Amana Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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AL
Control panel shows AL and an audible alarm sounds, indicating an abnormal condition.
General Alarm Condition (Temperature or Door)
dF
Display shows dF and the freezer may pause cooling during a defrost cycle.
Defrost Mode Indication / Extended Defrost
E1
Digital Amana upright freezer displays E1 and interior temperature is warmer than setpoint.
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Fault
E2
Amana freezer shows E2 and may run continuously or not maintain proper temperature.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault
E3
Control panel on Amana freezer displays E3; temperature display may flash and compressor cycling is erratic.
Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Fault
E4
Amana freezer shows E4 and may not defrost properly, leading to frost buildup on the evaporator cover.
Defrost Sensor / Defrost Circuit Fault
E5
Amana freezer displays E5 and the compressor may not start or may short-cycle.
Compressor Start/Run Circuit Error
E6
Amana freezer shows E6 and the evaporator fan may not run, causing warm temperatures and uneven cooling.
Evaporator Fan Motor Circuit Fault
E7
Amana freezer displays E7 and the condenser fan at the rear may not operate, causing the cabinet sides to feel very hot.
Condenser Fan Motor Circuit Fault
E8
Amana freezer shows E8 and the door alarm may sound even when the door is closed.
Door Switch / Door Ajar Sensor Fault
E9
Amana freezer displays E9 and may not respond properly to temperature setting changes.
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error
H1
Display shows H1 or HI and the freezer interior is too warm; high temperature alarm may sound.
High Temperature Alarm Condition
L1
Amana freezer display shows L1 or LO and the interior temperature is extremely cold, sometimes causing items to freeze harder than normal or frost on packages.
Low Temperature / Overcooling Condition
PO
Display shows PO and an alarm sounds; temperature may be higher than normal after a power outage.
Power Outage Alarm
Symptom
Excessive frost buildup on interior walls, ceiling, and food packages.
Air Infiltration / Frost Accumulation
Symptom
Freezer display or indicator lights are dead, but the unit still cools normally.
User Interface Display Failure
Symptom
Freezer door is hard to open right after closing, or a vacuum sound is heard.
Normal Vacuum / Pressure Equalization or Gasket Stickiness
Symptom
Freezer door will not seal properly; visible gaps or condensation around the door.
Door Seal Failure
Symptom
Freezer emits a strong chemical, burnt, or plastic smell during operation.
Odor from Electrical or Plastic Components
Symptom
Freezer interior has a strong, unpleasant food or musty odor.
Interior Odor Contamination
Symptom
Freezer interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing warmth near the light area.
Door Switch Stuck Open or Misaligned
Symptom
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely; sometimes too warm, sometimes too cold.
Erratic Temperature Control
Symptom
Freezer is making a loud buzzing or humming noise near the compressor area.
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Freezer is too cold; items are rock-hard and there is heavy frost on packages and interior surfaces.
Thermostat or Control Overcooling
Symptom
Freezer makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure
Symptom
Freezer makes a loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when the compressor starts or stops.
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Freezer makes gurgling, hissing, or popping sounds during operation.
Normal Refrigerant Flow and Defrost Noises
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is room temperature, lights may work but no cold air is produced.
No Cooling – Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Freezer runs but is not cold enough; temperature hovers above 10–20°F (-12 to -6°C).
Insufficient Cooling – Partial Loss of Capacity
Symptom
Freezer runs constantly and never seems to shut off, though it may still be cold.
Continuous Run Condition
Symptom
Freezer trips the circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts or runs.
Electrical Short or Overload
Symptom
Freezer will not start at all; no lights, no display, and no sound.
No Power to Freezer
Symptom
Interior light does not come on when the door is opened, but the freezer still cools.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Thick ice buildup on the evaporator cover and behind the rear interior panel; airflow is restricted.
Defrost System Failure
Symptom
Water leaking onto the floor from under or around the freezer.
External Water Leak / Defrost Drain Issue
Symptom
Water pooling inside the freezer, often on the bottom or under baskets, which then freezes into ice sheets.
Internal Water Accumulation
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL |
Control panel shows AL and an audible alarm sounds, indicating an abnormal condition.
|
General Alarm Condition (Temperature or Door) | View Details |
| dF |
Display shows dF and the freezer may pause cooling during a defrost cycle.
|
Defrost Mode Indication / Extended Defrost | View Details |
| E1 |
Digital Amana upright freezer displays E1 and interior temperature is warmer than setpoint.
|
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Amana freezer shows E2 and may run continuously or not maintain proper temperature.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
Control panel on Amana freezer displays E3; temperature display may flash and compressor cycling is erratic.
|
Ambient (Room) Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Amana freezer shows E4 and may not defrost properly, leading to frost buildup on the evaporator cover.
|
Defrost Sensor / Defrost Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Amana freezer displays E5 and the compressor may not start or may short-cycle.
|
Compressor Start/Run Circuit Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Amana freezer shows E6 and the evaporator fan may not run, causing warm temperatures and uneven cooling.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Amana freezer displays E7 and the condenser fan at the rear may not operate, causing the cabinet sides to feel very hot.
|
Condenser Fan Motor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Amana freezer shows E8 and the door alarm may sound even when the door is closed.
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Door Switch / Door Ajar Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Amana freezer displays E9 and may not respond properly to temperature setting changes.
|
User Interface / Keypad Communication Error | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 or HI and the freezer interior is too warm; high temperature alarm may sound.
|
High Temperature Alarm Condition | View Details |
| L1 |
Amana freezer display shows L1 or LO and the interior temperature is extremely cold, sometimes causing items to freeze harder than normal or frost on packages.
|
Low Temperature / Overcooling Condition | View Details |
| PO |
Display shows PO and an alarm sounds; temperature may be higher than normal after a power outage.
|
Power Outage Alarm | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost buildup on interior walls, ceiling, and food packages.
|
Air Infiltration / Frost Accumulation | View Details |
| – |
Freezer display or indicator lights are dead, but the unit still cools normally.
|
User Interface Display Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door is hard to open right after closing, or a vacuum sound is heard.
|
Normal Vacuum / Pressure Equalization or Gasket Stickiness | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door will not seal properly; visible gaps or condensation around the door.
|
Door Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer emits a strong chemical, burnt, or plastic smell during operation.
|
Odor from Electrical or Plastic Components | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior has a strong, unpleasant food or musty odor.
|
Interior Odor Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior light stays on even when the door is closed, causing warmth near the light area.
|
Door Switch Stuck Open or Misaligned | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior temperature fluctuates widely; sometimes too warm, sometimes too cold.
|
Erratic Temperature Control | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is making a loud buzzing or humming noise near the compressor area.
|
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is too cold; items are rock-hard and there is heavy frost on packages and interior surfaces.
|
Thermostat or Control Overcooling | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes a loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when the compressor starts or stops.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes gurgling, hissing, or popping sounds during operation.
|
Normal Refrigerant Flow and Defrost Noises | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all; interior is room temperature, lights may work but no cold air is produced.
|
No Cooling – Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but is not cold enough; temperature hovers above 10–20°F (-12 to -6°C).
|
Insufficient Cooling – Partial Loss of Capacity | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs constantly and never seems to shut off, though it may still be cold.
|
Continuous Run Condition | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips the circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts or runs.
|
Electrical Short or Overload | View Details |
| – |
Freezer will not start at all; no lights, no display, and no sound.
|
No Power to Freezer | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not come on when the door is opened, but the freezer still cools.
|
Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Thick ice buildup on the evaporator cover and behind the rear interior panel; airflow is restricted.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto the floor from under or around the freezer.
|
External Water Leak / Defrost Drain Issue | View Details |
| – |
Water pooling inside the freezer, often on the bottom or under baskets, which then freezes into ice sheets.
|
Internal Water Accumulation | View Details |
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