Amana ALW210RMC Manual

Amana Domestic WasherTechnical Information
March 2001 RT3100018 Rev. 01
120 V, 60 Hz Models
ALW210RMC PALW210RMC
ALW210RMW PALW210RMW
•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 ALW210RM* Models ALW210RM*
Power Source Wash cycles 6
Voltage AC 120 VAC Water temperatures 3
Amperage (minimum requirement) 15 A Features
Amperage (maximum load) 13 A Steady SpinBalance System X
Frequency 60 Hz Self-cleaning lint filter X
Motor horsepower 1/2 Self-adjusting rear leveling legs X
Receptacle 6-20R 210 Agitation stroke X
Plug 6-20P Tri−Actionwash system X
Dimensions
Cabinet Motor speed 2 speed
Height−overall 43” Spin speed (revolutions per minute) 640 / 427 rpm
Height of cabinet 36”
Width 27” Agitation speed (strokes per minute)
Depth 28” High 69 spm
Clearance−washer lid 17 1/2” Medium 46 spm
Weight
Crated 193 lbs.

Component Testing Information
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
RT3100018 Rev. 0 March 20012
Illustration Component Test Procedure Results
40077101
L1 L2
2
1
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 / Cold L1-1, L1-2, 1-2
Cold / Cold L1-1
>1 Ω
>1 Ω
>1 Ω
40097701 Mixing valve Measure resistance of terminals on
each valve.
Resistance across each valve. Approximately 1000 Ω±10%
40058701 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.
40077201
1
2
3
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”

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 RT3100018 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.
RT3100018 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.
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
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
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
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 RT3100018 Rev. 0
R
P
Y
BU
BR
W
Wire harness
connection
block
WhiteBrown
Blue Yellow
Violet
Red
4 POLE MAIN
YELLOW
6 POLE MAIN
BLUE
VIOLET
RED
BROWN
AUX
WHITE
PROTECTOR
WHITE
Y
BU BR
W
P
R
G
RUN
START
Motor Assembly
(two speed motor)

Wiring Diagram and Schematic
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WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
RT3100018 Rev. 0 March 20016
A5
17
3RED
LO SA
BLU
BRN
VLT
PNK
ORG
FI
K
F
G9
BLU
VLT
BRN
10
11 14 20
TM
TM
PS BP
L
P
H
15 WHT/RED
GRY/BLK
PNK/BLU
WHT/BLK
6 8
19
N.O.
RED/BLK
BLU/BLK
23
22 TEMP. SWITCH
B1
3
AORG
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
TIMER
V
24 PIN
HOUSING
GRY
24 3 POSITION
8 8
PNK
66
4 54
5 7MOTOR
WHT 4 4
7BLU
BRN 6
1
WHT/RED
PNK 3
8
7 6 1 3 8
PRESSURE
LID
SWITCH
COM.
SWITCH
PNK/BLU
3
12
1 1
HOUSING
55
GRN/YEL
GRY
ORG
RECEPTACLE
WHT/RED
TO TOP
GROUND
GRY
GRN/YEL
3 23
2
9 9
RED
WHT/RED
CABINET
GRN/YEL
PLUG NATURA
L
HOT
MIXING VALVE
GROUND TO COLD
BLK
MTR 7
RED/BLK
GROUND TO
TOP
WHT
BLK
18 GA.
CONNECTOR
GRN
RIDGE OR TINNED TERMINAL = NEUTRAL
CORD
POWER
RED
VLT CAPACITOR

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 RT3100018 Rev. 0
MOTOR
TIMER
L
K
L
K
1
INDICATES INTERNAL
TIMER BUSS
G
6
8
START
AGITATE
SPIN
F
7
3
HIGH
LOW
4
TP
MOTOR
120 VOLTS A.C. 60 HZ
PRESSURE SWITCH
V
TM HI
MTR
SIS
LO
SA
FI PS
SIS
B
SCHEMATIC
COLD
SPRAY RINSES = COLD
COLD
COLD B-3
TEMP. SWITCH
3 POSITION WATER
WARM
COLD
HOT
A-1, B-3
A-1
SWITCH
LID
N.O.
A
L1
BP
31
SWITCH
WATER TEMP.
3 POSITION
2
A
H
PHOT
31
MIXING VALVE
COLD
N

Timer Cycle Chart
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
RT3100018 Rev. 0 March 20018
V P H
PERMAMENTPRESS
TIMER
CHART
BLU/
GRY BLK
17 1618 23
24
BLK
22
PNK/
20
21 19
14 1315
RED
WHT/ BRN
VLT
1112 10
BLU
GRY/
BLK
BLK 897
PNKWHT/
BLK
564
WIRE POSITION
231
24 PIN HOUSING
BLU
TERM
IDENT
10
12
8 4 6 2
SWITCH
FUNCTION
R A D
0
CAM
RED
RED
RED/
BLK
14
REGULARWASH DELICATE
ABP
TMHI
GL K
FL K
PSFI SIS
MTRLO SIS
SISSA
x2
WASH: FILL, & AGITATE SPIN
A G
D I
R T Y A
T E
P A U S E
S & S
P A U S E
S P
I
N
R
I
N S E
P A U S E
WASH: FILL, & AGITATE
SPIN T
M
RINSE
SPIN
P A U S E
S & S
S P
I
N
P A U S E
P A U S E
SPIN T
MS
O A K
S O A K
O F F
S O A K
A G
I
T A T E
S O A K
A G
I
T A T E
A G I T A T E
SPIN S
& S
P A U S E
S P
I
N
RINSE
T M
SPIN
P A U S E
O F F
O F F
COLD WATER
HOT WATER P-H
P-V
PRES SW BYPASS
AGITATE
HIGH MOTOR
A-BP
TM-HI
SPIN G-L
G-K
AGITATE
FILL SIS
LOW MOTOR SIS
LOW MOTOR
SPIN
FILL
F-L
F-K
PS-FI
PS-SIS
MTR-LO
MTR-SIS
SPRAY & AGIT SIS
T
BSIS-SA
T
B
T
B
T
B
T
B
T
B
T
B
T
B
100
40
10
DEGREES
20
30
70
50
60
80
90
220
160
130
110
120
140
150
190
170
180
200
210
280
250
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40117601PARTNO.
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THIS MACHINE MANUFACTURED
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FOLLOWING PATENTS:
UNITED STATES NO: 3,253,874;
3,838,755; 3,845,642
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.