Amana Ice Makers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Ice maker will not power on, display shows E1 or flashes once repeatedly, no interior lights or compressor operation.
Main Control Board Communication Failure
E2
Ice maker display shows E2, unit powers on but does not start ice production cycle, water and compressor do not start.
User Interface to Control Board Communication Error
E3
E3 error on display, ice maker runs briefly then shuts down, bin remains empty or partially filled.
Bin Level Sensor Failure
E4
E4 displayed, ice maker stops mid-cycle, evaporator plate may be heavily frosted or not forming ice properly.
Evaporator Thermistor Failure
E5
E5 error code, ice production is very slow or stops completely, unit may run but not harvest ice.
Water Temperature or Reservoir Thermistor Fault
E6
E6 displayed, unit may fill with water but does not freeze properly, or shuts down shortly after starting.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure
E7
E7 error code, ice maker stops and may beep, harvest cycle does not complete or ice sticks to evaporator plate.
Harvest Cycle Timeout / Ice Thickness Sensor Fault
E8
E8 displayed, compressor may not start, or unit shuts down shortly after starting with a humming sound.
Compressor Start Circuit Error
E9
E9 error, unit may run water but not freeze, or shuts down with high temperature in ice compartment.
High Temperature / Refrigeration System Fault
F1
F1 code on display, unit beeps and will not start ice cycle.
Water Inlet Valve or Fill Fault
F2
F2 displayed, ice maker fills with water but then drains immediately or overfills the reservoir.
Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Error
F3
F3 error, drain pump runs continuously or unit will not drain water from the reservoir.
Drain Pump or Drain Switch Fault
F4
F4 displayed, unit stops mid-cycle and may leave water on the evaporator plate.
Hot Gas Valve or Defrost Circuit Error
F5
F5 error, unit may shut down with water present, or fails to start a new cycle after draining.
Sump or Reservoir Overfill Protection Fault
F6
F6 displayed, unit may not respond to button presses or may behave erratically.
Keypad / Touch Control Fault
F7
F7 error, unit may not circulate water over the evaporator plate, ice production is minimal or absent.
Circulation Pump Failure
F8
F8 displayed, unit may shut down with a loud fan noise or no airflow across the condenser.
Condenser Fan Motor Fault
F9
F9 error, unit may not defrost properly, ice builds up on evaporator plate or in chute.
Defrost / Harvest Heater Fault (if equipped)
H1
H1 or HI code, display indicates high temperature, ice bin is warm and ice melts quickly.
High Bin Temperature / Poor Cooling
L1
L1 or LO code, display indicates low ice level even when bin is partially full, unit continues to run excessively.
Bin Level Sensor Misread (Low Level)
L2
L2 or FULL code flashing incorrectly, unit thinks bin is full and stops making ice even when bin is empty.
Bin Level Sensor Misread (High Level)
Symptom
Ice appears cloudy or white instead of clear.
Cloudy Ice
Symptom
Ice bin overflows or ice spills out when opening the door.
Overfilling Ice Bin
Symptom
Ice cubes are too large or clumped together, may jam the bin or dispenser.
Oversized Ice / Overfreezing
Symptom
Ice cubes are too small, thin, or melt quickly in drinks.
Thin Ice / Undersized Cubes
Symptom
Ice has a bad taste or odor, even when water supply tastes normal.
Contaminated Ice / Odor
Symptom
Ice maker display is blank or dim, but unit still runs and makes ice.
Display / User Interface Failure
Symptom
Ice maker door or bin lid does not close properly or pops open.
Door / Bin Lid Alignment Issue
Symptom
Ice maker is leaking water onto the floor or inside the cabinet.
Water Leak
Symptom
Ice maker is very noisy during operation, with grinding, rattling, or loud humming sounds.
Excessive Noise / Vibration
Symptom
Ice maker makes ice but production is very slow, bin never fills completely.
Low Ice Production
Symptom
Ice maker runs but makes no ice at all, bin remains empty after 24 hours.
No Ice Production
Symptom
Ice maker runs continuously and never seems to shut off, even when bin is full.
Continuous Operation / No Shutoff
Symptom
Ice maker starts a cycle but stops partway through, leaving water on the evaporator or in the reservoir.
Mid-Cycle Shutdown
Symptom
Ice maker trips the circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
Electrical Short / Ground Fault
Symptom
Ice maker vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinetry.
Cabinet Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Ice maker will not start after being turned off or after a power outage.
Won't Restart / Control Lockup
Symptom
Ice maker will not turn on at all, no lights or display, appears completely dead.
No Power / Line Voltage Supply Failure
Symptom
Water remains in the bin or cabinet after harvest, causing ice to be wet or slushy.
Poor Drainage / Standing Water
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
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| E1 |
Ice maker will not power on, display shows E1 or flashes once repeatedly, no interior lights or compressor operation.
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Main Control Board Communication Failure | View Details |
| E2 |
Ice maker display shows E2, unit powers on but does not start ice production cycle, water and compressor do not start.
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User Interface to Control Board Communication Error | View Details |
| E3 |
E3 error on display, ice maker runs briefly then shuts down, bin remains empty or partially filled.
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Bin Level Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
E4 displayed, ice maker stops mid-cycle, evaporator plate may be heavily frosted or not forming ice properly.
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Evaporator Thermistor Failure | View Details |
| E5 |
E5 error code, ice production is very slow or stops completely, unit may run but not harvest ice.
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Water Temperature or Reservoir Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
E6 displayed, unit may fill with water but does not freeze properly, or shuts down shortly after starting.
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Ambient Temperature Sensor Failure | View Details |
| E7 |
E7 error code, ice maker stops and may beep, harvest cycle does not complete or ice sticks to evaporator plate.
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Harvest Cycle Timeout / Ice Thickness Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
E8 displayed, compressor may not start, or unit shuts down shortly after starting with a humming sound.
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Compressor Start Circuit Error | View Details |
| E9 |
E9 error, unit may run water but not freeze, or shuts down with high temperature in ice compartment.
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High Temperature / Refrigeration System Fault | View Details |
| F1 |
F1 code on display, unit beeps and will not start ice cycle.
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Water Inlet Valve or Fill Fault | View Details |
| F2 |
F2 displayed, ice maker fills with water but then drains immediately or overfills the reservoir.
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Water Level Sensor / Float Switch Error | View Details |
| F3 |
F3 error, drain pump runs continuously or unit will not drain water from the reservoir.
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Drain Pump or Drain Switch Fault | View Details |
| F4 |
F4 displayed, unit stops mid-cycle and may leave water on the evaporator plate.
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Hot Gas Valve or Defrost Circuit Error | View Details |
| F5 |
F5 error, unit may shut down with water present, or fails to start a new cycle after draining.
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Sump or Reservoir Overfill Protection Fault | View Details |
| F6 |
F6 displayed, unit may not respond to button presses or may behave erratically.
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Keypad / Touch Control Fault | View Details |
| F7 |
F7 error, unit may not circulate water over the evaporator plate, ice production is minimal or absent.
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Circulation Pump Failure | View Details |
| F8 |
F8 displayed, unit may shut down with a loud fan noise or no airflow across the condenser.
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Condenser Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| F9 |
F9 error, unit may not defrost properly, ice builds up on evaporator plate or in chute.
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Defrost / Harvest Heater Fault (if equipped) | View Details |
| H1 |
H1 or HI code, display indicates high temperature, ice bin is warm and ice melts quickly.
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High Bin Temperature / Poor Cooling | View Details |
| L1 |
L1 or LO code, display indicates low ice level even when bin is partially full, unit continues to run excessively.
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Bin Level Sensor Misread (Low Level) | View Details |
| L2 |
L2 or FULL code flashing incorrectly, unit thinks bin is full and stops making ice even when bin is empty.
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Bin Level Sensor Misread (High Level) | View Details |
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Ice appears cloudy or white instead of clear.
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Cloudy Ice | View Details |
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Ice bin overflows or ice spills out when opening the door.
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Overfilling Ice Bin | View Details |
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Ice cubes are too large or clumped together, may jam the bin or dispenser.
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Oversized Ice / Overfreezing | View Details |
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Ice cubes are too small, thin, or melt quickly in drinks.
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Thin Ice / Undersized Cubes | View Details |
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Ice has a bad taste or odor, even when water supply tastes normal.
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Contaminated Ice / Odor | View Details |
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Ice maker display is blank or dim, but unit still runs and makes ice.
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Display / User Interface Failure | View Details |
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Ice maker door or bin lid does not close properly or pops open.
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Door / Bin Lid Alignment Issue | View Details |
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Ice maker is leaking water onto the floor or inside the cabinet.
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Water Leak | View Details |
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Ice maker is very noisy during operation, with grinding, rattling, or loud humming sounds.
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Excessive Noise / Vibration | View Details |
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Ice maker makes ice but production is very slow, bin never fills completely.
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Low Ice Production | View Details |
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Ice maker runs but makes no ice at all, bin remains empty after 24 hours.
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No Ice Production | View Details |
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Ice maker runs continuously and never seems to shut off, even when bin is full.
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Continuous Operation / No Shutoff | View Details |
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Ice maker starts a cycle but stops partway through, leaving water on the evaporator or in the reservoir.
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Mid-Cycle Shutdown | View Details |
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Ice maker trips the circuit breaker or GFCI outlet when it starts.
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Electrical Short / Ground Fault | View Details |
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Ice maker vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinetry.
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Cabinet Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker will not start after being turned off or after a power outage.
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Won't Restart / Control Lockup | View Details |
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Ice maker will not turn on at all, no lights or display, appears completely dead.
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No Power / Line Voltage Supply Failure | View Details |
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Water remains in the bin or cabinet after harvest, causing ice to be wet or slushy.
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Poor Drainage / Standing Water | View Details |
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