Amana AK2H30 Manuel D’Utilisation

RS2420002   Rev. 5

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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 diagram.

Performance Test
1.  Set meter to read at least 250 volts. Connect meter

leads to element assembly tabs.

2.  Connect cooktop to power supply.
3.  Test element with no load (no pan on burner) turn

corresponding surface control to HIGH.

4.  While element is heating, observe voltage and

element. The halogen glass tubes should light up
immediately. Voltage should indicate 240 VAC, if not
replace element.

5.  Using an infinite switch, after a delay of approximately

one minute the high temperature limit switch will open
and line voltage is turned off to the element. Voltage
on meter will indicate 0. Observe two complete cycles
before turning surface control to OFF position.

High Temperature Limit/Hot Light Switch
1.  The HTL switch should not open until the temperature

of the glass tube reaches approximately 1200

°

F.

2.  The hot light switch close’s when temperature of the

glass tube reaches approximately 145

°

F.

3.  Do not attempt to adjust these switches. If they have

failed, replace the switch.

4.  If the glass tube or the heat sensitive wire is broken,

replace the switch. Do not touch glass tube, residual
skin oil can premature failure.

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Small Element Continuity Test
1.  Disconnect power from cooktop. Connect ohmmeter

leads to element terminals.

2.  Meter should indicate continuity.

Large Element Continuity Test
1.  Disconnect power from cooktop. Connect ohmmeter

leads to element terminals.

2.  Meter should indicate continuity.

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Performance Test
1.  Set meter to measure at least 250 VAC. Connect

meter leads to element tabs.

2.  Connect cooktop to power source.
3.  Test element with no load (no pan on burner), turn

corresponding surface control to HI. Voltage should
indicate 240 VAC.

4.  Element should glow after a few seconds. If it does

not glow check element resistance or continuity to
high limit/ hot light assembly.

5.  While element is heating, observe voltage and

element. Voltage should indicate 240 VAC.

6.  After a delay of approximately six minute

(

±

30 seconds), the high limit switch will open its

contacts and turn power off to the element. Observe
two complete cycles prior to setting surface control to
OFF position.

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1.  With power disconnected, connect meter leads to the

element assembly terminals.

Large Element

=

indicates continuity

Small Element

=

indicates continuity

2.  If no continuity is measured replace element.

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1.  Set meter to measure at least 250 VAC. Connect

meter leads to element tabs.

2.  Connect cooktop to power source.
3.  Test element with no load (no pan on burner), turn

corresponding surface control to HI. Voltage should
indicate 240 VAC.

4.  Element should heat after a few seconds, check

element and thermal switch for continuity.

5.  After a delay of approximately six minute

(

±

30 seconds), the elements internal limit switch

drops power consumption to 500 watts. This protects
the solid disk from being warped.

6.  If the element is left on high with no load for

approximately 30 minutes or more, the thermal switch
will cycle on and off.