Amana CRC18T2SD- Manuals

5 RS2230003 Rev. 2 CAUTION ! Do not become exposed to radiation from themicrowave generator or other parts conductingmicrowave energy. Basic design of this microwave oven makes it aninherently safe device to both use and service. However,there are some precautions which should be followedwhen servic...

RS2230003 Rev. 1 6 Important Safety Information CAUTION ! To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: 1. Briskly stir or pour liquids before heating with microwave energy to prevent spontaneous boilingor eruption. Do not overheat. If air is not mixedinto a liquid, liquid can ...

7 RS2230003 Rev. 1 When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electricalshock, fire, or injury to persons. 1. READ all instructions before using equipment. 2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSI...

RS2230003 Rev. 1 8 Antenna Blade Distributes microwave energy throughout the cavity. Blower/Fan Assembly Circulates cooling air throughout the microwave ovencompartment and cavity. Grease Shield Covers and protects the antenna blade assembly. Door Interlock and Monitoring Switch NOTE: When the line ...

9 RS2230003 Rev. 1 I n s t a l l a t i o n Grounding Instructions NOTE: Do not under any circumstances cut or remove grounding prong from the plug or bend powerprongs to fit receptacle other than one shown foryour equipment. Such abuse of the plug canresult in electrical shock or overheating. WARNIN...

RS2230003 Rev. 1 10 Care and Cleaning 4. Remove bulb by turning counterclockwise, being careful not to burn fingers or break bulb. • Replace with bulb rated 120 volt, 25 watt. 5. Slide rail into oven cavity, replace access cover and screws. When installing screws attach rail to accesscover first, fo...

11 RS2230003 Rev. 1 3. Wash shield in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. • Do not wash splatter shield in dishwasher. • Do not use abrasive cleaners. 4. Reinstall splatter shield by placing front portion of the shield in first. Lift until shield slides into holeslocated in back of oven. Cor...

RS2230003 Rev. 1 1 2 Control Pads TIME ENTRY • Use to enter heating time without changing preprogrammed number pads. • Used to view preprogrammed pads.• Deactivating control panel. MENU b/d • Use to switch between 2 independent preprogrammed menus, containing 10 preprogrammed pads for a totalof 20 p...

1 3 RS2230003 Rev. 1 Displays • Shows after oven is plugged in. Open oven door to clear. READY READY • “b” or “d”—Shows active menu.• “READY”—Indicates pads will accept entry. Shows when oven is paused or ready for next entry. POWER COOK LEVEL • “88:88”—Shows heating time.• “POWER”—Shows when oven g...

RS2230003 Rev. 1 1 4 Quick Reference Instructions Read “Important Safety Information” before using “QuickReference Instructions”. If there are unanswered questions,see detailed sections of this manual. Instructions are written for factory programmed ovens.Ovens that are reprogrammed can respond diff...

1 5 RS2230003 Rev. 1 Operation Operating Preprogrammed Pads Equipment has 2 menus with 10 preprogrammed numberpads. 1. Open oven door, place food in oven, and close oven door. • Display shows “b” or “d” and “READY”. • Fan and light operate. • If pad is not pressed in 30 seconds, open and close oven ...

RS2230003 Rev. 1 1 6 Programming Instructions Reviewing Preprogrammed Pads 1. Open oven door. • Display shows “b” or “d” and “READY”. • Fan and light operate. • If door is closed or RESET pad is pressed before finishing programming sequence, oven exitsprogramming mode. 2. Press and hold TIME ENTRY p...

1 7 RS2230003 Rev. 1 Programming Instructions Multiple Heating Stages Oven can be programmed to perform 4 independentheating cycles without interruption. 1. Open oven door. • Display shows “b” or “d” and “READY”. • Fan and light operate. • If door is closed or RESET pad is pressed before finishing p...

RS2230003 Rev. 1 1 8 Programming Instructions User Options 1. Open oven door. Display shows “MENU b OR d – READY”. • If door is closed or RESET pad is pressed before finishing programming sequence, oven exitsprogramming mode. 2. Press and hold pad 1 for approximately 5 seconds. • After 5 seconds, si...

Component Testing Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to oven and discharge capacitorbefore servicing, unless testing requires it. RS2230003 Rev. 2 19 Illustration Component Testing Results Thermal Cutout Disconnect all wires from TCO.M...

Component Testing Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to oven and discharge capacitorbefore servicing, unless testing requires it. RS2230003 Rev. 2 21 Illustration Component Testing Results D E K B C A H F G Pin #1 Pin #1 J1 J2 Controll...

RS2230003 Rev. 1 22 Te s t M o d e s Microwave Power Test (TRADITIONAL TEST METHOD)Test Equipment Needed: • Amana power test kit R0157397 (Fahrenheit) or• Menumaster power test kit M95D5 (Centigrade)1. Fill the plastic container to the bottom of the 1000 ml. lines with cool tap water. 2. Using the t...

23 RS2230003 Rev. 1 Measurement With the Outer CaseRemoved DANGER ! To avoid risk of personal injury or death avoidcontacting any high voltage components. Whenever you replace the magnetron, measure forradiation leakage before the outer case is installed andafter all necessary components are replace...

RS2230003 Rev. 1 24 Troubleshooting Initial Power Up Relays click. Open fuse.Open top magnetron TCO. 1.2.3. NO Apply power with door closed. Open bottom magnetron TCO.Inoperative interlock switch assembly (logic).Inoperative control board.Broken or improper wire connections. 4.5.6. Proceed to "S...

25 RS2230003 Rev. 1 Troubleshooting Standby Condition Blower motor operates? Inoperative blower motor.Inoperative auto-transformer. Broken or improper wire connections. 1.2.3. "Standby Condition" normal - proceed to "Cook Condition". Yes Yes b READY Open oven door. Oven light is on? ...

RS2230003 Rev. 1 26 Troubleshooting Cook Condition Display starts counting down. Yes b READY Place cup of water inoven and close oven door. Open oven door, water is properly heated? Beep not programmed into oven.Pad not programmed.Inoperative touch panel. 1.2.3. NO NO Yes Push pad number 1.Pad beeps...

27 RS2230003 Rev. 1 D i s a s s e m b l y W A RN IN G ! To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. Door Handle 1. Follow “Door Disassembly” procedure through step 6.2. Remove screws sec...

R S 2 2 3 0 0 0 3 R e v . 1 2 8 D i s a s s e m b l y W A RN IN G ! To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. Door / Interlock Switch Adjustment /Replacement 1. Remove outer case wrapp...

29 RS2230003 Rev. 1 D i s a s s e m b l y W A RN IN G ! To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. Back Panel 1. Remove outer case.2. Remove screws securing back panel.3. Reassemble bac...

R S 2 2 3 0 0 0 3 R e v . 1 3 0 D i s a s s e m b l y W A RN IN G ! To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. NOTE: When replacing magnetron, verify wire mesh gasket is reinstalled pro...

R S 2 2 3 0 0 0 3 R e v . 1 3 2 D i s a s s e m b l y W A RN IN G ! To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. Light Socket 1. Unplug power cord remove outer case.2. Unscrew light bulb ...

33 RS2230003 Rev. 1 D i s a s s e m b l y W A RN IN G ! To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, ordeath, disconnect power to oven and dischargecapacitors before following any disassembly procedure. Component Location Figure 1