Amana IC3 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

IC3 Top Freezer
Refrigerator
Ice Maker Kit
Installation and
Operating
Instructions

Keep these instructions for future reference. Be sure this
manual stays with ice maker.

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Introduction

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CAUTION

T o avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
all safety instructions.

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.

• Mechanical experience is required to install kit.
Installation can take from 3 to 6 hours.

• If unable to solve a problem during installation, contact
an authorized Amana® technician. Locate a Factory
Service Center or independent authorized technician by
calling 1-800-628-5782 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-

5511 outside U.S.A. Service is at owner’s expense.

Safety Instructions

WARNING

T o avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, unplug power cord or open
household circuit breaker to refrigerator before
installing kit. After installing kit, reconnect power.

CAUTION

T o avoid property damage, observe the following:

• Confirm water pressure to water valve is at least 20

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.

Materials Required

Important

• Before connecting ice maker, contact a plumber to
connect copper tubing to household plumbing in
compliance with local codes and ordinances.

• Amana Appliances recommends using a saddle valve.
Do not use self-piercing valve. Amana Refrigeration,
Inc. is not responsible for property damage due to
improper installation or water connection.

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/4" (6 mm) flexible copper tubing*.

*Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply
connection plus an additional 8' (2 1/2 m) for service loop
behind refrigerator. T ubing should be soft instead of rigid
and ends should be free of burrs.

Tools Required

•3/8" electric drill (ground fault protected)

•3/8" drill bit •1/4" hex nut driver

•1/2" open-end wrenches (2) • Adjustable wrench

• Flat blade screwdriver • Slip joint pliers

• Small knife • Masking tape

• Bucket • Towel

• Gloves

Parts

Use listed part numbers only when ordering replacement
parts. Part numbers are not used in installation
instructions.

Item Description Part Number Quantity

1 Ice Maker D7824703 1
2 Ice maker cover B5724506 1
N/S Ice maker cover deco rative trim

(TM,TJ, TR, TX models)

N/S Ice maker cover deco rative insert

(TC models)

N/S Ice maker cover deco rative insert

(TL models)

N/S Ice maker cover deco rative insert

(Blue)

N/S Ice maker cover deco rative insert

(TZ models)
N/S Warning label A3036901 1
N/S Diagnostic label 10834701 1
N/S Ice maker arm 10884401 1
3 Stainless steel clip B5720301 1
4 Water fill tube extension A3127401 1
5 Ice maker wiring harness D7813004 1
6 Thermal fuse clip 10319801 1
7 Button plug M0311301 2
9 Ice storage bucket D7621116 2
N/S Ice storage bucket decorative

insert (TC models)
N/S Installation and operating

instructions
N/S Ice storage bucket decorative

insert (TX models)
N/S Ice storage bucket decorative

insert (TL models)
N/S Ice storage bucket decorative

insert (Blue)
N/S Ice storage bucket decorative

insert (TZ models)
10 Water valve D7712603 1
N/S Water valve clip A3223101 1
11 Water valve mounting bracket D7701602 1
123/8" cutting screw M0251015 3
13 Water valve coupling assembly 10244903 1
14 Nylon nut and sleeve M0753001 1
15 ¼" plastic tubing B5705308 1
16 Anti-kink spring A1055101 1
17 Stainless steel insert A3223101 1
18 Hose clamp M0114003 1
19 “P” clamp M0108001 11
20 Plastic clip M0104101 1

C8963607 1

C8963615 1

C8963609 1

C8963610 1

C8963614 1

C8987005 1

10527026 1

C8987002 1

C8987003 1

C8987004 1

C8987006 1

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4. Secure water valve mounting bracket behind square
collar on water valve inlet. Attach ground wire to
bracket with a 3/8" (10 mm) cutting screw and a 1/4"
(6 mm) hex nut driver.

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A. Ground wire B.3/8"(10 mm) screw
Securing water valve mounting bracket

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WARNING

T o avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, ground wire must be properly
attached to both bracket and water valve.

5. Slide end of plastic tubing through plastic nut. Insert

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large coil into plastic tubing. Large coil must face out.
Do not force large coil into plastic tubing. Large coil
prevents spring from slipping through plastic tubing.
Spring will prevent plastic tubing from kinking.

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Procedure

1. Turn off water supply to refrigerator .

CAUTION

T o avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
material when moving refrigerator.

2. Move refrigerator away from wall. Unplug refrigerator.

3. Seal open end of copper tubing with masking tape to
keep inside of tubing clean. Route copper tubing up to
refrigerator through floor or interior wall behind
refrigerator providing 3/8" (10 mm) holes as required.
Copper tubing route must be above 35°F (1°C) to
prevent water line from freezing.

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A. Large coil B. Plastic nut
C. Plastic tubing

Large Coil

6. Push end of plastic tubing with spring into bottom
water valve fitting. Tighten nut with pliers.

7. Remove lower fiber board cover from rear of
refrigerator cabinet by removing screws with a 1/4" hex
nut driver.

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