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Amana LE8217*2 - User Manual

Amana LE8217*2
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Service
Home Laundry Dryers
Models and manufacturing
numbers in this manual are
shown on pages 4 and 5.
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.
RS3200001
Revision 3
(502992R3)
December 1996
Service Manual for
Amana®

Table of Contents

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Amana LE8217*2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAmana
ModelLE8217*2
CategoryDryer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SECTION I - Grounding

Motor Mounting Bracket to Motor

Steps for removing and installing the motor mounting bracket to the motor.

Terminal Block and Power Cord Grounding

Procedures for connecting neutral wires and checking power cord grounding.

SECTION II - Service Procedures

Control Hood and Graphics Panel Service

Steps for removing and servicing the control hood, end caps, and graphics panel.

Door Assembly and Reversing Procedure

Servicing door panels, seals, and reversing the door swing.

Burner System Components (Gas Models)

Details on servicing gas burner system components like igniter and flame sensor.

Motor and Exhaust Assembly

Procedures for removing and servicing the motor and exhaust assembly.

Cabinet Top and Bulkhead Service

Instructions for removing the cabinet top and front bulkhead assembly.

Terminal Block or Power Cord Service

Procedures for servicing the terminal block or power cord connections.

SECTION III - Adjustments

Leveling Legs Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the dryer's leveling legs for stability.

Burner Flame Adjustment (Gas Models)

How to adjust the burner flame for optimal operation in gas models.

SECTION IV - Test Procedures

Drive Motor Testing

Procedures for testing the drive motor's function and windings.

Ignition System Electrical Circuit Test

Testing the electrical circuit supplying power to the ignition system.

Gas Valve Coils Testing

Procedures for testing the resistance of gas valve coils.

Timer Advance and Contact Points Test

Testing the timer's advance function and contact points.

SECTION V - Service Helps

Motor Does Not Run Troubleshooting

Common causes and solutions for a dryer motor that fails to run.

Heating Assembly No Heat; Burner Not Igniting

Diagnosing issues where the dryer fails to heat or the burner won't ignite.

Clothes Do Not Dry Troubleshooting

Identifying causes and solutions for clothes not drying properly.

Clothes Too Hot Troubleshooting

Diagnosing and resolving issues where clothes are excessively hot.

SECTION VI - Internal Wiring of Dryer Motor Switch

Motor Switch Wiring Diagram

Diagram showing the internal wiring of the dryer motor switch.

SECTION VII - Service Procedures Unique to the Electronic Control Model Dryers

Electrical Service Requirements

Details on electrical service, voltage, and wiring for electronic control models.

Grounding and Wiring Instructions

Guidelines for proper grounding and wiring connections for electronic models.

SECTION VIII - Service Procedures Unique to the Electromechanical Dryers with Moisture Sensor

Dryer Operation Modes

Explains the different dryer operation modes like Automatic and Time Dry.

Control Replacement Procedure

Steps for replacing the electronic control board in electromechanical models.

Symptom: Timer Does Not Advance

Troubleshooting steps when the timer fails to advance during operation.

SECTION IX - Wiring Diagrams

Model Specific Wiring Diagrams

Provides wiring diagrams specific to various dryer models.

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