Maytag Amana VZC20, Installation & Service Reference

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SPLIT SYSTEMS
AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT PUMP HOMEOWNER’S ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
We strongly recommend a bi-annual maintenance checkup be performed
before the hea ting and cooling seasons begin by a quali fie d se rvic e r .
R
EPLACE OR
C
LEAN
F
ILTER
IMPORTANT NOTE: Never operate unit without a fi lter installed as
dust and lint will build up on internal parts re sul�ng in loss of
e fficienc y, equipment dama g e and possible fi re.
An indoor air fil ter must be used with your c omfort system. A
properly maintained filter will keep the indoor coil of your com-
fort system clean. A dirty coil could cause poor opera�on and/or
severe equipment dama ge .
Your air fi lter or fi lters c ould be lo c ated in your furna ce, in a
blower unit, or in “filter grilles” in your ceiling or walls. The in-
staller of your air condi�oner or heat pump can tell you where
your filter(s) are, and how to clean or replace them.
Check your fi lt er(s) at least once a month. When they are dirty,
repl ace or c lean as required. Disposable type fil ters should be
replaced. Reusable type filters may be cleaned.
You may want to ask your dealer about high e fficiency fi lters. High
e ffic ien cy fil ters are available in both el ectr oni c and non -e l ec-
tronic types. These filters can do a be�er job of catching small
airborne par �cl es.
C
OMPRESSOR
The comp ressor motor is herme �call y sealed and does not re -
quire addi�onal oiling .
M
OTORS
Indoor and outdoor fan motors are permanently lubricated and
do not require addi�onal oiling.
C
LEAN
O
UTSIDE
C
OIL
(Q
UALIFIED
S
ERVICER
O
NLY
)
Air must be able to flow through the outdoor unit of your comfort
system. Do not construct a fence near the unit or build a deck or
pa�o over the unit without first discussing your plans with your
dealer or other qualifi ed ser vice r. Res tric ted airflow c ould lead to
poor opera�on and/or severe equipment damage.
Likewise, it is important to keep the outdoor c oil c lean. Dirt, leaves,
or debris could also res trict the airflo w . If cl e aning of the outdoor
co il be c omes nec essary, hire a quali fi ed servi ce r. Inexperi enc ed
people could easily puncture the tubing in the coil. Even a small
hole in the tubing could eventually cause a large loss of refriger-
ant. Loss of refrigerant can cause poor opera�on and/or severe
equipment damage .
Do not use a condensing unit cover to “protect” the outdoor unit
during the winter, unless you fi rst discuss it with your dealer. Any
c over used must in c lude “breathable ” fabri c to avoid moisture
buildup.
• Check the thermostat to confirm that it is properly set.
• Wait 15 minutes. Some devices in the outdoor unit or in
pro gr ammable thermostats will prevent comp ressor
opera �on for awhile, and then reset automa �c ally. Also,
some power companies will install devices which shut off
air c ondi �on ers for several minutes on hot days. If you
wait several minutes, the unit may begin opera�on on its
own.
T
O AVOID THE RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR FIRE
,
INSTALL
THE SAME AMPERAGE BREAKER OR FUSE AS YOU ARE
REPLACING
. I
F THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE SHOULD OPEN
AGAIN WITHIN THIRTY DAYS
,
CONTACT A QUALIFIED SERVICER
TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM
.
I
F YOU REPEATEDLY RESET THE BREAKER OR REPLACE
THE FUSE WITHOUT HAVING THE PROBLEM CORRECTED
,
YOU RUN THE RISK OF SEVERE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
.
B
EFORE
C
ALLING
Y
OUR
S
ERVICER
• Che c k the ele ct r ical panel for tripped ci r cuit breakers or
failed fuses. Reset the circuit breakers or replace fuses as
ne c essary.
• Check the disconnect switc h near the indoor furnace or
blower to confirm that it is closed.
• Check for obstruc�ons on the outdoor unit . Confirm that it
has not been covered on the sides or the top. Remove any
obstru c�on that ca n be safely removed. If the unit is
covered with dirt or debris, call a qualified servicer to clean
it.
• Ch eck for blo ck a ge of the indoor air inlets and outlets.
Confirm that they are open and have not been blocked by
objects (rugs, curtains or furniture).
• Che c k the fi lter. If it is dirty, cl ean or r eplace it.
• Listen for any unusual noise ( s ) , other than normal opera �ng
noise, that might be coming from the outdoor unit. If you
hear unusual noise(s) coming from the unit, call a qualified
serv ic er.