Hi,

I followed the "locate your model number" guide, but still can't find the model number for my Amana side-by-side refrigerator.

Here's the symptoms:
1. Compressor seems to be running hours non-stop. When it does stop, it stops for only 20-30 minutes and then it resumes.
2. Both the freezer and the fresh-food fridge cool things just fine.
3. No ice buildup in the freezer. No condensation in the fridge.
4. The cooling controls for both compartments are set at 5, on a scale from 1 to 7.
5. The defrost timer is located behind the toe-plate, and is a tin box with an orange screw. I used a screw driver to turn the screw clockwise a bit. The compressor stops. But it comes back up in 20-30 minutes.

What could be wrong with my fridge? Or what can I do to diagnose the problem? Thanks.

Hi Richappy,

Thanks for your reply.
1. Condensor coils: I removed the toe-plate and cleaned the coils behind it as much as I could (it's never been cleaned before, I suppose) last week. And it doesn't seem to help at all.
2. Condensor motor: Could you tell me where it's located? How can I check if it's running?
3. Freezer coils: I don't see any exposed coils in my freezer. I do see some slits on the back wall. Do I need to take remove the back wall to see them?
4. Freezer temperature: Yes, I will get the thermometer and post back.

Thanks again, and sorry for the newbie questions.

hello, last weekend i bought a used amana refrigerator (2 years old) and i have the exact same problem
fridge is idle for 30 min then turns on for 15-20 minutes and the cycle starts again and again...
i will have a look at what richappy suggested...
dato did you finally fix the problem...?

i will come back and update once i have looked at the possibilities...
thanks