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Error code reference
Amana Furnace Error Code 8 Flashes
Pressure switch opened five times during a single call for heat (50A55/HSI-2 controls) or ignitor circuit problem (50M61/50V61 controls).
SourceAmana 40" 80%/90% Gas Furnaces - Service Manual (GUIA/GCIA/GUIB/GCIB Series)p. 80, 107, 113
Diagnostic procedure
The full 8 Flashes procedure
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First diagnostic step
For pressure switch issue: check and correct pressure switch hose, check flue/inlet piping, verify pressure switch set point. For ignitor circuit: check wiring from control to ignitor, replace bad ignitor.
SourceAmana 40" 80%/90% Gas Furnaces - Service Manual (GUIA/GCIA/GUIB/GCIB Series)p. 80, 107, 113
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