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Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator - User Manual

Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator
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Service
Service Manual for
Amana
®
This manual is to be used by qualified appliance
technicians only. Amana does not assume any
responsibility for property damage or personal
injury for improper service procedures done by an
unqualified person.
Bottom Mount Refrigerators
Refer to Technical Sheet, part #12074201
for values and wiring schematics.
Raytheon
Appliances
RS1200001
Revision 0
November 1996
Base manual covers 84tall
bottom mount refrigerators.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • E
    Elizabeth BrownAug 12, 2025
    Why is my Amana Bottom Mount too warm?
    • C
      Chelsea FergusonAug 13, 2025
      Your Amana Refrigerator might be too warm because the refrigerator or freezer temperature is set too warm. It could also be due to a blocked return air or air supply duct, a Chef's Pantry control set too warm or with a blocked air supply tube, heavy usage, or high ambient temperature.
  • M
    michelle65Aug 16, 2025
    Why is my Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator too cold?
    • E
      ericbrownAug 16, 2025
      Your Amana Refrigerator might be too cold because the refrigerator or freezer temperature is set too cold. It could also be due to the Chef's Pantry control being set too cold or misaligned, restricted condenser air, a refrigerant shortage or restriction, or refrigerant overcharge.
  • P
    paula01Aug 20, 2025
    Why is my Amana Bottom Mount freezer too cold?
    • L
      Leonard JonesAug 20, 2025
      Your Amana Refrigerator freezer might be too cold because the freezer temperature is set too cold.
  • W
    wallrichardAug 23, 2025
    Why does my Amana Refrigerator have a long run cycle?
    • F
      frances79Aug 25, 2025
      Your Amana Refrigerator might have a long or continuous run cycle due to heavy usage, high ambient temperature, inadequate condenser air flow, the freezer temperature being set too cold, or loss or restricted refrigerant.
  • T
    Tyler WattsAug 27, 2025
    Why does my Amana Refrigerator have a short off cycle?
    • D
      Dennis RodriguezAug 27, 2025
      Your Amana Refrigerator might have a short off cycle because of heavy usage, high ambient temperature, the freezer temperature being set too cold, the light constantly being on, or a poor door gasket seal.
  • G
    Grant HendersonAug 31, 2025
    Why does my Amana Refrigerator have a long off cycle?
    • S
      srodriguezAug 31, 2025
      Your Amana Refrigerator might have a long off cycle because of low ambient temperature or the freezer temperature being set too warm.
  • C
    Carolyn RichardsonSep 4, 2025
    Why is there condensation on the outside of my Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator?
    • N
      nortonmatthewSep 4, 2025
      Condensation on the exterior of your Amana Refrigerator can be due to high humidity, the freezer temperature being set too cold, a poor door gasket seal, or insulation void. The design accepts beads of water on cabinet exterior after 4 hours with 0° to 2°F (-18° to -17°C) freezer food temperature and 38° to 40°F (3° to 4°C) refrigerator food temperature in 84% R.H. conditions.
  • K
    keithhernandezSep 7, 2025
    Why does my Amana Bottom Mount have a short run cycle?
    • J
      Joseph RussellSep 7, 2025
      Your Amana Refrigerator might have a short run cycle because of light usage, low ambient temperature, or the freezer temperature being set too warm.

Summary

Safety and Electrical Information

Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels

Explains safety symbols, words, and labels used in the manual.

Electrical Requirements

Outlines the necessary electrical specifications for refrigerator operation.

Installation Instructions

Uncrating

Step-by-step guide on safely removing the refrigerator from its packaging.

Securing

Instructions on how to properly secure the refrigerator to prevent tipping.

Door Panel Installation

Steps for installing custom door panels onto refrigerator doors.

System Diagnosis

Pressure and Relationship Chart

A chart detailing system pressures and their relationship to various conditions.

Refrigerant Overcharge Symptoms

Identifies symptoms of excessive refrigerant in the system.

Refrigerant Shortage Symptoms

Lists symptoms indicating a lack of sufficient refrigerant.

Restriction Symptoms

Describes signs and diagnosis for refrigerant flow restrictions.

Air in System Symptoms

Outlines symptoms and diagnosis for air present in the refrigeration system.

HFC134 a Service Information

Health, Safety, and Handling

Safety precautions and handling guidelines for HFC134a refrigerant.

Drier Replacement

Procedures for replacing the system's drier filter.

Replacement Service Compressor

Steps and considerations for replacing the compressor.

Compressor Testing Procedures

Methods for testing compressor operation and performance.

Leak Testing

Methods for detecting leaks in the refrigeration system.

Evacuation and Charging

Detailed steps for evacuating and charging the system with refrigerant.

Component Function and Testing

Ice Maker

Covers the ice maker's operation, specifications, and testing.

Electronic Functional Description

Electronic Testing Mode

Procedures for entering and using the electronic testing mode.

Open Thermistor Detect

How to detect an open thermistor circuit and its indicators.

Temperature Control Operation

How temperature settings are determined by thermistor resistance.

Refrigerator and Freezer Thermistor

Resistance values for refrigerator and freezer thermistors at different temperatures.

Adaptive Defrost Operation

Explanation of the adaptive defrost cycle and its parameters.

Accessing Program Mode

Steps to enter the refrigerator's programming mode.

Mode A Functions - Freezer or Refrigerator Temperature

Adjusting temperature settings for freezer and refrigerator in Mode A.

Refrigeration and Defrost Component Checks Made at High Voltage Board

Checks for refrigeration and defrost components at the high voltage board.

Circuitry

Freezer Compartment Refrigeration Cycle Circuitry

Describes the electrical path for freezer compartment cooling.

Fresh Food Compartment Refrigeration Cycle Circuitry

Details the electrical path for fresh food compartment cooling.

Fresh Food and Freezer Compartment Refrigeration Cycle Circuitry

Explains the combined cooling cycle for both compartments.

Adaptive Defrost Circuitry

Outlines the electrical operation of the adaptive defrost system.

Cabinet Components Disassembly Procedures

Evaporator

Steps for removing the evaporator, including refrigerant reclamation.

Machine Compartment Disassembly Procedures

Compressor, Condenser, and Condenser Fan Access

Procedures to access the compressor and fan components.

Capacitor

Steps for removing the capacitor, including safety precautions.

Compressor

Steps for removing the compressor, including safety and replacement considerations.

Condenser

Steps for removing the condenser unit.

Troubleshooting Guide

Freezer too warm

Lists common causes for the freezer compartment being too warm.

Refrigerator too cold

Outlines reasons why the refrigerator compartment may be too cold.

Compressor cuts off on overload

Diagnoses issues causing the compressor to shut off due to overload.

Refrigerator too warm

Lists common causes for the refrigerator compartment being too warm.

Freezer too cold

Identifies potential causes for the freezer compartment being too cold.

Ice Maker

Operation

Describes how the ice maker functions and its cycle.

Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart

Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAmana
ModelBottom Mount Refrigerator
CategoryRefrigerator
LanguageEnglish

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