Amana ABB192ZDES Controls show dashes

[Peter_D]

Amana ABB192ZDES controls show dashes - -. Refrigerator not cooling (worm fresh food and freezer)Refrigerator comes back to life after unplugging it and plugging it in back to the power. Any ideas?

[howdryiam]

I’ve seen the control board, known as Jazz board,  on this type of unit do many wierd things (a topic of many discussions here), but I’ve never seen this unit do EXACTLY what you’re describing. The Jazz board must be programmed with a model-specific code to work correctly. So, there is a SMALL chance that was done incorrectly. It’s an easy enough thing to check with instructions. Look at your model number label inside the refrigerator. It has a code printed on the label I think on the lower right had side. Then use the instructions below to retrieve the code your board has been programmed with. If they are the same - all is well (though you may need a new control board). If not, these instructions will aid you to input and save the correct code. You may find these instructions printed on a tech sheet hidden under the upper right hand door hinge cap or inside the back of the kick plate. 

Programming Mode:
Note: The Program Code is located on the Serial Plate on this unit after the word Code.
1.Open the Fresh Food door and hold the Fresh Food door light switch closed while pushing the Freezer
Temperature Down key pad 3 times consecutively.
Note: The 3 Keystrokes must be done consecutively and within 10 seconds.
2.Release the Fresh Food door light switch.
3.The control will display PE to confirm entry into the programming mode.
4.Entry is confirmed by pressing the Freezer Down key once more.
Note: All control functions will be turned off (Compressor, Defrost, Evaporator Fan, the damper will remain in its current position)
5.The control will display the current Program Code. This value should be validated with the Program Code printed on the unit serial plate.
Note: If the Program Code is correct, the Programming Mode is exited by closing the Refrigerator door(s).

6.To set the desired Program Code number press the Freezer and Refrigerator UP keys. The
corresponding digit will be advanced with each key press.
7.Once the desired Program Code is displayed, press the Freezer DOWN key until the Program Code begins flashing indicating it has been saved.
Note: If you attempt to enter an invalid Program Code the control will not save the new code, but will flash the old code and this will be displayed. (The unit will NOT run with a Program Code of 00).
8. Once the Program Code has been saved the Programming Mode is exited by closing the Refrigerator door(s). If the new code is incorrect this process should be repeated after closing the Refrigerator door(s).
The Programming mode can be exited at any time by closing the Refrigerator Door(s).
 
      

[worx appliance service]

I have fridge doing same thing..did reprogramming solve or was new board necessary..

[evaappliance]

it will be the board , most anytime it works after unplugging and plugging back in it is in the electronics