Amana IC13B Installation Manual

Important Safety Information

What You Need to Know about Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating refrigerator.

Read entire manual before installing kit. All necessary tools and materials must be available prior to installation. Verify all listed parts are included in kit. If parts are missing, contact source from whom kit was purchased.

• If unable to solve a problem during installation, refer to your refrigerators owners manual for service information.

Before Calling Service...

If something seems unusual, please check “Trouble Shooting” section, which is designed to help you solve problems before calling service.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.

DANGER!

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING!

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Unplug power cord or open household circuit breaker to refrigerator before installing kit. After installing kit, reconnect power.

CAUTION!

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Do not place fingers or hands on or around the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

• REPLACE ORIGINAL ICE STORAGE BUCKET WITH ONE FROM KIT to avoid spilling ice cubes.

• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch. If water filter is installed, water pressure to water valve must be a minimum of 35 pounds per square inch.

• Start nuts by hand to avoid cross threading. Finish tightening nuts using a wrench. Do not overtighten.

• Check carefully for water leaks prior to returning refrigerator to normal location and 24 hours after connection.

How the Ice Maker Works

Water fills the empty

cube mold when the freezer has cooled to freezing temperature. Cold air is forced directly over the mold.

About Your Ice Maker

Is it possible for the ice maker to overfill the storage bin ?

The feeler arm (C) senses when the bin (B) is full and signals the icemaker to stop ejecting cubes. The mold refills and freezes a new supply. Once the feeler arm senses that more is needed, the ice maker resumes operation by ejecting the frozen cubes.

When frozen, the

cubes are moved up and out of the mold.

The sweeper arm (A) ejects them into the ice storage bin (B)

below.

How to Use Your Ice Maker

To start ice maker, lower feeler arm

to ‘on’ position.

• Make sure ice storage bin is below ice maker and pushed back as far as possible.

NOTE: Feeler arm must be free to move upward and outward over ice storage bin for ice production. Make sure packages in freezer compartment do not block its movement.

Allow approximately 24 hours after

installation to receive first harvest of ice.

• Discard ice created within first 12 hours of operation to verify system is flushed of impurities.

When is it appropriate to shut off my ice maker?

Raise the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position when:

• Ice storage bin is removed, or is being cleaned.

• Refrigerator is not to be used for an extended time, such as

vacations. Also, turn off the water supply to the ice maker in this instance.

• Water supply is to be shut off for several hours.

My ice cubes have an odor. What can I do to avoid this?

Ice is a porous material and is likely to absorb odors from surrounding areas. Ice cubes that have been in the ice storage bin for a considerable length of time may pick up off-flavor tastes, stick together, and gradually become smaller. We suggest that these cubes be thrown away.

Other ways to control ice cube odor are listed below.

• The ice storage bin should be cleaned occasionally in warm water. Be sure to put the icemaker feeler arm in the STOP (up) position when cleaning the bin. Rinse and wipe dry.

• Check for spoiled or expired items and discard. Wrap all odor-causing foods, or store foods in tightly-sealed containers to prevent odor reoccurrence.

• Water filter (some models) may need to be replaced.

• In some cases, household water quality may need to be checked. If a water filter is desired, a water filter may be ordered for some models. Contact your dealer for more information on your particular model.

Installing Your Ice Maker

How to Prepare the Freezer Compartment

Remove freezer accessories, including all

baskets and shelves.

• See Owner’s Manual on instructions on removal and replacement of freezer items.

Remove the ice service rack

If you have a wire ice service rack (A)

• Remove ice trays and storage bin.

• Remove the two screws (B) and discard screws and washers (C).

or if you have a plastic ice

service rack (D)

• Slide front portion of shelf up off of front wall screw.

• Pull rack forward until screw is stopped in L-shaped groove. Lift shelf up off of rear wall screw.

Pry water

connection cover off using a flat blade screwdriver. Water connection cover is located on back freezer wall.

ICEMAKER

From back of

refrigerator (A), use screwdriver to pierce interior sealing tape (B) that covers the hole

READY

for the water fill tube inlet (C).

Cover end of fill tube

with masking tape (D) or small plastic bag to avoid insulation from entering tube during insertion.

Insert fill tube (D) into

water fill tube inlet (C).

• If tube does not come through the interior freezer wall, use a pair of needle-nose pliers to pull tube through.

Remove tape or plastic bag from the end

of the fill tube.

If present, locate

white tube inlet cover on back of unit, and pry off using a flatblade screwdriver with the blade covered with masking tape.

• Discard cover

or If present, locate tube inlet sticker and

remove. Cut through metallic tape under the sticker.

Installing Your Ice Maker

If hole in the back of the cabinet

is as illustrated to the right , then push gently on the water fill tube while twisting it slightly. Make sure flange (E) is firmly seated in the hole

• Pull on back of fill tube to be sure that the fit is tight. If tube comes loose, repeat above instructions.

or If hole in cabinet

back is diamond shaped, then insert fill tube. Press firmly inward while rotating clockwise 30° until water line

is vertical and fill tube is locked into back wall.

• Pull on back of fill tube to be sure that the fit is tight. If tube comes loose, repeat above instructions.

How to Mount the Water Valve Assembly

Locate water valve

cover plate on back of unit in lower left hand corner. Remove cover plate with a ¼” hex nut driver.

• Retain screw for later replacement.

• Cut wire tie holding harness to cover plate. Take care not to cut wires.

• Discard cover plate

Plug harness from

inside machine compartment onto water valve electrical terminals.

Tuck bottom portion of

valve inside machine compartment behind the tab (G) and fasten valve to cabinet with ¼” screw (F) from step

Position valve water

line as illustrated and secure with small plastic adhesive clip (A) located in ice maker kit.

Installing Your Ice Maker

How to Mount the Ice Maker Kit

Screw5/8" ice maker mounting screws into

holes provided in left wall of freezer section.

• Leave head out approximately

/8" for the slot in the icemaker hanger to slip over the screws.

• Remove phillips screw (A) if present and discard.

Snap ice maker cover into place onto ice

maker.

• Insert tabs on top of cover into slots on top of end of ice maker.

• Snap bottom of ice maker ice maker cover into place.

/8"

Insert remaining mounting

screw into bottom of ice maker, and tighten down all mounting screws.

Raise feeler arm to the

STOP (up) position until water connection is complete.

• Ice maker should feel securely mounted.

Replace baskets and shelves, and place ice

storage bin directly under ice maker.

NOTE: Check again to make sure the icemaker wire harness is fully inserted into its outlet.

Insert wire harness plug into

connector on back wall of freezer by using a rocking motion until locking fingers on plug snap into place.

Slip fill tube into self-

positioning fill tube opening in back of ice maker..

Slide ice maker

hangers (A) over screws.

Installing Your Ice Maker

How to Connect the Water Supply

Create service loop with

8’ of tubing. Avoid kinking of tubing.

Remove plastic cap (A) from

water valve inlet port (B).

Locate water tubing clamp (C)

in kit and install on back of refrigerator with existing ¼" hex head cover screw .

Place brass nut (D)

and sleeve (E) on copper tube end as illustrated.

Monitor water connection for 24 hours.

Correct leaks, if necessary.

Place end of copper tubing into

water valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly–DO NOT KINK–so that tubing

feeds straight into inlet port.

Slide brass nut over sleeve and

screw nut into inlet port. Tighten nut with wrench.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten. Cross threading may occur.

Pull on tubing to confirm

connection is secure. Connect tubing to frame with water tubing clamp and turn on water supply. Check for leaks and correct, if present.

Trouble Shooting

TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Ice maker appears to have Ice maker arm is not in correct position Confirm ice maker arm is down. See Automatic Ice stopped operating Maker section in your owner’s manual for details.

Electrical power cord may not be plugged into Make sure plug from power cord fits tightly into icemaker, or harness is not plugged into water wall outlet, or check that connection valve.

The icemaker is not getting the necessary Make sure the water supply is connected and turned on. supply of water. Check for kinks in the ¼" copper tubing. Remove kinks or

replace tubing if there are kinks. Verify that refrigerator harness is plugged into water valve. Water filter needs to be replaced. See owners manual for replacement instructions.

Freezer temperature is too low See the controls section in your owner’s manual for

The cubes are too small. The shutoff valve connecting the refrigerator to

Small or hollow cubes Water utilizing devices in use elsewhere in house Avoid operating device such as dishwasher, washing

Water filter needs to be replaced. See owners manual for replacement instructions.

Ice cubes have odor/taste Ice stored for an extended period may absorb Discard old cubes. Use icemaker regularly.

odors which affect their taste.

Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed. Empty and wash ice storage bin.

Unsealed packages in the refrigerator ad/or Check seals on packages in freezer. freezer compartments may be transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.

The interior of the refrigerator needs cleaning. See Odor Removal instructions in Care and Cleaning

Icemaker is not producing Ice maker arm is not in correct position Confirm ice maker arm is down. See Automatic Ice ice Maker section in your owner’s manual for details.

Household water supply is not reaching water Check water connection procedure in your Installation valve. Instructions .

assistance on how to adjust your controls. Freezer must be between 0 to 2°F (-18 to -17°C) to produce ice.

the home water line may be clogged. Unclog it. Replace water filter.

machine or shower.

Section.

Copper or plastic tubing has kinks. Turn off water supply and remove kinks. If kinks cannot

Water pressure is too low. Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds

Freezer temperature is too low. See the controls section in your owner’s manual for

Improper water valve was Check water connection procedure in your Installation installed. Instructions. Self-piercing and

be removed, replace tubing. Refer to the refrigerators owners manual, serial plate or your dealer for information .

per square inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for units with water filters.

assistance on how to adjust your controls. Freezer must be between 0 to 2°F (-18 to -17°C) to produce ice.

low water pressure and may clog the line over time. The manufacturer is not responsible for property damage due to improper installation or water connection.

/16” saddle valves cause

Trouble Shooting

TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Icemaker is not producing ice Electrical connection to water valve Check electrical connections to water valve coil and (some models) coil and connector block may be loose. connector block on refrigerator cabinet. (continued from previous page) Freezer section not operating at proper Confirm that freezer section is operating at proper

Ice maker is not producing Ice maker has just recently been installed or Wait 24 hours for ice production to begin and for ice enough ice or ice is a large amount of ice has just been used. to restock after emptied. malformed.

temperature. temperature. Adjust accordingly.

Water pressure is too low. Low water pressure can cause valve to leak. Water

pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per square inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for units with water filters.

Water filter needs to be replaced. See owners manual for replacement instructions.

Freezer temperature is too low. See the controls section in your owner’s manual for

Ice cubes stick together or Ice cubes have not been emptied. Empty ice cube bucket or trays more frequently. If used “shrink”. infrequently, ice cubes may stick together or shrink.

Ice forms in inlet tube to ice Water pressure is too low. Check water pressure. Low water pressure will cause maker (some models). valve to leak. Self-piercing valves cause low water

Freezer temperature is too high See the controls section in your owner’s manual for

Unit is leaking water Plastic tubing was used to complete Copper tubing is recommended for installation. Plastic

water connection. is less durable and can cause leakage. The manufac-

Water pressure is too low. Low water pressure can cause valve to leak. Water

Improper water valve was installed Check water connection procedure in your Installation instructions. Self-piercing and 3/16” saddle valves cause

assistance on how to adjust your controls. Freezer must be between 0 to 2°F (-18 to -17°C) to produce ice.

pressure. A saddle valve is recommended. Refer to the refrigerators owners manual, serial plate, or your local dealer for availability of saddle valves or servicers in your area.

assistance on how to adjust your controls. Freezer is recommended to be between 0 and 2°F (-18 to -17°C).

turer is not responsible for property damage due to improper installation or water connection.

pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per square inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for units with water filters.

low water pressure and may clog the line over time.

The manufacturer is not responsible for property damage due to improper installation or water connection.

Refer to refrigerators owner’s manual for warranty & service information.

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