This document is a service manual for Amana Home Laundry Dryers, providing detailed information for qualified service technicians and consumers. It covers various aspects of the dryer, including its function, technical specifications, usage, and maintenance.
Function Description:
The Amana Home Laundry Dryer is designed to dry clothes by circulating heated air through a tumbling cylinder. For gas models, a burner system ignites gas to produce heat, while electric models use a heating element. The dryer features a lint filter to collect lint, an exhaust system to expel moist air, and various controls for selecting drying cycles and temperature settings. Safety features include a door switch that stops the dryer when the door is open, and thermostats to prevent overheating.
Important Technical Specifications:
The manual lists several models, including NDE2330AYW, NDE5800AYW, NDE7800AYW, NDG2330AWW, NDG5800AWW, NDG7800AWW, SDE2606AYW, SDE305DAYW, SDE415DAYW, SDE4606AYW, SDE515DAYW, SDG2606AWW, SDG305DAWW, SDG3606AWW, SDG4606AWW, and SDG515DAWW.
Electrical specifications for electric dryers include 240 VAC, 60 Hz, 30 Amps, 3-wire or 4-wire installations. Gas dryers require 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 15 Amps, 3-wire installations.
Component testing information provides resistance values for various parts:
- Door switch: < 1 Ω (closed)
- Heating element: 10.71 – 10.08 Ω or 10.01 – 9.43 Ω
- Gas valve coils (holding, booster, secondary): 1365 Ω ± 25 Ω, 560 Ω ± 25 Ω, 1220 Ω ± 50 Ω respectively
- Sensor: Infinite (when working correctly)
- Ignitor: 45 – 200 Ω
- Motor windings (start, run main, protector): 1-2 ohms (start and run main), continuity (protector)
Usage Features:
The dryer offers various drying cycles and temperature settings, which are color-coordinated on the control panel for ease of use.
- Fabric Selector Settings:
- Regular/High (approx. 160°F): Automatic Regular, Automatic Regular/Perm. Press/Knits
- Perm. Press Regular/Med. High (approx. 155°F): Automatic Regular/Perm. Press/Knits
- Perm. Press/Medium (approx. 150°F): Automatic Permanent Press/Knits
- Delicate/Low (approx. 129°F): Automatic Delicate
- Fluff/No Heat: Any Cycle (no heat)
- Automatic Cycles: Automatically determine drying time based on fabric type.
- Time Dry Cycle: Operates for up to 75 minutes, suitable for cottons and heavy items (50-75 min) or lightweight items (20-40 min).
- Extended Tumble (some models): Reduces wrinkling after the normal drying cycle by tumbling clothes without heat for 40 minutes.
- Automatic Wrinkle Out (some models): Helps remove wrinkles from slightly wrinkled items with a short heat setting followed by a 5-minute cool down.
- Signal Volume (some models): Notifies when the cycle is done.
- Door Reversal: The door can be reversed to open from either the left or right side, adapting to laundry room layouts.
Maintenance Features:
- Lint Filter: Must be cleaned after every load to ensure efficient drying and prevent lint accumulation. It can be washed with soap and water if needed.
- Exhaust System: Should be inspected and cleaned annually (or every one to two years) to prevent restricted airflow, which can affect dryer performance and cause overheating. The weather hood dampers should move freely.
- Interior and Exhaust Duct Cleaning: Recommended periodically by qualified service personnel.
- General Dryer Care: Wipe the dryer cabinet as needed, especially if detergent or bleach spills. Clean the control panel with a damp or sudsy cloth.
- Troubleshooting Guide: Provides solutions for common issues such as:
- Vibrating, thumping, rattling, or clicking noises
- Whirling or pulsating sounds
- Dryer not running or not heating
- Motor operating but cylinder not turning
- Ignitor not glowing or burner not igniting
- Heater assembly or burner shutting off prematurely
- Heater assembly or burner repeatedly cycling off
- Heater assembly or burner not shutting off
- Clothes not drying or being too hot
- Timer not advancing in automatic cycle
- Signal not operating correctly
- Disassembly Procedures: Detailed instructions for disassembling various components (control hood, electronic control, timer, door, front panel, bulkhead, cylinder, heating system, etc.) for service and repair. These procedures emphasize safety precautions, such as disconnecting power and gas supply before servicing.
- Safety Warnings: Prominently features "WARNING" labels throughout the manual, advising users and technicians to disconnect power and shut off gas supply to avoid electrical shock, personal injury, or death. It also stresses the importance of qualified service technicians for repairs and adherence to safety procedures.
- Warranty Information: Details the Amana Dryer Warranty, including full one-year, limited, second through third year, third through fifth year, third through tenth year, and lifetime coverage for stainless steel inner drum. It also provides contact information for Amana Consumer Affairs Department and Asure™ Extended Service Plan for service and parts.
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