Before Calling For Service - Amana BX 518 VW VE Manual Del Propietário

Before Calling For Service

Problem
Refrigerator does not operate.
Refrigerator still will not operate.
Food temperature appears too
warm.
Food temperature is too cold.
Refrigerator runs too frequently.
Solution
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Make sure freezer control is on.
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Make sure refrigerator is plugged in. If not, firmly plug the cord into a live
outlet with proper voltage.
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Check fuse or circuit breaker. Plug in another item at that wall outlet. If
outlet does not work, replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
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If freezer control is on, light works but 2 fans and compressor are not
operating, refrigerator may be in defrost cycle. Wait 40 minutes to see if
refrigerator restarts.
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Unplug refrigerator. Transfer food to another refrigerator or place dry ice
in freezer section to preserve food. Call for service.
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See above sections.
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Allow time for recently added warm food to reach Fresh Food or freezer
temperature. Adding food warms the refrigerator. It can take a few hours
for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
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Check gaskets for proper seal. Gaskets should seal tightly to cabinet.
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Clean condenser coils. See "Condenser Coils" instructions in "Care and
Cleaning" section.
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Adjust Fresh Food and freezer control. See "Setting Controls" instructions
in "Controls" section.
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Freezer or refrigerator light stays on. If light stays on, remove bulb and
call service.
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Return air vents behind crisper are blocked restricting airflow. Locate
return air vent behind crispers and remove any debris that blocks vents or
restricts airflow.
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Clean condenser coils. See "Condenser Coils" instructions in "Care and
Cleaning section.
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Adjust Fresh Food control. See "Setting Controls" instructions in
"Controls" section.
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Adjust freezer control to warmer setting. See "Setting Controls"
instructions in "Controls" section. Allow several hours for temperature to
adjust.
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It may be normal to maintain constant temperature.
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Doors have been opened frequently or for an extended period of time.
When the door is opened warm humid air is allowed into the refrigerator.
The more the door is opened the more warm air the refrigerator must
cool.
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Allow time for recently added warm food to reach refrigerator or freezer
temperature. It can take a few hours for the refrigerator to return to
normal temperature.
•
Clean condenser coils. See "Condenser Coils" instructions in "Care and
Cleaning" section.
•
Adjust freezer control. See "Setting Controls" instructions in "Controls"
section.
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Check gaskets for proper seal. Gaskets should seal tightly to cabinet.
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Freezer light stays on. If light stays on, remove bulb and call service
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Make sure refrigerator is level. See "Leveling Refrigerator" section of
Installation Instructions.
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