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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B
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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C
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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8. Remove electrical wiring plug from retainer clamp on
lower rail of refrigerator cabinet. Connect electrical
wiring plug to water valve spade terminals. Nonpolarized plugs connect to either terminal.
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13. Slide nut and sleeve over end of copper tubing. Insert
copper tubing completely into adapter fitting. Check
adapter fitting to confirm hose washer is in place.
Tighten adapter fitting by hand as much as possible.
Carefully tighten an additional 1/2 turn with pliers.
Firmly connect tubing nut on copper tubing to adapter
fitting with an adjustable wrench. Confirm copper
tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.
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A. Electrical wiring plug
Wiring plug conection
9. Secure water valve to 2 predrilled holes in lower rail of
refrigerator cabinet with two 3/8" (10 mm) cutting
screws and 1/4" hex nut driver. Keep plastic tubing at
right side of water valve.
10. Remove water fitting cap from water fitting stem.
1 1 . Push stainless steel insert into open end of plastic
tubing. Stainless steel insert must be flush with end
of plastic tubing. Hold hose clamp open with pliers.
Slide hose clamp over stem of water fitting. Push end
of plastic tubing 5/8" (15 mm) into water fitting stem
and release hose clamp. Confirm plastic tubing is
secure by pulling on plastic tubing.
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A. Hose washer B. Adapter fitting
C. Sleeve D. Nut
Attach adapter fitting
14. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for
leaks. Turn off water supply to refrigerator and correct
any leaks. Repeat this process until no leaks are
found. Turn on water supply to refrigerator .
15. Slide ice service rack in freezer toward front of freezer
until screws are in middle of mounting holes. Gently
pull ice service rack away from freezer. Remove ice
rack screws using 1/4" hex nut driver. Insert plugs into
screw holes. Remove freezer shelf.
16. Remove screw and electrical and water connection
cover plate on upper back wall with a 1/4" hex nut
driver. Discard electrical and water connection cover
plate and screw.
17. Slide water fill tube extension over water inlet tube on
rear wall. Water fill tube extension must fit tightly
against hole in rear wall so water cannot leak into
freezer.
A. Hose clamp B. Stainless steel insert
C. Plastic tubing
Installing stainless steel insert
12. Remove tape from end of copper tubing. Put end of
copper tubing into sink or bucket. Slightly turn on
water supply to refrigerator. W ater will be under
considerable pressure. Allow water to run through
copper tubing for 1 minute to flush out copper tubing.
Turn off water supply to refrigerator when flushing is
complete.
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A. Water fill tube extension
Installing water fill tube extension
18. Remove ice maker from shipping carton. Discard
packing material.
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19. Install straight end of ice maker arm in round hole in
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water cup. Insert other end in elongated hole only; not
into round holes in ice maker housing. Ice maker arm
must be even with ice maker surface.
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27. Replace freezer shelf. Position ice storage bucket on
freezer shelf under ice maker.
28. Check for leaks at household plumbing connection
and water valve. Correct any leaks. Replace lower
cover on rear of refrigerator cabinet by placing cover
on refrigerator. Carefully tuck wires inside cover to
avoid pinching wires. Insert and tighten screws with a
1
/4" hex nut driver.
29. Create service loop using extreme care to avoid
kinks. Copper tube must not extend more than
3
/8" from back cover. Secure copper tubing at
back bottom horizontal cover using "P" clamp.
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A. Hole in water cup B. Ice maker arm
Installing ice maker arm
20. Slip stainless steel clip over rear wall of ice maker
water cup.
21. Select ice maker cover decorative insert that
resembles interior of refrigerator. Remove paper
backing from ice maker cover decorative insert.
Carefully position ice maker cover decorative insert on
ice maker cover and press on.
22. Remove and discard button plugs from side wall with
a knife covered with masking tape.
23. Start two 5/8" (15 mm) sheet metal screws in top
holes on side wall with a 1/4" hex nut driver. Leave
heads out approximately 3/8" (9 mm).
24. Hold ice maker in position. Ice maker can only be
installed one way . Do not drill additional holes. Insert
wire harness plug into receptacle on rear wall until
locking fingers on top and bottom of plug snaps into
place. Slip ice maker hanger over sheet metal
screws. Ease ice maker water cup toward end of
water fill tube extension. Water fill tube extension fits
under stainless steel clip. Water fill tube extension
must not be kinked. Water fill tube extension must
extend approximately 3/8" (9 mm) into ice maker water
cup and must be secured under stainless steel clip.
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A. "P" clamp B. Copper tubing
securing copper tubing
CAUTI ON
T o avoid property damage, all covers must be in place.
30. Move refrigerator in place and level if necessary.
Operating Instructions
• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is
down.
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A. Water fill tube extension fits under stainless steel clip
B. Water fill tube extension C. Water cup
Fill tube extension into water cup
25. Install remaining 5/8" (15 mm) sheet metal screw and
tighten all 3 screws with a 1/4" hex nut driver.
26. Select ice storage bucket decorative insert that
resembles interior of refrigerator. Remove paper
backing from ice storage bucket decorative insert.
Carefully position ice storage decorative insert on ice
storage bucket then press on.
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A. Off position B. On position
Ice maker installation
• After freezer section reaches normal temperature, ice
maker fills with water and begins operating. Allow 2448 hours after installation before first harvest of ice. Ice
maker produces 7 to 9 harvests of ice in a 24-hour
period under ideal conditions.
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• After ice is formed, ice maker drops ice cubes into ice
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storage bucket. During ice production, ice maker arm
raises and lowers. When ice storage bucket is full, ice
maker arm turns ice maker off. Discard first 3 harvests
of ice after initially connecting refrigerator to household
water supply and after extended periods of non-use.
• Stop ice production by lifting ice maker arm. A definite
click is heard when proper position is reached. Ice
maker arm will remain in that position until pushed
down.
CAUTION
T o avoid damage to ice maker , observe the following:
• Do not force ice maker arm down or up.
• Do not place or store anything on ice maker or in ice
storage bucket.
Before Calling For Service
Give ice maker 1 overnight period to make ice before
assuming a difficulty exists.
If ice maker is not producing ice
• Confirm ice maker arm is on position.
• Confirm household water supply is turned on.
• Confirm ice maker wiring harness is completely
inserted into electrical receptacle.
• Check electrical connections to water valve coil.
• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove
kinks or replace tubing.
• Confirm freezer is operating at proper temperature.
If ice maker is not producing enough ice
• Ice maker produces 7 to 9 harvests of ice in a 24-hour
period under ideal conditions.
• See above section.
If ice maker makes unfamiliar sounds
• These may be normal. Refer to “Normal Operating
Sounds” section in Owner's Manual.
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Warranty
First Year
Amana Appliances will repair or replace, free of charge, any part which is defective due to workmanship or
materials.
Ice Maker
Full One Y ear Warranty
Warranty Limitations
• Begins at date of original purchase.
• Applies to product used within the United States
or in Canada if product has Canadian Standards
Association listing when shipped from the factory.
Warranty Is Void If
• Product is used on a commercial, rental or leased
basis.
• Product has defect or damage due to an accident,
fire, flood, connection to an improper electrical or
water supply , lightning, product alteration, shipping
and handling, or other conditions beyond the
control of Amana Appliances.
• Service must be performed by an authorized
Amana technician.
• Product is improperly installed or used.
Owner's Responsibilities
• Provide proof of purchase (sales receipt).
• Provide normal care and maintenance. Replace
owner replaceable items where directions appear
in Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions.
• Make product reasonably accessible for service.
• Pay for premium service costs for service outside
technician's normal business hours.
• Pay for service calls related to product installation
or usage.
In no event shall Amana Appliances be liable for
incidental or consequential damages*
*This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may have others which vary from state to state. For
example, some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages so
this exclusion may not apply to you.
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Part No. 10527038
Printed in U.S.A.
Ó 1998 Amana Appliances
Amana, Iowa 52204
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