Model reference

Amana MBF1956HEW

Name: Amana MBF1956HEW
Brand: Amana

Refrigerator

14 documents3 error codes29 service modes

Available documentation

Tech Sheet

Tech Sheet - 16026201F (FR)10 pg
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Service Specifications - Bottom Mount Refrigerator Technical Information4 pg
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Bottom Mount Refrigerator—Technical Information8 pg
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Service Manual

Bottom Mount Refrigerators Base Manual77 pg
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servicemanual 1602562977 pg
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Bottom Mount Refrigerators Service Manual77 pg
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Service Manual 16025629 Legacy MDBM77 pg
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Bulletin

Technical Bulletin - TDR-0047-B Unit displays Double Dashes and Does Not Cool1 pg
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Technical Bulletin - TDR-0047-B-French Unit displays Double Dashes and Does Not Cool1 pg
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Technical Bulletin - ITDR-0017-B Crisper Frame pulling out of cabinet when pulling out Crisper pan1 pg
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Service Flash

Service Pointer - Bottom Freezer Refrigerators6 pg
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Service Pointer - 8178792 (Excessive Interior Moisture)12 pg
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Technical Bulletin - TDR-0050-B Warm Fresh Food Temperature_TDR-0050-B1 pg
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Tech Tip

Instruction Sheet2 pg
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Forced Defrost mode entry confirmation

From Tech Sheet W16758712, p.44:

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

2.Measure control board supply voltage at test points. Expected: 12 VDC and 5 VDC.

3.Inspect all connectors on the main control for corrosion or backed-out pins.

Part WPW10804018

Electronic control board

Error codes (3)

CodeMeaning

FdForced Defrost mode entry confirmation displayed on control board.PEProgramming mode entry confirmation displayed on control board.SEService Test mode entry confirmation displayed on control board.

Service modes (29)

Alarm Enable ModePress and hold the Door Alarm pad for three seconds to access User Preferences menu, use Freezer…
Alarm Enable Mode (Fully Electronic)["Open the Fresh Food door and press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad for 6 seconds.","Press Freezer…
Fahrenheit or Celsius ModePress and hold the Door Alarm pad for three seconds to access User Preferences menu, use Freezer…
Fahrenheit or Celsius Mode (Fully Electronic)["Open the Fresh Food door and press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad for 6 seconds.","Press Freezer…
Forced Defrost ModeRefer to Control Board (Mid Level) section page 37
Forced Defrost Mode (Fully Electronic)["Press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad.","Press and hold the Refrigerator Temperature Down…
Forced Defrost Mode (Mid Level)["Hold the refrigerator door light switch closed.","Press the Refrigerator Temperature Down key 3…
Fully Electronic - Forced Defrost ModeRefer to Control Board (Fully Electronic) section page 42
Fully Electronic - Programming ModeRefer to Control Board (Fully Electronic) section page 42
Fully Electronic - Service Test ModeRefer to Control Board (Fully Electronic) section page 42
Fully Electronic Forced Defrost ModeRefer to Control Board (Fully Electronic) section page 42
Fully Electronic Service Test ModeRefer to Control Board (Fully Electronic) section page 42
Programming ModeRefer to Control Board (Mid Level) section
Programming Mode (Fully Electronic Control Board)Refer to Control Board (Fully Electronic) section
Programming Mode (Fully Electronic)["Press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad.","Press and hold the Freezer Temperature Down…
Programming Mode (Mid Level Control Board)Refer to Control Board (Mid Level) section
Programming Mode (Mid Level)["Open the Fresh Food door and hold the Fresh Food door light switch closed.","Press the Freezer…
Sabbath ModeAccess User Preferences menu by pressing and holding Door Alarm pad for three seconds
Sabbath Mode (Fully Electronic)["Open the Fresh Food door and press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad for 6 seconds.","Press Freezer…
Service Check Mode["Hold the refrigerator door light switch closed.","Press the refrigerator temperature UP button 3…
Service Test ModeRefer to Control Board (Mid Level) section page 38
Service Test Mode (Fully Electronic)["Open the Fresh Food door and press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad.","Press and hold the…
Service Test Mode (Mid Level)["Hold the refrigerator door light switch closed.","Press the Refrigerator Temperature Up key 3…
Show Room ModeRefer to Control Board (Mid Level) section page 41
Show Room Mode (Fully Electronic)["Open the Fresh Food door and press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad.","Press and hold the Freezer…
Show Room Mode (Mid Level)Refer to Control Board (Mid Level) section
Show-Room Mode (Mid Level)["Hold the refrigerator door light switch closed.","Press the Freezer Temperature UP key 3 times…
User Preferences MenuPress and hold the Door Alarm pad for three seconds
User Preferences ModePress and hold the Door Alarm pad for three seconds

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