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Amana AK2H30, AK2H36E2, AK2HW2 manual

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  • Page 1

    Models and manufacturing numbers in this manual are listed on page 4. Service Electric Cooktops This manual replaces RS2420002 Rev. 4. Service Manual for Amana  This manual is to be used by qualified appliance technicians only. Amana does not assume any responsibility for property damage or personal injury for improper service procedures done by[...]

  • Page 2

    Important Information RS2420002 Rev. 5 2 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 [...]

  • Page 3

    Table of Contents RS2420002 Rev. 5 3 Important Information Introduction General Information............................................ 4 Model Identification and Ordering Replacement Parts.......................................... 4 Amana Cooking Products Nomenclature............ 5 1996 Amana Cooking Products Nomenclature... 5 Important Informatio[...]

  • Page 4

    Introduction RS2420002 Rev. 5 4 General Information This manual provides complete instructions and suggestions for handling, installing and servicing Amana  gas cooktops. Directions, information, and warnings in this manual are developed from experience with, and careful testing of the product. If the unit is installed according to the manual, i[...]

  • Page 5

    Introduction RS2420002 Rev. 5 5 Amana Cooking Products Nomenclature Brand Product Group Product Type Features Color A - Amana C - Caloric or Canadian if followed by A (Amana) N - International Z - Canadian G - Gas Wall oven R - Electric Wall oven K - Cooktop CO - Convection Wall Oven O - Wall Oven DG1- Downdraft Gas Cooktop, 1 pc Grate DH- Downdraf[...]

  • Page 6

    Important Information RS2420002 Rev. 5 6 WARNING ! General 1. The cooktop must be installed and/or repaired by an authorized installer or servicer. 2. Never use the cooktop for warming or heating the room. 3. Do not store items on the cooktop. Items stored on the cooktop can become too hot and melt. 4. Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting or hanging [...]

  • Page 7

    Installation Instructions RS2420002 Rev. 5 7 CAUTI ON ! To avoid risk of property damage after unpacking the cooktop, handle it carefully and do not slide it across countertops. Installation Options Some models may be installed with the glass top either resting on the counter or recessed into the counter. Refer to the Installation Instruction bookl[...]

  • Page 8

    Installation Instructions RS2420002 Rev. 5 8 WARNING ! To avoid risk of serious burns or other personal injury by reaching over heated surface elements, avoid locating cabinet storage above surface units. If cabinet storage above the unit is to be provided, reduce risk by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches beyo[...]

  • Page 9

    Installation Instructions RS2420002 Rev. 5 9 6. Apply foam tape to the underside of the cooktop glass and flush with edge of the cooktop frame. The foam tape prevents sealant from seeping between the countertop and the underside of the cooktop. Service problems may arise if foam tape is not applied correctly. 7. Place metal reflective tape around t[...]

  • Page 10

    Operating Instructions RS2420002 Rev. 5 10 Using the Cooktop • Use Proper Pan Size Use cooking utensils with flat bottoms large enough to cover the flame. Correct-sized utensils improve cooking efficiency and promotes safety. Undersized utensils expose clothing and spillovers to direct flame. • Never Leave Surface Units Unattended Boilovers can[...]

  • Page 11

    Operating Instructions RS2420002 Rev. 5 11 AKH, AK2H, CAK2H, and CAKH Unit Description AKH and CAKH units feature one halogen element. AK2H units feature two Haloring  elements. Halogen elements reach cooking temperature quickly and provide an even heat. Both features improve cooking performance. Halogen elements have two quartz halogen lamps wh[...]

  • Page 12

    Operating Instructions RS2420002 Rev. 5 12 Operating Halogen Heater Operate the halogen heater element by pushing in the control knob and turning to desired setting. The control setting cycles the element on and off to maintain heat. Turn control knob to OFF position when finished. Operating 10 − Position Halogen Element Push in and turn control [...]

  • Page 13

    Troubleshooting Procedures RS2420002 Rev. 5 13 Cleaning Glass/ Ceramic Cooktop Problem Cause To Prevent To Remove Brown streaks and spots. Cleaning with a sponge or dishcloth that has been used for other kitchen cleaning tasks and may contain soil − laden detergent water. Use Elco, Bon Ami, Soft Scrub, Cooktop Cleaning Creme or baking soda only w[...]

  • Page 14

    Troubleshooting Procedures RS2420002 Rev. 5 14 Power Supply If no part of the cooktop operates or only part of it operates, the cause may be a problem in the power supply. 1. Verify supply circuit breakers or fuses are not tripped. Check rating. 2. Disconnect power source. Check terminals at terminal block for tightness. 3. Verify cooktop service w[...]

  • Page 15

    Troubleshooting Procedures RS2420002 Rev. 5 15 Multi − Position Switch Continuity Test 1. Remove all wires connected to the control. 2. Turn control to OFF. Check for continuity between each contact (1 − 1a, 2 − 2a, 3 − 3a, ect.) except contacts 7 − 7a. If continuity is found between any contacts, the switch has failed and must be replace[...]

  • Page 16

    Troubleshooting Procedures RS2420002 Rev. 5 16 CAKH and AKH Units Halogen Element Continuity Test 1. Disconnect power from cooktop. Connect ohmmeter leads to element assembly terminals. Note that the resistive element is in series with halogen tubes. 2. Check for continuity readings on the follow elements as indicated in the appropriate wiring diag[...]

  • Page 17

    Troubleshooting Procedures RS2420002 Rev. 5 17 Indicator Lights and Diode Assembly − Some Models Power Connected 1. Set meter to measure at least 250 VAC. Connect one meter lead to P of control and the other to L2. 2. Connect cooktop to power source. Turn on control. 3. Meter should indicate 240 VAC. If it does not, replace control. 4. If meter i[...]

  • Page 18

    Troubleshooting Procedures RS2420002 Rev. 5 18 Problems Halogen Elements Quick Star Element Solid Disk Element Element burns out immediately after installation. Improper wiring installation Hot Wired to Neutral terminal. Warranty is VOID.(SEE Installation Instructions.) NOTE: Possible damage to glass. Improper wiring installation Hot Wired to Neutr[...]

  • Page 19

    Troubleshooting Procedures RS2420002 Rev. 5 19 Problems Halogen Elements Quick Star Element Solid Disk Element Broken glass − ceramic heater panel. Replace heater panel. Check for runaway surface control, faulty limit switch that could have caused heater panel to break. Replace heater panel. Check for runaway surface control, faulty limit switch [...]

  • Page 20

    Disassembly Procedures RS2420002 Rev. 5 20 WARNING ! To avoid electrical shock, personal injury , or death, disconnect power supply and remove cooktop from countertop before replacing any parts. NOTE: Lay cooktop upside down on a soft cloth. Do not rest an inverted cooktop on the control knobs or shafts. AKE Models Burner Replacement 1. Remove acce[...]

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    Wiring Diagrams and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 21 CAKE30W P8597905S[...]

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    Wiring Diagram and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 22 AKH30 AKH35 P8597801S P8597802S[...]

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    Wiring Diagrams and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 23 AKH35HR P1119903S, P1119904S[...]

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    Wiring Diagram and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 24 CAKH30 P8597803S[...]

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    Wiring Diagrams and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 25 Power Connection for CAKH30 AND CAKH35 15 AMP Fuse 15 AMP Fuse 15 AMP Fuse 15 AMP Fuse GND L2 Red L1 Black Violet L1 GND RF and LF Blue L1 RR and LR RR and LR RF and LF Brown L2 Ye llow L2 If Fu s e Panel no t suppl i e d use C SA cert i fie d En clo s ed Pa nel Bo a rd. Pa ne l bo ar d s hall b e [...]

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    Wiring Diagram and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 26 CAKH30HR P1119909S, P1171807S[...]

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    Wiring Diagrams and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 27 CAK2H30HR P1119910S, P1171808S[...]

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    Wiring Diagram and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 28 AK2H30HR AK2H35HR P1119911S, P1119901S, P1171801S P1119912S, P1119902S, P1171802S[...]

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    Wiring Diagrams and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 29 AKH30HR P1119903S, P1171803S[...]

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    Wiring Diagram and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 30 AKH30HR P1119904S, P1171804S[...]

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    Wiring Diagrams and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 31 AKE30E2 AKE30W2 AKE35E2 AKE35W2 P1155701S, P1171901S P1155702S, P1171902S P1155703S, P1171903S P1155704S, P1171904S[...]

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    Wiring Diagram and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 32 CAKE30E2 CAKE30W2 P1155705S, P1171905S P1155706S, P1171906S[...]

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    Wiring Diagrams and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 33 AK2H30 AK2H35 P8597804S P8597805S[...]

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    Wiring Diagram and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 34 AKH30HR AKH35HR P1119903S, P1171803S P1119904S, P1171804S[...]

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    Wiring Diagrams and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 35 CAK2H30HR P1119910S[...]

  • Page 36

    Wiring Diagram and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 36 AK2H300E AK2H300W P1156301S, P1172001S P1156302S, P1172002S[...]

  • Page 37

    Wiring Diagrams and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 37 Up to Date Code 9403 AK2T30E P1165101S, P1172101S AK2T30W P1165102S, P1172102S AK2T35E P1165103S, P1172103S AK2T35W P1165104S, P1172104S[...]

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    Wiring Diagram and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 38 AK2T30*1 P1131560N AK2T30*2 P1131563N AK2T30*4 P1131576N AK2T36*1 P1131558N AK2T36*2 P1131564N AK2T36*4 P1131577N CAK2T36*1 P1131567N CAK2T36*2 P1131582N Up to Date Code 9404 AK2T30E P1165101S, P1172101S AK2T35E P1165102S, P1172102S AK2T30W P1165103S, P1172103S AK2T35W P1165104S, P1172104S[...]

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    Wiring Diagrams and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 39 AK2H30E1/W1 P1131546N AK2H35E1/W1 P1131547N[...]

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    Wiring Diagram and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 40 AK2H30*2 P1131559N AK2H30*3 P1131565N AK2H30*4 P1131578N AK2H36*2 P1131557N AK2H36*3 P1131566N AK2H36*4 P1131579N CAK2H30*1 P1131568N CAK2H30*2 P1131583N[...]

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    Wiring Diagrams and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 41 CAK2H30E/W P1131562N[...]

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    Wiring Diagram and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 42 CAK2T30E/W P1131561N[...]

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    Wiring Diagrams and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 43 AKT3000* P1131580N AKT3000* P1131595N AKT3000* P1143725N[...]

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    Wiring Diagram and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 44 AK2H30E4 P1131591N E AK2H30W3 P1131591N W AK2H36E4 P1131592N E AK2H36W3 P1131592N W CAK2H30E2 P1131596N E CAK2H30W1 P1131596N W CAK2H30*1 P1131753N[...]

  • Page 45

    Wiring Diagrams and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 45 AK2T30E4 P1131593N E AK2T30W2 P1131593N W AK2T36E4 P1131594N E AK2T36W2 P1131594N W CAK2T36E2 P1131597N E CAK2T36W1 P1131597N W CAK2T30*1 P1131754N[...]

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    Wiring Diagram and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 46 AK2T30E4 P1143703NE AK2T30W2 P1143703NW AK2T30E4 P1143721N E AK2T30E4 P1143707NE AK 2T30W2 P1143707NW AK2T30W2 P1143721N W AK2T36E4 P1143704NE AK2T36W2 P1143704NW AK2T36E4 P1143722N E AK2T36W2 P1143708NW AK2T36W2 P1143722N W[...]

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    Wiring Diagrams and Schematics RS2420002 Rev. 5 47 AK2H30E4 P1143701NE AK2H30W3 P1143701NWW AK2H30E4 P1143719N E AK2H36E4 P1143702NE AK2H36W3 P1143702NWW AK2H36E4 P1143720N E AK2H30W3 P1143705NW AK2H36W3 P1143720N W[...]