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Amana ALW540RMC Technical Information

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Amana Domestic WasherTechnical Information
120 V, 60 Hz Models
ALW540RMC
ALW540RMW
• 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.
All safety information must be followed as provided in this Technical Sheet and in Service Manual RS3100007.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to unit and discharge capacitor
before servicing, unless testing requires it.
Models
Power Source
Voltage AC
Amperage (minimum requirement)
Amperage (maximum load)
Frequency
Motor horsepower
Receptacle
Plug
Dimensions
Cabinet
Height−overall
Height of cabinet
Width
Depth
Clearance−washer lid
Weight
Crated
April 2001
PALW540RMC1
PALW540RMW1
!
CAUTION
!
WARNING
ALW540RM*
120 VAC
15 A
13 A
60 Hz
1/2
6-20R
6-20P
43"
36"
27"
28"
17 1/2"
193 lbs.
Models
Wash cycles
Water temperatures
Water level
Features
Steady Spin™ Balance System
Self-cleaning lint filter
Self-adjusting rear leveling legs
210 Agitation stroke
Tri−Action™ wash system
Fabric softener dispenser
Extra rinse
Motor speed
Spin speed (revolutions per minute)
Agitation speed (strokes per minute)
High
Medium
1
ALW540RM*
12
3
Variable
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
2 speed
710 / 473 rpm
69 spm
46 spm
RT3100022 Rev. 0

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  • Page 1 Amana Domestic WasherTechnical Information 120 V, 60 Hz Models ALW540RMC PALW540RMC1 ALW540RMW PALW540RMW1 • 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.
  • Page 2: Component Testing Information

    Component Testing Information WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless testing requires it. Illustration Component Test Procedure Results 40077101 Temperature switch Disconnect wires from component to properly measure the resistance of the component.
  • Page 3 Component Testing Information WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless testing requires it. Illustration Component Test Procedure Results 40116402 Motor Type of motor: See following section “Internal Motor Two speed Diagram and Schematic”...
  • Page 4: Internal Motor Diagram And Schematic

    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. One or Two Speed Motors Continuity exists between switch terminal R and Red wire. Start Terminals Manually depress actuator.
  • Page 5 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. Wire harness connection block White Brown Yellow Blue Violet 4 POLE MAIN WHITE 6 POLE MAIN PROTECTOR Motor Assembly (two speed motor)
  • Page 6: Wiring Diagram And Schematic

    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. RT3100022 Rev. 0 April 2001...
  • Page 7 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. SCHEMATIC 120 VOLTS A.C. 60 HZ PRESSURE SWITCH MIXING VALVE COLD EXTRA RINSE SWITCH 3 POSITION WATER SWITCH TEMP.
  • Page 8: Timer Cycle Chart

    Timer Cycle Chart WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless testing requires it. TIMER CHART 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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