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Service

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

RS1300005

Revision 0

November 2001

22, 24, & 26 Cu. Ft.
Side by Side Refrigerators

This Base Manual covers 22, 24, and

26 Cu. Ft. Side by Side Refrigerators.

Refer to individual Technical Sheet

for specific information on models.

Содержание 22 Cu. Ft

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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