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Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator User Manual

Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator
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Service
Service Manual for
Amana
®
This manual is to be used by qualified appliance
technicians only. Amana does not assume any
responsibility for property damage or personal
injury for improper service procedures done by an
unqualified person.
Bottom Mount Refrigerators
Refer to Technical Sheet, part #12074201
for values and wiring schematics.
Raytheon
Appliances
RS1200001
Revision 0
November 1996
Base manual covers 84tall
bottom mount refrigerators.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Amana Bottom Mount Refrigerator Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAmana
ModelBottom Mount Refrigerator
CategoryRefrigerator
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety and Electrical Information

Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels

Explains safety symbols, words, and labels used in the manual.

Electrical Requirements

Outlines the necessary electrical specifications for refrigerator operation.

Installation Instructions

Uncrating

Step-by-step guide on safely removing the refrigerator from its packaging.

Securing

Instructions on how to properly secure the refrigerator to prevent tipping.

Door Panel Installation

Steps for installing custom door panels onto refrigerator doors.

System Diagnosis

Pressure and Relationship Chart

A chart detailing system pressures and their relationship to various conditions.

Refrigerant Overcharge Symptoms

Identifies symptoms of excessive refrigerant in the system.

Refrigerant Shortage Symptoms

Lists symptoms indicating a lack of sufficient refrigerant.

Restriction Symptoms

Describes signs and diagnosis for refrigerant flow restrictions.

Air in System Symptoms

Outlines symptoms and diagnosis for air present in the refrigeration system.

HFC134a Service Information

Health, Safety, and Handling

Safety precautions and handling guidelines for HFC134a refrigerant.

Drier Replacement

Procedures for replacing the system's drier filter.

Replacement Service Compressor

Steps and considerations for replacing the compressor.

Compressor Testing Procedures

Methods for testing compressor operation and performance.

Leak Testing

Methods for detecting leaks in the refrigeration system.

Evacuation and Charging

Detailed steps for evacuating and charging the system with refrigerant.

Component Function and Testing

Ice Maker

Covers the ice maker's operation, specifications, and testing.

Electronic Functional Description

Electronic Testing Mode

Procedures for entering and using the electronic testing mode.

Open Thermistor Detect

How to detect an open thermistor circuit and its indicators.

Temperature Control Operation

How temperature settings are determined by thermistor resistance.

Refrigerator and Freezer Thermistor

Resistance values for refrigerator and freezer thermistors at different temperatures.

Adaptive Defrost Operation

Explanation of the adaptive defrost cycle and its parameters.

Accessing Program Mode

Steps to enter the refrigerator's programming mode.

Mode A Functions - Freezer or Refrigerator Temperature

Adjusting temperature settings for freezer and refrigerator in Mode A.

Refrigeration and Defrost Component Checks Made at High Voltage Board

Checks for refrigeration and defrost components at the high voltage board.

Circuitry

Freezer Compartment Refrigeration Cycle Circuitry

Describes the electrical path for freezer compartment cooling.

Fresh Food Compartment Refrigeration Cycle Circuitry

Details the electrical path for fresh food compartment cooling.

Fresh Food and Freezer Compartment Refrigeration Cycle Circuitry

Explains the combined cooling cycle for both compartments.

Adaptive Defrost Circuitry

Outlines the electrical operation of the adaptive defrost system.

Cabinet Components Disassembly Procedures

Evaporator

Steps for removing the evaporator, including refrigerant reclamation.

Machine Compartment Disassembly Procedures

Compressor, Condenser, and Condenser Fan Access

Procedures to access the compressor and fan components.

Capacitor

Steps for removing the capacitor, including safety precautions.

Compressor

Steps for removing the compressor, including safety and replacement considerations.

Condenser

Steps for removing the condenser unit.

Troubleshooting Guide

Freezer too warm

Lists common causes for the freezer compartment being too warm.

Refrigerator too cold

Outlines reasons why the refrigerator compartment may be too cold.

Compressor cuts off on overload

Diagnoses issues causing the compressor to shut off due to overload.

Refrigerator too warm

Lists common causes for the refrigerator compartment being too warm.

Freezer too cold

Identifies potential causes for the freezer compartment being too cold.

Ice Maker

Operation

Describes how the ice maker functions and its cycle.

Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart

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