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Amana Refrigerator not running

If your Amana refrigerator is completely dead or the display and buttons are unresponsive, start with the most likely causes and work down the list. The dispenser control board or user control and display board often fail first, so look for a dead refrigerator display or any burn marks on those boards and replace a damaged board. Next check incoming power: make sure the plug is seated, the outlet is supplying power and no breaker or fuse has tripped, and avoid using a GFCI for a fridge. Loose or damaged wire harness connectors between the panel and control board are a common next culprit, and a simple reconnection or harness replacement fixes many problems. After a power surge try a power reset by unplugging the fridge for a few minutes or switching the circuit off and back on. The main control board is less often the issue, so only replace it after testing the other components. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement control board or parts that fit your refrigerator.

01 - Amana Refrigerator Dispenser Control Board

If the refrigerator display appears completely dead, it's possible the dispenser control board has failed. You should inspect the board for any burn marks and replace it if it appears damaged.
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Highly Likely

02 - Incoming Power Problem

Ensure plug is tightly pushed into a regular electrical outlet and the outlet is supplying power. Using a ground fault outlet for a refrigerator is not recommended. Confirm that no circuit breakers have tripped or fuses have blown.
Highly Likely

03 - Amana Refrigerator User Control and Display Board

If the refrigerator display appears completely dead, it's possible the user control and display board has failed. You should inspect the board for any burn marks and replace it if it appears damaged.
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Common

04 - Disconnected or Damaged Wire Harness

The wires from the control panel to the control board may be loose or have become disconnected. Make sure the wire harness connectors are tight. A damaged wire harness will need to be replaced.
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05 - Power reset

After a power surge or power outage, refrigerator operation could be temporarily affected. Full operation can sometimes be restored through a power reset by either unplugging the appliance's power cord for a few minutes and then plugging it back in or switching off the circuit breaker for the refrigerator then switching it back on.
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06 - Amana Refrigerator Control Board

If nothing is working on the refrigerator, it's likely the control board is defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the control board.
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Less Common

07 - Amana Refrigerator Main Control Board

If nothing is working on the refrigerator, it's likely the main control board is defective. However, this is almost never the cause. Before replacing the main control board, test all of more commonly defective parts. If none of the other components are defective, consider replacing the main control board.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Refrigerator control panel not working — display is dead. What should I check first?
My fridge won't run at all. Could it be the control board, dispenser control board, or user control and display board?
How do I check the outlet and incoming power to see if that is the problem?
How can I test or replace a damaged wire harness or connector?
How do I enter my model number on RepairClinic.com to find the right replacement part?