Power outage indicator

Tap any pad on the panel to dismiss the PO notice — a one-time outage needs nothing more
Glance at the freezer and fresh-food dials to be sure the numbers survived the blackout
Give the box a full day to pull back down before you judge whether cooling actually suffered
Should the compressor sit silent past ten minutes, pull the plug for five and re-seat it
When PO keeps nagging with the power clearly steady, jiggle the cord and feel the outlet for warmth or play
Pro Diagnostic Tip
PO on these value Amana top-freezer and side-by-side boxes is just an outage marker nine times out of ten and wipes away with a button press. Amana runs a simpler single-board control than the French-door units, so a PO that genuinely will not stop returning with steady power almost never means a dead board — it means a loose plug or a tired wall outlet feeding it intermittently, and that is the only version of PO worth spending money on.
Repair Difficulty
Easy — DIY FriendlyEstimated Repair Cost
$0–$110
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Parts That May Need Replacement
Refrigerant gauges ($200+), vacuum pump ($250), leak detector ($150), and EPA-certified recovery equipment. Our technician arrives with $3,000+ in professional tools — your diagnostic is free.
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This repair requires specialized refrigerant handling equipment, EPA certification, and precise temperature diagnostics. Most homeowners find it safer and more cost-effective to have a licensed technician handle it.
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Amana error code PO indicates: Power outage indicator. This is a low-severity issue affecting your refrigerator.
Tap any pad on the panel to dismiss the PO notice — a one-time outage needs nothing more Then, Glance at the freezer and fresh-food dials to be sure the numbers survived the blackout Then, Give the box a full day to pull back down before you judge whether cooling actually suffered There are 2 more steps — see the full troubleshooting guide above. If these steps don't resolve the error, contact a professional.
Besides the error code on the display, common signs include: PO blinking on the panel once power is back; Compartment temps sitting above where they were set; A puddle or refrozen clump in the ice bin. If you notice any of these symptoms, check your refrigerator's display panel for error code PO.
Repair costs for Amana PO typically range from $0 to $110 depending on the specific cause and parts needed. EasyBear offers free diagnosis when you proceed with the repair. Call (415) 795-7300 for a same-day appointment.