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This manual is to be used by qualified appliance
technicians only. Maytag does not assume any
responsibility for property damage or personal
injury for improper service procedures done by
an unqualified person.
Button Down
Room
Air Conditioners
This Base Manual covers general information
Refer to individual Technical Sheet
for information on specific models
This manual includes, but is
not limited to the following:
Amana
AAC051FRB
16022379
July 2003

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  • Page 1 Refer to individual Technical Sheet an unqualified person. for information on specific models This manual includes, but is not limited to the following: Amana AAC051FRB Button Down Room Air Conditioners 16022379 July 2003...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible, however, that during its lifetime a product may require service. Products should be serviced only by a qualified service technician who is familiar with the safety procedures required in the repair and who is equipped with the proper tools, parts, testing instruments and the appropriate service manual.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    General Information WARNING This Service Manual describes the operation, disassembly, troubleshooting, and repair of Amana To avoid risk of personal injury or death due to electrical Room Air Conditioners. It is intended for use by shock, grounding wires and wires colored like grounding...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information ..........2 Compressor Removal .......... 22 Important Safety Information ........3 Evaporator (Indoor Coil) Removal ......23 Product Identification ............ 5 Appendix A Troubleshooting Information ......... 6 Owner’s Manual ............A-1 Testing Procedures ............. 13 Low Voltage ............

  • Page 5: Product Identification

    Identification plate is located on side of unit. Use plate to excess condensate drains from base pan. positively identify specific model of unit being serviced. The following diagram explains how to interpret Amana Room Air model numbers. Model numbers contain Design Information...

  • Page 6: Troubleshooting Information

    Troubleshooting Information WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
  • Page 7 Troubleshooting Information WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting Information WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
  • Page 9 Troubleshooting Information WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
  • Page 10 Troubleshooting Information WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
  • Page 11 Troubleshooting Information WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
  • Page 12 Troubleshooting Information WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

  • Page 13: Testing Procedures

    Testing Procedures WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

  • Page 14: Ground Test

    Refrigerant leaks are best detected with electronic NOTE: Do not use captured or recycled refrigerant in leak detectors. Amana units. Captured or recycled refrigerant voids all Amana and/or compressor manufacturer’s warranties. Testing Systems Containing a Refrigerant Charge When a compressor burns out, high temperature 1.

  • Page 15: Brazing

    Testing Procedures WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

  • Page 16: Charging

    Testing Procedures WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

  • Page 17: Using Line Piercing Valves

    Testing Procedures WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

  • Page 18: Disassembly Procedures

    Disassembly Procedures WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

  • Page 19: Front Frame

    Disassembly Procedures WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

  • Page 20: Rotary Control Assembly Removal

    Disassembly Procedures WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

  • Page 21: Condenser Removal

    Disassembly Procedures WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

  • Page 22: Compressor Overload Protector Removal

    Disassembly Procedures WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
  • Page 23 Disassembly Procedures WARNING 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 ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
  • Page 24 Appendix A 16022379 Rev. 0 ©2003 Maytag Appliances Company...

  • Page 25: Description

    Owner’s Manual Room Air Conditioner Keep manual for future reference. Be sure manual stays with air conditioner. Contents I. Description ............1 II. Unpacking ............2 III. Electrical Requirements ......... 2 IV. Installation ............3 V. Normal Care and Maintenance ....16 VI.

  • Page 26: Unpacking

    III. Electrical Requirements WARNING ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug HIGH TEMPERATURE STRESS HAZARD for protection against possible shock hazards. If a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, the customer is required to This room air conditioner is not meant to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong wall provide unattended cooling or life support receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong...
  • Page 27 IV. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Requirements Before You Install Consider Description For proper air conditioner operation all vents, indoor and out, must be free of Location obstructions. Carefully survey installation location. Indoor obstructions could include, but are not limited to, furniture, curtains, or plants. Outdoor obstructions could include, but are not limited to, landscaping plants and materials, structural design, or pathways.
  • Page 28 Do you have the right size air conditioner for the room you want to cool? Check the guide below and see. Instructions Rochester 1. Measure the room to be cooled in Fargo Eugene square feet. Albany Green Bay 2. Select the region (1, 2, or 3) that best fits your location from the map.
  • Page 29 NORTH OR EAST OR WEST SHADED SOUTH Size of Area to Required Air Conditioner Cooling Required Air Conditioner Cooling Required Air Conditioner Cooling Cooled Capacity Btu/hour Capacity Btu/hour Capacity Btu/hour square feet) 3,600 3,900 5,000 5,800 6,100 7,100 7,100 7,400 8,400 4,100 4,500...
  • Page 30 (Not adhesive backed) angle window sash gasket wood screws (Adhesive backed) left and right side curtains short screws Model: AAC051FRB Parts Supplied curtain sash screws 25-mm window sill gasket window sash gasket basepan window seal gasket...
  • Page 31 DO NOT use an adapter plug or other insulating with this appliance. (nonconducting) materials. • DO NOT pinch power cord. Model AAC051FRB ASSEMBLE CURTAINS Insert the side curtains into the top and bottom rails of the air conditioner. Fasten the curtains to the unit with 8 screws .

  • Page 32: Installation

    PREPARE WINDOW FOR INNER SILL INSTALLATION 1. This unit is designed for installation in standard double hung windows with actual opening widths of 22 to 36 . The upper and lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening OUTER of 14 from the bottom of the sash to the window stool.
  • Page 33 INSTALL THE AIR CONDITIONER IN THE WINDOW WINDOW FRAME SEAL UPPER GUIDE Carefully lift the air conditioner and slide it into the ABOUT 1/4 open window. Make sure the bottom guide of the air conditioner drops into the notches of the basepan angle.
  • Page 34 PREPARE Mobile home window installation Storm window installation Add wood strip (at least 1 1/2” wide) If storm window frame does not allow WINDOW FOR along entire width of window sill. adequate clearance below sill (1/2” INSTALLATION Thickness of wood strip should match required), remove storm window height of front lip on window frame.
  • Page 35 SECURE SIDE CURTAINS Expand curtains as far as possible. Install (5) 25-mm curtain sash screws. For hard wood or metal window frames, drill a 1/8” diameter pilot hole to start screw. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to drill pilot hole too deep. Add a piece of tape to the drill bit as a depth gauge.
  • Page 36 ASSEMBLE CURTAINS/TOP RAIL Remove paper backing from top rail gasket and adhere to bottom of top rail. Install top rail with three or four 10-mm screws depending on unit style. Slide left-hand curtain assembly into left end of top and bottom rails. Repeat for right- hand curtain assembly.
  • Page 37 INSTALL OUTER CASE IN WINDOW Place outer case in window. Lower sash until it rests behind front flange of top rail. Bottom rail must rest behind window sill. Level Window sash Install outdoor supports on under side Curtain assembly SILL removed for clarity.
  • Page 38 INSTALL DRAIN TUBE/DRAIN ELBOW Models: AAC081SRA, AAC101SRA, AAC121SRA. Align tabs on drain tube with keyway in basepan. Insert tube and rotate 90° to lock tube in position. Install elbow by pushing end into hole until it locks into position. RETURN CHASSIS TO OUTER CASE Find someone to help you replace...
  • Page 39 Thru-wall installation instructions Model Dimension CAUTION AAC081SRA 14 1/2 7 1/2 Installing air conditioner through a wall requires AAC101SRA 22 1/2 10 5/8 extensive carpentry and/or masonry experience. AAC121SRA 22 1/2 10 5/8 Through wall installations performed by inexperienced AAC141SRA 18 1/8 26 1/2 10 5/8...

  • Page 40: Normal Care And Maintenance

    Placing an algaecide tablet in the outdoor side of the unit’s base pan is suggested in humid areas where algae formation is common. Amana recommends the following algaecide cleaners: PanGuard ®...

  • Page 41: General Operating Instructions

    LOW COOL – Filters and circulates room air with the fan running continuously on low speed. Also cools and dehu- midifies while the compressor is running. Select this setting MODEL: AAC051FRB for quiet cooling operation. MEDIUM COOL – Filters and circulates room air with the fan running continuously on medium speed.

  • Page 42: Before Calling For Service

    Before Calling For Service WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, personal injury, or death, turn the fan control to the off position and remove the unit plug from the wall outlet before doing any inspection or maintenance work. The following is a list of problems that are sometimes encountered when using a room air conditioner.

  • Page 44: When Service Is Required

    If you should have any matters which are not resolved by your call 1-800-NAT-LSVC (1-800-628-5782) inside USA or 319- local Amana dealer, or if you would like information on other 622-5511 outside USA. Warranty service must be per- heating and cooling products, kitchen appliances or acces- formed by an authorized servicer.
  • Page 45 FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED SYSTEM COMPONENTS FIRST YEAR Amana will repair or replace, free of charge, any part which is defective due to workmanship or materials. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR Amana will replace, free of charge, any defective sealed system component (evaporator, capillary lines, compressor, condenser, interconnecting tubing and reversing valve) which is defective due to workmanship or materials.

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