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Amana Refrigerator error code

Amana Refrigerator Error CF

Control Board or Keypad Error.

Control Board or Keypad Error.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Amana refrigerator repair guide for error CF
Error codeCFRefrigerator

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Listen for the evaporator fan inside the freezer and the condenser fan at the back of the refrigerator to ensure they are running.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Unplug the refrigerator and check for any ice buildup or debris that may be obstructing the fan blades.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    Power cycle the refrigerator for 5 minutes to reset the control board.

A quick explanation

What does CF mean?

Control Board or Keypad Error.

The answer you came for

How to fix Amana refrigerator error CF

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Locate the water filter, which is typically in the grille at the base of the refrigerator or inside the upper right corner of the fresh food compartment.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. If in the grille, turn the filter cap counterclockwise to a vertical position and pull it out.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. If inside the refrigerator, there may be a push-button or a twist-off cap to release the filter.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Remove the old filter by pulling it straight out.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Align the new filter with the housing and push it in until it clicks into place.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. If applicable, turn the filter cap clockwise to a horizontal position.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. Run about two gallons of water through the dispenser to flush the new filter.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix CF Error (Step-by-Step) Locate the water filter, which is typically in the grille at the base of the refrigerator or inside the upper right corner of the fresh food compartment.If in the grille, turn the filter cap counterclockwise to a vertical position and pull it out.If inside the refrigerator, there may be a push-button or a twist-off cap to release the filter.Remove the old filter by pulling it straight out and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Align the new filter with the housing and push it in until it clicks into place.If applicable, turn the filter cap clockwise to a horizontal position.Run about two gallons of water through the dispenser to flush the new filter.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Amana Refrigerator Focused repair path: refrigerator door, airflow, thermistor, defrost, fan, compressor start, and control checks. Do not treat a returning fault as a reset-only problem; use the point in the cycle where the fault appears to choose the next check. Confirm the doors seal, the interior lights shut off, and vents are not blocked before replacing sensors or boards. Look for frost pattern clues, stalled fans, warm compartments, water or ice symptoms, and recent power interruptions. For temperature faults, inspect the evaporator fan, thermistor, defrost path, damper, condenser airflow, and board connectors. Use the complete Amana refrigerator model number before ordering sensors, fans, boards, dampers, valves, or start components. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Amana model number from the appliance tag before ordering. Similar error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, fans, or control boards depending on the exact model. &tag=appliancefixg-20

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

What may be causing it?

  • Failure of the evaporator fan motor.
  • Failure of the condenser fan motor.
  • A communication error between the main control board and the fan motors.

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: WP2315539

Price noted in the current guide: $29-$73

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Amana Refrigerator error CF in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

Compatibility varies by model. Confirm that the Amazon listing includes your complete refrigerator model number before ordering.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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Reviewed by the Appliance Fix Guide Editorial Team

Last reviewed and updated Jun 20, 2026 ยท Educational repair guidance, not a professional diagnosis

  • Researched against manufacturer documentation and service literature where available.
  • Safety-first structure: every guide starts with the safest first action and states when to stop and call a professional.
  • Part compatibility is treated cautiously: fitment must be confirmed against the exact model number before purchase.