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Amana VCH3

Name: Amana VCH3
Brand: Amana

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Refrigerator Compartment Temperature

From Tech Sheet W15189892, p.24:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Disconnect the sensor and measure resistance. Expected: 10 kΩ to 12 kΩ at 77°F (25°C).

3.Check the sensor harness for opens. A reading outside 5 kΩ to 50 kΩ indicates a failed sensor.

Part WP8577274

Temperature thermistor

Error codes (18)

CodeMeaning

F3E1Refrigerator Compartment Temperature Sensor failure (open/short circuit).F3E2Freezer Compartment Temperature Sensor failure (open/short circuit).F3E4Freezer Compartment or Main Evaporator In Sensor failure.F3E6Refrigerator Compartment or Evaporator In Sensor failure.F3E8External Relative Humidity (RH) Sensor failure.F3E9Ambient Temperature Sensor failure.F3EBPantry/CC (Convertible Compartment) Temperature Sensor failure.F4E1Freezer Compartment or Main Evaporator Heater failure (TYPE 1).F4E2Refrigerator Compartment or Evaporator Heater failure (TYPE 1).F6E1Compressor communication failure between ACU 1 and HMI 1.F7E1Compressor not functioning (TYPE 2 failure).FAE1Refrigerator Evaporator Fan failure (TYPE 2).FAE2Freezer Evaporator Fan failure (TYPE 2).FAEBDamper 1 (RC Damper) failure FAECDamper 2 (Pantry Damper) failure FBE1Ice Box Sensor failure.FBE2Ice Maker Temperature Sensor 1 failure.FBEBIce Maker Temperature Sensor 2 failure.

Service modes (48)

Service Diagnostics ModeUsing the Refrigerator Temperature Display and keypad
Service Test 10 - FC Evaporator SensorNavigate to test 10 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 111 - FC FanNavigate to test 111 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 112 - ICEBOX FanNavigate to test 112 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 113 - Condenser FanNavigate to test 113 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 12 - FC SensorNavigate to test 12 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 13 - RC SensorNavigate to test 13 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 131 - Defrost FC HeaterNavigate to test 131 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 132 - Defrost CC Heater (4 Door Models Only)Navigate to test 132 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 134 - Flipper HeaterNavigate to test 134 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 139 - Damper RC HeaterNavigate to test 139 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 14 - In-Door Ice Maker SensorNavigate to test 14 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 140 - Damper Pantry HeaterNavigate to test 140 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 142 - ICEMAKER Duct HeaterNavigate to test 142 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 143 - In-Door Ice Maker Fill Tube HeaterNavigate to test 143 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 144 - Freezer Compartment Ice Maker Fill Tube HeaterNavigate to test 144 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 145 - Dispenser HeaterNavigate to test 145 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 15 - Freezer Compartment Ice Maker SensorNavigate to test 15 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 154 - Flipper Heater Activation ModeNavigate to test 154 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 158 - Dispenser Heater Activation ModeNavigate to test 158 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 16 - IceBox SensorNavigate to test 16 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 162 - Water ValveNavigate to test 162 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 164 - ICEMAKER 1 ValveNavigate to test 164 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 165 - ICEMAKER 2 ValveNavigate to test 165 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 17 - Pantry SensorNavigate to test 17 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 180 - IM Harvest IM1 ICE MAKERNavigate to test 180 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 181 - IM Harvest IM2 ICE MAKERNavigate to test 181 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 184 - IM Door Control ICE MAKERNavigate to test 184 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 200 - UI LED All ONNavigate to test 200 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 240 - Water Filter Remains LitersNavigate to test 240 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 241 - Water Filter Remain DaysNavigate to test 241 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 242 - Water Filter Remain Days Since ResetNavigate to test 242 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 243 - Water Filter Number of ResetsNavigate to test 243 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 25 - Ambient 0 SensorNavigate to test 25 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 29 - Humidity 0 SensorNavigate to test 29 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 40 - CC Door (4 Door Models Only)Navigate to test 40 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 41 - FC DoorNavigate to test 41 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 43 - RC Left DoorNavigate to test 43 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 44 - RC Right DoorNavigate to test 44 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 48 - ICE Bin Switch 1 DoorNavigate to test 48 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 61 - Forced FC DefrostNavigate to test 61 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 72 - Compressor Cooling TestNavigate to test 72 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 75 - Compressor Set SpeedNavigate to test 75 within Service Diagnostics Mode
Service Test 80 - RC DamperNavigate to test 80 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 81 - Pantry DamperNavigate to test 81 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 90 - CC Light (4 Door Models Only)Navigate to test 90 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 91 - FC LightNavigate to test 91 within Service Diagnostics Mode.
Service Test 92 - RC LightNavigate to test 92 within Service Diagnostics Mode.

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