| Clicking | Freezer control (A) clicks when starting or stopping compressor. | Normal operation |
| Defrost timer (B) sounds like an electric clock and snaps in and out of defrost cycle. |
| Air rushing or whirring | Freezer fan (C) and condenser fan (D) make this noise while operating. |
| Gurgling or boiling sound | Evaporator (E) and heat exchanger (F) refrigerant makes this noise when flowing. |
| Thumping | Ice cubes from ice maker(some models) drop into ice bucket (G). |
| Vibrating noise | Compressor (H).makes a pulsating sound while running. |
| Refrigerator is not level. |
| Buzzing | Ice maker water valve (1) hookup (some models) buzzes when ice maker fills with water. |
| Humming | Ice maker (J) is in the ‘on’ position without water connection. | Stop sound by raising ice maker arm to ‘off position. |
| Compresser (H).can make a high pitched hum while operating. | Normal operation |
| Hissing or popping | Defrost heaterfK) hisses, sizzles, or pops when operational. |
| Freezer control and lights are on, but compressor is not operating. | Refrigerator is in defrost mode. | Normal operation Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts. |
| Crisper drawer temperature is too warm | Control settings are too low. |
| Freezer controls are set too low. |
| Drawer is improperly positioned. |
| Refrigerator does not operate | Refrigerator is not plugged in. | Plug in unit. |
| Freezer control is not on. |
| Fuse is blown, or circuit breaker needs to be reset. | Replace any blown fuses. Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary. |
| Power outage has occurred | Call local power company listing to report outage. |
| Refrigerator still won’t operate | Unit is malfunctioning. | Unplug refrigerator and transfer food to another unit. If another unit is not available, place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food. Warranty does not cover food loss . Contact service for assistance. |
| Food temperature is too cold | Condenser coils are dirty. | Clean according to cleaning instructions in your owner’s manual. |
| Refrigerator or freezer controls are set too high. | |
| Food temperature appears too warm | Door is not closing properly. | Refrigerator is not level. |
| | Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary, according to cleaning instructions in owner’s manual. |
| | Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from closing properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers, ice buckets, oversized or improperly stored containers or foodstuffs, etc.). |
| Controls need to be adjusted. |
| Condenser coils are dirty. | Clean according to cleaning instructions in your owner’s manual. |
| Rear air grille is blocked. | Check the positioning of food items in refrigerator to make sure grille is not blocked. Rear air grilles are located under crisper drawers. |
| Door has been opened frequently, or has been opened for long periods of time. | Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to assure door is open for as short a time as possible. |
| | Allow interior environment to adjust for period the door has been open. |
| Food has recently been added. | Allow time for recently-added food to reach refrigerator or freezer temperature. |
| Refrigerator has an odor | Compartment is dirty or has odor- causing food. |
| Water droplets form on outside of refrigerator | Check gaskets for proper seal. | Clean, if necessary, according to cleaning instructions in owner’s manual. |
| Humidity levels are high. | Normal during times of high humidity. |
| Controls require adjustment |
| Water droplets form on inside of refrigerator | Humidity levels are high or door has been opened frequently. |
| Check gaskets for proper seal. | Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to assure door is open for as short a time as possible. |
| | Clean, if necessary, according to cleaning instructions in owner’s manual. |
| Refrigerator or ice maker make unfamiliar sounds or seems too loud | Normal operation |
| Refrigerator runs too frequently (continued) | Controls need to be adjusted. |
| Door is not closing properly. | Refrigerator is not level. |
| | Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary, according to cleaning instructions in owner’s manual. |
| | Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from closing properly (i.e. improperly closed drawers, ice buckets, oversized or improperly stored containers or foodstuffs, etc.). |
| Unit is leaking water | Plastic tubing was used to complete water connection. | Amana recommends using copper tubing for installation. Plastic is less durable and can cause leakage. Amana is not responsible for property damage due to improper installation or water connection. |
| Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker | Improper water valve was installed. | Check water connection procedure in your Installation Instructions. Self-piercing and 3/i6” saddle valves cause low water pressure and may clog the line over time. Amana is not responsible for property damage due to improper installation or water connection. |
| Water pressure is low. | Water pressure must be between 1.38 and 6.89 bar to function properly. A minimum pressure of 2.41 bar is recommended for units with water filters. |
| Water flow is slower than normal | Freezer temperature is too high. | See the controls section in your owner’s manual for assistance on how to adjust your controls. Freezer is recommended to be between 0 to 2°F (-18 to -17°C). |
| Water pressure is low. | Water pressure must be between 1.38 and 6.89 bar to function properly. A minimum pressure of 2.41 bar is recommended for units with water filters. |
| Improper water valve was installed. | Check water connection procedure in your Installation Instructions. Self-piercing and 3/i6” saddle valves cause low water pressure and may clog the line over time. Amana is not responsible for property damage due to improper installation or water connection. |
