I discovered that my fridge did not defrost. I diagnosed the problem to the control board.
I replaced the control board with one I ordered from Sears. After installing the new board it flashed (turned on then off then on, etc.) "0" and "0" in the temperature settings display (one for fridge the other for freezer). The compressor did not switch on.
Why is the display flashing? Is there some turn on sequence or reset procedure? I tried unplugging the power and replug the power but no change. All lights in the fridge worked.
The board came in a box labeled "MAYTAG BOARD - CON 67006740". The new board looks identical to the old except a sticker on the old saying "JAZZ10" and the new says "JAZZ14".
However, I don't have a fresh food door or fresh food door light (unless you mean the main refrigerator door).
(This fridge has one upper door for the fridge section and a bottom sliding door (drawer) for the freezer section.)
(Inside the fridge section there are 3 drawers. One "chef's pantry" drawer and two "vegetable" drawers. But none of the 3 drawers have any switches or lights.)
(The main refrigerator door switch at the top of the fridge, when closed, it shuts power to the display. Thus I can't see any display while that switch is closed.)
This procedure looks very promising. Entering the programming mode is the only problem. Thank you robmsp,
My program code is "02".
However, I don't have a fresh food door or fresh food door light (unless you mean the main refrigerator door).
(This fridge has one upper door for the fridge section and a bottom sliding door (drawer) for the freezer section.)
(Inside the fridge section there are 3 drawers. One "chef's pantry" drawer and two "vegetable" drawers. But none of the 3 drawers have any switches or lights.)
(The main refrigerator door switch at the top of the fridge, when closed, it shuts power to the display. Thus I can't see any display while that switch is closed.)
This procedure looks very promising. Entering the programming mode is the only problem.
Note: The Program Code is located on the Serial Plate on this unit after the word Code.
1. Open the Fresh Food door and hold the Fresh Food door light switch closed while pushing the Freezer Temperature Down Key pad 3 times consecutively.
Note: The 3 Keystrokes must be done consecutively and within 10 seconds.
2. Release the Fresh Food door light switch.
3. The control will display PE to confirm entry into the programming mode. Freezer Refrigerator
P E
4. Entry is confirmed by pressing the Freezer Down key once more.
Note: All control functions will be turned off (Compressor, Defrost, Evaporator Fan, the damper will remain in its current position)
5. The control will display the current Program Code. This value should be validated with the Program Code printed on the unit serial plate.
2 Freezer Refrigerator5 Note: If the Program Code is correct, the Programming Mode is exited by closing the Refrigerator door(s).
6. To set the desired Program Code number press the Freezer and Refrigerator UP keys. The corresponding digit will be advanced with each key press.
7. Once the desired Program Code is displayed, press the Freezer DOWN Key until the Program Code begins flashing indicating it has been saved.
Note: If you attempt to enter an invalid Program Code the control will not save the new code, but will flash the old code and this will be displayed. (The unit will NOT run with a Program Code of 00).
8. Once the Program Code has been saved the Programming Mode is exited by closing the Refrigerator door(s). If the new code is incorrect this process should be repeated after closing the Refrigerator door(s).
The Programming mode can be exited at any time by closing the Refrigerator Door(s).
Note: The Program Code is located on the Serial Plate on this unit after the word Code. 1. Open the Fresh Food door and hold the Fresh Food door light switch closed while pushing the Freezer Temperature Down Key pad 3 times consecutively.
Note: The 3 Keystrokes must be done consecutively and within 10 seconds. 2. Release the Fresh Food door light switch. 3. The control will display PE to confirm entry into the programming mode. Freezer Refrigerator
P E 4. Entry is confirmed by pressing the Freezer Down key once more.
Note: All control functions will be turned off (Compressor, Defrost, Evaporator Fan, the damper will remain in its current position) 5. The control will display the current Program Code. This value should be validated with the Program Code printed on the unit serial plate.
2 Freezer Refrigerator5
Note: If the Program Code is correct, the Programming Mode is exited by closing the Refrigerator door(s). 6. To set the desired Program Code number press the Freezer and Refrigerator UP keys. The corresponding digit will be advanced with each key press. 7. Once the desired Program Code is displayed, press the Freezer DOWN Key until the Program Code begins flashing indicating it has been saved.
Note: If you attempt to enter an invalid Program Code the control will not save the new code, but will flash the old code and this will be displayed. (The unit will NOT run with a Program Code of 00). 8. Once the Program Code has been saved the Programming Mode is exited by closing the Refrigerator door(s). If the new code is incorrect this process should be repeated after closing the Refrigerator door(s).
The Programming mode can be exited at any time by closing the Refrigerator Door(s).
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It maybe something wrong with defrost system or maybe the evaporator fan motor is not working open the panel of freezer back wall and see if its iced up all over but the fan is working then you need to locate the defrost timer on your fridge in some fridges there is no defrost timer it controlled by the electronic circuit board in that case just defrost the ice so it will start working again for few days and its better to call technician because it will be hard for you to diagnose that which part need to replace. Just for your information if the fan is working on your fridge then there are three things which need to get checked 1. Defrost timer of Defrost Board 2. High Limit Thermostat and 3. Defrost Heater
The board should be replaced before the unit will operate properly. Be sure to check out all circuits to make sure there is not some kind of short. If there is, it may burn out the new board also.
The defrost timer is located in the main control board or on the bottom back side of the fridge. It will be a little black box. But my guess is the control blade which means the board will need to be replaced
Good luvk
Check fan which blows cool to fridge compartment is working. Check fridge is defrosted automatically. If not do it manually and check, there will be cooling in fridge compartment. Over frosting will cover up the fan throw behind the freezer. If not auto defrost works, switch off and restart after 5 minutes. Still auto defrost problem, do it manually or replace board.
The fridge gets its cold air from the freezer through a vent(damper) between the freezer and fridge.The fan in the freezer blows air through it. Make sure this fan is running. You may have to hold the door switch in for it to run. There is a flap you adjust with the fridge temp. control. Make sure it's opening and closing when you adjust the fridge temp. The problem could be the electronic control if you have one or the mechanical linkages.
If the evaporator coils behind the back panel of the freezer are icing up because of auto defrost failure that will stop the circulation of cold air and eventually affect the freezer too.
check defrost timer, defrost heater, defrost thermostat. In most newer models the timer has been replaced by an electronic control board. If the heater and thermostat are ok it’ll be the control.
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The fridge gets its cold air from the freezer through a vent(damper)
between the freezer and fridge.The fan in the freezer blows air through it.
Make sure this fan is running. You may have to hold the door switch in for it
to run. There is a flap you adjust with
the fridge temp. control. Make sure it's opening and closing when you adjust
the fridge temp. The problem could be the electronic control if
you have one or the mechanical linkages.
If the evaporator coils behind the back panel of the freezer
are icing up because of auto defrost failure that will stop the circulation of
cold air and eventually affect the freezer too.
check defrost timer, defrost heater, defrost thermostat. In
most newer models the timer has been replaced by an electronic control board.
If the heater and thermostat are ok it’ll be the control.
you have a problem here
you need to get the secondary defrost kit installed
it is not the jazz board
unless he is not programming it right aftwer install
but check your back wall for frost
if you have frost you have an airflow issue
whats happening is the door is being left ajar even a 1/16 gap is an issue
when hot air enters the unit fromn the gap it condenses on the diverter behind the freezer wall
after a few weeks it builds up enought o cause problems
there is a kit you can get that will divert electrical heat to the diverter and keep it warm enough to defrost it there by never having the issue again
check defrost timer, defrost heater, defrost thermostat. In
most newer models the timer has been replaced by an electronic control board.
If the heater and thermostat are ok it’ll be the control.
The fridge gets its cold air from the freezer through a vent
between the freezer and fridge.The fan in the freezer blows air through
it.There is a flap you adjust with the
fridge temp. control. Make sure it's opening and closing when you adjust the
fridge temp ..
had similar problem with a ge fridge. remove the back panel if you can and clean out the dust and dirt. this may help, if not, your fridge may need a part such as a component board that controls the defrost cycle. that's what i had to do with my ge, it cost about $150 but i had some other work done as well. it sucks but it's a lot cheaper than a new fridge. good luck.
If this Amana has digital display at top in fridge more than likely the Jazzboard (control board) has failed. Check for votage at fan if you don't get any or some times if you do the Jazzboard can still have issues controling the evap.fan. I've found the Jazz board to go bad some times. Hit me back let me know. Jazz board is in the control box were the digital numbers light up.
Thanks robmsp.
No documentation came with the board. Much appreciated if you could provide a copy of the programming procedure.
Fridge is ABB2227DEW, control card is 12002445 (or 67006740).
Thank you robmsp,
My program code is "02".
However, I don't have a fresh food door or fresh food door light (unless you mean the main refrigerator door).
(This fridge has one upper door for the fridge section and a bottom sliding door (drawer) for the freezer section.)
(Inside the fridge section there are 3 drawers. One "chef's pantry" drawer and two "vegetable" drawers. But none of the 3 drawers have any switches or lights.)
(The main refrigerator door switch at the top of the fridge, when closed, it shuts power to the display. Thus I can't see any display while that switch is closed.)
This procedure looks very promising. Entering the programming mode is the only problem.
Thank-you. Thank-you very much.
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