RS3100007 Rev. 0 2
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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