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I just installed a new controller board in my Amana AFD2535DEQ because it is not defrosting. The new board will not allow me to make a temperature setting therefore the compressor won''t run. Is there a reset feature on a new istall or some other procedure necessary to get the new control board to function?

 

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February 4 7:25 PM (6 hours and 15 minutes and 51 seconds later)
         
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The control you changed should have been a direct install with no programming. If there was a program requirement a paper would have been packed with the control. Your fridge may have went into a defrost as soon as you plugged the unit in. Unplug the fridge and wait 5 minutes, then plug back in and recheck. Possibly you may have not got the ribbon connector back in tight . Re step your install.
Hope this helps! Remember UNPLUG this appliance before servicing!
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February 6 6:29 AM (1 day and 11 hours later)
         
OK. There was no documentation with the card. I also called the distributor and they didn't have anythig either. As soon as I plug the card in, the displays both flash zeros. The fan will start after a delay and the refrigerator damper will open. After awhile, they time out. The compressor never comes on nor the defrost heater. I have continuity through the heater and defrost thermostat also. If I keep removing and reinstalling the plug on the left side, which is the compressor/defrost circuitry, I can get the display to stop flashing. This will also stop the fan cycle I described earlier but nothing else will turn on; compressor or defrost heater.
I need to point out also, this is the 2nd such card which behaves in the exact same way. I can't thik of anything else to point out and thank you for trying to help.
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February 6 6:07 PM (11 hours and 38 minutes and 39 seconds later)
         
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February 8 5:29 AM (1 day and 11 hours later)
         
I've disconnected and reconnected this board several times. Each time you can hear both relays operate at the same time. Also, the digital display continuosly flashes. As for the grounds, there are only 2 molded plugs; one on each side of the board.

When the unit is cold, I can read continuity through the defrost circuit. I can unplug one side of the defrost heater and I lose continuity. That tells me the defrost thermostat is functioning properely. Aslo, there is no wiring diagram or schematic on this unit.

I appreciate your help but what else is there to check. Is there a special sequence to follow during installation? Has there been any revisions?

-alan
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February 8 6:21 AM (51 minutes and 59 seconds later)
         
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February 8 6:38 AM (17 minutes and 8 seconds later)
         
Hi Jesse,
You are so far the most thorough troubleshooter I've been in contact with on this forum.

The board did not come with any documentation. I'll check back with the supplier as soon as they open.

As for the continuity check, when the unit is cold, I have continuity. When it has been off, warm by being left open to defrost, the circuit reads open. That should indicate proper operation of the defrost thermostat. The old card will run the compressor but won't defrost so I have some use of the unit in its' current condition.

Amana will not help me. I've tried calling them twice. The will only schedule a service call. Is there anywhere else to get this programming info? And if so, how is programming to be accopmplished with the unit unplugged?
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February 11 5:30 AM (2 days and 10 hours later)
         
Chuck,
Unfortunately, your response came too late. I had to finally call for service because our refrigerator has been down for two weeks. You are right. The service man went to the right underside of the refrigerator in front of the toe kick just as you described. He programmed it in about 5 minutes and was done. The unit is back in service now and I now have the spec. sheets for future use.

Thank you for your help.
-alan
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