Amana ARG3601 Technical Information Manual

Brand: Amana

Model: ARG3601

Type: Technical Information Manual

Amana ARG3601 is an electric range designed for home use. It features four burners, an oven, and a broiler. The burners have different BTU ratings, allowing you to choose the right amount of heat for your cooking needs. The oven has a spacious interior, making it ideal for cooking large meals. The broiler is perfect for grilling meats, vegetables, and other foods. The range also comes with a clock timer, which can be used to set cooking times and temperatures.

Here are some of the features and capabilities of the Amana ARG3601:

Four burners with different BTU ratings
Spacious oven interior

Here are some of the features and capabilities of the Amana ARG3601:

Four burners with different BTU ratings
Spacious oven interior

Amana Technical InformationManual Clean Gas Range

September 1999 RT2310011 Rev. 01

ARG3601 P1143357N

•

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

repair of this unit.

•

Refer to Service Manual RS2310004 for detailed installation, operating, testing, troubleshooting, and disassembly

instructions.

•

Refer to Parts Manual RP2310053 for part number information.

CAUTION

All safety information must be followed as provided in Service Manual RS2310004.

WARNING

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

testing requires it.

Models ARG3601

Power Source

Electrical rating 120 VAC

Amperage 15 Amp maximum

Frequency 60 Hz

Water Column Pressure

Natural 5 in. W.C.P.

LP/Propane 10 in. W.C.P.

Surface Burner (BTU Nat./LP)

Four burners 9,700/8,000

Oven Burner (BTU Nat./LP)

Bake 18,000/16,000

Oven Interior Dimensions in. (cm)

Height 16 (41)

Width 23 (58)

Depth 17 1/2 (44)

Product Exterior Dimensions in. (cm)

Height overall 46-1/2 (118)

Width 30 (76)

Depth oven door closed with handle 28-1/4 (72)

Clearance oven door 20 (51)

Height of cooktop 36 (91)

Weight lbs. (kg)

Approximately shipping weight 164 (75)

Features

Interior oven light X

Square wire steel burner grates X

Broiler pan and grid X

Two oven racks



5 positions

One broiler rack



3 positions

Exclusive high performance sealed gas burners X

Glass oven door with small window X

Clock timer, LED X

Component Testing Information

WARNING

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

testing requires it.

RT2310011 Rev. 0 September 19992

Illustration Component Test Procedure Results

0316385 Oven light socket Remove one wire from receptacle and

test resistance of terminals.

Measure voltage at oven light.

Indicates continuity with bulb screwed in.

120 VAC, see wiring diagram for terminal

identification.

If no voltage is present at oven light,

check wiring or light switches.

0316160 Rocker switch Measure continuity of switch positions:

Closed

Open

Continuity, if not replace.

Infinite, if not replace.

31827601 Gas valve Disconnect wiring to valve.

Measure resistance on bake circuit.

Measure resistance on broil circuit.

NOTE:

There are no field adjustments

on the safety valve.

Allow 60 seconds for gas valve to open.

Continuity, If not replace.

WARNING

Do not attempt to open valve with

120 VAC.

31829701 Pressure regulator Verify gas pressure (WCP).

If on LP service, verify proper gas

supply conversion.

Natural

10 LP/propane−14 maximum supply

NOTE: There are no field adjustments.

31829001 Oven thermostat Verify selector cartridge is set to the

proper gas (LP or Natural).

Set to higher than actual temperature.

Heater pilot will envelope temperature

responsive element and burner will light

within 60 seconds.

31837802

90° valve

Verify gas is supplied.

Orifice adjusted for Natural or LP.

Clean flame at burner.

31837701

Spark 90° switch

Test for voltage at terminals.

Disconnect wiring and check for

continuity in LITE position.

120 VACin LITE position

Continuity in LITE position.

31837601 Thermostat switch /

valve switch

Disconnect switch leads.

Attach meter leads to switch.

Measure for resistance.

Switch in LITE position.

Switch in any position except

LITE position

Continuity

Infinite

0315768 Top surface burner Verify gas is supplied.

Verify burner cap is positioned

correctly.

Check for obstructions in burner ports.

Check air shutter and LP conversion.

Clean flame not blowing or soft / lazy.

Component Testing Information

WARNING

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

testing requires it.

September 1999 RT2310011 Rev. 03

Illustration Component Test Procedure Results

31829601

GROUND

MANUAL

REIG

COMMON

NEUTRAL

LIVE

Burner

ignitors

Oven

ignitor

4 + 1 Spark Module

Spark module 4 + 1 Test for voltage at terminals L and N

with switch on.

Verify polarity and ground.

120 VAC

See wiring diagram

31829301 Oven burner spark

ignitor

Disconnect ignitor lead from spark

module.

Attach meter leads to tip of ignitor and

spade receptacle.

Measure for continuity.

Continuity

Infinite

Ignitor good

Replace Ignitor

31827801 Bake burner Verify gas is supplied.

Orifice adjusted for Natural or LP.

Check for obstructions or

contamination in ports.

31830101 Pilot assembly Verify pilot selector cartridge is set to

the proper gas (LP or Natural).

Set thermostat to higher than actual

temperature.

Constant pilot flame.

Heater pilot flame envelopes temperature

responsive element.

31715201



0317068



Opening

Oven door hinge Carefully open the hinge fully, and

insert a wooden dowel or screwdriver

bit into opening.

Remove top and bottom screws

securing hinge.

Slide hinge top towards rear of unit

and guide hinge out through frame

opening or storage drawer.

CAUTION

Do not place hands in hinge area when

oven door is removed. Hinge can snap

closed and pinch hands or fingers.

31828101



31828102



Broiler door hinge Replace hinge if hinge does not

operate properly.

31878002 Clock timer Verify voltage is present at the input

terminals.

If no voltage is present. Check wiring.

If voltage is present. Replace clock/timer.

Component Testing Information

WARNING

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

testing requires it.

RT2310011 Rev. 0 September 19994

Converting from Natural Gas to LP Gas

Converting Type 2 Pressure Regulator for Use with

LP/Propane

1. Remove pressure regulator cap with a wrench.

2. Reverse pressure regulator cap.

• Cap must show “LP”.

3. Place pressure regulator cap on pressure regulator

and tighten.

ACap

Converting Surface Burners for Use with

LP/Propane

1. Remove 5 control knobs from range.

• Exposes 2 screws on burner control panel.

2. Remove 2 screws from burner control panel.

• Panel drops slightly after screws are removed.

3. Grasp bottom of burner control panel, gently lift and

pull out panel until clear of burner valve stems.

• After burner control panel clears valve stems,

continue to roll panel until free from range. Set

aside.

• Gas valve and orifice hood are visible after burner

control panel is removed.

A—Burner Control Knob

B—Pivot Point

C—Burner Control Panel

D—Screw

4. While facing range front, turn orifice hoods

counterclockwise 1½ to 2 turns or until snug.

• Use ½ inch open end or 90° offset open end

wrench.

• Do not over tighten orifice hoods. If orifice hoods

are over tightened, gas supply can be cut off or

orifice hoods can strip.

5. Open air shutter fully.

Open Fully

A—Orifice Hood

B—Air Shutter

Component Testing Information

WARNING

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

testing requires it.

September 1999 RT2310011 Rev. 05

Converting Oven Burner for Use with LP/Propane

1. Open broiler door and remove broiler rack, pan, and

grid.

2. Through rectangular hole on rear of broiler cavity,

turn orifice hood (tighten) clockwise when facing

front of range, 1½ to 2 turns or until snug.

• Do not overtighten orifice hoods. Orifice hoods can

strip.

Open

Fully

A—Air Shutter Screw

B—Orifice Hood

C—Air Shutter

3. Open air shutter fully.

Converting Oven Thermostat for Use with

LP/Propane

1. Remove all (5) control knobs from range.

• Exposes 2 screws on burner control panel.

2. Remove 2 screws from burner control panel.

• Panel drops slightly after screws are removed.

3. Grasp bottom of burner control panel, gently lift and

pull out panel until clear of burner valve stems.

• After burner control panel clears valve stems,

continue to roll panel until free from range. Set

aside.

A—Burner Control Knob

B—Pivot Point

C—Burner Control Panel

D—Screw

4. Turn the selector screw on oven thermostat so the

pointer is towards “LP”.

5. Reverse steps 1–3 to replace control panel and

knobs.

Selector Screw

OFF

Wiring Diagram and Schematic

WARNING

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

testing requires it.

RT2310011 Rev. 0 September 19996

ARG3601

Amana ARG3601 Technical Information Manual

Brand: Amana

Model: ARG3601

Type: Technical Information Manual

Here are some of the features and capabilities of the Amana ARG3601:

Four burners with different BTU ratings
Spacious oven interior

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