Amana ALW540RMC is a washing machine with a variety of features to make doing laundry easier. It has 12 wash cycles, 3 water temperatures, and variable water level. It also has a Steady Spin Balance System, Self-cleaning lint filter, Self-adjusting rear leveling legs, 210 Agitation stroke, Tri−Action wash system, Fabric softener dispenser, Extra rinse. The Amana ALW540RMC is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable and affordable washing machine.
Amana ALW540RMC is a washing machine with a variety of features to make doing laundry easier. It has 12 wash cycles, 3 water temperatures, and variable water level. It also has a Steady Spin Balance System, Self-cleaning lint filter, Self-adjusting rear leveling legs, 210 Agitation stroke, Tri−Action wash system, Fabric softener dispenser, Extra rinse. The Amana ALW540RMC is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable and affordable washing machine.
Amana Domestic WasherTechnical Information
April 2001 RT3100022 Rev. 01
120 V, 60 Hz Models
ALW540RMC PALW540RMC1
ALW540RMW PALW540RMW1
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Due to possibility of personal injury or property damage, always contact an authorized technician for servicing or
repair of this unit.
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Refer to Service Manual RS3100007 for detailed installation, operating, testing, troubleshooting, and disassembly
instructions.
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Refer to Parts Manual RP3100020 for part number information.
CAUTION
!
All safety information must be followed as provided in this Technical Sheet and in Service Manual RS3100007.
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to unit and discharge capacitor
before servicing, unless testing requires it.
Models ALW540RM* Models ALW540RM*
Power Source Wash cycles
12
Voltage AC 120 VAC
Water temperatures
3
Amperage (minimum requirement) 15 A
Water level
Variable
Amperage (maximum load) 13 A
Features
Frequency 60 Hz
Steady Spin Balance System
X
Motor horsepower 1/2 Self-cleaning lint filter X
Receptacle 6-20R Self-adjusting rear leveling legs X
Plug 6-20P 210 Agitation stroke X
Dimensions
Tri−Action wash system
X
Cabinet
Fabric softener dispenser X
Height−overall
43” Extra rinse X
Height of cabinet 36”
Width 27”
Motor speed
2 speed
Depth 28” Spin speed (revolutions per minute) 710 / 473 rpm
Clearance−washer lid
17 1/2”
Agitation speed
(strokes per minute)
Weight
High 69 spm
Crated 193 lbs. Medium 46 spm
Component Testing Information
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
RT3100022 Rev. 0 April 20012
Illustration Component Test Procedure Results
40077101
L1
L2
2
1
Temperature switch Disconnect wires from component to
properly measure the resistance of the
component.
Place switch in the following positions
and measure across the terminals
below:
Hot / Cold L1-2...........................
Warm / Warm L1-1, L1-2, L2-2
L2-1, L2-L1, 1-2.........
Warm / Cold L1-1, L1-2, 1-2...........
Cold / Cold L1-1...........................
>1
Ω
>1
Ω
>1
Ω
>1
Ω
40097701 Mixing valve Measure resistance of terminals on
each valve.
Resistance across each valve .............
Approximately 1000
Ω
±
10%
40058901 Timer Verify input and output voltage is
present.
Verify wiring is correctly connected to
the timer.
See timing sequence chart for functional
description of the component.
40055101
1
2
3
Pressure switch Do not disconnect the pressure hose
from pressure switch to perform
measurements.
Measure resistance across the
following terminals on the pressure
switch:
Terminal 1 to 2................................
Terminal 1 to 3................................
Refer to wiring diagram/schematic for
correct contacts.
Air pressure that actuates switch is
determined by the water level of the
tub.
Continuity (no pressure)
Continuity (pressure)
40035001
Lid switch
−
SPST
Disconnect wire terminals from switch.
Test terminals with switch closed ......
Test terminals with switch open.........
Continuity >1
Ω
Infinite 1 M
Ω
R0000014 Brake pad kit If washtub does not stop spinning
within seven seconds after opening
loading door.
If brake pads make noises...................
Replace all three brake pads.
Apply a thin layer of silicone (26594P)
on pads, see Service Bulletin
“ASQ
−
213
−
B”
038424* Rocker switch
(Extra Rinse)
*
−
Indicates color
Measure resistance of switch
positions:
Closed (ON position) .........................
Open (OFF position)........................
Continuity >1
Ω
Infinite 1 M
Ω
Component Testing Information
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
April 2001 3 RT3100022 Rev. 0
Illustration Component Test Procedure Results
40116402 Motor Type of motor:
Two speed
See following section “Internal Motor
Diagram and Schematic” for correct
wiring contacts.
40084501 Capacitor
Discharge Capacitors
Remove wires from capacitor
terminals and connect ohmmeter,
set on highest resistance scale to
terminals.
Also check between each terminal
and capacitor case.
Between Terminals: Meter should
momentarily deflect towards zero then
return to over 5 M
Ω
. If no deflection
occurs, or if continuous deflection occurs,
replace capacitor.
Terminal to Case: Infinite resistance
40040301 Drain pump Verify drain pump is not clogged or
damaged.
Remove clog and verify proper operation.
Replace drain pump if damaged.
40032701 Transmission
assembly
Type of transmission:
710 rpm
Externally identical, must be identified by
part number.
If transmission locks-up, replace.
40053601 Drive belt Type of drive belt:
710 rpm
Refer to “Parts Manual” for proper
pulley size.
Refer to “Parts Manual”, to verify which
drive belt and pulley size is required.
40098701 Power cord Measure resistance of wires. Continuity should be indicated on each
wire.
Verify polarity and grounding.
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 it.
RT3100022 Rev. 0 April 20014
Continuity exists between switch
terminal
R
and Red wire.
Manually depress actuator.
Continuity broken between
switch terminal
R
and Red wire.
Continuity exists between switch
terminal
P
and Red wire.
Manually depress actuator.
Continuity broken between
switch terminal
P
and Red wire.
Inoperative start switch.
Replace switch.
Inoperative high speed
switch. Replace switch.
Continuity broken between
switch terminal
P
and Violet wire.
Manually depress actuator.
Continuity exists between switch
terminal
P
and Violet wire.
Inoperative low speed
switch. Replace switch.
Motor switch checks OK.
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Start
Terminals
High Speed
Terminals
Low Speed
Terminals
One or Two Speed Motors
4-5 ohms between Brown wire
and Red wire.
1-2 ohms between Blue wire and
Yellow wire.
1-2 ohms between Yellow wire
and Violet wire.
Continuity exists between Yellow
wire and White wire.
All motor windings checks OK.
Inoperative start winding.
Replace motor.
Inoperative high speed winding.
Replace motor.
Inoperative low speed winding.
Replace motor.
Inoperative common lead.
Replace motor.
Start
Winding
High Speed
Winding
Low Speed
Winding
Protector
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
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 it.
April 2001 5 RT3100022 Rev. 0
R
P
Y
BU
BR
W
Wire harness
connection
block
White
Brown
Blue
Yellow
Violet
Red
4 POLE MAIN
YELLOW
6 POLE MAIN
BLUE
VIOLET
RED
BROWN
AUX
WHITE
PROTECTOR
WHITE
Y
BU
BR
W
P
R
G
RUN
START
Motor Assembly
(two speed motor)
Wiring Diagram and Schematic
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
RT3100022 Rev. 0 April 20016
BLU/BLK
GROUND TO
TOP
A
K
F
G
HI
18 GA.
BLK
CONNECTOR
GRN
5
WHT
BLU
BLU
VLT
BRN
10
11
14
9
EX
LO
TM
TM
PS
BP
L
P
H
15
WHT/RED
PNK
BLU/WHT
6
16
GRY/BLK
PNK/BLU
WHT/BLK
PNK/BLU
8
3
4
SWITCH
EXTRA RINSE
1A
1
N.O.
BLU/BLK
RED/BLK20
21
TEMP. SWITCH
B
1
3
A
ORG
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
TIMER
V
W
24 PIN
HOUSING
GRY
BLK/PNK
19
22
3 POSITION
GROUND TO
CONTROL HOOD
RIDGE OR TINNED TERMINAL = NEUTRAL
POWER
CORD
8 8
BLU
PNK
66
4
5
4
5
7 7
MOTOR
WHT
4 4
7BLU
BRN
VLT
6
1
WHT/RED
PNK
3
8
7
6
1
3
8
PRESSURE
LID
SWITCH
COM.
SWITCH
PNK/BLU
3
1
2
1 1
HOUSING
55
GRN/YEL
GRY
ORG
RECEPTACLE
GRN/YEL
WHT/RED
TO TOP
GROUND
GRY
GRN/YEL
3
2
3
2
9 9
RED
WHT/RED
CABINET
GRN/YEL
PLUG
NATURAL
HOT
MIXING VALVE
GROUND TO COLD
VLT
BRN
WHT
ORG
RED
CAPACITOR
SPIN
Wiring Diagram and Schematic
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
April 2001 7 RT3100022 Rev. 0
MOTOR
TIMER
L
K
L
K
1
INDICATES INTERNAL
TIMER BUSS
G
6
8
START
AGITATE
SPIN
F
7
3
HIGH
LOW
4
TP
MOTOR
120 VOLTS A.C. 60 HZ
PRESSURE SWITCH
TM
LO
SWITCH
LID
PS
A
P
3 POSITION
SWITCH
W
HI
SCHEMATIC
EXTRA RINSE SWITCH
N.O.
A
L1
BP
EX
2
HOT
3
1
MIXING VALVE
COLD
N
SPRAY RINSES = COLD
WARM
3 POSITION WATER
TEMP. SWITCH
COLD
COLD
COLD
COLD
HOT
A-1
B-3
A-1, B-3
3
1
WATER TEMP.
BA
H
V
TM
LO
Timer Cycle Chart
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
RT3100022 Rev. 0 April 20018
PNK
DELICATE
REGULAR WASHSOAK
TIMER
CHART
KEY
"A" INDICATES 27 SECOND WATER ON ±7 SECONDS.
"B" INDICATES 27 SECOND MOTOR ON ±7 SECONDS.
V W
FUNCTION
D
0
2
4
CAM
A
R
14
12
8
10
6
IDENT
SWITCH
TERM
PS
EX
HI
A
TM
A
L
L
LO
H P
TM
G
F
BP
12
11
VLT
9
BLU
8
BLK
WHT/
65
WHT
BLU/ BLK
GRY/
32
BLU
10
7
4
1
24
23
V
LO
21
20
RED/
K
BRN
WHT/
RED
18
17
15
14
22
BLK/
19
BLK
GRY
16
13
PERMANENT PRESS
EXTRA RINSE EXTRA RINSE
HAND WASH
EXTRA RINSE
A
CCCCC
A
CCC
BBB
A
CCCC
BB
A
CC
K
BLK
PNK/
BLU
PNK
BLK
BLU/
WIRE POSITION
24 PIN HOUSING
X2
X2
W
A
S
H
SOAK
S
P
I
N
T
M WASH
SPIN
WASH
P
A
U
S
E
S
P
I
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P
A
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S
E
S
P
I
N
S
&
S
R
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P
A
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S
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SPIN
P
A
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T
M
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MSPIN
T
M
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K
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K
T
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S
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A
K
W
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H
O
F
FF
F
O
F
F
O
F
F
O
F
F
O
FILL
EX RINSE ENABLE
PRES/SW BYPASS
WASH
MOTOR LO
COLD WATER
T
B
T
B
T
B
T
B
T
T
T
B
B
B
T
B
A-PS
A-BP
A-EX
MOTOR HI
AGITATE
F-K
TM-HI
V-W
P-V
TM-LO
SPIN
AGITATE
G-L
G-K
F-LSPIN
DEGREES
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
280
210
220
230
240
260
250
270
320
300
290
310
330
340
350
360
TM-LOMOTOR LO
P-H
HOT WATER
INTERVAL NUMBER
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PART NO.
CONTACTS CLOSED
CONTACTS OPEN
THIS MACHINE MANUFACTURED
UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE
FOLLOWING PATENTS:
UNITED STATES NO: 3,253,874;
3,838,755; 3,8453642
CANADIAN NO: 1,008,265;
994,685
OTHER PATENTS PENDING
Failure to install, maintain, and/or
operate this machine according to
manufacture's instructions may
result in conditions which can
produce bodily injury and/or
property damage.
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Amana ALW540RMC is a washing machine with a variety of features to make doing laundry easier. It has 12 wash cycles, 3 water temperatures, and variable water level. It also has a Steady Spin Balance System, Self-cleaning lint filter, Self-adjusting rear leveling legs, 210 Agitation stroke, Tri−Action wash system, Fabric softener dispenser, Extra rinse. The Amana ALW540RMC is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable and affordable washing machine.
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