Compressor Removal - Amana 10c5ez Service

Disassembly Procedures
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and
discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require
power to be connected. Ensure all earth wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or
operational.

Compressor Removal

To remove compressor:
1. Remove outer case (see paragraph Outer case
Removal).
2. Remove compressor overload protector (see
paragraph Compressor Overload Protector
Removal).
3. Disconnect compressor leads.
4. Pull compressor leads through routing hole on
partition panel.
5. Evacuate sealed system (see paragraph Evacuation,
in Troubleshooting Information section).
NOTE: Before opening any refrigeration system, capture
refrigerant in system for safe disposal.
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CAUTION
To reduce risk of personal injury or property
damage, take necessary precautions against high
temperatures required for brazing.
6. Unbraze compressor suction tube connection to
condenser (outside coil).
7. Unbraze compressor discharge tube connection to
evaporator (indoor coil).
8. Remove three 3/8 inch screws securing compressor
to base pan.
9. Lift compressor up and away from chassis.
RS5100002 Rev. 0
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WARNING
Capillary tube
Compressor
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Discharge
tube
Compressor Removal
Suction
tube