Amana AMVM970803BN Error Code EE6: Low Flame Sense Signal
What Does Code EE6 Mean?
Error code EE6 on the Amana AMVM970803BN is a warning code, meaning the furnace is still operating normally for now. The flame sensor is detecting a microamp signal that is lower than expected, indicating the sensor's ability to detect the burner flame is degraded.
The flame sensor is a thin metal rod that sits in the burner flame. It works by passing a tiny electrical current (measured in microamps) through the flame to the ground. When the sensor becomes coated with oxidation, soot, or carbon deposits, this current weakens. The control module still detects enough signal to keep running, but it generates the EE6 warning to alert you that the signal is marginal.
If left unaddressed, the flame sensor will continue to degrade until the signal drops below the minimum threshold. At that point, the furnace will fail to detect flame during ignition and will lock out with an EE0 code. Cleaning the flame sensor now prevents an unexpected lockout later. Less commonly, the sensor may be improperly positioned in the flame, or reduced combustion air from a blocked intake pipe can produce a weaker flame signal.
Common Causes
When to Call a Professional
Contact a licensed HVAC technician if:
- EE6 returns after cleaning the flame sensor
- The flame appears yellow, lazy, or uneven rather than steady blue
- You suspect the flame sensor may be misaligned or damaged
- The furnace progresses to an EE0 ignition lockout despite cleaning
- You are not comfortable working near the burner compartment
✓ Verified against manufacturer service manual — March 2026