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Amana Home Laundry Dryers Service Manual

Amana Home Laundry Dryers Service Manual

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This Base Manual covers Electric
and Gas Home Laundry Dryers.
Refer to individual Technical Sheet
for specific information on models.
Service
Home Laundry Dryers
Service Manual for
®
Amana
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.
RS3200007
Revision 0
May 2000

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  • Page 1 Home Laundry Dryers Service Manual for ® Amana 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. RS3200007...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    (such as exposure to electrical shock) may result. CAUTION Amana will not be responsible for any injury or 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    13.Signal does not operate correctly....... 22 14.Timer does not advance in AUTOMATIC cycle. . 23 15.Clothing is too hot when removing from dryer..23 Amana Appliances Inc. • 2800 220thTrail • Amana, Iowa • 52204 • Printed in the U.S.A. RS3200007 Rev. 0...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information WARNING To avoid risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death when using your dryer, follow these basic precautions: 1. Read all instructions before 11. Do not repair or replace any part 21.Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions on using dryer.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    When contacting Amana Appliances, provide product the dryer. information. Product information is on the serial plate.

  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    Type of pigtail and gauge of wire must For the safety of our customers and the service conform to local codes and with instructions listed in technician ALL Amana gas dryers have a three–prong previous bullet. power cord and MUST be connected to a properly •...

  • Page 7: Electric Dryer Power Supply

    Installation Instructions Electric Dryer Power Supply Gas Connection Information 3-wire or 4-wire Plug Connection WARNING Four-wire cord is required for mobile homes or where codes do not permit grounding through neutral. To avoid death, personal injury or property damage, 1. Remove access cover from rear of dryer. from fire or explosion, information in this manual must 2.

  • Page 8: For Proper Operation At Altitudes Above 2,500 Feet

    Installation Instructions Testing for Gas Leaks For proper operation at altitudes above After final gas connection is made, turn on manual gas 2,500 feet valve and test all connections in gas supply piping for The natural gas valve spud orifice size must be reduced gas leaks.

  • Page 9: Check Burner Flame

    Installation Instructions Connecting Dryer to Exhaust System Checking Burner Flame To view the burner flame, remove the lower access Secure all joints with clamps or duct tape. DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fastening means which panel from the dryer, (see Service Access Panel). extend into the duct to attach exhaust pipe joints.

  • Page 10: Exhaust Directions

    Installation Instructions Use rigid or semi-rigid metal duct and exhaust the dryer Exhaust System Materials to the outside by the shortest route possible. Failure to Exhaust duct must be four inches (10.2 cm) in diameter exhaust dryer properly will void warranty. without obstructions.

  • Page 11: General Information

    General Information Dryer Operation Dryers use heated air to dry loads of laundry. Once the unit is operational, the exhaust fan pulls air through louvers located at the rear of the dryer. This air is drawn over the heat source (burner flame for gas and heating element for electric).

  • Page 12: Component Testing Information

    Component Testing Information WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer and shut-off gas supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. Illustration Component Test Procedure Results Rocker switch Measure resistance of switch (Extended Tumble) positions: <...
  • Page 13 Component Testing Information WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer and shut-off gas supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. Illustration Component Test Procedure Results Door switch Measure resistance of the switch: Door closed 1 −...

  • Page 14: Moisture Sensor Board

    Component Testing Information WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer and shut-off gas supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. Illustration Component Test Procedure Results Motor See “Internal Motor Diagram and See following section “Internal Motor Schematic”...

  • Page 15: Burner System Operation

    Component Testing Information WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer and shut-off gas supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. Burner System Operation Electric Circuit to Ignition System Components Testing Procedures This burner has four basic components: A silicon 1.

  • Page 16: Internal Motor Diagram And Schematic

    Internal Motor Diagram and Schematic WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer and shut-off gas supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. MAIN START ORANGE CUSTOMER CIRCUIT PUSH TO START LINE SWITCH SHOWN IN START POSITION R.S.P.C.

  • Page 17: Rs3200007 Rev

    Internal Motor Diagram and Schematic WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer and shut-off gas supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. U np lu g m o to r w ire te rm in a l fro m m oto r be fo re s tartin g th is te st.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Procedures

    Troubleshooting Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer and shut-off gas supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. NOTE: See “Component Testing Procedures” for testing component procedures. 1. Motor does not operate. Possible Cause Result •...

  • Page 19: Motor Operates But Cylinder Does Not Turn

    Troubleshooting Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer and shut-off gas supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. 3. Motor operates but cylinder does not turn. Possible Cause Result • Tighten pulley on motor shaft. Motor drive pulley to loose.

  • Page 20: Heating Assembly Does Not Heat Or Burner Does Not Ignite

    Troubleshooting Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer and shut-off gas supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. 6. Heating assembly does not heat or burner does not ignite. Possible Cause Result •...

  • Page 21: Ignitor Glows But Burner Does Not Ignite

    Troubleshooting Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer and shut-off gas supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. 8. Ignitor glows but burner does not ignite. Possible Cause Result • Verify gas shut-off valve is not partially open or closed. Insufficient gas supply.

  • Page 22: Heater Assembly Or Burner Does Not Shut Off

    Troubleshooting Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer and shut-off gas supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. 11. Heater assembly or burner does not shut off. Possible Cause Result • Test motor switch and replace if failed. Improper motor switch.

  • Page 23: Timer Does Not Advance In Automatic Cycle

    Troubleshooting Procedures WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer and shut-off gas supply before servicing, unless testing requires it. 14. Timer does not advance in AUTOMATIC cycle. Possible Cause Result • Test cycling thermostat and replace if failed. Failed cycling thermostat.

  • Page 24: Disassembly Procedures

    Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or WARNING death, disconnect power and shut-off gas supply valve to unit before servicing. NOTE: To avoid damaging or scratching the surface a Control Hood End Panels soft cloth should be placed over the top of the 1.

  • Page 25: Signal Switch

    Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or WARNING death, disconnect power and shut-off gas supply valve to unit before servicing. Selector Switch Signal Switch 1. Disconnect power supply to unit. 1. Disconnect power supply to unit. 2.

  • Page 26: Rocker Switch

    Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or WARNING death, disconnect power and shut-off gas supply valve to unit before servicing. Rocker Switch Door Strike and Door Seal 1. Disconnect power supply to unit. 1. Disconnect power supply to unit. 2.
  • Page 27 Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or WARNING death, disconnect power and shut-off gas supply valve to unit before servicing. Door Reversal Procedure Remove all nine screws. Pull bottom of door liner out, then pull downward, removing Remove four hinge door liner from door panel.

  • Page 28: Service Access Panel

    Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or WARNING death, disconnect power and shut-off gas supply valve to unit before servicing. Service Access Panel • Remove screws located at bottom edge of service Locator access panel to release service access panel. Hold-down clip Front...

  • Page 29: Front Bulkhead Assembly

    Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or WARNING death, disconnect power and shut-off gas supply valve to unit before servicing. When installing the cylinder seal it is important that the Front Bulkhead Assembly stitching on the seal face towards the dryer center. The 1.

  • Page 30: Cylinder Light Receptacle

    Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or WARNING death, disconnect power and shut-off gas supply valve to unit before servicing. Cylinder Light Receptacle Cylinder Assembly 1. Disconnect power supply to unit. 1. Disconnect power supply to unit. 2.

  • Page 31: Cylinder Rollers

    Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or WARNING death, disconnect power and shut-off gas supply valve to unit before servicing. NOTE: When installing the cylinder seal, it is important Cylinder Rollers to remember these two important steps: 1.

  • Page 32: Heating System

    Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or WARNING death, disconnect power and shut-off gas supply valve to unit before servicing. NOTE: When reassembling, be sure seal on exhaust Heating System fan cover makes airtight seal on flange of duct. Gas Valve Regulator If the seal is installed improperly, the airflow 1.

  • Page 33: Limit Thermostat (Gas Models)

    Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or WARNING death, disconnect power and shut-off gas supply valve to unit before servicing. Flame Sensor Limit Air shutter 1. Disconnect power supply to unit. thermostat adjustment 2. Remove service access panel, see “Service Access screw Panel”...

  • Page 34: Limit Thermostat And Thermal Fuse (Electric Models)

    Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or WARNING death, disconnect power and shut-off gas supply valve to unit before servicing. Limit Thermostat and Thermal Fuse Gas Models 1. Remove burner tube attaching screw from right side (Electric Models) of burner housing.

  • Page 35: Base

    Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or WARNING death, disconnect power and shut-off gas supply valve to unit before servicing. Base Base Removal Gas and Electric Models (continued) 8. Remove screws securing motor mounting bracket to 1.

  • Page 36: Motor And Exhaust Assembly

    Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or WARNING death, disconnect power and shut-off gas supply valve to unit before servicing. Motor and Exhaust Assembly Idler 1. Disconnect power supply and shut-off gas supply to unit (if so equipped). 2.

  • Page 37: Terminal Block

    Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or WARNING death, disconnect power and shut-off gas supply valve to unit before servicing. 2. Disconnect ground wire from motor. Terminal Block Terminals 3. Pry two motor clamps off motor mounting bracket •...
  • Page 38 Appendix A A–1 RS3200007 Rev. 0...

  • Page 39: Owner's Manual

    Features, Hints, and Care ....6 Reversing the Door ......7 Drying Guide ........8 Trouble Shooting ........ 10 Amana Dryer Warranty....... 12 Gas and Electric Dryer Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure manual stays with dryer. RS3200007 Rev. 0...
  • Page 40 1-800-843-0304 inside LSVC (1-800-628-5782) inside USA or 319-622-5511 outside USA. Warranty USA or 319-622-5511 outside USA. service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana Appliances also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires.

  • Page 41: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information WARNING To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injur y, or death when using your dryer, follow these basic precautions: 21. Always read and follow 1. Read all instructions before 11. Do not repair or replace any part manufacturer’s instructions on using dryer.

  • Page 42: Drying Clothes

    Drying Clothes If These Controls 1. Sort clothes for drying are Different from Properly dried clothes will need a minimum of care when removed from the dryer. Clothes properly sorted for washing should be properly sorted Yours for drying also. Follow the examples below. These controls are intended to show the SORT EXAMPLES...
  • Page 43 Drying Clothes (cont'd) 4. Select SIGNAL volume (some models) If a volume level is selected, the signal will let you know when the cycle is done. Signal will stop when the door is opened, or when the timer is advanced to an OFF position. 5.

  • Page 44: Features, Hints, And Care

    Features, Hints, and Care Follow the Colors Optional Drying Rack Your dryer control panel is color (some models) coordinated for your convenience. Drying Rack, Part No. 504105, is useful for When you set your controls, notice drying items that require no-tumble drying, which colors are the same.

  • Page 45: Reversing The Door

    Reversing the Door To reverse doors perform the following steps: 1. Remove four hinge attaching screws. 2. Remove all 9 screws from door and hinges. 3. Pull bottom of door liner out (A), then pull down (B), removing door liner from door panel. 4.

  • Page 46: Drying Guide

    Drying Guide Item Special Instructions Bedspreads Choose heat for the type fabric used. Dry one double or two single spreads at once. Chenille and tufted spreads will shed lint and should be dried alone. New spreads will contain loose lint. Tumble new spreads on NO HEAT setting before washing to remove loose lint.
  • Page 47 Drying Guide (cont'd) Item Special Instructions Knit articles All Knits Knit fabrics are usually manufactured under tension (stretching). Cotton knits especially may relax or draw together if every bit of moisture is removed form them. It is best to take them out of the dryer with a trace of moisture remaining, then stretch to shape.

  • Page 48: Trouble Shooting

    You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana Consumer Affairs Department at 800-843-0304.
  • Page 49 Trouble Shooting (cont'd) TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Drying Long drying times Check Installation Instructions for length of proper exhaust Improper exhaust system system. Only use 4” diameter rigid or semi-rigid duct. Restricted airflow will cause dryer to stop heating. Check weather hood and exhaust system for restrictions.

  • Page 50: Amana Dryer Warranty

    Amana Dryer Warranty Full ONE Year Warranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will repair or replace any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Limited Warranty After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a free part, as listed below, to replace any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
  • Page 51 This page intentionally left blank. RS3200007 Rev. 0 A–14...
  • Page 52 Appendix B B–1 RS3200007 Rev. 0...

  • Page 53: Electronic Control

    Features, Hints, and Care ..... 7 Reversing the Door ........ 8 Electronic Control Drying Guide ......... 9 Trouble Shooting ......... 11 Amana Dryer Warranty..See back cover Gas and Electric Dryer Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure manual stays with dryer. RS3200007 Rev. 0...
  • Page 54 1-800-843-0304 inside LSVC (1-800-628-5782) inside USA or 319-622-5511 outside USA. Warranty USA or 319-622-5511 outside USA. service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana Appliances also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires.

  • Page 55: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information WARNING To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injur y, or death when using your dryer, follow these basic precautions: 21. Always read and follow 1. Read all instructions before using 10. Do not tamper with dryer controls. dryer.

  • Page 56: Drying Clothes

    Drying Clothes If These Controls are Different from Yours The control descriptions are intended to show the variety of features that are available in the product line. If your dryer does not have all the options that are shown, it is not a mistake. The information provided applies to several of the available models.
  • Page 57 Drying Clothes Sort clothes for drying Properly dried clothes will need a minimum of care when removed from the dryer. Clothes properly sorted for washing should be properly sorted for drying also. Follow the examples below. SORT EXAMPLES Dark and Light Separate light clothes from dark clothes.
  • Page 58 Drying Clothes (cont'd) 4. Adjust and activate settings. Features such as temperature, drying time, and signal volume can be adjusted at this point. • To adjust load to be more or less dry, press DRYNESS LEVEL TIME DRY CLEAN FILTER control pad(a) until garment on the display(b) indicate desired DAMP level of dryness.

  • Page 59: Features, Hints, And Care

    Features, Hints, and Care Drying Times It is impossible to give exact drying Drying Rack times. Conditions from home to home vary and directly affect drying times. Drying Rack, Part No. 504105, is useful for The length of time it takes to dry loads drying items that require no-tumble drying, will depend on several variables.

  • Page 60: Reversing The Door

    Reversing the Door To reverse doors perform the following steps: 3. Pull bottom of door liner out 1. Remove four hinge 2. Remove all 9 screws from (A), then pull down (B), attaching screws. door and hinges. removing door liner from door panel.

  • Page 61: Drying Guide

    Drying Guide Item Special Instructions Bedspreads Choose heat for the type fabric used. Dry one double or two single spreads at once. Chenille and tufted spreads will shed lint and should be dried alone. New spreads will contain loose lint. Tumble new spreads on NO HEAT setting before washing to remove loose lint.
  • Page 62 Drying Guide (cont'd) Item Special Instructions Knit articles All Knits Knit fabrics are usually manufactured under tension (stretching). Cotton knits especially may relax or draw together if every bit of moisture is removed form them. It is best to take them out of the dryer with a trace of moisture remaining, then stretch to shape.

  • Page 63: Trouble Shooting

    You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana Consumer Affairs Department at 800-843-0304.
  • Page 64 Trouble Shooting (cont'd) TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Drying Long drying times Improper exhaust system Check Installation Instructions for length of proper exhaust system. Only use 4” diameter rigid or semi-rigid duct. Restricted airflow will cause dryer to stop heating. Check weather hood and exhaust system for restrictions.

  • Page 65: Amana Dryer Warranty

    Amana Dryer Warranty Full ONE Year Warranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will repair or replace any part, f.o.b. Amana, Iowa, that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Limited War ranty After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a replacement part, f.o.b.

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