Troubleshooting; Possible Cause - Amana Deepfreeze AC101KW Manual Del Propietário

You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns
that are not the result of failed parts or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana Consumer
Affairs Department at 800-843-0304.
Topic
OPERATION
Appliance not working
Freezer not cooling
Freezer runs frequently
Light fails to illuminate
NOISE
Clicks
Gurgles and pops (like boiling water)
Hum or pulsing sound
APPEARANCE
Water droplets on outside of freezer
Water pooling in floor by freezer

Possible Cause

Power outage
Temperature control
Poor gasket seal
Failed gasket
Food added recently
Normal
Lid open
Temperature set too cold
Poor gasket seal.
Poor clearance
Bad bulb
Switch not opening
Bad switch
Jammed plunger switch
Normal
Normal
Normal
Poor gasket seal
Poor drain plug
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Troubleshooting

Solution
Make sure appliance is plugged in.
Verify that circuit breaker is not tripped.
Replace fuse but do not change fuse capacity.
Verify that temperature control is set between 1 to 7.
Change control setting to 4 or above.
Clean gasket as described in Care and Cleaning . Apply
light coating of petroleum jelly to gasket.
Have gasket replaced
Wait 5 to 8 hours for temperature to stabilize after the
addition of large quantities of unfrozen food.
Needs to run to maintain an even temperature.
Close lid.
Adjust temperature control to maintain freezer
temperature between 0° to 2° F.
Clean gasket as described in Care and Cleaning . Apply
light coating of petroleum jelly to gasket.
Confirm that freezer has proper clearance on each side
and vents are unobstructed as specified in Installation
Instructions .
Replace bulb as described in User Maintenance section.
Clean switch plunger to ensure proper operation.
Have authorized servicer replace switch.
Clean area around plunger switch with mild soap and
water. Dry thoroughly. Do not lubricate with petroleum
jelly.
Temperature control clicks when starting or stopping
compressor.
Refrigerant flow through evaporator coil.
Compressor operation.
Clean gasket as described in Care and Cleaning . Apply
light coating of petroleum jelly to gasket. Avoid putting
petroleum jelly on plunger switch.
Verify that drain plug is properly in place and sealed.
Replace drain plug if seal is poor.