Amana ARG3601 Technical document

Amana Technical InformationManual Clean Gas Range
September 1999 RT2310011 Rev. 01
ARG3601 P1143357N
• 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 RS2310004 for detailed installation, operating, testing, troubleshooting, and disassembly
instructions.
• Refer to Parts Manual RP2310053 for part number information.
CAUTION
!
All safety information must be followed as provided in Service Manual RS2310004.
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
Models ARG3601
Power Source
Electrical rating 120 VAC
Amperage 15 Amp maximum
Frequency 60 Hz
Water Column Pressure
Natural 5 in. W.C.P.
LP/Propane 10 in. W.C.P.
Surface Burner (BTU Nat./LP)
Four burners 9,700/8,000
Oven Burner (BTU Nat./LP)
Bake 18,000/16,000
Oven Interior Dimensions in. (cm)
Height 16 (41)
Width 23 (58)
Depth 17 1/2 (44)
Product Exterior Dimensions in. (cm)
Height overall 46-1/2 (118)
Width 30 (76)
Depth oven door closed with handle 28-1/4 (72)
Clearance oven door 20 (51)
Height of cooktop 36 (91)
Weight lbs. (kg)
Approximately shipping weight 164 (75)
Features
Interior oven light X
Square wire steel burner grates X
Broiler pan and grid X
Two oven racks5 positions X
One broiler rack3 positions X
Exclusive high performance sealed gas burners X
Glass oven door with small window X
Clock timer, LED X

Component Testing Information
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
RT2310011 Rev. 0 September 19992
Illustration Component Test Procedure Results
0316385 Oven light socket Remove one wire from receptacle and
test resistance of terminals.
Measure voltage at oven light.
Indicates continuity with bulb screwed in.
120 VAC, see wiring diagram for terminal
identification.
If no voltage is present at oven light,
check wiring or light switches.
0316160 Rocker switch Measure continuity of switch positions:
Closed
Open Continuity, if not replace. Infinite, if not replace.
31827601 Gas valve Disconnect wiring to valve.
Measure resistance on bake circuit.
Measure resistance on broil circuit.
NOTE: There are no field adjustments
on the safety valve.
Allow 60 seconds for gas valve to open.
Continuity, If not replace.
Continuity, If not replace.
WARNING
!
Do not attempt to open valve with
120 VAC.
31829701 Pressure regulator Verify gas pressure (WCP).
If on LP service, verify proper gas
supply conversion.
5
 Natural
10  LP/propane−14  maximum supply
NOTE: There are no field adjustments.
31829001 Oven thermostat Verify selector cartridge is set to the
proper gas (LP or Natural).
Set to higher than actual temperature.
Heater pilot will envelope temperature
responsive element and burner will light
within 60 seconds.
31837802 90°valve Verify gas is supplied.
Orifice adjusted for Natural or LP.
Clean flame at burner.
31837701 Spark 90°switch Test for voltage at terminals.
Disconnect wiring and check for
continuity in LITE position.
120 VACin LITE position
Continuity in LITE position.
31837601 Thermostat switch /
valve switch Disconnect switch leads. Attach meter leads to switch.
Measure for resistance.
Switch in LITE position.
Switch in any position except
LITE position
Continuity
Infinite
0315768 Top surface burner Verify gas is supplied.
Verify burner cap is positioned
correctly.
Check for obstructions in burner ports.
Check air shutter and LP conversion.
Clean flame not blowing or soft / lazy.

Component Testing Information
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
September 1999 RT2310011 Rev. 03
Illustration Component Test Procedure Results
31829601
GROUND
MANUAL
REIG
COMMON
NEUTRAL
LIVE
Burner
ignitors
Oven
ignitor
4 + 1 Spark Module
Spark module 4 + 1 Test for voltage at terminals L and N
with switch on.
Verify polarity and ground.
120 VAC
See wiring diagram
31829301 Oven burner spark
ignitor Disconnect ignitor lead from spark module.
Attach meter leads to tip of ignitor and
spade receptacle.
Measure for continuity.
Continuity
Infinite Ignitor good Replace Ignitor
31827801 Bake burner Verify gas is supplied.
Orifice adjusted for Natural or LP.
Check for obstructions or
contamination in ports.
31830101 Pilot assembly Verify pilot selector cartridge is set to
the proper gas (LP or Natural).
Set thermostat to higher than actual
temperature.
Constant pilot flame.
Heater pilot flame envelopes temperature
responsive element.
31715201LH
0317068RH
Opening
Oven door hinge Carefully open the hinge fully, and
insert a wooden dowel or screwdriver
bit into opening.
Remove top and bottom screws
securing hinge.
Slide hinge top towards rear of unit
and guide hinge out through frame
opening or storage drawer.
CAUTION
!
Do not place hands in hinge area when
oven door is removed. Hinge can snap
closed and pinch hands or fingers.
31828101RH
31828102LH Broiler door hinge Replace hinge if hinge does not
operate properly.
31878002 Clock timer Verify voltage is present at the input
terminals. If no voltage is present. Check wiring. If voltage is present. Replace clock/timer.

Component Testing Information
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
RT2310011 Rev. 0 September 19994
Converting from Natural Gas to LP Gas
Converting Type 2 Pressure Regulator for Use with
LP/Propane
1. Remove pressure regulator cap with a wrench.
2. Reverse pressure regulator cap.
• Cap must show “LP”.
3. Place pressure regulator cap on pressure regulator
and tighten.
A
LP
ACap
Converting Surface Burners for Use with
LP/Propane
1. Remove 5 control knobs from range.
• Exposes 2 screws on burner control panel.
2. Remove 2 screws from burner control panel.
• Panel drops slightly after screws are removed.
3. Grasp bottom of burner control panel, gently lift and
pull out panel until clear of burner valve stems.
• After burner control panel clears valve stems,
continue to roll panel until free from range. Set
aside.
• Gas valve and orifice hood are visible after burner
control panel is removed.
AB
C
D
A—Burner Control Knob
B—Pivot Point
C—Burner Control Panel
D—Screw
4. While facing range front, turn orifice hoods
counterclockwise 1½ to 2 turns or until snug.
• Use ½ inch open end or 90° offset open end
wrench.
• Do not over tighten orifice hoods. If orifice hoods
are over tightened, gas supply can be cut off or
orifice hoods can strip.
5. Open air shutter fully.
A
B
Open Fully
A—Orifice Hood
B—Air Shutter

Component Testing Information
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
September 1999 RT2310011 Rev. 05
Converting Oven Burner for Use with LP/Propane
1. Open broiler door and remove broiler rack, pan, and
grid.
2. Through rectangular hole on rear of broiler cavity,
turn orifice hood (tighten) clockwise when facing
front of range, 1½ to 2 turns or until snug.
• Do not overtighten orifice hoods. Orifice hoods can
strip.
A
B
C
Open
Fully
A—Air Shutter Screw
B—Orifice Hood
C—Air Shutter
3. Open air shutter fully.
Converting Oven Thermostat for Use with
LP/Propane
1. Remove all (5) control knobs from range.
• Exposes 2 screws on burner control panel.
2. Remove 2 screws from burner control panel.
• Panel drops slightly after screws are removed.
3. Grasp bottom of burner control panel, gently lift and
pull out panel until clear of burner valve stems.
• After burner control panel clears valve stems,
continue to roll panel until free from range. Set
aside.
AB
C
D
A—Burner Control Knob
B—Pivot Point
C—Burner Control Panel
D—Screw
4. Turn the selector screw on oven thermostat so the
pointer is towards “LP”.
5. Reverse steps 1–3 to replace control panel and
knobs.
Selector Screw
LP N
OFF
LP N
OFF
LP N
OFF

Wiring Diagram and Schematic
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
RT2310011 Rev. 0 September 19996
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