Service Test 1-Defrost Thermostat & Defrost Circuit Test; Service Test 2-Compressor/Condenser Fan Test; Service Test 3-Evaporator/Freezer Fan Test - Amana AB1924PEK Series Instruction Manual

Control Board (Mid Level)
To avoid risk of electrical shock that can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect unit from power before
servicing unless tests require power. Discharge capacitors through a 10,000-ohm resistor before handling. Wires
removed during disassembly must be replaced on correct terminals to ensure proper earthing and polarization.
Service Test 1 – Defrost Thermostat & Defrost Circuit Test
When selected this test will display the state of the defrost thermostat. In order to perform this test the defrost
heater will be energized. The test is activated and deactivated using the Refrigerator Up
this test must be de-activated to move to another test number. The Freezer Up
selection of the test to be performed.
This test also allows observation and measurement of proper defrost function. You can observe defrost heat and
voltages while the test is activated.
Service Test 2 – Compressor/Condenser Fan Test
When selected and activated this test will operate the Compressor/Condenser Fan circuit. You should evaluate
proper operation of the compressor and condenser fan. The Refrigerator Up
(ON & OFF) the compressor drive circuit. The test must be "deactivated" or in the OFF position to move to another
test selection.
OBSERVE COMPRESSOR & CONDENSER FAN FUNCTION
Service Test 3 – Evaporator/Freezer Fan Test
When selected and activated this test will operate the freezer fan. The Refrigerator Up
between "O" / "F" (ON & OFF) the fan drive circuit. You will have to inspect the fan for proper function. The test
must be "deactivated" or in the OFF position to move to another test selection.
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WARNING
Freezer
1
DEFROST THERMOSTAT OPEN
Freezer
1
DEFROST THERMOSTAT SHORTED (CLOSED)
Freeze r
2
Freeze r
2
Freeze r
3
Freezer
3
OBSERVE FAN OPERATION
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Refri g erator
O
Refri g erato r
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key will toggle between "O" / "F"
Refri g erato r
O
Refri g erato r
F
Refri g erato r
O
Refri g erato r
F
key. Once activated,
keys allow
key will toggle
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