The freezer section iw working fine. However, the frig section is not working. I have set the dial to the coldest setting and this make no difference. The fan is running in the freezer section, but not in he frig section. Is there a fan for each section in the Amana? What do ou think is causing this problem?
Volman, take a look in the freezer section and see if you have a heavy build-up of frost on the back panel. You want to take the evap cover off and see if the evaporator is frozen up. If so, your refer did not go into defrost and cannot move the air over to the refer side. If this is the case you will have to defrost that evaporator completely. On these Amanas the culprit is usually the bi-metal which sits on the evaporator. Look at it and see if it's buldged. The part number for the bi-metal is ro131661. If you defrost the evap your refer will start cooling again normally until it freezes over again. This will give you time to replace the bimetal....Catriver...post back.
Volman, take a look at the attachment. If yours looks like this, you have a defrost issue. More than likley it's the bi-metal...Catriver...post back.
Thats the part, it just defaulted to a different number. Look at the one that is on the evaporator now, if it is bulged and lifting at the top, this is your problem. An easier way to install the new one is to splice the new one in with wirenuts, seal the wire nuts with a little silicone and your done. Of course you have to defrost the evaporator first. Use a hair dryer. Unplug the unit when making the splices...Catriver..post back.
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It appears to get the evaporator cover off the ice maker motor assemble needs to be removed. Is this correct? I assume the cover you refer to is the cover in the back of the freezer section??
Yes, I have a defost issue...this is for sure! Now I need to figure-out which part is the issue. I guess I will start with the thermostat. I can't seem to find your part number. The part number I see is as follows (of course this number is for this vendor);
http://www.partselect.com/xq/aspx/Invent...
I see why you say to splice the wire. What a poor design for changing the part! Anyway, the part "looks" normal. It does NOT seem to be "popped-out". From looking at the design it appears this part is a simple switch which completes the circuit to the heater element. The part is a bit costly. Does the part simply switch when (to a short circuit) it gets cold? I guess I can check it with VOM?
I forgot to say thanks!!
frig fine freezer only cool
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