Timer Increments and Sprays
Here are the original cycle diagrams from a 1998 Amana service manual depicting the same Amanas that would become the AWN series in latter years. Except for the addition of the motor start capacitor and the AWN542 being changed out from a 3 speed to a 2 speed motor the cycles, timers, and wiring are all identical.
"B" is the closing of the spray rinse contact. Note position in the cycle schematic.
Future AWN311, 1 minute 30 second timer increments:
Future AWN412, 2 minute timer increments:
Future AWN432, 3 minute timer increments:
Future AWN542, 3 minute timer increments:
If we take a look at the listed cycle timing in the service manual the intent is the same- as to start the spray
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">AFTER</span> the first spin increment is complete.
Future AWN 412:
Future AWN542:
Amanas original intent was spelled out clearly, have the spray rinse begin more than 2 to 3 minutes after the tub started draining by then where all the water would have left the machine.
Alliance Speed Queen decided to shift the spray to the first timer increment covertly behind company doors, and have it start about 1 minute into the first increment which was NEVER the original intent of Amana or Raytheon. This timer engineering was completely unnecessary and counter productive. If everyone was like me, Alliance would be sending customers new timers with the spray starting where intended.
The PP argument is bogus, because while starting the spray at 1 minute works half way on high speed, at low speed the tub is still half full of water. Nothing is accomplished.
This was a workplace mistake, and I am angry LOL.
[this post was last edited: 7/21/2024-13:45]
