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Amana Technical Information—Refrigerator
B136CAL3
B136CAL1
•
Due to a possibility of personal injury or property damage, always contact an authorized technician for
servicing or repair of this refrigerator.
•
Refer to Service Manual RS1200001 for design, disassembly, ice maker, safety, testing, and
troubleshooting information.
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator using
power switch before servicing. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on proper terminals to insure
correct earthing and polarization. After servicing, reconnect power using power switch.
Model
B136CAL
Capacity
21 cu ft
Electrical
115 VAC 60 Hz
requirements
15A
separate
circuit
Refrigerant
type
R134a
35 "
Width
without side
extrusions
Depth
23
7/8
without handle
includes door
extrusions
Height range
83
1/4
rollers to top of
air grille
Kw/24 hr ± 0.4
Ambient°F
65° 90° 110°
1.2 2.3
4.2
T-1 Outlet ±3°F
65 °
110 °
Ambient°F
-14
-14
Return Technical Sheet to envelope after service
February 1998
P1318401W
P1318403W
!
B136CAR
21 cu ft
115 VAC 60 Hz
15A
R134a
35 "
"
"
23
7/8
"–84
"
"–84
83
1/4
1/4
1/4
Percent Run
Cycles/24 hr
Time ±10%
65°
90°
110°
65°
28
52
100
30
Temperature Relationship Test Chart
T-3 Suction
T-1 Inlet ±3°F
65 °
110 °
65 °
-14
-14
25
B136CAR3
B136CAR1
WARNING
"
Refrigerator Center
Compartment Food
Average Temperature
±3°F
±25%
90° 110°
65°
90°
32
0
39
39
Average Total
Line
Wattage ±10%
±7°F
110 °
65 °
103
157
1
P1318402W
P1318404W
Freezer
Compartment
Food Average
Temperature ±3°F
110°
65°
90°
110°
45
3
3
3
Suction Pressure
±2 PSIG
110 °
65 °
110 °
168
0
0
Head Pressure
±5 PSIG
65 °
110 °
110
157
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  • Page 1 ® ® ® ® ® Amana Technical Information—Refrigerator B136CAL3 P1318401W B136CAR3 P1318402W B136CAL1 P1318403W B136CAR1 P1318404W • Due to a possibility of personal injury or property damage, always contact an authorized technician for servicing or repair of this refrigerator. •...

  • Page 2: Refrigerant Flow

    Refrigerant Flow CONDENSER DRIER COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE TUBE SUCTION TUBE (ACCESSIBLE FROM REAR) CAPILLARY TUBE PRECONDENSER LOOP (FOAMED IN PLACE) EVAPORATOR CONDENSATE EVAPORATION DC FAN (ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED) CONDENSATE PRECONDENSER SERPENTINE 12074208 February 1998...

  • Page 3: Cabinet Air Flow

    Cabinet Air Flow REFRIGERATOR AIR SUPPLY TUNNEL TO FRESH FOOD DC FAN (ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED) DELI DRAWER AIR SUPPLY REFRIGERATOR RETURN AIR TUNNEL EVAPORATOR FAN ASSEMBLY REFRIGERATOR RETURN AIR TUNNEL EVAPORATOR CONDENSATE EVAPORATION DC FAN (ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED) February 1998 12074208...

  • Page 4: Machine Compartment Air Flow

    Machine Compartment Air Flow CONDENSER CONDENSER FAN ASSEMBLY COMPRESSOR 12074208 February 1998...

  • Page 5: Component Specifications

    Component Specifications Com ponent Description Test Procedures A3079001 Bulb Volt 115 VAC W att 40 watts C8931604 Capacitor, com pressor run Volt 220 VAC Capacitance 15 Mfd +10% 12049702 Com pressor Type Fan Cooled, R134a refrigerant BTUH 970 BTUH Volt 115 VAC 60 Hz W att 176 watts...
  • Page 6 Component Specifications 10522103 Motor, condenser PSC Volt 115 VAC, 60 Hz Rotation (facing end opposite Clockwise shaft) 1300 RPM Watt 6.4 W Current 0.05 A 480 Ω Resistance 10654207 Motor, ECM evaporator fan Volt 115 VAC, 60 Hz Rotation (facing shaft) Counterclockwise 2150 RPM Watt...

  • Page 7: Additional Part Numbers

    Component Specifications 12074906 S w itch, re frig e ra to r lig h t (rig h t o p e ning T ype S P S T , N C do or h in g e ) V olt 1 25 /25 0 V A C C urre n t 3 a m p s...

  • Page 8: Display Panel Keyboard

    Display Panel HIGH TEMP TEMP TEMP DOOR COLDEST OPEN Temperature Display Lights HIGH TEMP TEMP TEMP DOOR COLDEST OPEN Display Freezer Alarm Display Warme Colder Temp Temp Display Freezer Alarm Display Warmer Colder Temp Temp Display Panel Keyboard 12074208 February 1998...

  • Page 9: Display Panel Operation

    Display Panel Operation Keyboard Pad Functions Max Ref Pad Activates Maximum refrigerator mode setting Entry Tone refrigerator to coldest setting for 24 hours or until Indicates a pad was pressed, command read and Max Ref pad is pressed again. accepted. Turn off entry tone by pressing and holding 1.

  • Page 10: Electronic Functional Description

    Electronic Functional Description Thermistor Alarm Power Disconnect Switch Alarm sounds and freezer or refrigerator indicator light Use power disconnect switch to disconnect power shows and temperature indicators 4 through 7 will turn without unplugging refrigerator. Power disconnect on in sequence if either thermistor circuit opens. Refer switch is located behind air grille on top right side.

  • Page 11: Temperature Control Operation

    Electronic Functional Description Temperature Control Operation Factory set freezer and refrigerator settings Part # 120671001 For any temperature setting, outputs will be turned off/on based on cut-in/cut-out temperatures determined Frozen Fresh by resistance levels of freezer and refrigerator Food Food thermistors.

  • Page 12: Adaptive Defrost Operation

    Electronic Functional Description Adaptive Defrost Operation Defrost occurs after predetermined length of compressor run hours. Compressor run time between defrosts changes, or adapts, depending upon recent history of defrost lengths (time it takes for defrost terminator to open after defrost heater has been turned on).

  • Page 13: Program Mode

    Program Mode Accessing Program Mode Mode B Functions Two programming modes are available. Mode A allows Automatic Keyboard Function reading refrigerator and freezer thermistor Activate and deactivate keyboard by toggling temperatures. Mode B is used for all other Display Off pad. If high temperature indicator glows, programmable functions.

  • Page 14: Exiting Program Mode

    Program Mode Temperature Offset Calibration Exiting Program Mode Offset amount adjusts temperatures for refrigerator cut- Press Display On pad for 3 seconds to exit Program ins and cut-outs by the amount of offset. The chart Mode. Tone will sound three times. Changes made in below shows the indicator and the amount of offset from Program Mode will be permanently saved in EEPROM.

  • Page 15: Electronic Testing Mode

    Electronic Testing 3. If terminal 7 on high voltage board changes with Electronic Testing Mode opening and closing of door, orange wire in low Forced Defrost Start voltage harness is broken (check for continuity 1. Press Display On pad to activate control panel. between pin 7 on high voltage board and pin 10 on 2.
  • Page 16 Electronic Functional Description WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator using power switch before servicing. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on proper terminals to insure correct earthing and polarization. After servicing, reconnect power using power switch. Ground Line Voltage (L1) Transformer...

  • Page 17: Refrigeration And Defrost Component Checks Made At High Voltage Board

    Electronic Functional Description WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator using power switch before servicing. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on proper terminals to insure correct earthing and polarization. After servicing, reconnect power using power switch. Refrigeration and Defrost Component Checks Made at High Voltage Board Low voltage board input W1 to D11...

  • Page 18: Wiring Schematic

    Wiring Schematic WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator using power switch before servicing. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on proper terminals to insure correct earthing and polarization. After servicing, reconnect power using power switch. DANGER High Voltage 12405801...

  • Page 19: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator using power switch before servicing. Wires removed during disassembly must be replaced on proper terminals to insure correct earthing and polarization. After servicing, reconnect power using power switch. 12045901 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 20: Ice Maker

    Ice Maker Specifications Mold heater: 185 watts, 264 ohms Thermostat: Close 17 ± 3°F (-8 ± 1°C) (bimetal) Opens 32° ± 3°F (0°± 1°C) Water fill: 140 cc, 7.5 sec. Motor cycle: Stamped in circuit. Plug in connectors. One revolution of blades takes 3 minutes plug stall time on ice (eject and water fill).

  • Page 21: Disassembly Procedures

    Ice Maker Module Ohmmeter Checks No Power to Ice Maker and Ejector Blades in End of Cycle Position Test Points Component Module Position Ohms L - H Mold and heater Attached to support L - M Motor Separated from heater 16,100 Module Voltage Checks with Meter or Test Light Power to Ice Maker...

  • Page 22: Water Fill Adjustment

    Ice Maker Ejector Blades or Stripper 1. Remove module and support assembly. 2. Install ejector blades, realigning "D" coupling with module cam. Accessing Control Box 1. Remove motor and contact assembly from control box by removing 3 screws. 2. Remove shut-off arm. 3.

  • Page 23: Water Problems

    Ice Maker achieve mode temperatures easily. Caution Thermostat, mold heater, and wiring harness are To avoid module damage do not rotate water replaceable. Any other failure, including motor, requires adjustment screw more than one full turn in replacement of module assembly. Replacement mold either direction.

  • Page 24: Water Valve

    Ice Maker Caution To avoid property damage, test for water leaks after repair or replacement of water valve. Do not overtighten connection to household water supply. Water Valve Water valve has 1 solenoid. Valve has 80 mesh screen water strainer. When tan encapsulated solenoid is energized, the amount of water entering ice maker mold is directly proportional to length of time water valve switch is held closed by timing cam.

  • Page 25: Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart

    Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart No or Low Ice Production Problem Action Warm freezer Adjust freezer control or repair refrigerator Broken locking tab on vertical cam Replace module Shorted and burned module shut-off Replace module switch and contacts Stalled or stripped motor Replace module 2:30 Ejector Position Contaminated module.
  • Page 26 Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart 3:00 Ejector Position Contaminated Replace module Jammed cubes Un-jam cubes Notice size and density of cubes Refrigerator or ice maker not level Level refrigerator or ice maker No power to ice maker Determine discontinuity by tracing power Excessive water-fill volume Adjust module screw, lower water pressure, or replace water valve...
  • Page 27 Ice Maker Troubleshooting Chart Excessive Ice Production Problem Action Shut-off arm not in actuator Replace shut-off arm in actuator Deformed shut-off arm Replace shut-off arm Broken shut-off lever or Replace module lever bypassing vertical cam Broken module actuator Replace module Hollow Ice Cubes Problem Action...

  • Page 28: Ice Maker Wiring Diagram And Parts Layout

    Ice Maker Wiring Diagram and Parts Layout 12074208 February 1998...

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