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RS1300005   Rev. 0

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Ice ‘N Water Systems

Symptom 

Possible Cause 

Test Procedure 

Repair 

The bulb is not 
screwed in tight in 
the socket. 

Check to see if the bulb is tight in the socket. 

Screw the bulb in tight. 

The bulb filament 
has opened. 

Check the bulb for conti nuity.  

Replace the bulb. 

Dispenser light never 
turns on. 

The bulb socket 
contacts are not 
contacting the bulb 
metal surface. 

Test for the presence of line voltage across 
the terminals on the socket while dispensing.  

Repair/replace the bulb socket. 

The volume is set 
too low. 

Press the MESSAGE PAD. Record and play 
back a message.  Adjust the volume until it 
can be heard. 

Done. 

 
No prerecorded 
sounds or messages 
can be heard.  

A speaker wire is not 
attached or is 
broken. 

Measure the resistance of the speaker and 
wire harness.  It should be 8 +/- 1 Ohms. 

If the reading is within range, then replace 
the control board. Otherwise, replace the 
speaker or repair the wire connection.  

No message LED 

Failed keyboard. 

Set up meter to read 5 VDC.  Press the 
MESSAGE PAD. Record a message and 
press STOP button. The message LED 
should begin to flash. If it does not, then 
measure the voltage from pin 4 of the 
dispenser switch header J4 on the control 
board to R14 just above and to the right of 
the keyboard connector. 

The voltage should being cycling between 
5 and 0 VDC.  
If it does not, then replace the control 
board, otherwise replace the keyboard. 

Prerecorded sounds 
are ok but cannot 
hear user messages 
at all. 
 

Control board 
microphone 
malfunctioning 

Press the MESSAGE PAD. Record and play 
back a message.  Try adjusting the volume. 

If user messages cannot be heard but 
prerecorded sounds can be heard, then 
replace the Control board. 

Messages can be 
heard but there are 
no prerecorded 
sounds  

The NO SOUND 
option has been set 
in the control. 

From the dispenser screen press the MENU 
pad. For the SOUND Option select either 
TONE or VOICE and retest.  

If it works, then done.  
If it fails, then verify the volume is turned 
up loud enough to hear. If it still fails then 
replace the control board. 

Control not 
responding to 
keyboard pad presses 

Keyboard tail not 
fully inserted into 
control board 
header. 

Reinstall the keyboard tail into the control 
board and retest. 
If the control does not respond to keyboard 
pad presses then test the keyboard as 
defined above. 

Replace the keyboard if it fails the test, 
otherwise replace the control board. 

Night-Light is always 
on. Sometimes it is 
dim and sometimes it 
is bright. 
 

The LIGHT option is 
configured ON.  

When the LIGHT is ON, then in low light the 
light is on at ½ power and when there is a lot 
of ambient light, the light is on full power. 

Done. 

The LCD backlight 
has been turned off. 

From the dispenser screen, press and hold 
the MENU pad for 3 seconds until the screen 
changes. Press the buttons under the arrow 
pads until TURN ON THE DISPLAY LIGHT 
is highlighted.  Press the pad under SELECT 
to turn on the display light. 

Done. 

LCD Module is hard 
to read. 

The LCD Contrast is 
too low. 

From the dispenser screen press MENU pad 
3 times until SET AUDIO VOLUME appears 
in the display banner. Press SELECT pad to 
display the SET LCD CONTRAST screen.  
Press the up and down arrows until the 
desired contrast is achieved. 

Done. 

LCD backlight 
sometimes is dim, 
sometimes bright. 
 

Automatic backlight 
level adjustment. 

The LCD backlight has 3 separate levels; 
low, medium and high.  When the room is 
dark the backlight automatically will be in the 
low state.  In medium light level conditions 
the LCD backlight will be at a medium level.  
In bright rooms the LCD backlight level will 
be high. 

No manual adjustment is available. 

No LCD Graphics 
visible 

Failed LCD Module 
or control board.  

1. Press the message pad to get into the 
message center.  
2. Press the LEFT pad under the display to 
record a message. Speak into the 
microphone area for about 10 seconds.  
3. Press the LEFT pad again to stop 
recording. Does the message begin to flash 
on and off? 
4. Press the MESSAGE pad and then press 
and hold the CENTER pad under the display 
to begin playback of the message and begin 
increasing the volume of the playback.  Can 
the recorded message be heard? 

If the answer to either of these questions 
is YES, then replace the LCD module.  
Otherwise replace the control board. 

Summary of Contents for 22 Cu. Ft

Page 1: ...ibility for property damage or personal injury for improper service procedures done by an RS1300005 Revision 0 November 2001 22 24 26 Cu Ft Side by Side Refrigerators This Base Manual covers 22 24 and...

Page 2: ...erty damage from improper service procedures If performing service on your own product assume responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may result To locate an authorized service...

Page 3: ...27 Disassembly Procedures Refrigerator Compartment 30 Upper Light Socket Lens 30 Freezer Cold Control 30 Defrost Timer 30 Adaptive Defrost Control 30 Damper Control 31 Water Filter Assembly 31 Water T...

Page 4: ...gas is drawn off through suction line where superheated gas enters compressor To raise temperature of gas suction line is placed in heat exchange with capillary Temperature Controls Freezer compartme...

Page 5: ...nnect power to refrigerator 2 Discharge capacitor if present by shorting terminals through a resistor 3 Remove compressor leads and use an ohmmeter set on highest scale 4 Touch one lead to compressor...

Page 6: ...s very important that adequate air flow over condenser is maintained Condenser is air cooled by condenser fan motor If efficiency of heat transfer from condenser to surrounding air is impaired condens...

Page 7: ...ple capillary in air supply well by recording cut in and cut out temperatures at middle setting Refer to tech sheet for model being serviced for expected temperatures Check control contacts are openin...

Page 8: ...ce for large tube cutter 5 Cut circumference of drier 1 below condenser inlet tube joint to drier 6 Remove drier 7 Apply heat trap paste on post condenser tubes to protect grommets from high heat 8 Un...

Page 9: ...rost mode Wattmeter should read specified watts according to Technical Data Sheet 3 When defrost thermostat reaches specified temperature 5 F see Technical Data Sheet thermostat should interrupt power...

Page 10: ...l system Equipment must be exclusively used for HFC134a Exclusive use of equipment only applies to italic items Evacuation pump Check with vacuum pump supplier to verify equipment is compatible for HF...

Page 11: ...ad on test cord attaches to M terminal on compressor Service Procedures C R S Fuses Capacitor Compressor Switch To AC supply Attaching Capacitor for Compressor Test 5 Connect a known good capacitor in...

Page 12: ...eaks are best detected with halide or electronic leak detectors Testing Systems Containing a Refrigerant Charge 1 Stop unit operation turn refrigerator off 2 Holding leak detector exploring tube as cl...

Page 13: ...essure and wattage while low side is being pumped out Testing for Restrictions To determine if a restriction exists 1 Attach gauge and manifold between suction and discharge sides of sealed system 2 T...

Page 14: ...all other valves and start vacuum pump Vacuum Pump 6 cm Copper Tubing Compressor Compressor Process Tube Charging Hose Thermistor Vacuum Gauge Low Side Gauge E Valve B D Valve High Side Gauge Charging...

Page 15: ...tart compressor and draw remaining refrigerant from charging hoses and manifold into compressor through compressor process tube 6 To check high side pinch off drier process tube Close valve D to high...

Page 16: ...ormation HFC134a is alternative refrigerant for CFC12 HFC134a has an ozone depletion potential ODP factor of 0 0 and a global warming potential GWP factor of 0 27 HFC134a is not flammable and has acce...

Page 17: ...inutes after thermocouples are installed Turn control to colder to obtain required on time Wattage reading must be recorded in conjunction with temperature test to confirm proper operation Suction and...

Page 18: ...Flow 22 24 26 cu ft Side by Side Refrigerant Flow Diagram EVAPORATOR COMPRESSOR PROCESS TUBE CONDENSER EVAPORATOR INLET FLANGELOOP EVAPORATOR OUTLET SUCTIONLINE HIGH SIDE DRIER CAPILLARY TUBE PROCESS...

Page 19: ...IN FOAM REFRIGERATOR AIR RETURN TUNNEL CONDENSER COMPRESSOR LARGE BEVERAGE CHILLER AIR SUPPLY EVAPORATOR EVAPORATOR FAN ASSEMBLY REFRIGERATOR AIR SUPPLY TUNNEL TO FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT CONTROLS CONDE...

Page 20: ...E AIR SUPPLY IN FOAM REFRIGERATOR AIR RETURN TUNNEL CONDENSER FAN ASSEMBLY COMPRESSOR CONDENSER EVAPORATOR LARGE BEVERAGE CHILLER AIR SUPPLY SOME MODELS DELI AIR SUPPLY EVAPORATOR FAN ASSEMBLY REFRIGE...

Page 21: ...Side by Side Ice and Water Flow Diagram Ice and Water Dispenser Diagram ICE FILL TUBE WATER FILTER OUTLET WATER FILTER INLET ICEMAKER ICE WATER DISPENSER DETAIL WATER TANK SIDE BY SIDE ICE WATER DISPE...

Page 22: ...ILTER INCOMING WATER LINE CONNECTION 1 4 O D CO PPER TUBE COMPRESSION FITTING SECONDARY SOLENOID VALVE SECONDAR Y VALVE OUTLET TO ICEMAKER SECONDARY VALVE OUTLET WATER TO WATER TANK SEC ONDARY VALVE I...

Page 23: ...ication of condensation 1 Haze or Fog 2 Beading 3 Beads or Small Drops 4 Drops Running Together BTM LM Conditions after 4 hour laboratory test Ambient 90 F 84 relative humidity Refrigerator compartmen...

Page 24: ...essive door opening Consumer education Overloading of shelves Consumer education Warm or hot foods placed in cabinet Consumer education Cold control set too warm Set control to colder setting Poor doo...

Page 25: ...ion Repair evacuate and recharge system Refrigerant overcharge Check for overcharge Evacuate and recharge system Unit runs continuously Air in system Check for low side leak Repair evacuate and rechar...

Page 26: ...ck overload protector for continuity If open replace overload NOTE Ensure overload compressor are below trip temperature before testing Faulty compressor motor capacitor some compressors do not requir...

Page 27: ...re of the defrost system the refrigerant will flood out and cause the suction line to frost or sweat The cause of this problem should be corrected rather than to purge refrigerant from the sytem Runni...

Page 28: ...tem replace the drier filter evacuate and recharge with the specified refrigerant charge If the unit performs normally three possibilities exist 1 refrigerant loss 2 partially restricted drier filter...

Page 29: ...temperature raises Refrigerators installed in ambient temperatures lower than 60 F will not perform as well because the pressures within the system are generally reduced and unbalanced This means that...

Page 30: ...complete assembly carefully to your right and out from center bulkhead 8 Carefully pull cold control capillary out of center bulkhead sleeve 9 Reverse procedure to reassemble DAMPER C ONTROL GASKETS...

Page 31: ...per drawers from fresh food compartment 2 Remove hex screw holding water tank to rear bulkhead 3 On rear of cabinent remove hex screws holding water valve cover plate 4 Remove plate and tubing away fr...

Page 32: ...aft 3 Remove fan motor by squeezing motor retainer clips together to release retainer 4 Remove retainer and slide motor out 5 Reverse procedure to reassemble Evaporator fan blade should be pushed down...

Page 33: ...E PART OF WATER FILTER HEAD BLUE STRIPE ON TUBE PRIM ARY WATER VAL VE TO IC E MAKER WATER VAL VE COVER Condenser Fan Motor and Blade 1 Remove machine compartment hex screws 2 Remove cover 3 Disconnect...

Page 34: ...Disconnect all cabinet wiring from machine tray 8 With the help of second person lay unit on back on raised surface 9 Remove four torx head screws holding basepan to cabinet 10 Lift and remove basepa...

Page 35: ...C Solenoid 1 Remove dispenser facade see dispenser facade removal 2 Remove dispenser water tube clip 3 Remove water tube from assembly collar 4 Remove wires from dispenser light socket 5 Disconnect gr...

Page 36: ...enser press and hold DISPENSER LOCK for 3 seconds Auger motor shuts off automatically after 3 minutes of continuous operation After about 3 minutes in shut off state auger motor resets automatically F...

Page 37: ...AC Failed Main dispenser switch failed short Disconnect power Remove both leads from the switch and measure resistance across switch terminals Resistance should read less than 1 in this position and h...

Page 38: ...10 pin connector Voltage should read 0 VAC Replace PCB Auto Light mode does not operate Failed PCB With PCB powered and Auto Light activated cover the light sensor Measure voltage on pin 2 BR wire of...

Page 39: ...en switch is open Replace switch No continuity Disconnect power Remove the cover of freezer door hinge located on top of the unit and disconnect the connectors Check BU wire pin 3 of 10 pin connector...

Page 40: ...ol board receives its power from the power board through the 10 pin jumper harness The voltage signals on this board do not exceed 5 VDC when the refrigerator is operating LCD Module This PCB is attac...

Page 41: ...LIGHT OUTPUT BOTTOM PIN OF LARGE CONNECTOR NIGHT LIGHT OFF 0 VAC HALF BRIGHT LEVEL 65 VAC OR FULL BRIGHT LEVEL 115 VAC Jumper Harness from the power board header J1 to the Dispenser Switch Harness co...

Page 42: ...r pad With the unit powered up connect a voltmeter configured for DC volts For a no auger motor operation check across pins 1 and 4 of the dispenser connector For a no water flow check across pins 2 a...

Page 43: ...ously without pressing a dispensing button Dispensing switch stuck closed Set up meter to read 5 VDC Check across pins 1 to 4 and 2 to 4 of the dispenser connector Without pressing dispenser switch th...

Page 44: ...ce the control board Control not responding to keyboard pad presses Keyboard tail not fully inserted into control board header Reinstall the keyboard tail into the control board and retest If the cont...

Page 45: ...ight above the button indicates the current selection Dispenser Light Light activates at full power when dispensing ice or water Table A Harness 9 pin Connector Configuration Pin Color Signal 1 GY Ice...

Page 46: ...this position and higher than 10 M when switch is open Replace switch No continuity Disconnect power Remove the cover of freezer door hinge located on top of the unit and disconnect the connectors Che...

Page 47: ...or if voltage reads 120VAC If not replace PCB Failed dispenser switch failed short Disconnect power Remove both leads from the switch and measure resistance acro ss switch terminals Resistance should...

Page 48: ...1 A RS1300005 Rev 0 Appendix A...

Page 49: ...11 Freezer Features 12 Primary Features 12 Shelves 13 Door Storage 13 Dispenser Features 14 Primary Features 14 Water Dispenser Operation 14 Control Features 15 Hints and Care 16 How to Clean Your Uni...

Page 50: ...This plan covers parts labor and travel charges Call 1 800 528 2682 or contact us at www amana com for more information Before Calling Service If something seems unusual please check Trouble Shooting...

Page 51: ...in good condition Bumping or dropping refrigerator can damage unit or cause unit to malfunction or leak If damage occurs have refrigerator checked by qualified service technician 15 Replace worn power...

Page 52: ...to the back How to Remove the Doors and Hinges Some installations require door removal to get refrigerator to final location WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury o...

Page 53: ...andles and retainers on bottom of door 3 LCD and 5 button Dispenser Models non stainless steel 4 To remove after initial install Follow steps 3 through 4 in reverse order 6 Remove top hinges along wit...

Page 54: ...copper tubing to household plumbing to assure compliance with local codes and ordinances Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch If water filter is installe...

Page 55: ...water supply and correct any leaks Create service loop with remaining tubing and attach to unit with P clamp as illustrated Avoid kinks 4 How to Connect the Water Supply continued How to Adjust the Te...

Page 56: ...counterclockwise until it releases from filter head 1 Drain water from filter into sink or toilet and dispose in normal household garbage 2 Wipe up excess water in filter cover and continue with insta...

Page 57: ...10 to unhook from double crossbar and lift out To install reverse above procedure To slide shelves Lift front of shelf slightly and slide left or right To remove and install double crossbar assembly...

Page 58: ...d directly above Chiller dairy center or door bucket may need to be removed Refer to appropriate instructions and remove item Slide Beverage Chiller assembly up and pull straight out To install align...

Page 59: ...Drawer This drawer can be used for storage of food items or extra produce Some models may have climate controls to keep food fresh longer Controls some models The climate controls regulate the amount...

Page 60: ...es between 0 to 2 F 18 to 17 C ice maker fills with water and begins operating Allow approximately 24 hours after installation to receive first harvest of ice Discard ice created within first 12 hours...

Page 61: ...ket from rails and remove To install reverse above procedure Shelves Fixed Freezer Shelf To remove and install shelves Remove shelf from wall mounting clips and pull out of left side mounting holes To...

Page 62: ...overflow CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage observe following instructions Do not put fingers hands or any foreign object into dispenser opening Do not use sharp objects to break ice...

Page 63: ...ilter is in good condition A red light indicates the filter should be changed Once light turns red it will remain red until function is reset To reset indicator Press and hold both Dispenser Lock and...

Page 64: ...3 Place charcoal briquettes randomly on crumpled newspaper in both freezer and refrigerator compartments 4 Close doors and let stand 24 48 hours 5 Repeat steps 5 through 7 If odor was not eliminated...

Page 65: ...oor seals properly and unit runs efficiently Take time to organize items in refrigerator to reduce time that door is open Be sure your doors are closing securely by leveling unit as instructed in your...

Page 66: ...hums as auger agitates ice during dispensing Normal operation Compresser I can make a high pitched hum while operating Normal operation Humming Solenoid valve M operating ice chute door Normal operati...

Page 67: ...r assistance in how to adjust your controls Humidity levels are high or door has been opened frequently See the controls section in your owner s manual for assistance in how to adjust your controls Re...

Page 68: ...zer door is opened Controls are in lock mode See dispenser control instructions for further information Water tank is filling At initial use there is an approximate 45 second delay in dispensing while...

Page 69: ...35 pounds per square inch is recommended for units with water filters Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker Freezer temperature is too high See the controls section in your owner s manual for assistanc...

Page 70: ...s and troubleshooting California Certificate number 01 1486 This systems has been tested according to ANSI NSF 42 and 53 for reduction of the substances listed below The concentration of the indicated...

Page 71: ...or leased basis Product has defect or damage due to product accident alteration connection to an improper electrical supply fire flood lightning or other conditions beyond the control of Amana Produc...

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