Amana SDE515DAYW Manual

Amana Domestic Electric Dryer⎯Technical Information
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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*
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
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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
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
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
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
Continuity < 1 Ω
Continuity < 1 Ω
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
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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
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WARNING
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unless testing requires it.
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R
R
S
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
G

Motor Trouble Shooting
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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
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Wire.
(Black) wire.

Wiring Diagram and Schematic
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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.
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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*