Condenser 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.

Condenser Removal

To remove the condenser:
1. Remove outer case (see paragraph Outer case
Removal).
2. Remove two 1/4 inch screw securing top cover
assembly to partition panel, then remove top cover
assembly.
3. Remove two 1/4 inch screws securing tie brace to
partition panel, then remove brace by lifting up and
back.
4. Remove two 1/4 inch screws securing side brace to
partition panel and two 1/4 inch screws securing side
brace to condenser assembly (4 screws total).
Remove side brace.
5. Evacuate sealed system (see paragraph Evacuation,
in Troubleshooting Information section).
NOTE: Before opening any refrigeration system, capture
refrigerant in system for safe disposal.
!
CAUTION
To reduce risk of personal injury or property
damage, take necessary precautions against high
temperatures required for brazing.
6. Unbraze condenser suction connection to
compressor.
7. Unbraze condenser connection to capillary tube.
8. Remove two 1/4 inch screws securing condenser to
base pan.
9. Remove condenser and condenser shroud from
chassis.
10.Remove two 1/4 inch screws securing condenser
shroud to condenser, then remove shroud from
condenser.
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WARNING
Top Cover
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Condenser and shroud
Tie brace
Top
brace
Condenser Removal
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