Energy Tips; Vacation Tips; Normal Operating Sounds; Before Calling For Service - Amana C100DW Manuel

Energy Tips

This freezer is designed to be one of the most
energy efficient freezers available. Reduce energy
use by doing the following:
• Operate in normal room temperatures away
from heat sources and direct sunlight.
• Set controls no colder than necessary.
• Keep freezer full.
• Keep door gaskets clean and pliable. Replace
gaskets if worn.

Vacation Tips

For long vacations, do the following:
1. Empty freezer.
2. Unplug freezer.
3. Clean freezer including door gaskets.
4. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside.

Normal Operating Sounds

Today's freezers have new features and are more
energy efficient. As a result, certain sounds may be
unfamiliar. These sounds are normal and will soon
become familiar. These sounds also indicate freezer
is operating and performing as designed.
1. Temperature Control
Temperature control clicks when starting or
stopping compressor.
2. Freezer Fan
™
(Free-O-Frost Upright Freezer Models)
Freezer fan air rushes and whirs.
3. Evaporator
Evaporator refrigerant flow gurgles, pops or
sounds like boiling water.
4. Compressor
Compressor has a high pitched hum or
pulsating sound.
5. Insulation
Foam insulation is very energy efficient and
has excellent insulating capabilities. However,
foam insulation is not as sound absorbent as
previously used fiberglass insulation.

Before Calling For Service

Freezer does not operate.
• Confirm temperature control is on.
• Confirm freezer is plugged in.
• Check fuse or circuit breaker. Plug in another
item at that wall outlet.
• Wait 20 minutes to see if freezer restarts. If
freezer control is on, freezer may be in defrost
cycle.
Freezer still won't operate.
• Unplug freezer. Transfer food to another unit
or place dry ice in freezer to preserve food.
• Call 1-800-NATLSVC (628-5782) inside U.S.A.
and 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. to locate an
authorized servicer.
Food temperature appears too warm.
• See above sections.
• Allow time for recently added food to reach
freezer temperature.
• Check gasket for proper seal.
• Adjust temperature control.
Freezer runs too frequently.
• It may be normal to maintain an even
temperature.
• Doors may have been opened frequently or for
an extended period of time.
• Adjust temperature control.
• Check gaskets for proper seal.
• Confirm freezer has proper clearance on each
side.
Water droplets form on outside of freezer.
• Check door gaskets for proper seal.
Water is on floor beneath freezer.
• Confirm drain plugs are properly positioned.
• On upright models, confirm defrost drain pan is
properly positioned.
Freezer has an odor.
• See "Odor Removal" instructions in "Care and
Cleaning" section.
Freezer makes unfamiliar sounds or seems too loud.
• It may be normal. See "Normal Operating
Sounds" section.
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