Amana Refrigerator PO — What It Means & How to Fix It
Also shown as P0 on some models.
A power outage — PO tells you the freezer stayed off long enough to warm up, and the display is asking you to acknowledge it.
What this code means
PO is the Power Outage indicator. Amana explains that when the power supply has been off and the freezer temperature rises to 18°F (-8°C) or higher, the display reads 'PO', an alert sounds three times, and 'Confirm' blinks until you acknowledge it by pressing MEASURED FILL under Confirm. Once confirmed, PO disappears and the display returns to the home screen. It's a notice, not a parts failure — but check food that may have thawed.
PO is documented on Amana's own product-help page for side-by-side refrigerators, and the shared Whirlpool-family platform (which Amana refrigerators belong to) treats PO/P0 as the same power-outage event on its W10/WPW10 board platforms.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Household power outage | Very common | Yes — no parts |
| Tripped breaker or blown fuse for the circuit | Common | Yes — reset breaker |
| Plug pulled or outlet switched off | Common | Yes — check plug |
| GFCI outlet tripped | Occasional | Yes — reset GFCI |
What you can try yourself
- Press MEASURED FILL (the Confirm key) on the control panel to acknowledge the PO alert, per Amana's instructions.
- Check the household breaker or GFCI outlet for the refrigerator circuit and reset it if tripped.
- Confirm the power cord is fully seated in a live outlet, not a switch-controlled one.
- Inspect frozen food for signs of thaw — PO means the freezer reached 18°F or warmer during the outage.
- Monitor temperatures for a day; if PO returns without any outage, the control board or outlet should be checked.
When to call a technician
- Frozen food is fully thawed or smells spoiled — discard what you're unsure about.
- PO reappears with regular power, or the refrigerator isn't cooling after power is restored.
Typical professional repair cost: $0 for an outage; $150–$400 if a recurring PO points to an outlet or control board issue
Frequently asked questions
Why does Amana show PO after every blackout?
The board records that the freezer climbed to 18°F or higher while the power was off, so you know food may have thawed. Acknowledging it on the panel clears the display until the next event.
Could PO mean something is broken?
Not usually — it's a record of a power interruption. If PO shows with steady household power, or the fridge won't cool after an outage, then it's worth a service call.
Sources checked
Error meanings can vary by model. This guide was checked against the documentation above; use the manual for the model number on your own appliance when it differs.
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