Amana
Upright Freezer

Model #FF16A Official Amana upright freezer

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Error Codes

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    BUSHING, RUBBER WASHER BETWEEN BLADE AND MOTOR#31

    (16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

    Bushing, rubber washer between blade and motor

    Part #A0276201

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    Hole Plug

    #NI

    All parts Diagram

    Hole plug

    Part #A0353901

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    TAP STRIP, CORNER GUSSET/LINER MTG.#4

    (16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

    Tap strip, corner gusset/liner mtg.

    Part #A0382101

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    COVER, CHROME, BREAKER FRAME STRIKE HOLE (ONE EACH FOR R#2

    (16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

    Cover, chrome, breaker frame strike hole (one each for r

    Part #A0389501

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    SHIM, METAL & THERMAL SPACER MTG.

    #NI

    All parts Diagram

    Shim, metal & thermal spacer mtg.

    Part #A0312101

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    Condenser Coil#48A

    (16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

    Condenser coil

    Part #D0748301

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    KEPS NUT, CONDENSING UNIT MTG. 1/4-20 UNC-2B#37

    (16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

    Keps nut, condensing unit mtg. 1/4-20 unc-2b

    Part #A0307501

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    TIE ROD, DOOR#125A

    Door assembly (16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

    Tie rod, door

    Part #A0292302

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    SCREW, TIE BRACE TO SPACER MTG., 1/4-20 OUNC-2A X 3/4" T#132

    Door assembly (16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

    Screw, tie brace to spacer mtg., 1/4-20 ounc-2a x 3/4" t

    Part #A0283201

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    Medallion#65

    Door assembly (16) (20) (25c) (25sc) Diagram

    Medallion

    Part #B0489901

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

    Symptoms common to all freestanding freezers

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    Main causes: burned out light bulb, bad door or lid switch, faulty LED light board, wiring failure, control system failure
    Main causes: lack of power, bad compressor, refrigerant leak, bad thermistor, defrost system failure, dirty condenser coils, control failure
    Main causes: leaky door or lid gasket, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, defrost control failure, faulty compressor
    Main causes: compressor failure, no refrigerant, faulty sensor, control failure, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat
    Main causes: excessive frost, bad defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal, control system failure, low refrigerant charge, compressor problems
    Main causes: damaged door or lid gasket, cracked cabinet liner, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, bad defrost timer
    Main causes: lack of power, control system failure, broken compressor start relay, locked up compressor, compressor motor failure
    Main causes: dirty condenser coils, condenser fan failure, dirty bottom front grill, leaky door or lid gasket

    Repair guides for upright freezers

    February 20, 2015
    By Lyle Weischwill
    How to replace a freezer control panel

    A freezer control panel that doesn’t show the temperature or respond when you press the buttons could be broken. This DIY repair guide and video show how to replace a freezer control panel in less than 15 minutes.

    Repair difficulty
    Time required
     15 minutes or less
    February 20, 2015
    By Lyle Weischwill
    How to replace a freezer door switch

    When the door switch fails, the freezer can’t detect that the door is closed. Follow the steps in this repair guide to replace a defective freezer door switch.

    Repair difficulty
    Time required
     15 minutes or less
    February 20, 2015
    By Lyle Weischwill
    How to replace a freezer thermistor

    When the thermistor can’t sense the freezer temperature, the freezer is colder or warmer than the set temperature. Follow these step-by-step instructions to replace a defective freezer thermistor.

    Repair difficulty
    Time required
     45 minutes or less

    Articles and videos common to all freestanding freezers

    Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your freezer.

    August 5, 2022

    Introducing new technical repair content that we’re developing for the Sears Technical Institute

    By Lyle Weischwill

    Learn about Sears Technical Institute and the advanced technical content being developed for aspiring appliance techs.

    April 12, 2021

    7 tips to prevent freezer burn

    By Lyle Weischwill

    See how you can save frozen food from freezer burn.

    December 15, 2014

    5 tips for finding food in the freezer faster

    By Lyle Weischwill

    Don't get chapped hands digging through the icy depths. Get organized! Here's how.