Care and Cleaning"
section.
4. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside.
5. If an ice maker is installed, turn off water supply to
refrigerator and move ice maker arm to off
position. (See "Automatic Ice Maker" section page
14)
Solution
•
Ice maker has just recently been installed
or a large amount of ice has just been
used. Wait 24 hours for ice production to
begin and for ice maker to restock after
emptied.
•
Confirm household water supply is
reaching water valve. Make sure the water
valve shut-off is fully turned on.
•
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Piercing type or / " saddle valve was used
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for hookup. Both reduce water flow and
may become clogged with time. Replace
these valves with correct type of saddle
1
valve requiring / " hole to be drilled in water
4
supply pipe prior to valve attachment.
•
Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing.
Remove kinks or replace tubing.
•
Confirm freezer section is operating at
proper temperature. Freezer must be cold
enough to produce ice. See "Setting
Controls" section.
•
Check water pressure. Low water pressure
causes valves to leak.

Energy Tips

This refrigerator is designed to be one of the most energy
efficient refrigerators available. Reduce energy use by
observing the following.
• Operate in normal household temperatures of 55° to
110°F (13° to 43°C) away from heat sources and direct
sunlight.
• Set refrigerator, freezer, and temperature controlled
meat drawer system controls no colder than
necessary.
• Keep freezer section full.
• Keep door gaskets clean and pliable. Replace gaskets
if worn.
• Keep condenser coils clean.
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