Commercial Combination/
Convection Microwave
Oven with 230/208 V, 60 Hz
This Base Manual covers all
Commerical Combination/Convection
Microwave Ovens with 230/208 V , 60 Hz.
Refer to individual T echnical Sheet
for information on specific models.
ACE208
ACE230
Service Manual for
Amana
®
This manual is to be used by qualified appliance
technicians only. Amana does not assume any
responsibility for property damage or personal injury for
improper service procedures done by an unqualified
person.
®
RS2220002
Revision 0
November 2000
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Important Product Information
WA R N IN G
Precautions to be observed before and during
servicing to avoid possible exposure to excessive
microwave energy , or electrical shock disconnect
power to oven.
Do not operate or allow oven to be operated with
door open.
Make the following safety checks on all ovens to be
serviced before activating the magnetron or other
microwave source, and make repairs as necessary:
• Interlock operation
• Proper door closing
• Seal and sealing surfaces (arcing, wear, and other
damage)
• Damage to or loosening of hinges and latches
• Evidence of dropping or abuse
Before turning on microwave power for any service
test or inspection within the microwave generating
compartments, check the magnetron, waveguide or
transmission line, and cavity for proper alignment,
integrity , and connections.
Any defective or misadjusted components in the
interlock, monitor , door seal, and microwave
generation and transmission systems shall be
repaired, replaced or adjusted by procedures
described in this manual before oven is released to
the consumer .
Check microwave leakage to verify compliance with
the federal performance standard should be
performed on each oven prior to release to the
consumer.
WA RNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, injury, or death, make
sure these grounding instructions are followed.
Grounding Instructions
WA RN IN G
Do not remove grounding prong when installing
grounded appliance in a home or business that does
not have three wire grounding receptacle, under no
condition is grounding prong to be cut off or removed.
It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to
contact a qualified electrician and have properly
grounded three prong wall receptacle installed in
accordance with appropriate electrical codes
Should a two prong adapter plug be required temporarily
it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have
it replaced with properly grounded three prong
receptacle or the two prong adapter properly grounded
by a qualified electrician in accordance with appropriate
electrical codes.
Servicing of Grounded Products
The standard accepted color coding for grounding wires
is GREEN or GREEN WITH YELLOW STRIPE. These
ground leads are NOT to be used as current carrying
conductors. It is extremely important that the technician
replace any and all grounds prior to completion of the
service call. Under no condition should ground wire be
left off causing a potential hazard to technicians and
consumer.
WIRING
Good service practice is to never route wiring over
terminals and/or sharp edges. This applies to any
wiring without regard to the circuit voltage. Wire
insulation material and thickness is designed and
regulated for electrical spacing purpose only , but
cannot always be relied upon because of possible cuts
and/or abrasions, which can occur during servicing.
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Table of Contents
Important Product Information .......................................2
Impo rtant I nform ation ....................................................4
Important Safety Information .........................................5
Amana • 2800 220thTrail • PO Box 8901 • Amana, Iowa • 52204 • Printed in the U.S.A.
3RS2220002 Rev. 0
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Important Information
Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible, however,
that during its lifetime a product may require service. Products should be serviced only by a qualified service
technician who is familiar with the safety procedures required in the repair and who is equipped with the proper tools,
parts, testing instruments and the appropriate service manual. REVIEW ALL SERVICE INFORMATION IN THE
APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING REPAIRS.
Important Notices for Consumers and Servicers
WARNING
T o avoid risk of serious injury or death, repairs should not be attempted by an unauthorized personal, dangerous
conditions (such as exposure to electrical shock) may result.
CAUTION
Amana will not be responsible for any injury or property damage from improper service procedures. If prefroming
service on your own product, assume responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may result.
To locate an authorized servicer, please consult your telephone book or the dealer from whom you purchased this
product. For further assistance, please contact:
DANGER -Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WA RNIN G
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property
damage.
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Important Safety Information
CAUTION
Do not become exposed to radiation from the
microwave generator or other parts conducting
microwave energy .
Basic design of this microwave oven makes it an
inherently safe device to both use and service. However,
there are some precautions which should be followed
when servicing microwave oven to maintain this safety .
These are as follows:
1. Always operate unit from an adequately grounded
outlet. Do not operate on a two-wire extension cord.
2. Before servicing unit (if unit is operable) perform
microwave leakage test.
3. Oven should never be operated if door does not fit
properly against seal, hinge/hinge bearings are
damaged or broken; choke is damaged, (pieces
missing, etc.); or any other visible damage can be
noted. Check choke area to ensure that this area is
clean and free of all foreign matter. If any above
problems occur take the following steps:
• T ell the user not to operate the oven.
• Contact Amana immediately .
4. If oven operates with door open and produces
microwave energy , take the following steps:
• T ell the user not to operate the oven.
• Contact Amana immediately .
5. Always have oven disconnected when outer case is
removed except when making "live" tests called for in
the service manual. Do not reach into equipment
area while unit is energized. Make all connections
for the test and check them for tightness before
plugging cord into outlet.
6. Always ground capacitors on magnetron filter box and
H.V . capacitor with an insulated-handle screwdriver
before working in high voltage area of equipment
compartment. Some types of failures will leave a
charge in capacitors and the discharge could cause a
reflex action which could make you injure yourself.
7. In the area of the transformer, capacitor , diode, and
magnetron there is HIGH VOL T AGE. When unit is
operating, keep area clean and free of anything which
could possibly cause an arc or ground, etc.
8. DO NOT for any reason defeat interlock switches,
there is no valid reason for this action at any time;
nor will it be condoned by Amana.
9. Microwave oven should never be operated with:
• Any components removed and/or bypassed
• Any of the safety interlocks are found to be
defective
• Any of the seal surfaces are defective, missing, or
damaged
10.To ensure that unit does not emit excessive
microwave leakage and to meet Department of Health
and Human Services guidelines check oven for
microwave leakage using Narda Model 8100, 8200,
Holaday HI1500, HI1501, or Simpson 380M leakage
monitor as outlined in instructions. Maximum leakage
level allowed is 4mw/cm2 .
1 1.If servicer encounters an emission reading over 4mw/
cm2, servicer is to cease repair and contact Amana
Service Department immediately for further direction.
Amana will contact the proper Government Agency
upon verification of test results.
12.Install or locate this equipment ONLY in accordance
with the installation instructions in this manual.
13.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers – for example, closed glass jars – may
explode and SHOULD NOT be HEA TED in this
equipment.
14.Use this equipment ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this equipment. This type of
equipment is specifically designed to heat or cook. It
is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
15.As with any equipment, CLOSE SUPERVISION is
necessary when used by CHILDREN.
16.DO NOT operate this equipment if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly , or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
17.This equipment, including power cord, must be
serviced ONL Y by qualified service personnel. Special
tools are required to service equipment. Contact
nearest authorized service facility for examination,
repair, or adjustment.
18.DO NOT cover or block any openings on the
equipment.
19.DO NOT store this equipment outdoors. DO NOT use
this product near water – for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
20.DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
21.Keep cord AWA Y from HEATED surfaces.
22.DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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Important Safety Information
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CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal injury or death of fire in the oven cavity:
• DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend equipment if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed
inside the equipment to facilitate cooking.
• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in equipment.
• KEEPequipment DOOR CLOSED, turn equipment off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel, if materials inside the equipment should ignite. Fire may spread if door is
opened.
• DO NOT use the cavity for storage purposes. DO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the
cavity when not in use.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:
1. Briskly stir or pour liquids before heating with
microwave energy to prevent spontaneous boiling
or eruption. Do not overheat. If air is not mixed into
a liquid, liquid can erupt in equipment or after
removal from equipment.
2. Do not deep fat fry in equipment. Fat could
overheat and be hazardous to handle.
3. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an
unbroken yolk using microwave energy. Pressure
may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with fork or
knife before cooking.
4. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, and similar
foods before cooking with microwave energy.
When skin is pierced, steam escapes evenly.
5. Pop popcorn in microwave mode only. If
equipment is preheated or hot, allow equipment to
cool before popping popcorn or bag may ignite.
7. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in
equipment when cooking in microwave or
combination mode. Most cooking thermometers
contain mercury and may cause an electrical arc,
malfunction, or damage to equipment.
8. Do not heat baby bottles in equipment.
9. Do not use metal utensils in equipment except
when recommended by microwave food
manufacturers or recipe requires metal utensils in
convection or combination mode. Heat food in
containers made of glass or china if possible.
10. Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials that are not intended for cooking. If
equipment temperature is high, material may
ignite.
12. Do not use paper towels which contain nylon
or other synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could
melt and cause paper to ignite.
13. Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags
in equipment. Food or liquid could expand quickly
and cause container or bag to break. Pierce or
open container or bag before heating.
14. Racks, utensils, and equipment surfaces may
become hot during or after use. Use utensils or
protective clothing, like pan grips or dry oven mitts,
when necessary to avoid burns.
15. Do not use rack position if rack hook breaks.
Replace broken hooks immediately.
16. Do not unplug equipment immediately after use.
Internal fan must cool equipment to avoid damage
of electrical components.
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Product Information
Stirrer Blade
Distributes microwave energy throughout the cavity.
Blower/Fan Assembly
Circulates cooling air throughout the convection or
microwave oven compartment and cavity .
Transformer High Voltage
High voltage transformer is used in this unit, which
supplies high voltage A.C. for operation of the
magnetron tube.
Stirrer Cover
Covers and protects the stirrer blade assembly .
Door Interlock and Monitoring Switch
NOTE: When the line fuse is blown the Interlock Switch
Assembly must be replaced.
Interlock switch (assembly) mounts behind oven cavity
front bulkhead. It is actuated by door hook and guide
attached to the door.
Monitoring switch (contacts 7 and 8) is actuated by the
door guide.
The secondary interlock switch (contacts 2 and 3) and
primary interlock switch (contacts 4 and 5) are actuated
by the door hook.
The secondary interlock switch is in series with the
interlock monitoring switch in the monitor circuit.
If a malfunction occurs in the secondary interlock when
door opens, current will flow through the monitor switch
causing the oven fuse to open.
If a faulty door interlock switch has allowed current
through the monitor switch, the switch assembly must be
replaced (see interlock switch testing) before replacing
fuse.
DANGER
To avoid severe personal injury or death avoid
contacting any high voltage parts. The capacitors are
at high voltage (4000 volt) potential and it is extremely
important that they be grounded before handling.
High Voltage Capacitor
Doubles the A.C. output voltage from the high voltage
transformer.
High Voltage Diode (Rectifier)
Is connected at the output side of the high voltage
capacitor. It changes voltage from A.C. to D.C. It
passes current in one direction and blocks it in the other.
Also called a rectifier.
Magnetron
With filament voltage and high D.C. voltage from the
output of the H.V . capacitor, diode junction the
magnetron will put out an electomagnetic radio
frequency of 2450 MHz to heat the food load in the
oven.
Thermal Protectors
At a predetermined temperature the thermal cut-outs will
open or close. The oven will indicate an error code in the
display , initiate cooling fan operation, or prevent the
generation of microwave energy .
• Magnetron thermal cut-out is mounted directly on the
body of the magnetron
• Fan thermal cut-out is mounted directly on the
exhaust duct
• Control thermal cut-out is mounted directly on the
heater box
Touch Panels
Allows consumer operation and programming of oven.
Triacs
Triacs are controlled by high voltage circuit boards.
Triacs control one side of the power line going to the
high voltage power transformer and heating elements.
• Microwave triacs, heating elements A, and B triacs are
mounted inside oven chassis behind oven cavity front
bulkhead
RTD (Resistance Thermal Device)
Senses temperature inside oven cavity.
Heating Elements
Heating elements are used to produce convection heat.
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Installation
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Grounding Instructions
NOTE: Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
grounding prong from the plug or bend power
prongs to fit receptacle other than one shown for
your equipment. Such abuse of the plug can
result in electrical shock or overheating.
WA R N IN G
Improper use of grounding plug can result in a risk of
electrical shock or death.
This equipment MUST be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for electric current.
This oven is equipped with a cord having grounding wire
with a grounding plug. Plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded. DO NOT
use a two-prong adapter.
Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the equipment is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If product power cord
is too short, have a qualified electrician install an
appropriate receptacle. This equipment should be
plugged into a separate 60 Hz circuit with the
appropriate electrical rating label. Models ACE208
require a 208 voltage supply and model ACE230
requires a 230/240 voltage supply. When the
combination oven is on a circuit with other equipment, an
increase in cooking times may be required and fuses
can be blown.
Radio Interference
Microwave operation may cause interference to radio,
television, or a similar oven. Reduce or eliminate
interference by doing the following:
• Clean door and sealing surfaces of oven according to
instructions in
Care and Cleaning
• Place radio, television, etc. as far as possible from
oven.
• Use a properly installed antenna on radio, television,
etc. to obtain stronger signal reception.
section.
Oven Placement
• Do not install oven next to or above source of heat,
such as pizza oven
or deep fat fryer. This could cause microwave oven to
operate improperly and could shorten life of electrical
parts.
• Do not block or obstruct oven filter. Allow access for
cleaning.
• Install oven on level countertop surface.
• Place warning label in a conspicuous place close to
microwave oven.
• Outlet should be located so that plug is accessible
when oven is in place.
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NEMA 6-20R
250V–20AMP
Unpacking Oven
• Inspect oven for damage such as dents in door or
inside oven cavity .
• Report any dents or breakage to source of purchase
immediately .
Do not attempt to use oven if damaged.
• Remove all materials from oven interior.
• If oven has been stored in extremely cold area, wait a
few hours before connecting power .
RS2220002 Rev. 08
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B
A—Allow at least 1 1/4" (3.18 cm) of clearance
around top and sides of oven. Proper air flow
around oven cools electrical components. With
restricted air flow, oven may not operate properly
and life of electrical parts is reduced.
B—Install combination oven so oven bottom is at
least 3 feet (91.5 cm) above floor .
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Care and Cleaning
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Clean oven frequently to maximize oven life,
performance, and efficiency . A dirty oven cooks
inefficiently because moisture, spills, and grease absorb
convection and microwave energy .
• Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners, or cleaners
containing ammonia.
• Do not use water pressure type cleaning systems.
• Remove excess water from cloth before wiping oven.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
appliance before cleaning.
CAUTION
To prevent personal injury, handle utensils, racks, and
door with care. Utensils, racks, and door may become
hot during operation.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Schedule Maintenance Cleaning (Not Covered Under
Warranty)
• Contact an authorized servicer to remove and
clean heater box.
• Schedule appointment every 12 months or when
heavy grease buildup is apparent on back of oven
cavity .
Recommended Cleaning Schedule
Schedule Several Daily Cleanings
• Clean interior, exterior , door, and racks according to
instructions.
• If possible, clean spills immediately.
• Clean air filter and air vents regularly to prevent
overheating.
• Wipe dry after cleaning.
Clean After Use
• Remove oven racks and rack guides, and clean
according to Oven Racks and Rack Guides
instructions.
• Clean exterior according to Cleaning Oven Exterior
instructions.
• Clean oven cavity according to Cleaning Oven Cavity
instructions.
• Wipe dry after cleaning.
Cleaning Oven Exterior
Clean door and other exterior surfaces with a clean
cloth, sponge, or nylon pad using a mild detergent
diluted in warm water. Use commercial degreasers if
heavily soiled.
• If spraying solutions into oven cavity, protect interior
rear wall from moisture or mist.
Cleaning Oven Cavity
Remove racks and rack guides for best results.
Recommended cleaning solution is ConvectionExpress Cleaner. Repeat cleaning several times if
necessary . Saturate oven interior surfaces with Amana
Convection Express Cleaner and let sit for 2 to 5
minutes. Rub vigorously with nylon scouring pad to
loosen debris. Wipe clean with warm, damp clean cloth.
NOTE: A plastic putty knife or equivalent may be used
to remove baked on debris.
• Wear protective rubber gloves when cleaning oven.
• Use only a plastic putty knife, nylon scouring pad or
equivalent, to aid in removing soil or build-up from the
oven interior.
• Do notuse knife, metal utensil, or steel wool pad to
remove baked on material. This will damage the teflon
coating.
• Refer to warranty for limitations regarding teflon
interior and cleaning requirements.
Oven Racks and Rack Guides
Clean the oven racks and rack guides with a detergent
solution made with warm water . Scrub with a soft nylon
pad to loosen and remove any baked on materials. DO
NOT use a lye based oven cleaner, such as many of
the 'instant' oven cleaners. This will damage the finish
of the oven, the racks, and rack guides.
Air Filter
Air filter must be cleaned regularly to prevent
overheating of oven. The air filter is located directly
below the oven door.
1. Remove the filter retaining screws, located on the
outside edges of the filter.
2. Remove the air filter.
3. Wash filter in a mild detergent solution made with
warm water .
4. Rinse and dry thoroughly .
5. Replace filter and screws.
NOTE: Clean air filter regularly to prevent overheating,
which may damage oven.
Discharge Air Vents
Check for a buildup of cooking vapors along discharge
louvers in back of oven. Clean air vent with damp cloth
to ensure proper airflow. Dry thoroughly.
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Display and Features
B
A
C
D
E
G
A—Oven Door Handle (Lift to open.)
B—Rack Guides
C—T op Control Panel
Item flashes in display indicating
keypads can be used and cooking
entries can be made.
ITEM
88
CM
STG
1
2
3
4
Oven Features
Temperature is displayed in
the time field.
:
450F
PREHEAT NOT READYSTANDBY
D—Display
E—Side Control Panel
G—Air Intake Filter
Display
POWER
8
COOK
LEVEL
Preheat not ready indicates the
oven is not at preheat temperature.
NOT flashes while the oven heats to
preheat temperature.
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Display and Features (cont’d)
Item is not
displayed
indicating keypad
will not accept
entries. To
activate keypad,
open and close
oven door—Item
will then display .
ITEM
88
M
C
Displays stage the oven is cooking
in during multi-stage cooking cycles.
STG
1
2
3
4
450F
PREHEAT NOT READYSTANDBY
Preheat ready displays when
oven has reached the preset
preheat temperature.
:
POWER
8
COOK
LEVEL
Displays
menu
number
selected
by user.
ITEM
23
88
CM
ITEM
88
23
CM
Convection cooking only.
Time left in cooking condition
STG
1
2
3
4
PREHEAT NOT READYSTANDBY
STG
1
2
3
4
5 45
PREHEAT NOT READYSTANDBY
:
5 45
POWER
:
COOK
LEVEL
Power displays when oven is
actively generating microwave
energy . Will not display when set at
0, and will turn on and off when set
less than HI.
POWER
8
9
COOK
LEVEL
Indicates
percentage of
microwave power
(0 to 100%).
9 is 90%,
5 is 50%,
H is High (100%).
8
Combination cooking: both
convection (C) and microwave energy
(M) are used.
Cook level displays with the amount
of microwave energy used.
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PREHEAT
ON / OFF
TIME
TEMP
POWER
LEVEL
STAGE
PROGRAM
SAVE
RESET
Display and Features (cont’d)
Cooking D is play
DISPLAYSDESCRIPTION
PREHEAT NOT READY
Start Pad
START
STOP
The start pad is used
to begin a manual
time entry cooking
cycle.
STOP/RESET
pad
The STOP/RESET
pad stops a cooking sequence in
progress, clears out any
remaining time, and also ends a
programming or user option cycle.
When the STOP/RESET pad is
used to end a programming or
option change, the changes are
discarded.
PREHEAT
READY
00:00
PREHEAT
NOT READY
COOK LEVEL
ITEM
STG
STANDBY
C M
PREHEAT READY
reached preheat temperature and is ready to cook.
Displays cooking time. If stage cooking is
programmed, total cooking time is displayed.
PREHEAT NOT REA DY
flashes when oven is turned on and is warming up
to the selected preheat temperature.
COOK LEVEL
power level. HI is the highest setting, and 0 is lowest
(no microwave energy used).
ITEM
programmed cooking condition when using a
programmed pad.
cooking condition can be started or programmed.
STG
stage the oven is at in the cooking condition.
STANDBY
also after the oven is plugged in, the door is
opened, and then shut.
C M
displays the single or double digit entry of a
displays with a single number. This is the
displays when oven is turned off, and
displays when oven is convection cooking.
displays when oven has
displays and
displays the current microwave
ITEM
also flashes when a
NOT
Temperature warnings
The combination oven has two
distinct temperature warnings:
• A warning when the preheat
temperature does not match the
preprogrammed temperature of a
cooking condition.
• A warning when the actual oven
cavity temperature is not to
preheat temperature, such as
when the oven is first started.
C M
POWER
Programming D is pla y
DISPLAYSDESCRIPTION
Prog
OP: --
STG
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C M
displays when oven is cooking using both
microwave energy and convection.
POWER
generation in the oven.
power setting is at 0; and
when microwave energy is set at less than HI.
Displays when oven is in programming mode for
single pad or double pad memory.
Displays when oven is in user option mode. User
options can then be set or specified.
Displays stage number during cooking or when
programming a specific cooking stage. Stage
number (1 through 4) indicates the stage that is
being used.
displays during active microwave
POWER
POWER
will not display when
will turn on and off
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