Amana ALW540RMC Manual

Amana Domestic WasherTechnical Information

March 2001 RT3100019 Rev. 01

120 V, 60 Hz Models

ALW540RMC PALW540RMC

ALW540RMW PALW540RMW

•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 RS3100007 for detailed installation, operating, testing, troubleshooting, and disassembly

instructions.

•Refer to Parts Manual RP3100020 for part number information.

CAUTION

All safety information must be followed as provided in this Technical Sheet and in Service Manual RS3100007.

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to unit and discharge capacitor

before servicing, unless testing requires it.

Models ALW540RM* Models ALW540RM*

Power Source Wash cycles 12

Voltage AC 120 VAC Water temperatures 3

Amperage (minimum requirement) 15 A Water level Variable

Amperage (maximum load) 13 A Features

Frequency 60 Hz Steady SpinBalance System X

Motor horsepower 1/2 Self-cleaning lint filter X

Receptacle 6-20R Self-adjusting rear leveling legs X

Plug 6-20P 210 Agitation stroke X

Dimensions Tri−Actionwash system X

Cabinet Fabric softener dispenser X

Height−overall 43” Extra rinse X

Height of cabinet 36”

Width 27” Motor speed 2 speed

Depth 28” Spin speed (revolutions per minute) 640 / 427 rpm

Clearance−washer lid 17 1/2” Agitation speed (strokes per minute)

Weight High 69 spm

Crated 193 lbs. Medium 46 spm

Component Testing Information

WARNING

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

testing requires it.

RT3100019 Rev. 0 March 20012

Illustration Component Test Procedure Results

40077101

L1 L2

Temperature switch Disconnect wires from component to

properly measure the resistance of the

component.

Place switch in the following positions

and measure across the terminals

below:

Hot / Cold L1-2

Warm / Warm L1-1, L1-2, L2-2

L2-1, L2-L1, 1-2

Warm / Cold L1-1, L1-2, 1-2

Cold / Cold L1-1

>1 Ω

40097701 Mixing valve Measure resistance of terminals on

each valve.

Resistance across each valve. Approximately 1000 Ω±10%

40058901 Timer Verify input and output voltage is

present.

Verify wiring is correctly connected to

the timer.

See timing sequence chart for functional

description of the component.

40055101

Pressure switch Do not disconnect the pressure hose

from pressure switch to perform

measurements.

Measure resistance across the

following terminals on the pressure

switch:

Terminal 1 to 2

Terminal 1 to 3

Refer to wiring diagram/schematic for

correct contacts.

Air pressure that actuates switch is

determined by the water level of the

tub.

Continuity (no pressure)

Continuity (pressure)

40035001 Lid switch−SPST Disconnect wire terminals from switch.

Test terminals with switch closed.

Test terminals with switch open. Continuity >1 Ω

Infinite 1 MΩ

R0000014 Brake pad kit If washtub does not stop spinning

within seven seconds after opening

loading door.

If brake pads make noises.

Replace all three brake pads.

Apply a thin layer of silicone (26594P)

on pads, see Service Bulletin

“ASQ−213−B”

038424* Rocker switch

(Extra Rinse)

*−Indicates color

Measure resistance of switch

positions:

Closed (ON position)

Open (OFF position) Continuity >1 Ω

Infinite 1 MΩ

Component Testing Information

WARNING

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

testing requires it.

March 2001 3 RT3100019 Rev. 0

Illustration Component Test Procedure Results

40116402 Motor Type of motor:

Two speed See following section “Internal Motor

Diagram and Schematic” for correct

wiring contacts.

40084501 Capacitor Discharge Capacitors

Remove wires from capacitor

terminals and connect ohmmeter,

set on highest resistance scale to

terminals.

Also check between each terminal

and capacitor case.

Between Terminals: Meter should

momentarily deflect towards zero then

return to over 5 MΩ. If no deflection

occurs, or if continuous deflection occurs,

replace capacitor.

Terminal to Case: Infinite resistance

40040301 Drain pump Verify drain pump is not clogged or

damaged. Remove clog and verify proper operation.

Replace drain pump if damaged.

40065301 Transmission

assembly Type of transmission:

640 rpm Externally identical, must be identified by

part number.

If transmission locks-up, replace.

40053602 Drive belt Type of drive belt:

640 rpm

Refer to “Parts Manual” for proper

pulley size.

Refer to “Parts Manual”, to verify which

drive belt and pulley size is required.

40098701 Power cord

Internal Motor Diagram and Schematic

WARNING

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

testing requires it.

RT3100019 Rev. 0 March 20014

Continuity exists between switch

terminal Rand Red wire.

Manually depress actuator.

Continuity broken between

switch terminal Rand Red wire.

Continuity exists between switch

terminal Pand Red wire.

Manually depress actuator.

Continuity broken between

switch terminal Pand Red wire.

Inoperative start switch.

Replace switch.

Inoperative high speed

switch. Replace switch.

Continuity broken between

switch terminal Pand Violet wire.

Manually depress actuator.

Continuity exists between switch

terminal Pand Violet wire.

Inoperative low speed

switch. Replace switch.

Motor switch checks OK.

YES

Start

Terminals

High Speed

Terminals

Low Speed

Terminals

One or Two Speed Motors

4-5 ohms between Brown wire

and Red wire.

1-2 ohms between Blue wire and

Yellow wire.

1-2 ohms between Yellow wire

and Violet wire.

Continuity exists between Yellow

wire and White wire.

All motor windings checks OK.

Inoperative start winding.

Replace motor.

Inoperative high speed winding.

Replace motor.

Inoperative low speed winding.

Replace motor.

Inoperative common lead.

Replace motor.

Start

Winding

High Speed

Winding

Low Speed

Winding

Protector

YES

Internal Motor Diagram and Schematic

WARNING

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

testing requires it.

March 2001 5 RT3100019 Rev. 0

Wire harness

connection

block

WhiteBrown

Blue Yellow

Violet

Red

4 POLE MAIN

YELLOW

6 POLE MAIN

BLUE

VIOLET

RED

BROWN

AUX

WHITE

PROTECTOR

WHITE

RUN

START

Motor Assembly

(two speed motor)

Wiring Diagram and Schematic

WARNING

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

testing requires it.

RT3100019 Rev. 0 March 20016

BLU/BLK

GROUND TO

TOP

18 GA.

BLK

CONNECTOR

GRN

WHT

BLU

VLT

BRN

TM TM

15 WHT/RED

PNK

BLU/WHT

GRY/BLK

PNK/BLU

WHT/BLK

PNK/BLU

SWITCH

EXTRA RINSE

N.O.

BLU/BLK

RED/BLK20

21 TEMP. SWITCH

AORG

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

TIMER

24 PIN

HOUSING

GRY

BLK/PNK

22 3 POSITION

GROUND TO

CONTROL HOOD

RIDGE OR TINNED TERMINAL = NEUTRAL

POWER

CORD

8 8

BLU

PNK 66

7 7 MOTOR

WHT 4 4

7BLU

BRN

VLT

WHT/RED

PNK 3

PRESSURE

LID

SWITCH

COM.

SWITCH

PNK/BLU

1 1

HOUSING

GRN/YEL

GRY

ORG

RECEPTACLE

GRN/YEL

WHT/RED

TO TOP

GROUND

GRY

GRN/YEL

9 9

RED

WHT/RED

CABINET

GRN/YEL

PLUG NATURAL

HOT

MIXING VALVE

GROUND TO COLD

VLT

BRN

WHT

ORG

RED CAPACITOR

SPIN

Wiring Diagram and Schematic

WARNING

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

testing requires it.

March 2001 7 RT3100019 Rev. 0

MOTOR

TIMER

INDICATES INTERNAL

TIMER BUSS

START

AGITATE

SPIN

HIGH

LOW

MOTOR

120 VOLTS A.C. 60 HZ

PRESSURE SWITCH

SWITCH

LID

3 POSITION

SWITCH

SCHEMATIC

EXTRA RINSE SWITCH

N.O.

2HOT

MIXING VALVE

COLD

SPRAY RINSES = COLD

WARM

3 POSITION WATER

TEMP. SWITCH

COLD

HOT A-1

B-3

A-1, B-3

WATER TEMP.

Timer Cycle Chart

WARNING

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

testing requires it.

RT3100019 Rev. 0 March 20018

PNK

DELICATE

REGULARWASHSOAK

TIMER

CHART

KEY

"A" INDICATES 27 SECOND WATER ON ±7 SECONDS.

"B" INDICATES 27 SECOND MOTOR ON ±7 SECONDS.

V W

FUNCTION

CAM

IDENT

SWITCH TERM

H P

12 11

VLT

BLU

BLK

WHT/

WHT

BLU/ BLK

GRY/

BLU

24 23

21 20

RED/

BRN

WHT/

RED

18 17

15 14

BLK/

BLK GRY

PERMANENTPRESS

EXTRARINSE EXTRARINSE

HANDWASH

EXTRARINSE

CCCCC

CCC

BBB

ACCCC

ACC

BLK

PNK/

BLU

PNK

BLK

BLU/

WIRE POSITION

24 PIN HOUSING

SOAK S

MWASH

SPIN

WASH P

SPIN

MSPIN

FILL

EX RINSE ENABLE

PRES/SW BYPASS

WASH

MOTOR LO

COLD WATER

A-PS

A-BP

A-EX

MOTOR HI

AGITATE F-K

TM-HI

V-W

P-V

TM-LO

SPIN

AGITATE G-L

G-K

F-LSPIN

DEGREES

100

110

120

130

140

150

160

170

180

190

200

280

210

220

230

240

260

250

270

320

300

290

310

330

340

350

360

TM-LOMOTOR LO

P-H

HOT WATER

INTERVAL NUMBER 12345 6 7 148 9 10 11 12 13 1715 16 18 19 252220 21 23 24 2826 27 2929 30 52363231 33 34 35 37 38 4039 41 4442 43 45 46 4847 49 50 51

40118201

PARTNO.

CONTACTS CLOSED

CONTACTS OPEN

THIS MACHINE MANUFACTURED

UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE

FOLLOWING PATENTS:

UNITED STATES NO: 3,253,874;

3,838,755; 3,8453642

CANADIAN NO: 1,008,265;

994,685

OTHER PATENTS PENDING

Failure to install, maintain, and/or

operate this machine according to

manufacture's instructions may

result in conditions which can

produce bodily injury and/or

property damage.

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