Amana NTW5700T Technical Education

Amana NTW5700T Technical Education

Top-load washer

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TECHNICAL EDUCATION
TOP-LOAD WASHER
MODELS: NTW5200T, NTW5240T, NTW5400T
NTW5500T, NTW5505T, NTW5640T
NTW5700T, NTW5705T, NTW5800T
JOB AID 8178662

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GENERAL
WASHER SAFETY
Safety messages and symbols indicating potential hazards.
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Details tools and parts needed for installation.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Proper placement for performance, noise reduction, and avoiding weather.
DRAIN SYSTEM
Options for standpipe, laundry tub, or floor drain installation.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Details power supply, grounding, and safety precautions.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step-by-step guide for setting up the washer.
PRODUCT OPERATION
WASHER USE
Instructions for loading clothes, adding detergent, and using bleach.
WASHER CARE
Information on cleaning, maintenance, winterizing, and storage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISY WASHER
Addresses issues related to load balance, leveling, and shipping material removal.
LEAKING WASHER
Covers checks for fill hoses, drain hose, sink/drain clogs, and water deflection.
BASKET CROOKED
Explains how to correct a crooked basket due to loading or leveling.
AGITATOR OPERATION ISSUES
Notes normal agitator behavior like looseness or single-direction movement.
DISPENSER CLOGS OR LEAKING
Guides on proper dispenser use and avoiding bleach dispenser misuse.
WASHER WON'T RUN, FILL, RINSE, OR AGITATE
Troubleshooting steps for a washer that stops or fails to operate.
WASHER WON'T DRAIN OR SPIN
Addresses issues with draining, spinning, and excessive sudsing.
WASHER CONTINUES TO FILL OR DRAIN
Solutions for continuous filling/draining or stuck cycles.
INCORRECT WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
Discusses reversed inlet hoses and temperature variation.
LOAD TOO WET
Reasons for a load being too wet, including cycle selection and rinse temperature.
RESIDUE OR LINT ON LOAD
Addresses lint and residue issues from sorting, overloading, and detergent use.
STAINS ON LOAD
Guides on preventing stains from detergent, fabric softener, or water iron content.
LOAD IS WRINKLED
Tips to reduce wrinkling, including unloading promptly and cycle selection.
LOAD IS TANGLED OR TWISTED
Advice on preventing tangling and twisting of clothes during wash.
GRAY WHITES, DINGY COLORS
Solutions for dull whites and dingy colors, including sorting and temperature.
GARMENTS DAMAGED
Tips to prevent garment damage, like removing sharp objects and checking labels.
COMPONENT ACCESS
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
Diagrams showing the location of various internal components.
REMOVING CONSOLE COMPONENTS & POWER CORD
Step-by-step instructions for removing console parts and the power cord.
REMOVING THE LID SWITCH
Procedure for safely removing the lid switch.
REMOVING THE BLEACH DISPENSER WAX MOTOR
Steps for removing the bleach dispenser wax motor.
REMOVING REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
Instructions for removing rear panel components.
REMOVING THE PUMP AND MOTOR
Steps for removing the pump and motor assembly.
REMOVING THE AGITATOR AND TRANSMISSION
Procedure for removing the agitator and transmission.
REMOVING BASKET, OUTER TUB, & DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Steps for removing the basket, outer tub, and drive assembly.
REMOVING SKATE PLATE & SUSPENSION PADS
Procedure for removing the skate plate and suspension pads.
COMPONENT TESTING
TIMER MOTOR TESTING
Testing procedure for the timer motor resistance.
LID SWITCH (N.O.) TESTING
Testing procedure for the normally open lid switch continuity.
WATER LEVEL PRESSURE SWITCH TESTING
Testing procedure for the water level pressure switch states.
WATER INLET / ATC SENSOR TESTING
Testing procedures for solenoid coils and ATC sensor resistance.
MOTOR START CAPACITOR TESTING
Testing procedure for the motor start capacitor.
MOTOR TESTING
Testing procedures for motor windings and centrifugal switch.
MOTOR THERMAL PROTECTOR TESTING
Testing procedure for the motor thermal protector continuity.
BASKET DRIVE SHAFT CHECKS
Procedure for checking shaft wear and seal condition.
DIAGRAMS AND CHARTS
WIRING DIAGRAM
Schematic of the washer's electrical connections.
TIMER SEQUENCE CHART
Chart detailing the sequence of timer operations for different cycles.
CYCLE CHARTS
Charts outlining cycle selections, options, and temperature settings.

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