Amana · Refrigerator Serious

PO — Power Outage Alert

The refrigerator detected that power was lost long enough for the freezer compartment to rise above a safe food storage temperature. The display flashes PO until acknowledged.

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Limited use only
DIY difficulty
Easy
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How to fix it

  1. Press any button (or the Measured Fill / OK button) to silence the alarm and clear PO.
  2. Inspect frozen food — any item that thawed and is above 40°F should be discarded.
  3. Check ice in the bin; if clumped, dump it and let the maker produce fresh cubes.
  4. Confirm the plug is fully seated and the outlet is not on a GFCI that nuisance-trips.
  5. Verify breaker is fully ON (flip OFF then ON if it feels spongy).
  6. Monitor freezer temp for 24 hours to confirm it holds at 0°F.

Why it happens

Typical signs: PO flashing on display · Audible alert beeping · Ice in ice bin may be clumped or melted · Freezer temperature warmer than setpoint

  • Recent power outage Utility outage or breaker trip lasted long enough to warm the freezer.
  • Loose power cord Plug partially backed out of the receptacle or worked loose during cleaning.
  • Tripped GFCI/breaker Shared circuit tripped and reset on its own.
  • Brownout or voltage sag Low line voltage caused the control to register a power loss.

Replace your water filter

A clogged or overdue water filter is a common cause of low water and ice flow on Amana refrigerators — they are meant to be changed about every 6 months. The OEM-style filter that fits most Amana refrigerators is the EDR1RXD1 ($40-50 OEM, $15-25 compatible).

  • Whirlpool EDR1RXD1 refrigerator water filter OEM water filter
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Not sure which filter fits your model? See the full compatibility guide →

More Amana refrigerator codes

5Y EF 5Y EF — Evaporator Fan Fault CE CE — Communication Error CF CF — Condenser Fan Fault dE dE — Defrost System Fault F1E1 F1E1 — Main Control Board Fault F2E1 F2E1 — Stuck Key on User Interface

All Amana codes → All refrigerator codes →

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: amana.com.