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16026784

© 2005 Maytag Services

Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products.  It is possible, however,
that during its lifetime a product may require service.  Products should be serviced only by a qualified service
technician who is familiar with the safety procedures required in the repair and who is equipped with the proper tools,
parts, testing instruments and the appropriate service information.  

IT IS THE TECHNICIANS RESPONSIBILITY TO

REVIEW ALL APPROPRIATE SERVICE INFORMATION BEFORE BEGINNING REPAIRS.

Important Notices for Servicers and Consumers

!

WARNING

To avoid risk of severe personal injury or death, disconnect power before working/servicing on appliance to avoid
electrical shock.

To locate an authorized servicer, please consult your telephone book or the dealer from whom you purchased this
product.  For further assistance, please contact:

Customer Service Support Center

CAIR Center

Web Site

Telephone Number

WWW.AMANA.COM ................................................ 1-800-843-0304
WWW.MAYTAG.COM ............................................. 1-800-688-9900

CAIR Center  in Canada .......................................... 1-800-688-2002
Amana Canada Product ........................................... 1-800-587-2002

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels

DANGER

!

DANGER—

Immediate hazards which 

WILL

 result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

!

WARNING—

Hazards or unsafe practices which 

COULD

 result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

!

CAUTION—

Hazards or unsafe practices which 

COULD

 result in minor personal injury, product or property

damage.

Important Information

Summary of Contents for MER5551BA - 30'' Electric Range

Page 1: ...ng Electric Ranges This Base Manual covers general information Refer to individual Technical Sheet for information on specific models This manual includes but is not limited to the following Service T...

Page 2: ...personal injury or death disconnect power before working servicing on appliance to avoid electrical shock To locate an authorized servicer please consult your telephone book or the dealer from whom yo...

Page 3: ...res ComponentTestingProcedures 12 Control Testing Procedures 15 Quick Test Mode 16 Disassembly Procedures RemovingandReplacingRange 19 MaintopAssembly SmoothtopModels 19 Maintop Assembly Coil Element...

Page 4: ...ction Inform consumer of the condition of range before leaving 2 Adhere to all local regulations and codes when performing service Recognize this symbol as a safety precaution WARNING If the informati...

Page 5: ...a bulky cloth as a potholder Never leave range unattended while cooking Boilovers can cause smoking and may ignite Only certain types of glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitabl...

Page 6: ...ub damage or move the gasket 2 Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven 3 Clean Only Parts List...

Page 7: ...hef G Graffer Sattler H Hardwick J Jenn Air M Maytag N Norge U Universal Y Crosley Product Type A Accessory Cartridge C Cooktop Updraft Countertop D Downdraft Cooktop or Warming Drawer E Eyelevel Rang...

Page 8: ...ors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance WARNING Attaching adapter ground terminal to wall receptacle cover screw does not ground appliance unless the cover screw...

Page 9: ...rranty This plan covers parts labor and travel charges Call 1 800 925 2020 for information Range Description Light Switch Control Infinite Switches Surface Elements Surface Indicator Light Serial Plat...

Page 10: ...Clock and timer not working Power outage Verify power is present at unit Verify that the circuit breaker is not tripped Replace household fuse but do not fuse capacity Refer to Use and Care Manual Ope...

Page 11: ...sible Cause Correction Surface element does not heat Open element Loose wire connection or broken wire Failed infinite switch Check element for continuity replace if failed Verify all connections are...

Page 12: ...0 VAC see wiring diagram for terminal identification If no voltage is present at bake element check wiring Bake element select models Disconnect wire leads to element and measure resistance of termina...

Page 13: ...1 to H2 Approximate Time On Time Off LO 5 95 MED 4 5 35 65 HI 100 0 240 VAC If not replace switch Infinite switch select models Connect volt ohms meter to H1 and H2 Measure the following for voltages...

Page 14: ...0 VAC If voltage is not present check wiring Ribbon element dual 2400W Inner 1100W Outer 1300W select models Disconnect wire leads to element and measure cold resistance of terminals Measure voltage a...

Page 15: ...Factory default Press and hold Cancel and Keep Warm pads for 3 to 5 seconds until beep sounds Allows the clock to be reset to factory settings M1 12 hour off Control automatically cancels cooking ope...

Page 16: ...e Quick Test mode will be disabled Display will indicate the following Key Operation Bake Bake relay activated DLB relay activated Broil Broil relay activated DLB relay activated Keep Warm DLB relay a...

Page 17: ...unknown neither locked or unlocked Always 1 minute Diagnostic Code Handling Code Measurable Displayed Action Taken By Control 1c1c Keypress Nothing Disables audible for key depression Disables key 1c3...

Page 18: ...cial conditions for latch faults 9dxx A known good unlock position is defined as when the unlock switch reads closed and lock switch reads open A known good lock position is defined as when the unlock...

Page 19: ...ward to release from control panel 4 Reverse procedures to reinstall indicator light Removing and Replacing Range 1 Turn off power to the oven at the circuit breaker 2 Pull the oven forward out of the...

Page 20: ...receivers 3 Reverse procedures to reinstall oven door Oven Door Hinge 1 Turn off power to unit 2 Remove oven door see Oven Door Removal procedure 3 Remove maintop assembly see Maintop Assembly proced...

Page 21: ...ity of heat related problems Lamp 40 watts Lamp Socket Retaining Clip Retaining Clip Lamp Cover Lamp Socket and Cover 5 Remove storage drawer see Storage Drawer Removal procedure 6 Remove the top and...

Page 22: ...t screws and rotate towards the top of the oven door to release and remove 9 Remove screws securing door handle to door handle brackets NOTE Proceed with the following steps for inner door disassembly...

Page 23: ...Door Baffle Door Gasket Side Door Trim Glass Support Top Door Trim Door Door Handle Door Disassembly No Window 1 Remove oven door see Oven Door Removal procedure 2 Place door on a protected surface 3...

Page 24: ...wer to unit before servicing Disassembly Procedures Storage Drawer Front Panel Storage Drawer Disassembly 1 Remove storage drawer see Storage Drawer Removal procedure 2 Place door on a protected surfa...

Page 25: ...2005 Maytag Services 16026784 A 1 Appendix A...

Page 26: ...020 inch 0 508 mm thick copper To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided If cabinet storage i...

Page 27: ...back wall as shown in figure 3 with orientation hole against wall C Use the bracket as a template and mark the required holes as shown in figure 3 for the type of construction you will be using D Free...

Page 28: ...p have a non lift up top Coil tops are lift up D For SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS as well as optimum performance adjust the range so that it is level This may be checked by placing a spirit level or a large...

Page 29: ...tlet placed at a convenient point near the back of the range The range is then connected to this outlet through an approved range connector pigtail fastened securely to the terminal block with proper...

Page 30: ...re cord or conduit should be used 2 If bare copper or aluminum wiring is used attach adapter lugs as shown in figure 7 See Bare Wire Connection Torque specifications are shown below 3 The ground wire...

Page 31: ...are information provided in this service manual is representative of a limited number of models Reference the customer s Use and Care literature included with the product order a copy if needed or con...

Page 32: ...urface Oven Cooking 8 16 Baking Cook Hold Delay Bake Keep Warm Broiling Oven Racks Table of Contents Care Cleaning 17 20 Self Clean Oven Cleaning Procedures Maintenance 21 22 Oven Window Oven Light Tr...

Page 33: ...he appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip device Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire electric shock personal injury o...

Page 34: ...ts above Misuse of appliance door such as stepping leaning or sitting on the door may result in possible tipping of the appliance breakage of door and serious injuries To prevent potential hazard to t...

Page 35: ...g an oven self cleaning cycle may be harmful or fatal to birds Fumes released due to overheated cooking oil fat margarine and overheated non stick cookware may be equally harmful Never let a pan boil...

Page 36: ...erate pace A slow boil setting can also be used for most frying and for maintain ing the cooking of large amounts of liquids Boil Liquid forms bubbles at a rapid pace A fast boil setting can also be u...

Page 37: ...ng to allow moisture to escape Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods Plastic may melt on to the surface and be very difficult to clean Be very careful not to allow aluminum foil to touch the cooktop...

Page 38: ...cratch the surface Never place a trivet or wok ring between the surface and pan These items can mark or etch the top Do not slide aluminum pans across a hot surface The pans may leave marks which need...

Page 39: ...old it up to the light 3 Little or no light should be visible under the ruler The Bubble Test 1 Put 1 inch of water in the pan Place on cooktop and turn control to High 2 Watch the formation of the bu...

Page 40: ...A B C D E F G H I J Note Four seconds after pressing the More or Less pad the time or temperature will automatically be entered If more than 30 seconds elapse between touching a function pad and the M...

Page 41: ...prevent unwanted use They will not function when locked If the oven is currently in use the controls cannot be locked The current time of day will remain in the display when the controls are locked T...

Page 42: ...t temperature during preheat press the Bake pad 5 Place food in center of oven allowing a minimum of two inches between utensil and oven walls 6 Check cooking progress Cook longer if needed 7 When coo...

Page 43: ...4 Press More pad to set the baking temperature 00 00 and HOLD flash BAKE stays lit 5 Press More pad to set the baking time The Delay time DELAY BAKE and HOLD light in the display Notes Do not use del...

Page 44: ...ven for 15 minutes more use only oven safe plates check with the manufacturer do not set warm dishes on a cold surface as rapid temperature changes could cause crazing or breakage Keep Warm For safely...

Page 45: ...e Oven temperatures are carefully tested for accuracy at the factory It is normal to notice some baking or browning differences between a new oven and an old one As ranges get older the oven temperatu...

Page 46: ...emperature is selected Food should be turned halfway through broiling time For additional broiling tips and temperatures refer to the Cooking Made Simple booklet 4 For optimum browning preheat broil e...

Page 47: ...dge To remove 1 Pull rack straight out until it stops at the lock stop position 2 Lift up on the front of the rack and pull out To replace 1 Place rack on the rack supports in the oven 2 Tilt the fron...

Page 48: ...ction of the rack can be used as a cooling rack or trivet Make sure oven is cool before removing or reinstalling the half rack Do not use cookware that extends beyond edge of rack For best results all...

Page 49: ...They should be cleaned to prevent soil from baking on during the clean cycle The gasket is the seal around the oven door and window 4 To prevent damage do not clean or rub the gasket around the oven d...

Page 50: ...Cleaning About one hour after the end of the self clean cycle LOCK will turn off The door can then be opened Move door lock lever to the left to unlock Some soil may leave a light gray powdery ash Re...

Page 51: ...en correctly replaced Cooktop Never use oven cleaners chlorine bleach ammonia or glass cleaners with ammonia NOTE Call Glass Ceramic an authorized servicer if the glass ceramic top should crack break...

Page 52: ...following soapy water white vinegar water solution Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner or a similar glass cleaner using a sponge or soft cloth Rinse and dry To polish and help prevent fingerprints f...

Page 53: ...seated on the hinges Push down on the top corners of the door to completely seat door on hinges Door should not appear crooked To Replace Oven Light Bulb 1 When oven is cool hold bulb cover in place...

Page 54: ...ons on adjusting the oven temperature NOTE It is not recommended to adjust the temperature if only one or two recipes are in question See Cooking Made Simple booklet for more information on bakeware a...

Page 55: ...e page 19 Moisture collects on oven This is normal when cooking foods high in moisture window or steam comes Excessive moisture was used when cleaning the window from oven vent There is a strong odor...

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