Table of Contents

 

Important Information

3

Important Safety Information

4

General Information

 

Proper Grounding and Polarization of

 

120 Volts Wall Outlets

5

Grounding Instructions

5

General Operation Definition

6

Component Testing Information

7

Internal Motor Diagram and Schematic

9

Troubleshooting Procedures

 

No hot water

12

No cold water

12

No warm water

12

Water fill does not stop at proper level

13

Timer does not advance

13

Motor does not operate

13

Washer smokes, overheats, and cycles on

 

protector or switch actuator kicks in and out

14

No agitation

14

Constant agitation

14

Slow spin or no spin

15

Constant spin

15

Washer stops in middle of cycle or quits after

 

a couple loads–intermittent

15

Washer locks-up or binding

16

Outer tub does not empty

16

Excessive vibration

16

Water leaking from outer tub

16

Disassembly Procedures

 

Control Hood Assembly

17

Control Hood End Panels

17

Electronic Control

17

Timer

17

Temperature and Speed Switch

18

Pressure Switch

19

Rocker Switch

19

Graphic Panel

19

Loading Door

19

Agitator

20

Agitator, Drive Bell and Seal Assembly

20

Installing Drive Bell

21

Service Access Panel

22

Front Panel

22

Motor and Mounting Bracket

22

Pump and Belt Removal

23

Reassembly of Pump and Belt

23

Motor Disassembly

24

Idler lever and Pulley

24

Motor Drive Belt

24

Motor Switch

24

Cabinet Top

25

Door Switch

25

Mixing Valve

25

Tub Cover and Gasket

26

Washtub and Balance Ring

26

Outer Tub

26

Drive Pulley, Helix and Brake

27

Weldment and Bearing Assembly

28

Transmission Assembly

29

Upper Bearing Assembly

29

Friction Ring

29

Appendix A

 

Installation Instructions (New Graphics)

A-2

Appendix B

 

Owner's Manual (New Graphics)

B-2

Appendix C

 

Owner's Manual (Old Graphics)

C-2

Amana Appliances Inc. • 2800 220thTrail • Amana, Iowa • 52204 • Printed in the U.S.A.

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