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Service

Refer to Technical Sheet
for values and wiring
schematics.

This manual is to be used by qualified appliance technicians
only. Amana does not assume any responsibility for property
damage or personal injury for improper service procedures
done by an unqualified person.

RS5290000

Revision 0

April 1998

International Side by Side
1997 “T” Model Refrigerators

Models and manufacturing

numbers in this manual

SR520T

P1312901W

SB520T

P1313001W

SSD522T

P1313602W

SXD520T

P1313701W

SBDX520T

P1313202W

SSD522TB

P1313601W

SBDT520T

P1313201W

SRD520T

P1313101W

SRD522T

P1313301W

SRD526T

P1313401W

SRDE520T

P1312401W

SBDE520T

P1312301W

SRDE520TB

P1312402W

SRDE528T

P1312601W

SRDE528TB

P1312602W

SRD325S5

P1313501W

SRD327S3

P1312502W

SXD322

P1313901W

SRDE327S3

P1312501W

SX322S2

P1313801W

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Summary of Contents for SB520T

Page 1: ...ion 0 April 1998 International Side by Side 1997 T Model Refrigerators Models and manufacturing numbers in this manual SR520T P1312901W SB520T P1313001W SSD522T P1313602W SXD520T P1313701W SBDX520T P1...

Page 2: ...property 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 ser...

Page 3: ...h Drawers 6 Utility Rack 7 Covered Utility Bucket 8 Dairy Center 9 Snack Chiller 10 Beverage Chiller 11 Door Buckets 12 Adjustable Divider Deepfreeze Section Freezer 13 Deepfreeze Shelf 14 Automatic I...

Page 4: ...r door down and out through bottom of door track 2 Replace beverage chiller door by reversingstep 1 Retention glides must remain in place to install door Door Buckets 1 Remove door buckets by pushing...

Page 5: ...ially set both controls to 4 Wait 24 hours for Fresh Food and Deepfreeze sections to reach desired temperatures After 24 hours adjust controls as desired 1 is warmest setting and 7 is coldest Set temp...

Page 6: ...eactivate vacation mode Opening Fresh Food or Deepfreeze door will also deactivate vacation mode Max Cool Mode Max cool mode adjusts Fresh Food temperature to coldest setting After 10 hours Fresh Food...

Page 7: ...full ice maker arm turns ice maker off Important Discard first three harvests of ice so any impurities are not consumed 4 Stop ice maker by lifting ice maker arm A definite click will be heard when p...

Page 8: ...sonal injury or property damage handle tempered glass shelves carefully Shelves may break suddenly if nicked scratched or exposed to sudden temperature change Remove glass shelf and place on a towel A...

Page 9: ...epfreeze temperature if a large supply of food was recently added Clean condenser coil Adjust Fresh Food and or Deepfreeze control Confirm rear air grille is not blocked Rear air grille is located beh...

Page 10: ...iance cart to floor with appliance cart handles on bottom 5 Remove top two bolts from skid 6 Return refrigerator and appliance cart to an upright position Remove strap 7 Slide appliance cart under opp...

Page 11: ...lectronic control panel by carefully disconnecting ribbon cable from socket 3 Install door handles by reversing steps 1 2 Removing Doors Caution To avoid personal injury or property damage two people...

Page 12: ...llation 1 Turn off water supply to refrigerator 2 Seal open end of copper tubing with tape 3 Route copper tubing up to refrigerator Copper tubing route must be above 2 C to prevent water line from fre...

Page 13: ...g is secure by pulling on copper tubing 9 Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks Turn off water supply to refrigerator and correct leaks Repeat this process until no leaks are found...

Page 14: ...esting Replace if necessary Excessive door opening Consumer education Overloading of shelves Consumer education Warm or hot foods placed in cabinet Consumer education Refrigerator temperature control...

Page 15: ...iction Check for leak or restriction Repair evacuate and recharge system Refrigerant overcharge Check for overcharge Evacuate and recharge system Unit runs continuously Air in system Check for low sid...

Page 16: ...supply problems Overload protector open Check overload protector for continuity If open replace overload Note Ensure overload compressor are below trip temperature before testing Faulty compressor mo...

Page 17: ...ormal Refrigerant Overcharge Increase Increase Warmer Warmer Colder Increase Refrigerant Shortage Decrease Decrease or Increase Restriction Symptoms Colder Warmer Warmer Decrease Partial Restriction D...

Page 18: ...Enable Freezer Temperature Fresh Food Temperature Warmer Colder Freezer Temperature Door Open Fresh Food Temperature Temperature Indicators High Temperature Vacation Max Cool Fast Freeze Vacation Max...

Page 19: ...holding pad for 3 to 5 seconds Command Accepted Tone Three short tones indicate command accepted 1 Activates control panel Control panel remains active at least 10 minutes 2 Turns off Power Up Alarm f...

Page 20: ...ezer or refrigerator temperature has gone above critical level and remained warm for 2 hours Alarm tone stops if temperature decreases again 1 Critical temperature for freezer is 9 C 15 F for refriger...

Page 21: ...rmine if compressor condenser fan and evaporator fan switches are open or closed Compressor condenser fan switch must be open for 6 minutes before switch can close again compressor dwell time Cut out...

Page 22: ...ered to next level If defrost length is between 21 and 24 minutes CRTD for next defrost cycle remains the same Initial value at power up CRTD 0 is 3 hours Vacation Mode CRTD equals 72 hours Vacation M...

Page 23: ...al is 6 4 2 6 The coldest indicator is not lit so example is 36 F NOTE Temperature reads degrees Fahrenheit only Use conversion formula C 5 9 F 32 Freezer Thermistor Temperature 1 Choose freezer therm...

Page 24: ...is 0 Defrost Mode Selection Toggle Vacation pad to select adaptive or conventional defrost mode Vacation indicator glows when adaptive defrost has been selected If Vacation indicator is off conventio...

Page 25: ...eeze pad and Display Off pad for 3 seconds Open Thermistor Detect Alarm sounds and freezer or refrigerator indicator light shows and temperature indicators 4 through 7 will turn on in sequence if eith...

Page 26: ...must be replaced on proper terminals to insure correct earthing and polarization After servicing reconnect power using power switch E10 E11 E12 E9 E8 E7 E6 E4 E3 E2 E1 R10 D11 X X W1 NEUTRAL L2 FREEZ...

Page 27: ...r Light Switch 1 Ohm or less E8 N v E9 Overload Condenser Fan Motor Compressor C S R Compressor Relay Gray Wire Black Wire Resistance Checks Made at High Voltage Board To avoid electrical shock which...

Page 28: ...tacts Open 0 VDC Defrost terminator E6 to E9 Contacts Closed 220 VAC Klixon Contacts Open 0 VAC Damper heater output E1 to E11 Contacts Closed 25 VDC From high voltage board Contacts Open 0 VDC Damper...

Page 29: ...uits to evaporator fan motor and compressor condenser fan motor are complete As thermistor cools during refrigeration cycle resistance through thermistor increases blocking low voltage signal to elect...

Page 30: ...With evaporator fan operating and damper door open freezer air circulates into fresh food compartment As fresh food thermistor cools resistance increases blocking low voltage signal to electronic con...

Page 31: ...food thermistor cools and signal is blocked to electronic control If fresh food thermistor cools before freezer thermistor electronic control will interrupt circuit to damper heater closing damper doo...

Page 32: ...defrost cycle advances by 3 hours of compressor run stays at the same interval or delays by 3 hours of compressor run If defrost terminator does not open before 29 minutes defrost cycle is automatica...

Page 33: ...eedle does not move Replace capacitor Shorted needle moves to zero and stays Replace capacitor High resistance leak needle jumps toward 0 and then moves back to constant high resistance not infinity C...

Page 34: ...mpressor body clean point of contact and the other probe to each compressor terminal If a reading is obtained compressor is earthed and must be replaced Operation test If voltage capacitor overload an...

Page 35: ...compressor through the suction line Leaks in condenser can usually be detected by using an electronic leak detector or soap solution Look for signs of compressor oil when checking for leaks A certain...

Page 36: ...r and break 2 Reform inlet tube to drier allowing enough space for large tube cutter 3 Cut circumference of drier 3 cm below condenser inlet tube joint to drier 4 Remove drier 5 Apply heat trap paste...

Page 37: ...overload trips out after approximately 90 second of continuous run and resets in approximately 3 minutes Disconnect power and ohm winding and check for earthing Crushed Cube Dispensing Models At room...

Page 38: ...for control panel keyboard Switch SPDT icemaker interlock Interrupts connection to auger motor and icemaker when freezer door is open Turns freezer light on when door is open In series with auger moto...

Page 39: ...thermostat opens thermostat remains open until end of defrost cycle and refrigerator starts cooling again and defrost thermostat senses a preset low temperature and closes Test continuity across termi...

Page 40: ...sh food compartment temperature is regulated an air damper control governing amount of refrigerated air entering fresh food compartment from freezer Fresh food compartment temperature should be betwee...

Page 41: ...sible link opens if terminator fails open and preset high temperature is reached Defrost heater is suspended on left side of evaporator coil and across bottom to keep defrost drain free flowing during...

Page 42: ...ge Process tube adaptor kit Heat trap paste ICI appliance grade HFC134a Drier Replacement Prior to opening refrigeration system recover HFC134a refrigerant for safe disposal Every time sealed HFC134a...

Page 43: ...es Run lead on test cord attaches to M terminal on compressor C R S Fuses Capacitor Compressor Switch To AC supply Attaching Capacitor for Compressor Test 5 Connect a known good capacitor into circuit...

Page 44: ...igerant leaks are best detected with halide or electronic leak detectors Testing Systems Containing a Refrigerant Charge 1 Stop the operation turn refrigerator off 2 Holding leak detector exploring tu...

Page 45: ...e 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 Turn u...

Page 46: ...pen 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 Char...

Page 47: ...r process tube 5 Start 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 Clos...

Page 48: ...134a 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 acceptable toxic...

Page 49: ...esult in violent explosion Oxygen may explode on contact with oil and acetylene will spontaneously explode when under pressure Service Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or d...

Page 50: ...OCESS TUBE HIGH SIDE DRIER COMPRESSOR CONDENSER FAN CAPILLARY TUBE COMPRESSOR SUCTION LINE CONDENSER CONDENSER COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE CENTER MULLION LOOP FLANGE LOOP CENTER MULLION LOOP FLANGE LOOP...

Page 51: ...April 1998 53 RS5290000 Rev 0 Refrigerant Flow T Model Side x Side Refrigerant Flow Diagram 20 Cubic Foot Only EVAPORATOR OUTLET VAPOR...

Page 52: ...RS5290000 Rev 0 54 April 1998 Cabinet Air Flow BEVERAGE CHILLER AIR SUPPLY SOME MODELS T Model Side x Side Air Flow Diagram 22 25 27 Cubic Foot Only...

Page 53: ...April 1998 55 RS5290000 Rev 0 Cabinet Air Flow T Model Side x Side Air Flow Diagram 20 Cubic Foot Only...

Page 54: ...ater reservoir Fresh food compartment temperature is 3 4 degrees Celsius Temperature in Celsius 90 Ambient Normalized 39 64 Ambient Normalized 39 SOLENOID VALVE DOUBLE 1 4 O D PLASTIC TUBING ICE WATER...

Page 55: ...April 1998 57 RS5290000 Rev 0 Typical External Sweat Pattern 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 LM BTM CLASSIFICATION OF CONDENSATION 1 Haze or Fog 2 Beading 3 Beads or small drops 4 Drops running together...

Page 56: ...Stop and Top Door Closure 1 Remove door from cabinet 2 Remove screw mounting top door closure 3 Remove two screws mounting door stop to bottom edge of door Freezer Door Top Hinge 1 Secure freezer doo...

Page 57: ...rom retainer NOTE Be careful to catch trim pieces located between trim strips and door handle 2 Remove door handle by removing two screws exposed after trim is removed Freezer Door Wiring Harness All...

Page 58: ...ting escutcheon off 2 Remove electric mounting bracket by removing mounting screws at each side of plate 3 Remove ten screws securing perimeter of cavity to door 4 Pull out top of cavity slightly expo...

Page 59: ...e on bottom left of cover to allow cover to be rotated forward 3 Pull bottom of cover out until it unsnaps Continue tilting cover out until top tabs release and remove cover 4 Remove two control mount...

Page 60: ...ppliance bulbs 3 Remove two plate mounting screws from behind facade and pull facade and mounting plate away from freezer ceiling 4 Disconnect wiring to socket 5 Remove socket by pressing on tabs on e...

Page 61: ...ack wall is damaged during evaporator removal seal damaged area with mastic sealer Evaporator Fan Motor 1 Remove ice bucket and freezer shelves 2 Remove freezer back panel 3 Remove two 5 16 hex head s...

Page 62: ...on rear of unit and heat exchanger cover Note Some models have two tamper resistant screws and will require special driver part 92113P01 to remove Note Always recover refrigerants before any sealed sy...

Page 63: ...on 27 cubic foot models is on right of mounting box 3 Slide box foward 20 cubic foot or to right until box rear clip disengages from condenser 4 Pull box out front of unit 5 Carefully remove wiring an...

Page 64: ...ove nut from motor shaft 3 Remove fan blade Replace rubber washer behind fan blade when reassembling Condenser Fan Motor 1 See Condenser Fan Blade 2 Remove compressor electrical cover and remove both...

Page 65: ...N M V etc Specifications Mold Heater 185 Watts 264 Ohms Thermostat Close 8 1 C 17 3 F Bimetal Opens 0 1 C 17 3 F Water Fill 140 cc 7 5 Sec Motor Cycle Stamped in Circuit Plug in Connec tors One Revolu...

Page 66: ...ap off cover Note knob position and reinstall in same position for same water fill To avoid possible electrical shock always turn off power before beginning any disassembly Module Motor and Support As...

Page 67: ...e motor is defective it will run The shut off arm must be in the on position NOTE There are several slotted shafts on the motor assembly board Do not under any circumstances in sert a screwdriver and...

Page 68: ...the mold causing wicking of water over the mold and poor cube release Silicone is applied at the upper edges around fill cup and stripper Temperature Problems Temperatures in freezer section which av...

Page 69: ...gth of time the water valve switch is held closed by the timing cam Inside the valve is a flow washer which acts as a water pressure regulator Proper ice maker fill is 140 cc 10 cc at 7 5 seconds of w...

Page 70: ...ugh T H Probe holes for 10 Sec Then Remove Jumpers Catch Water in Glass f Water Pressure Must Be Increased 20 120 psi 1 4 8 2 bar Should be About 140 cc s g Open Heater Circuit g Change Mold and Heate...

Page 71: ...d be Oscillating 3 Change Mold Heater Assy Apply Fresh Coat Of Alumilastic 4 Little No Alumilastic on Thermostat 4 Apply Fresh Coat Of Alumilastic 5 Heater Not Staked In Mold 5 Change Mold Heater Assy...

Page 72: ...stat Apply Fresh Alumilastic 2 Jammed Cube Stalled In Water Fill Cycle 2 Remove Cube Determine Reason For Stall 3 Leaky Water Valve 3 Change Water Valve 4 Fill Volume of Water Valve Excessive 4 Change...

Page 73: ...April 1998 75 RS5290000 Rev 0 Ice Maker Wiring Diagram and Parts Layout 230...

Page 74: ...handles by removing screws Description Quantity Part Number Description Quantity Part Number Toe grille 1 12321806 Bottom trim refrigerator door 1 10810512 Top trim freezer door 1 10810311 Door handle...

Page 75: ...in place Dispenser Models Install new black center trim on refrigerator door by snapping in place Install new black center trim on freezer door by placing trim on door Insert and tighten screws Import...

Page 76: ...sed Decorator Panel Dimensions Listed below are required height x width dimensions for decorator panels Panels are not supplied with this kit and can be purchased locally Caution To avoid personal inj...

Page 77: ...oor 1 X X X X X X 5 Top Trim Freezer Door 1 X X X X X X 6 Top Trim Dispenser 1 13 7 8 X X X X X X 7 Bottom Trim Dispenser 1 13 9 16 X X X X X X 8 Panel Trim Refrigerator and Freezer Door 2 61 29 32 X...

Page 78: ...tube clamp 6 Remove tape from freezer door Grasp freezer door securely and lift up while opening This will free door from bottom hinge pin On dispenser models plastic water tube must slide through slo...

Page 79: ...or and against back of door After checking placement peel off backing and press into place 12 Non Dispenser Models Remove nameplate by placing putty knife covered with masking tape under nameplate and...

Page 80: ...ement peel off backing and press into place Place side door trim over edge of bottom trim 20 Push water tube into plastic union nut and tighten union nut by hand Gently pull on tube to confirm nut is...

Page 81: ...13 15 16 1572 mm x 354 mm With Dispenser Refrigerator Door 61 7 8 x 15 13 16 1572 mm x 402 mm Upper Freezer Door 17 9 16 x 13 15 16 446 mm x 354 mm Lower Freezer Door 32 3 16 x 13 15 16 818 mm x 354 m...

Page 82: ...r Refrigerator Door Top and Bottom 2 19 9 32 X X Retainer Refrigerator Door Top and Bottom 2 15 17 32 X Retainer Refrigerator Door Top 1 17 5 16 X X Retainer Refrigerator Door Bottom 1 17 21 32 X X Re...

Page 83: ...ls proceed with step 2 2 Remove crushed cubed ice switch cover on dispenser by pulling forward Remove screws from bottom of dispenser cover Release bottom clips on dispenser cover by placing taped edg...

Page 84: ...ement peel off backing and press into place 11 Remove cardboard spacers and replace spacers on front surface of doors flush with bottom edge Place spacers approximately 2 inches 51 millimeters in from...

Page 85: ...r Press trim onto panel Install upper and lower freezer door right side retainers Items 12 or 14 respectively upper and lower freezer door bottom retainers Item 6 then upper and lower freezer door lef...

Page 86: ...l Dimensions Listed below are required height x width dimensions for decorator panels Panels are not supplied with this kit and can be purchased locally Caution To avoid personal injury or property da...

Page 87: ...ter Door handle insert 1 10945931 10945932 10945929 10945930 10945931 10945929 10945930 Bottom trim screw 5 M021101 8 M021101 8 M021101 8 M021101 8 M021101 8 M021101 8 M021101 8 Refrigerator door bott...

Page 88: ...ser cover Release bottom clips on dispenser cover by placing taped edge of putty knife underneath cover and pulling out Release top clips by holding bottom of dispenser cover out and sliding up 3 Remo...

Page 89: ...cket 14 Dispenser Models Loosen water tube clamp screw Loosen plastic water tube union nut Gently pull water tube away from union nut and through tube clamp 7 Dispenser Models Replace dispenser cover...

Page 90: ...snapping together Replace top hinge covers by placing hinge covers over hinges On electronic control and dispenser models carefully place wires under cover to avoid pinching wires Insert and tighten s...

Page 91: ...perty damage confirm water tube union nut is secure before replacing toe grille 27 Electronic Control Models Plug wiring harness into voltage box in center of refrigerator cabinet behind toe grille Sn...

Page 92: ...ble to solve a problem during installation contact source from whom kit was purchased 2 Dispenser Models Remove crushed cubed ice switch cover on dispenser by pulling forward Remove screws from bottom...

Page 93: ...lace bottom of upper freezer door panel in top of dispenser cavity then place top of panel under top trim Slide panels into place until panels are seated firmly under side trim 9 Replace door handles...

Page 94: ...X X Hinge Cover Left 1 X X X X X X Side Trim Refrigerator Door 1 X X X X X X Side Trim Freezer Door 1 X X X X X X Top Trim Refrigerator Door 1 X X X X X X Top Trim Freezer Door 1 X X X X X X Bottom Tr...

Page 95: ...e than 30 pounds 14 kilograms and freezer panels should not weigh more than 15 pounds 7 kilograms Without Dispenser Refrigerator Door 63 3 32 x 19 3 8 1603 mm x 492 mm Freezer Door 63 3 32 x 13 3 4 16...

Page 96: ...trim on sides of doors by placing taped edge of putty knife underneath trim and pulling out Caution To avoid personal injury or property damage temporarily tape doors shut 9 Tape doors shut using mask...

Page 97: ...with sides of refrigerator cabinet Handle side of doors should be approximately 1 8 inch 3 2 millimeters higher than hinge side of doors Doors will settle when loaded with food On dispenser models wh...

Page 98: ...o place until panels are secure under door handle inserts Important Permanent double sided tape is used to attach some trim pieces to refrigerator Before removing paper backing check placement of trim...

Page 99: ...7 kilograms Without Dispenser Refrigerator Door 61 15 16 x 19 3 8 1573 mm x 492 mm Freezer Door 61 15 16 x 13 3 4 1573 mm x 349 mm With Dispenser Refrigerator Door 61 15 16 x 19 3 8 1573 mm x 492 mm...

Page 100: ...er on dispenser by pulling forward Remove screws from bottom of dispenser cover Release bottom clips on dispenser cover by placing taped edge of putty knife underneath cover and pulling out Release to...

Page 101: ...free door from bottom hinge pin On dispenser models plastic water tube must slide through slot in bottom door hinge as door is raised Top hinge will remain attached to door 12 Remove door stops by re...

Page 102: ...er Models Remove nameplate by placing putty knife covered with masking tape under nameplate and pulling forward Discard nameplate 24 Install side door trim by peeling off 1 1 2 inches 38 millimeters o...

Page 103: ...Identify cabinet opening where opening is a minimum of 69 1753 mm high 24 610 mm deep and 36 914 mm wide Front corners of counter top may need to be trimmed at a 45 angle so doors will open completel...

Page 104: ...n front edge of left and right frames along left and right edges of refrigerator cabinet 8 Slide bezel gusset on left frame into top frame Slide bezel gusset on right frame into top frame Confirm trim...

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