Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator service manual Component Function and Testing

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Component Function and Testing

Thermostat								Thermostat is in a series circuit betw een high voltage	Check resistance across terminals, or for pow er at thermostat or high
								board and defrost heater.	voltage board A/C output.
								Opens and breaks circuit w hen thermostat senses
								preset temperature above freezing.
								After defrost thermostat opens, thermostat remains
								open until end of defrost cycle and refrigerator starts
								cooling again and defrost thermostat senses a preset
								temperature generally below freezing.
								At this temperature, defrost thermostat resets (closes)
								for next defrost cycle.

Valve, w ater								Valve control w ater flow to ice maker.	Check resistance across coil w indings.

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Contents Service Bottom Mount RefrigeratorsSafety and Electrical Information Safety Symbols, Words, and LabelsElectrical Requirements Grounding InformationContents Ice Maker Installation Instructions UncratingSecuring Installation Instructions Door Panel Installation Water ConnectionRefrigerator Door 3/4 Raised Panel Door Stop Adjustment Hinge AdjustmentInterior Setup Freezer Door 3/4 Raised PanelSound Information Normal Operating SoundsFreezer and fresh food fan air rushes and whirs Pressure and Relationship Chart System DiagnosisRefrigerant Overcharge Symptoms Refrigerant Shortage SymptomsRestriction Symptoms Air in System Symptoms Low or High Ambient Temperature Installation SymptomsHeat Load Symptoms HFC134a Service Information Health, Safety, and HandlingComparison of CFC12 and HFC134a Properties Service Equipment Drier ReplacementReplacement Service Compressor Compressor Testing ProceduresLeak Testing Refrigerant ChargeHFC134a Service Information Refrigerant Flow Air Flow Machine Compartment Assembly Component Function and Testing April RS1200001 Rev.1 Switch Continuity Functions Test Dpst Component Function and Testing Electronic Functional Description Electronic Testing Mode Keyboard FunctionsTemperature Control Operation Power Up Condition Eeprom Update in Control MemoryFactory set freezer and refrigerator settings Accessing Program ModeMode a Functions Freezer or Refrigerator Temperature Mode B FunctionsOperation Exiting Program Mode Electronic Functional Description VAC Circuitry Freezer Compartment Refrigeration Cycle CircuitryFresh Food Compartment Refrigeration Cycle Circuitry Adaptive Defrost CircuitryDoor Disassembly Procedures Cabinet Components Disassembly Procedures Chefs Pantry Assembly Condensate Drain PanShelf Support Ladders Refrigerator ThermistorMachine Compartment Disassembly Procedures Power Disconnect Switch Showroom SwitchCondenser Typical External Sweat Pattern Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible CauseTroubleshooting Guide Specifications Testing ProceduresIce Maker OperationDisassembly Procedures Water Fill Adjustment Accessing Control BoxEjector Blades or Stripper Water Problems Wiring HarnessTemperature Problems ThermostatWater Valve Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart No or Low Ice Production Problem ActionEjector Position Excessive Ice Production Ice Maker Wiring Diagram and Parts Layout Introduction Recognize this symbol as a safety precaution Parts ListB136CKR1 and B136CKL1 Custom Handle Kit B136CKR1Panel Dimensions Door Panels with Hinge on Right Side and Extruded HandleRefrigerator, Freezer Door Panel with Custom Handle inches 780 892 Radius 563 780 892 Radius 563 Procedures Freezer DrawerB136CKR1 and B136CKL1 Custom Handle Kit B136SPK1 ¼ Facia Front Enclosure Kit Panel minimum depth Minimum height Location of Panel Brackets on Side Panels Side.186B136SPK1 ¼ Facia Front Enclosure Kit Procedures Bottom cabinet Panel Extrusion B136SPK1 ¼ Facia Front Enclosure Kit B136SPK2 ¾ Side Panel Kit Panel Dimensions Side view 11.281 500 062 Front Bottom Panel Bracket Front Panel Bracket Bottom RS1200001 November Procedure B136SPK2 ¾ Side Panel Kit