Page 2 - Important Notices for Consumers and Servicers; WARNING; OR; Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels; DANGER; WARNING; Important Information; CAUTION
RS1300003 Rev. 0 2 December 1997 Important Information Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible,however, that during its lifetime a product may require service. Products should be serviced only by a qualifiedservice technician who is ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
December 1997 3 RS1300003 Rev. 0 Table of Contents Important Information .................................................. 2USER OPERATIONElectrical Requirements ................................................ 5Model Identification ....................................................... 5Proper Di...
Page 5 - User Operation; not easily climb inside.; Electrical Requirements
December 1997 5 RS1300003 Rev. 0 User Operation When contacting Amana, provide product information.Product information is on the serial plate, located on(upper left corner, ceiling) of Fresh Food section. Recordthe following information: Model Number: Manufacturing Number: S/N or Serial Number: Date...
Page 7 - Connecting Water Supply; Important
December 1997 7 RS1300003 Rev. 0 User Operation 2. Connecting Water Supply WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severepersonal injury or death, disconnect power torefrigerator before connecting water supply. Afterconnecting water supply, connect power. Caution To avoid property damage, ...
Page 8 - Fresh Food and Deepfreeze
RS1300003 Rev. 0 8 December 1997 User Operation Controls This refrigerator is designed to operate at normalhousehold temperatures of 55° to 110°F (13° to 43°C). Fresh Food and Deepfreeze ® Controls Fresh Food and Deepfreeze ® controls are located on upper rear wall of Fresh Food ® section. A B A. De...
Page 9 - technician immediately.; Fresh Food Features; Fresh Food Shelves; Caution
December 1997 9 RS1300003 Rev. 0 User Operation Fast Freeze ModeFast freeze mode adjusts Deepfreeze ® temperature to coldest setting. After 24 hours, Deepfreeze ® temperature automatically returns to previous setting.• Activate fast freeze mode by pressing * pad thenFAST FREEZE pad. Indicator light ...
Page 10 - Chiller Fresh; Storage Rack
RS1300003 Rev. 0 10 December 1997 User Operation Chiller Fresh ™ System (some models) Chiller Fresh ™ system features a drawer inside a sleeve. Air circulates between drawer and sleeve. This systemskeeps food fresh longer and up to 5°F (3°C) colder thanFresh Food temperature. Chiller Fresh ™ control...
Page 11 - Covered Storage Bucket
December 1997 11 RS1300003 Rev. 0 User Operation • Slide rack along side of shelf until tabs areinserted into slots. A A. Storage rack Covered Storage Bucket (some models) Storage bucket has a lid and removable egg tray. Whentray is removed, bucket will accept items such as astandard egg carton, ice...
Page 12 - Door Buckets; Door Shelves
RS1300003 Rev. 0 12 December 1997 User Operation A B A. Fresh food section B. Temperature control • Remove beverage chiller door by removing lowerdoor buckets. Remove door buckets by pushingtabs toward center and pulling out. Slide doordown and out through bottom of door track. • Replace beverage ch...
Page 13 - Adjustable Divider; Deepfreeze; Automatic Ice Maker
December 1997 13 RS1300003 Rev. 0 User Operation Caution To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is securebefore replacing items on shelf. Adjustable Divider (Some models) Adjustable divider keeps items in place and adjusts tomeet individual storage needs. Divider fits in any doorbucket or door shel...
Page 15 - Tall Package Retainer; Ice ‘N’ Water; Water Dispenser Operation; Removing Ice Bucket; Dispenser Light
December 1997 15 RS1300003 Rev. 0 User Operation Tall Package Retainer (some models) Tall package retainer keeps tall items secure. Retainerfits in any door bucket or door shelf. Ice ‘N’ Water ™ Dispenser (some models) Caution To avoid personal injury or property damage, observefollowing instruction...
Page 16 - Adhesives; General
RS1300003 Rev. 0 16 December 1997 User Operation Complete the following steps if odor was not eliminated. 4. Complete steps 1–2. 5. Place garden fresh crispers on top shelf of FreshFood section. Pack Fresh Food and Deepfreeze ® sections including doors with crumpled sheets ofblack and white newspape...
Page 17 - Glass Shelves; Light Bulbs; Lower Fresh Food Section
December 1997 17 RS1300003 Rev. 0 User Operation Glass Shelves Caution To avoid personal injury or property damage, handletempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may breaksuddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to suddentemperature change. Remove shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from meta...
Page 19 - Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g C h a r t
December 1997 19 RS1300003 Rev. 0 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g C h a r t Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action No power to unit Check for power at outlet. Checkfuse box/circuit breaker for blownfuse or tripped breaker. Replace orreset. Defective service cord Check with test light at unit; if noc...
Page 22 - System Diagnosis; Pressure and Temperature Relationship Chart
RS1300003 Rev. 0 22 December 1997 System Diagnosis Pressure and Temperature Relationship Chart See “Service Procedures” section for additional information items in this chart. Condition SuctionPressureVariationfrom Normal HeadPressureVariationfrom Normal T1 InletTemperatureVariationfrom Normal T2 Ou...
Page 23 - D i s p l a y P a n e l
December 1997 23 RS1300003 Rev. 0 D i s p l a y P a n e l Display Panel Keyboard FRZ TEMP COL DE ST REF TEMP DOOR OP EN HIGH TEMP VA CA TION MA X COO L MA X FRZ FREE ZER TEM P REF TEMP WARM ER COLDER M AX COOL FAS T FREEZE ALARM OFF DI SPL AY OFF * F R Z T E M P C O L D E S T R E F T E M P D O O R O...
Page 24 - D i s p l a y P a n e l O p e r a t i o n; Keyboard Pad Functions
RS1300003 Rev. 0 24 December 1997 Max Cool PadActivates Maximum refrigerator mode settingrefrigerator to coldest setting for 24 hours or untilMax Cool pad is pressed again. 1. Refrigerator indicator light will glow. 2. To adjust maximum refrigerator time refer to ModeB functions. Alarm Off PadTurns ...
Page 25 - E l e c t r o n i c F u n c t i o n a l D e s c r i p t i o n; Alarms; Note: All settings return to default factory settings.
December 1997 25 RS1300003 Rev. 0 E l e c t r o n i c F u n c t i o n a l D e s c r i p t i o n Alarms Power Up AlarmAfter power is initially plugged in, after a power loss,or if power switch is turned off, all temperatureindicator lights will flash until Alarm Off or * is pressed. Note: All setting...
Page 26 - Temperature Control Operation
RS1300003 Rev. 0 26 December 1997 E l e c t r o n i c F u n c t i o n a l D e s c r i p t i o n Temperature Control Operation For any temperature setting, outputs will be turnedoff/on based on cut-in/cut-out temperaturesdetermined by resistance levels of freezer andrefrigerator thermistors. As the t...
Page 27 - Adaptive Defrost Operation
December 1997 27 RS1300003 Rev. 0 Adaptive Defrost Operation Defrost occurs after predetermined length ofcompressor run hours. Compressor run time betweendefrosts changes, or adapts, depending upon recenthistory of defrost lengths (time it takes for defrostterminator to open after defrost heater has...
Page 28 - P r o g r a m M o d e; Accessing Program Mode; Mode B Functions
RS1300003 Rev. 0 28 December 1997 P r o g r a m M o d e Accessing Program Mode Two programming modes are available. Mode Aallows reading refrigerator and freezer thermistortemperatures. Mode B is used for all otherprogrammable functions. 1. Open refrigerator door. 2. Press * pad. 3. Press Vacation p...
Page 29 - Exiting Program Mode; NOTE: If no pad is pressed for 10 minutes, Program
December 1997 29 RS1300003 Rev. 0 Temperature Offset CalibrationOffset amount adjusts temperatures for refrigeratorcut-ins and cut-outs by the amount of offset. Thechart below shows the indicator and the amount ofoffset from the factory default setting. INDICATOR OFFSET 1 +8 2 +6 3 +4 4 +2 5 0 6 -2 ...
Page 30 - E l e c t r o n i c Te s t i n g; Electronic Testing Mode; Open Thermistor Detect
RS1300003 Rev. 0 30 December 1997 3. If terminal 7 on high voltage board changes withopening and closing of door, orange wire in lowvoltage harness is broken (check for continuitybetween pin 7 on high voltage board and pin 10 onlow voltage board) or low voltage board needsreplacing. 1. Check for lin...
Page 33 - Freezer Compartment
December 1997 33 RS1300003 Rev. 0 To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power torefrigerator using power switch before servicing. Wires removed during disassembly must be replacedon proper terminals to insure correct grounding and polarization. After s...
Page 34 - Refrigerator Compartment
RS1300003 Rev. 0 34 December 1997 To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power torefrigerator using power switch before servicing. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced onproper terminals to insure correct grounding and polarization. After s...
Page 35 - Refrigerator and Freezer Compartment
December 1997 35 RS1300003 Rev. 0 To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power torefrigerator using power switch before servicing. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced onproper terminals to insure correct grounding and polarization. After s...
Page 36 - Adaptive Defrost; IMPORTANT: When the power switch is
RS1300003 Rev. 0 36 December 1997 To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power torefrigerator using power switch before servicing. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced onproper terminals to insure correct grounding and polarization. After s...
Page 37 - Component Testing
December 1997 37 RS1300003 Rev. 0 Component Testing Component Description Test Procedures Capacitor Run capacitor connects to relayterminal 3 and L side of line. Auger motor capacitor is in series withauger motor. Auger motor capacitor doesnot have identified terminals and can bewired without regard...
Page 44 - Service Procedures; Service Equipment; Charging cylinder; Drier Replacement; NOTE: Repair or replace all faulty line voltage
RS1300003 Rev. 0 44 December 1997 Service Procedures Service Equipment Listed below is equipment needed for properservicing of HFC134a systems. Verify equipment isconfirmed by manufacturer as being compatible withHFC134a and ester oil system. Equipment must be exclusively used for HFC134a.Exclusive ...
Page 45 - Refrigerant Precautions; NOTE: All precautionary measures recommended by; Line Piercing Valves; NOTE: Do not leave line piercing valves on system.; Open Lines; NOTE: Ensure test cord cables and fuses meet
December 1997 45 RS1300003 Rev. 0 Refrigerant Precautions WARNING ! To avoid personal injury, do not allow refrigerant tocontact eyes or skin. CAUTION ! To avoid risk of property damage, do not use refrigerantother than that shown on unit serial numberidentification plate. NOTE: All precautionary me...
Page 46 - NOTE: Use soap suds on areas leak detector cannot
RS1300003 Rev. 0 46 December 1997 Dehydrating Sealed Refrigeration System Moisture in a refrigerator sealed system exposed toheat generated by the compressor and motor reactschemically with refrigerant and oil in the system andforms corrosive hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids.These acids contribut...
Page 47 - Restrictions; NOTE: Before opening any refrigeration system,; NOTE: Do not use captured or recycled refrigerant in
December 1997 47 RS1300003 Rev. 0 Service Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and dischargecapacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to beconnect...
Page 48 - Evacuation and Charging; NOTE: Before opening any refrigeration system, EPA
RS1300003 Rev. 0 48 December 1997 Evacuation and Charging CAUTION ! To avoid risk of fire, sealed refrigeration system must beair free. To reduce risk of air contamination, followevacuation procedures exactly. NOTE: Before opening any refrigeration system, EPA regulations require refrigerant in syst...
Page 49 - NOTE: Charge system with exact amount of refrigerant.; Refrigerant Charge
December 1997 49 RS1300003 Rev. 0 ChargingNOTE: Do not use captured or recycled refrigerant in Amana units. Captured or recycled refrigerantvoids any warranty. NOTE: Charge system with exact amount of refrigerant. See technical data sheet or refer to unit serialplate for correct refrigerant charge. ...
Page 50 - • Drier filter must always be replaced with service drier; S e r v i c e P r o c e d u r e s; HFC134a Service Information; Comparison of CFC12 and HFC134a Properties
RS1300003 Rev. 0 50 December 1997 To minimize contamination, exercise extremecare when servicing HFC134A sealed systems. • No trace of other refrigerants is allowed in HFC134a systems. Chlorinated molecules in other refrigerantssuch as CFC12, etc. will lead to capillary tubeplugging. • Ester oil is ...
Page 51 - Replacement Service Compressor; Compressor Testing Procedures; Brazing; Checking Electric Heater Assembly
December 1997 51 RS1300003 Rev. 0 To avoid death or severe personal injury, never useoxygen, air or acetylene for pressure testing or cleanout of refrigeration system. Use of oxygen, air, oracetylene may result in violent explosion. Oxygen mayexplode on contact with oil and acetylene willspontaneous...
Page 52 - R e f r i g e r a n t F l o w; “S” Model Side x Side
RS1300003 Rev. 0 52 December 1997 R e f r i g e r a n t F l o w EVAPORATOR OUTLET(VAPOR ) “S” Model Side x Side Refrigerant Flow Diagram 22/25/27 Cubic Foot Only
Page 54 - C a b i n e t A i r F l o w
RS1300003 Rev. 0 54 December 1997 C a b i n e t A i r F l o w BEVERAGE CHILLERAIR SUPPLY(SOME MODELS) “S” Model Side x Side Air Flow Diagram 22/25/27 Cubic Foot Only
Page 56 - Wa t e r F l o w; Dispenser Water Temperature Chart
RS1300003 Rev. 0 56 December 1997 Wa t e r F l o w Water Temperature Chart (Approximate) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 1 2 3 4 5 Number of 8-ounce Glasses of Water Water temperature has stabilized for at least 12 hours in water reservoir Fresh food compartment temperature is 38–40 degrees Fahrenheit Te m p...
Page 57 - Ty p i c a l E x t e r n a l S w e a t P a t t e r n
December 1997 57 RS1300003 Rev. 0 Ty p i c a l E x t e r n a l S w e a t P a t t e r n 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 LM BTM CLASSIFICATION OF CONDENSATION1=Haze or Fog2=Beading3=Beads or small drops4=Drops running together
Page 58 - Disassembly; Freezer or Refrigerator Door
RS1300003 Rev. 0 58 December 1997 To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and dischargecapacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to beconnected. Ensure all ground wires a...
Page 59 - NOTE: On electronic models when replacing bottom; NOTE: On electronic models, carefully disconnect; NOTE: Be careful to catch trim pieces located between; NOTE: For reassembly, pull new harness into place
December 1997 59 RS1300003 Rev. 0 To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and dischargecapacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to beconnected. Ensure all ground wires a...
Page 60 - NOTE: Do not try to unplug connector by pulling on wire
RS1300003 Rev. 0 60 December 1997 To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and dischargecapacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to beconnected. Ensure all ground wires a...
Page 62 - Refrigerator Light Lens and Light Bulbs; NOTE: Bulbs are standard base screw in type 40-watt; NOTE: Bulbs are standard base screw in type 40-watt; Freezer Basket Slide Retainer; Evaporator
RS1300003 Rev. 0 62 December 1997 To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and dischargecapacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to beconnected. Ensure all ground wires a...
Page 63 - NOTE: If styrofoam block on outer case back wall is
December 1997 63 RS1300003 Rev. 0 To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and dischargecapacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to beconnected. Ensure all ground wires a...
Page 64 - Machine Compartment
RS1300003 Rev. 0 64 December 1997 To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and dischargecapacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to beconnected. Ensure all ground wires a...
Page 65 - NOTE: The high voltage board is in the high voltage
December 1997 65 RS1300003 Rev. 0 To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and dischargecapacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to beconnected. Ensure all ground wires a...
Page 67 - I c e M a k e r
December1997 67 RS1300003 Rev. 0 Operation When the thermostat has sensed temperature 17° ±3° F. (-8.3° ± 1.5° C.), the thermostat closes. The cur-rent now has a path through the thermostat to the mo-tor (see wiring diagram). The motor is linked with thedrive gear. From the module, there are copper ...
Page 70 - Water Fill Adjustment; Water Problems; Servicing Thermostat
RS1300003 Rev. 0 70 December 1997 Water Fill Adjustment Turning the water level adjustment screw will movethe contact in its relationship with the contact ring seg-ment. This causes the contact to vary time the watervalve is energized, since the contact ring is tapered atthe end of the fill time. Tu...
Page 71 - Servicing Wire Harness
December1997 71 RS1300003 Rev. 0 I c e M a k e r Servicing Wire Harness To remove wiring harness, depress retaining tab andpull plug free. To avoid property damage, always test for water leaksafter repair or replacement of the water valve. Do notover tighten connection to household water supply. Dua...
Page 72 - I c e M a k e r Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g C h a r t
RS1300003 Rev. 0 72 December 1997 I. NO ICE/LOW ICE PRODUCTION 1. Freezer not cold enough 1. Adjust Freezer or Repair Freezer 2. Broken Locking Tab on Vertical Cam 2. Change Ice Maker Module 3. Module Shut-Off Switch And Contacts Shorted & Burned 3. Change Ice Maker Module 4. Motor Stalled or St...
Page 75 - I c e M a k e r Wi r i n g D i a g r a m a n d P a r t s L a y o u t
December1997 75 RS1300003 Rev. 0 I c e M a k e r Wi r i n g D i a g r a m a n d P a r t s L a y o u t 115
Page 76 - Kit Instructions; Introduction; Description
RS1300003 Rev. 0 76 December 1997 Kit Instructions Side-by-Side RefrigeratorHGK300 Black Handle andToe Grille KitInstallation Instructions Introduction RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS ASAFETY PRECAUTION Caution To avoid personal injury and property damage, observeall safety instructions. Read entire manual...
Page 77 - Important: One piece of center trim will not be used.
December 1997 77 RS1300003 Rev. 0 Kit Instructions 3. Dispenser Models Remove crushed/cubed ice switch cover ondispenser by pulling forward. Remove screws frombottom of dispenser cover. Release bottom clips ondispenser cover by placing taped edge of putty knifeunderneath cover and pulling out. Relea...
Page 78 - Decorator Panel Dimensions
RS1300003 Rev. 0 78 December 1997 Kit Instructions Side-by-Side RefrigeratorDS18 and DS22 1/4" TrimKitsInstallation Instructions Introduction RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS ASAFETY PRECAUTION Caution To avoid personal injury and property damage, observeall safety instructions. WARNING To avoid electri...
Page 79 - Parts List; Procedure
December 1997 79 RS1300003 Rev. 0 Kit Instructions Parts List Item Description Qty Length DS18E Black DS18L Almond DS18S Satin DS18W White DS22E Black DS22S Satin 1 Side Trim, Refrigeratorand Freezer Door 2 X X X X X X 2 Bottom Trim,Refrigerator Door 1 X X X X X X 3 Bottom Trim,Freezer Door 1 X X X ...
Page 85 - Extruded Handle Models; Important: Save all screws and reuse in original
December 1997 85 RS1300003 Rev. 0 Kit Instructions Procedure Extruded Handle Models Caution To avoid personal injury, protect hands and arms. Trimpieces may have sharp edges. Important: Save all screws and reuse in original location. 1. Remove top handle end caps by removing screws. Important: If in...
Page 86 - All Models
RS1300003 Rev. 0 86 December 1997 Kit Instructions All Models ImportantUse cardboard spacers carefully. Spacers must bereused to provide correct clearance at top and bottomedges of each door. 8. Use masking tape to place two cardboard spacers on front surface of doors flush with top edge. Placespace...
Page 88 - DS21S Kit - Non Dispenser Models
RS1300003 Rev. 0 88 December 1997 Kit Instructions DS21S Kit - Non Dispenser Models Install 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) freezer door topretainer (Item #6) by placing trim at an angle ontop edge of panel. Align straight end of trim flushwith panel corner. Press trim onto panel. Installfreezer door side r...
Page 90 - Important: Do not remove cardboard from panels.; Non Dispenser Models
RS1300003 Rev. 0 90 December 1997 Kit Instructions 3. Remove door handle inserts by placing screwdriver at top of door handles in area between handle andinsert and pulling forward. 4. Pull edge of inserts forward along length of handles. Caution To avoid personal injury or property damage, holdhandl...
