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Amana AKT3020 Electric Cooktop Questions & Answers
How do i disassemble amana akt 3020 cooktop to
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you have to remove the unit from the counter and access from the back of the unit
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Oven wont turn on but top burners work
You will only need the make and model of the cooktop to order the ignitor. Open the bottom drawer below the oven to find the data plate with model & serial #'s on the front of the oven.
I have an Amana smoothtop
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I will answer this in 2 sections for testing the burners and the thermostate
Surface Burner Testing:
In order to test the surface burner on your electric range, the following steps should be taken:
- Before repairs or testing can begin you must disconnect the electricity at the fuse panel, at the circuit breaker panel, or by pulling the plug. Make sure the power is off before proceeding. A jolt from 220 volts can be fatal, use caution!
- Remove the surface burner from the stovetop. On most electric
ranges this can be done by pulling the burner up and out of its plug-in
receptacle. Other models have the burner directly wired to the cooktop.
To remove this type of burner, undo the screw that secures the burner to
the cooktop, remove the clips that secure the insulators to the burner terminals, and carefully unscrew the wires from the terminals. Take care not to bend these terminals.
- Visually inspect the burner - often there will be small holes or bubbles on the surface of a defective element.
- Now that you have removed the burner, you can test it using your VOM. Using the ohmmeter function, set the range scale to R x 1 and touch the test leads to the two burner terminals. The VOM should show continuity.
Typical burner readings should be somewhere between 19 and 115 ohms,
depending on the range manufacturer. If there is no continuity, the
burner is defective. To test for a grounded (or shorted) burner, place
one test lead on the outside surface of the burner and the other test
lead on each burner terminal in turn. If there is continuity at either
terminal, the burner is defective.
- If the burner is defective, replace with a new one by reversing the
removal procedure (step 2 above). If replacing a wired-in burner, make
sure that you install the wires on the correct terminals, according to
the wiring diagram
Oven Thermostat Testing:
An oven thermostat is a switch that opens and closes in response to the temperature
it senses. It is typically found in the control panel, where a
liquid-filled temperature-sensing bulb senses and maintains the internal
oven temperature by cycling heat on and off.
- Before repairs or testing can begin you must disconnect the electricity at the fuse panel, at the circuit breaker panel, or by pulling the plug. Make sure the power is off before proceeding. A jolt from 220 volts can be fatal, use caution!
- Access the oven thermostat, which is located in different places depending on the make and model:
- On freestanding ranges, access the thermostat by removing the screws that hold the back panel in place at both ends.
- On models with front-loading controls, remove the panel and
tilt it for access. Be careful not to let the wires disconnect from
their components.
- Some built-in models have a removable backsplash. Lift the
backsplash, rest it on the cook top and remove the screws from the
backsplash, which holds the rear panel.
- On wall ovens or eye-level ranges, access the control panel
by opening the door and removing the screws that secure it. The screws
may be under the exhaust hood or below the control panel. If the control
panel is hinged, simply tilt it towards you.
- On some models both the rear and front control panels must be
removed. The screws may be found on the trim and occasionally the trim
must be removed.
- When testing the thermostat switch contacts for continuity, refer to the wiring diagram and remove only those wires being tested - and only one pair at a time. Test switch contact terminals
as per your wiring diagram. If the switch lacks continuity at any of
the contact terminal points then the entire thermostat switch needs to
be replaced.
Adjusting the thermostat:
- Test the oven temperature by placing the tester in the oven's
center and leaving it for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Record the minimum
and maximum temperatures of three cycles, then add those figures
together, divide the result by six and you have the oven's average
temperature.
- If the average temperature is more than 25 degrees off, try
calibrating the thermostat by following your appliance manual
instructions for thermostat calibration.
Burner is on high all the time
Is this an older unit - 5 years or more in use? Sounds like the burner element is shot. Check the Amana web site for a replacement.
Bill B.
San Antonio
STOVE
Hello
That sounds like the electric sending unit to the ignitor are not working properly, they are located under the knobs on the sitch rod. a small ceramic piece with 2 wires, very inespensive and easy to change.
Eddie Rentas
Tupper Lake NY
My defy slimline cooktop shows ER42 but I changed the capacitors, what is wrong?
The ER42 error code typically indicates an issue related to insufficient power being delivered to the ceramic element.
Check Power Supply: Ensure that the cooktop is receiving adequate power. Verify that the power supply is stable and not fluctuating.
Inspect the PCB (Printed Circuit Board): Since the error points to a fault on the PCB, visually inspect the control board for any signs of damage, loose connections, or burnt components.
Capacitors: You mentioned that you've already changed the capacitors. While this is a good step, it's essential to ensure that the new capacitors are correctly installed with the same rating and polarity.
Reset the Cooktop: Turn off the power to the cooktop completely. Disconnect it from the mains for a few minutes, then reconnect it and power it back on. Sometimes, a reset can clear minor glitches.
No joy? Consider professional repair.
4/21/2024 5:08:45 PM •
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I can't lower the heat on my Whirlpool electric stove cooktop. Started about a month ago. Stove is 15 yrs old. Everything else on the stove works e
It needs a new control if it has dials or a control pad or a part if it is electronic. Full make and MODEL (what it is) in all answer please as first 3 words in every question.Edited as model number given Whirlpool GFE471LVShttps://www.whirlpool.com/owners-center-pdp.GFE471LVS.htmlThe Infinite Switches are $130, so it is best to test them with a multimeter first.https://www.partswarehouse.com/Whirlpool-GFE471LVS0-Freestanding-Electric-Range-s/131742.htmVideos showing how to changehttps://www.google.com/search?q=whirlpool+gfe471lvs+replace+hob+infinite+switchOwner Manual, just because it was therehttps://www.manualslib.com/products/Whirlpool-Gfe471lvs0-10479409.html..
4/6/2024 6:50:10 PM •
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on Apr 06, 2024
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