Amana ALE643RA series Manuel

Amana Domestic Electric DryerTechnical Information

October 2001 RT3220006 Rev. 31

240 V, 60 Hz Models

ALE643RA* PALE643RA* ALE643RC*PALE643RC*

ALE643RB* PALE643RB* ALE643RC*PALE643RC*1

•Due to possibility of personal injury or property damage, always contact an authorized technician for servicing or

repair of this unit.

•This technical sheet replaces RT3220006 Rev. 2.

•Refer to Service Manual RS3200007 for detailed installation, operating, testing, troubleshooting, and disassembly

instructions.

•Refer to Parts Manual RP3200024 for part number information.

CAUTION!

All safety information must be followed as provided in this Technical Sheet and in Service Manual RS3200007.

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless testing

requires power.

Models ALE643RA*

ALE643RB*

ALE643RC*

ALE643RC*1

Models ALE643RA*

ALE643RB*

ALE643RC*

ALE643RC*1

Power Source Temperature settings 4

Voltage AC 240 VAC Color coded control Electromechanical

Bi-directional

Amperage (Single Unit) 30 A Features

Frequency 60 Hz Easy AccessOpening X

Motor horsepower 1/3 Reversible door X

Dimensions Upfront lint filter X

Cabinet Front serviceable X

Height−overall 43"FabriCaresystem X

Height of cabinet 36"Adjustable buzzer X

Width 27"Drum light X

Depth 28"Extended tumble cycle X

Clearance−dryer door 23 1/2"Drum−Stainless steel X

Weight

Crated 145 lbs.

Component Testing Information

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless testing

requires power.

RT3220006 Rev. 3 October 20012

Illustration Component Test Procedure Results

40113801

Thermal fuse Measure resistance of thermal fuse from

terminal to terminal.

Open at 360°±12°F (182°±7°C) ........

Auto reset −31°F (−35°C)

If thermal fuse is open, both thermal fuse

and thermostat limit must be replaced.

Continuity < 1 Ω

Red −62641

Thermostat limit

S.P.S.T. −2 terminals

Measure resistance of the following

terminals:

Terminals 1 −2..................................

Open at 225°±7°F

Close at 185°±9°F

Continuity < 1 Ω

Pink / White −503979

Thermostat cycling

S.P.D.T. −3 terminals

Measure resistance of the following

terminals:

Terminals 1 −3..................................

Heat thermostat with a small flame until a

distinct click is heard.

Terminals 1 −2..................................

Open at 153°±5°F

Close at 138°±5°F

Continuity < 1 Ω

61623

Thermostat heater Disconnect wire terminals and measure

resistance of terminals.

Terminal to terminal...............................

2400 ±240 Ω

504570

Door switch

1 −COM

2 −N.C.

3 −N.O.

Measure resistance of the switch:

Door closed

Terminals 1 −3..................................

Door opened

Terminals 1 −2..................................

Continuity < 1 Ω

38424*

Rocker switch

(Extra Rinse)

* -Indicates color

Measure resistance of switch positions:

Closed (ON position).........................

Open (OFF position)........................

Continuity >1 Ω

Infinite 1 MΩ

40070501

Adjustable buzzer Measure resistance of the switch in the

following positions:

Off...................A −Open...................

Low .................A −1.........................

Medium.............A −2.........................

High..................A −1 −2...................

Infinite > 1 MΩ

Continuity < 1 Ω

40084201

Fabric selector

4 position switch Place switch in the positions indicated in

the chart.

Measure resistance of the terminals

indicated.

X indicates continuity (< 1 Ω)

Fluff

Delicate

Perm

Press

Regular

L1-1



L1-2



L1-3



L1-4



40112701

Timer Verify input and output voltage is

present. See specific Wiring Diagram for timing

sequence chart.

Component Testing Information

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless testing

requires power.

October 2001 RT3220006 Rev. 33

Illustration Component Test Procedure Results

Heating element Measure resistance of element from

terminal to terminal.

Heating elements part numbers

61195...............................................

503978.............................................

10.71 −10.08 Ω

10.01 −9.43 Ω

40099801

Motor See “Internal Motor Diagram and

Schematic” section. See following section “Internal

Motor Diagram and Schematic” for

correct wiring contacts.

40111201

Belt Verify belt is not damaged or slipping. Wipe excess oil from cylinder, motor

pulley, and belt, to prevent slippage.

Replace belt if damaged.

40097501

Power cord Measure resistance of wires. Continuity should be indicated on each

wire.

501801

Cylinder seal Verify air leakage is not present around

cylinder seal. Replace seal, if indication of leakage.

40116501

Cylinder glide Verify glides are not damaged. Replace all glides when replacing any

glides.

Internal Motor Diagram and Schematic

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless testing

requires power.

RT3220006 Rev. 3 October 20014

2 6 4 3 5 1

MAIN

START

ORANGE

CUSTOMER CIRCUIT

OVERLOAD

PROTECTOR

BROWN

BLACK

YELLOW

PUSH TO

START

LINE

SWITCH SHOWN IN START POSITION

R.S.P.C.

2 6 4 3 5 1

Internal Motor Diagram and Schematic

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless testing

requires power.

October 2001 RT3220006 Rev. 35

Unplug motor wire terminal from

motor before starting this test.

Continuity exists between switch

terminal 5 and Black wire.

Manually depress actuator.

Continuity broken between

switch terminal 5 and Black wire.

Continuity exists between switch

terminal 6 and Yellow wire.

Manually depress actuator.

Continuity broken between

switch terminal 6 and Yellow wire.

Continuity broken between switch

terminal 1 and switch terminal 2.

Manually depress actuator.

Continuity exists between switch

terminal 1 and switch terminal 2.

Motor switch checks OK.

Inoperative start switch.

Replace switch.

Inoperative start switch.

Replace switch.

Inoperative start switch.

Replace switch.

Start

Terminals

NOTE: Disconnect

Yellow wire from

motor switch

before testing

start terminals.

Run

Terminals

NOTE: Reconnect

Yellow wire to

motor switch

before testing

run terminals.

Heater Circuit

Terminals

YES

Wiring Diagram and Schematic

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless testing

requires power.

RT3220006 Rev. 3 October 20016

OORG-12

GRY/BLK-18

PARTNO. 40012204

GRN/YEL-18

YEL-18

BRN-18

WHT-18

RED-18

GRN-12

TERMINAL

BLOCK

240 VAC

120

VAC

NL1 L2

TO TOP

GROUND BLK-12

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

BLOCK BRACKET

GROUND TO TERMINAL

GRN/YEL-18

ORG-12 HEATING ELEMENT

LIMIT

THERM.

BLK-12

dangerous operation."

"Verify proper operation after servicing"

disconnection when servicing controls.

Wiring errors can cause improper and

"Caution: Label all wires prior to MOTOR

NUMERALS FOLLOWING

INDICATE WIRE GAUGE

COLOR MARKINGS

GRY-18

BLOCK BRACKET

GROUND TO TERMINAL

BLK-18

VIO-18

BLK-22

BLK-12

DOOR SWITCH

RED-12

RED-18

PNK-18

TIMERMOTOR

BLK-22

BLK-12

TIMER

BLK-12

SIGNAL

REG/DRY

AUTOMATIC WRINKLE OUT

AUTOMATIC

TIME

DRYF

OFABRIC SELECTOR

WHT-18

JUMPERSUPPLIED

ONTIMER

ORG-12

CYLINDER LIGHT

THERMAL

FUSE THERM.

CYCLING

VI0-18

START

GRY/BLK-18

PUSHTO

AUTOMATIC

PERM PRESS/KNITS

TIMER KNOB

TUMBLE

SWITCH SWITCH

BLU-12

THERMOSTAT

HEATER

BRN-18

GROUND

BASE

HOUSING

BLK-18

214 3L1-3 NOHEAT

RESISTOR

VIO-18

REGULAR

PERM PRESS

DELICATE

L1-2

L1-4-2

L1-1-2

ORG-12

BRN-18

WARNING

Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this

machineaccording tomanufacturer's

instructions may result in conditions which can

produce bodily injury and/or propertydamage.

FOLLOWING PATENTS:

CANADIAN NO:

THIS MACHINE MANUFACTURED

UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE

UNITED STATES NO: 5,113,562

OTHER PATENTS PENDING

5,257,448

ALE643RA* PALE643RA*

ALE643RB* PALE643RB*

Wiring Diagram and Schematic

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless testing

requires power.

October 2001 RT3220006 Rev. 37

CYCLING

CYLINDER LIGHT

SCHEMATIC

PUSH

START

L1 TIMER

TUMBLE

SWITCH

SIGNAL

MXH

SELECTOR

SWITCH

FABRIC

LIMIT ELEMENTFUSE

MOTOR

RESISTOR

560 3W

1 3

THERMOSTAT

HEATER

START

MAIN TP 4

THERMAL

240 VAC

120 VAC

(COM)

(NO)

HEATING

SWITCH

DOOR

(NC)

PART NO. 40012204

ALE643RA* PALE643RA*

ALE643RB* PALE643RB*

Wiring Diagram and Schematic

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless testing

requires power.

RT3220006 Rev. 3 October 20018

OORG-12

GRY/BLK-18

120 VAC

RED

WHT

BLK

240 VAC

LEAD-IN

CORD

PART

NO.

40049403

GRN/YEL-18

YEL-18

BRN-18

BLK-12

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

ORG-12 HEATING ELEMENT

LIMIT

THERM.

BLK-12

dangerous operation."

"Verify proper operation after servicing"

disconnection when servicing controls.

Wiring errors can cause improper and

"Caution: Label all wires prior to

MOTOR

NUMERALS FOLLOWING

INDICATE WIRE GAUGE

COLOR MARKINGS

GRY-18

BLK-18

VIO-18

BLK-22

BLK-12

DOOR SWITCH

RED-12

RED-18

PNK-18

TIMERMOTOR

BLK-22

BLK-12

TIMER

BLK-12

SIGNAL

REG/DRY

AUTOMATIC WRINKLE OUT

AUTOMATIC

TIME

DRY

OFABRIC SELECTOR

WHT-18

JUMPER SUPPLIED

ON TIMER (YEL-18)

ORG-12

CYLINDER LIGHT

THERMAL

FUSE THERM.

CYCLING

VI0-18

START

GRY/BLK-18

PUSHTO

AUTOMATIC

PERM PRESS/KNITS

TIMERKNOB

TUMBLE

SWITCH SWITCH

BLU-12

THERMOSTAT

HEATER

BRN-18

GROUND

BASE

HOUSING

BLK-18

214 3L1-3 NO HEAT

RESISTOR

VIO-18

REGULAR

PERMPRESS

DELICATE

L1-2

L1-4-2

L1-1-2

ORG-12

BRN-18

GROUND TO TERMINAL

GRN/YEL-18

WHT-18

TERMINAL

BLOCK

L2 N

RED-18

BLOCK BRACKET

TO TOP

GROUND

WARNING

Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this

machine according to manufacturer's

instructions may result in conditions which can

produce bodily injury and/or propertydamage.

FOLLOWING PATENTS:

CANADIANNO:

THIS MACHINE MANUFACTURED

UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE

UNITED STATES NO: 5,113,562

OTHER PATENTS PENDING

5,257,448

ALE643RC* PALE643RC*

ALE643RC* PALE643RC*1

Wiring Diagram and Schematic

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless testing

requires power.

October 2001 RT3220006 Rev. 39

CYCLING

CYLINDER LIGHT

SCHEMATIC

PUSH

START

L1 TIMER

TUMBLE

SWITCH

SIGNAL

MXH

SELECTOR

SWITCH

FABRIC

LIMIT ELEMENTFUSE

MOTOR

RESISTOR

560 3W

THERMOSTAT

HEATER

START

MAIN TP 4

THERMAL

240 VAC

120 VAC

(COM)

(NO)

HEATING

SWITCH

DOOR

(NC)

PART NO.40049403

ALE643RC* PALE643RC*

ALE643RC* PALE643RC*1

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