System Operation - Maytag Amana GMES9 Series Service Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Cooling Mode
The normal operational sequence in cooling mode is as
follows:
1. R and Y thermostat contacts close, initiating a call for
cool.
2. Integrated control module performs safety circuit checks.
3. Outdoor fan and compressor are energized.
4. Circulator blower is energized on cool speed following a
fixed seven (7) second on delay.
5. Furnace circulator blower and outdoor cooling unit run,
integrated control module monitors safety circuits contin-
uously.
6. R and Y thermostat contacts open, completing the call
for cool.
7. Outdoor fan and compressor are de-energized.
8. Circulator blower is de-energized following a fixed sixty
five (65) second cool off delay period.
9. Furnace awaits next call from thermostat.
Fan Only Mode
The normal operational sequence in fan only mode is as
follows:
1. R and G thermostat contacts close, initiating a call for
fan.
2. Integrated control module performs safety circuit checks.
3. Circulator blower is energized on heat speed. Electronic
air cleaner terminals are energized.
4. Circulator blower runs, integrated control module monitors
safety circuits continuously.
5. R and G thermostat contacts open, completing the call
for fan.
6. Furnace awaits next call from thermostat
7. Furnace awaits next call from thermostat.
HEATING - Abnormal Operation
The following presents the probable causes of questionable
furnace operation and how to fix them. Look through the ob-
servation window in the blower access door and make a note
of the number of flashes in sequence between pauses. Next,
refer to the Troubleshooting Chart on the following pages for
an interpretation of the LED signals and to the information in
this section for a description of the problem.
1. Internal Control Failure with Integrated Ignition Con-
trol. Check for voltage to the furnace and low voltage at
the control board. Check for blown fuse on the control
board. If the control determines it has an internal fault, it
enters a locked-out state. Any of the situations mentioned
will cause the diagnostic LED to provide no
signal. The control board should only be replaced after all
other checks from the Troubleshooting Chart have been
verified.
2. System Lockout. If a flame is not sensed during the first
seven (4) seconds after the gas valve is energized, the
control turns off the gas. There will then be a 30 second
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delay while the induced draft blower is energized to purge
the heat exchanger. The ignitor will next be energized and
preheated. The gas valve will then be energized. If flame
is not sensed in seven (4) seconds the gas valve will be
de-energized and another purge will occur. The control
will cycle the gas valve a total of three (3) times before it
determines it cannot establish measurable combustion
and enters a locked out state. The diagnostic light code
for this problem is one short flash followed by a longer
pause. The control can be reset and brought out of lock-
out mode by turning the thermostat off for more than (5)
seconds and less than (20) seconds and then back on. It
can also be reset by turning off the electrical disconnect
switch to the furnace for a minimum of 5 seconds.
NOTE: The control board will automatically reset one hour
after lockout occurs. If the furnace frequently has to be reset,
it means that a problem exists that should be corrected. Refer
to Troubleshooting Chart on the following pages for aid in
determining the cause.
3. Pressure Switch Stuck Closed. If the control senses
the pressure switch is closed when the induced draft blower
is off, it waits until the fault is corrected. The diagnostic light
code for this problem is 2 flashes. The probable cause is
either a faulty pressure switch or wiring.
4. Pressure Switch Stuck Open. If, after the induced
draft blower is energized, the pressure switch does not close
within 5 minutes, the control will go into a 1-hour lockout. The
control will automatically reset from lockout and restart the
ignition sequence. The diagnostic light code for this problem
is three short flashes followed by a pause. The probable
causes are either disconnected hose to the pressure switch,
faulty pressure switch or wiring, or restricted air intake or flue
piping.
5. Open Primary or Auxiliary Limit. If the limit control
opens, the air circulator blower will be turned on until the limit
closes. The induced draft blower will turn off for 5 seconds
then turn off. The diagnostic light code for this problem is four
short flashes followed by a pause. The probable cause is
either low conditioned air flow due to dirty filter or resistance
in duct work, faulty limit, faulty blower, or blower speed set
to low.
6. Flame Sensed with No Call for Heat. If the control
senses a flame when the gas valve is de-energized, it will
run the air circulation blower and the induced draft blower
continuously with no further furnace operation. The diagnostic
flash code for this is a five flashes. The probable causes
are either a short to ground in flame sense circuit, mi-
swiring, lingering burner flame or a slow closing gas
valve.
7. Open Rollout Limit/Open Control Board Fuse. If the
rollout control opens, the air circulator blower will be ener-
gized all the time. The diagnostic light code for this problem
is six flashes followed by a pause. The probable cause is
either restricted flue piping or improper air requirements.