Amana BC21VC Manual Del Usuario página 17

Problem
Water droplets form on inside
of refrigerator.
Water droplets form on outside
of refrigerator.
Chiller Fresh™ System or
crisper drawer does not close
freely (some models).
Refrigerator has an odor.
Refrigerator makes unfamiliar
sounds or seems too loud.
Ice cubes have an odor.
Ice cubes stick together or
"shrink".
Ice maker is not producing ice.
Ice maker is not producing
enough ice.
Ice forms in inlet tube to ice
maker.
Solution
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It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors have been opened
frequently.
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Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the
refrigerator to avoid moisture accumulation.
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Check door seals for proper seal. Gaskets should seal tightly to cabinet.
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It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors have been opened
frequently.
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Check for a package that may prevent drawer from closing properly.
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Confirm drawer is in proper position.
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Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer channels.
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Confirm refrigerator is level.
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See "Odor Removal" instructions in "Care and Cleaning" section.
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It may be normal. See "Normal Operating Sounds" section.
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See "Odor Removal" instructions in "Care and Cleaning" section.
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Ice maker was recently installed. Discard first few batches of ice to avoid
discolored or off-flavored ice.
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Food has not been wrapped tightly in either refrigerator or freezer
compartment. Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is
not wrapped properly.
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Discard ice and clean ice bucket or trays more frequently. Ice cubes are
porous and absorb odors easily.
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Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur. In some situations a filter
may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems.
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Empty ice cube bucket or trays more frequently. If used infrequently, ice
cubes may stick together or shrink.
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Water pressure may be to low or high. Ice maker requires a water pressure
of 20-100 psi to function properly.
• Confirm ice maker arm is down. See "Automatic Ice Maker" section.
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Confirm household water supply is reaching water valve. Make sure the
water valve shut off is fully turned on.
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Confirm ice maker wiring harness is inserted completely in proper holes.
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Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove kinks or replace
tubing.
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Check electrical connections to water valve coil and connector block on
refrigerator cabinet.
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If a water filter has been installed on the water line outside the refrigerator,
check the filter for clogs or improper installation of the filter.
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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.
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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 for hookup. Both reduce water
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flow and may become clogged with time. Replace these valves with correct
type of saddle valve requiring
prior to valve attachment.
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Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove kinks or replace tubing
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Confirm freezer section is operating at proper temperature. Freezer must
be cold enough to produce ice. See 'Setting Controls" section.
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Check water pressure. Low water pressure causes valves to leak.
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/ " hole to be drilled in water supply pipe
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