Amana SDE515DAYW Manual

Amana Domestic Electric Dryer⎯Technical Information

June 2004 16023153 Rev. 0

240 V, 60 Hz Models

SDE515DAYW

•Due to possibility of personal injury or property damage, always contact an authorized technician for servicing or

repair of this unit.

•Refer to Service Manual 16023020 for detailed installation, operating, testing, troubleshooting, and disassembly

instructions.

CAUTION

All safety information must be followed as provided in this Technical Sheet and in Service Manual 16023020.

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer before servicing,

unless testing requires it.

Models SDE515DAY*

Power Source Temperature settings 4

Voltage AC 240 VAC Color coded control Electromechanical

Bi-directional

Amperage (Single Unit) 30 A Features

Frequency 60 Hz

Easy Access™Opening X

Motor horsepower 1/3 Reversible door X

Dimensions Upfront lint filter X

Cabinet Front serviceable X

Height−overall 43 inches FabriCare™system X

Height of cabinet 36 inches Adjustable signal Chime

Width 27 inches Drum light X

Depth 28 inches Extended tumble cycle X

Clearance−dryer door 23 ½ inches Moisture sensor X

Weight Drying rack

Crated 145 lbs.

Drum−Stainless steel

Component Testing Information

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer before servicing,

unless testing requires it.

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Illustration Component Test Procedure Results

Thermal fuse Measure resistance of thermal fuse from

terminal to terminal.

Open at 360°±12°F (182°±7°C)....

Auto reset −31°F (−35°C)

If thermal fuse is open, both

thermal fuse and thermostat limit

must be replaced.

Continuity < 1 Ω

Pink / White

Thermostat cycling

S.P.D.T. −3 terminals

Measure resistance of the following terminals:

Terminals 1 −3...............................

Heat thermostat with a small flame until a

distinct click is heard.

Terminals 1 −2...............................

Open at 153°±5°F

Close at 138°±5°F

Continuity < 1 Ω

Orange

Thermostat limit

S.P.D.T. −3 terminals

Measure resistance of the following terminals:

Terminals 1 −3...............................

Heat thermostat with a small flame until a

distinct click is heard.

Terminals 1 −2...............................

Open at 225°±7°F

Close at 185°±9°F

Continuity < 1 Ω

Thermostat heater Disconnect wire terminals and measure

resistance of terminals.

Terminal to terminal..........................

2400 ±240 Ω

Door switch

1 −COM

2 −N.C.

3 −N.O.

Measure resistance of the switch:

Door closed

Terminals 1 −3...............................

Door opened

Terminals 1 −2...............................

Continuity < 1 Ω

Rocker switch

(Extended Tumble) Measure resistance of switch positions:

ON (Closed position)....................

OFF (Open position)......................

Continuity < 1 Ω

Infinite > 1 MΩ

Temperature switch

4 position Disconnect wires from component. Measure

resistance of the switch in the following

positions:

Infinite > 1 MΩ

Continuity < 1 Ω

Timer Verify input and output voltage is present. Refer to specific model

Technical Sheet for timing

sequence chart and functional

description of the component.

Component Testing Information

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer before servicing,

unless testing requires it.

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Illustration Component Test Procedure Results

Heating element Measure resistance of element from

terminal to terminal.

10.01 −9.43 Ω

Motor See “Internal Motor Diagram and

Schematic” section. See following section “Internal Motor

Diagram and Schematic” for correct

wiring contacts.

Belt Verify belt is not damaged or slipping. Wipe excess oil from cylinder, motor

pulley, and belt, to prevent slippage.

Replace belt if damaged.

Cylinder seal Verify air leakage is not present

around cylinder seal. Replace seal, if indication of leakage.

Cylinder glide Verify glides are not damaged. Replace all glides when replacing any

glides.

Sensor Remove wires from sensor terminals

Terminal to terminal..........................

Any indication other than 0 Ω, replace

sensor.

0 Ω

Internal Motor Diagram and Schematic

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer before servicing,

unless testing requires it.

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26 43 5 1

MAIN

START

ORANGE

CUSTOMER CIRCUIT

OVERLOAD

PROTECTOR

BROWN

BLACK

YELLOW

PUSH TO

START

LINE

SWITCH SHOWN IN START POSITION

R.S.P.C.

26 43 5 1

Motor Trouble Shooting

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer before servicing,

unless testing requires it.

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Unplug motor wire terminal from

motor before starting this test.

Continuity exists between switch

terminal 5 and Green (Black)

Manually depress actuator.

Continuity broken between

switch terminal 5 and Green

Continuity exists between switch

terminal 6 and Yellow wire.

Manually depress actuator.

Continuity broken between

switch terminal 6 and Yellow wire.

Continuity broken between switch

terminal 1 and switch terminal 2.

Manually depress actuator.

Continuity exists between switch

terminal 1 and switch terminal 2.

Motor switch checks OK.

Inoperative start switch.

Replace motor.

Inoperative start switch.

Replace motor.

Inoperative start switch.

Replace motor.

Start

Terminals

NOTE: Disconnect

Yellow wire from

motor switch

before testing

start terminals.

Run

Terminals

NOTE: Reconnect

Yellow wire to

motor switch

before testing

run terminals.

Heater Circuit

Terminals

YES

Wire.

(Black) wire.

Wiring Diagram and Schematic

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer before servicing,

unless testing requires it.

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Series 10

SDE515DAY*

Wiring Diagram and Schematic

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer before servicing,

unless testing requires it.

June 2004 16023153 Rev. 0

Series 11

SDE515DAY*

Wiring Diagram and Schematic

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer before servicing,

unless testing requires it.

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Series 12

SDE515DAY*

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