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IC53
International
Top Mount
Refrigerator
Ice Maker Kit
Installation and
®
Operating
Instructions
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Contents
Introduction ...............................................................3
Tools Required ..........................................................3
Safety Instructions ....................................................3
Materials Required ....................................................3
Parts .........................................................................5
Installation Instructions..............................................6
Operating Instructions ............................................. 10
Before Calling For Service ...................................... 10
Warranty ................................................................. 11
Safety Instructions
WARNING
To 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.
Introduction
Recognize this symbol as
a safety precaution.
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.
• Depending on installer’s knowledge and skill,
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.
CAUTION
To 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 wrenches. 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 recommends using a saddle valve. Do not
use self-piercing valve. Amana is not responsible
for property damage due to improper installation or
water connection.
Tools Required
• 9.65 mm (3/8") Electric drill (ground fault protected)
• 9.65 mm (3/8") Drill bit
• 6.35 mm (1/4") Hex nut driver
• 12.7 mm (1/2") Open-end wrenches (2)
• Bucket
• Tight fitting gloves
• Putty knife
• Masking tape
• Pliers
• Screwdriver
• Slip joint pliers
• Towel
6.35 mm (1/4") flexible copper tubing*.
*Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply
connection plus an additional 3 m (9.8') for service loop
behind refrigerator. Tubing should be soft instead of
rigid and ends should be free of burrs.
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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 D7846302 1
2 Ice maker cover B5724506 1
N/S Ice maker cover label 10285801 1
N/S Warning label A3036901 1
N/S Water pressure label B8361202 1
3 Ice maker arm 10884401 1
N/S Ice maker shield D7846203 1
4 9 mm (3/8”) long cutting screw M0251015 4
5 Stainless steel clip B5720302 1
6 Water fill tube extension A3127401 1
7 Ice maker wire harness 10179201 1
N/S Ice maker power cable C8949201 1
N/S Thermal fuse clip (attached to ice maker) 10319801 2
N/S 15 mm (5/8”) long sheet metal screw M0211018 2
8 Button plug M0311301 2
9 Oblong plug A3124301 2
10 Ice storage bucket D7621116 1
11 Water valve D7847801 1
N/S Water valve cable 10179101 1
12 Water valve mounting bracket D7701602 1
13 Water valve adaptor assembly 10244902 1
14 Nylon nut and sleeve M0753001 1
N/S 9 mm (3/8”) long sheet metal screw M0211016 3
15 6.35 mm (1/4”) O.D. 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 1
20 Plastic clamp M0104101 1
N/S Plastic clip M0104102 2
N/S Installation instructions 10527016 1
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Installation Instructions
1.Turn off water supply to refrigerator.
CAUTION
To avoid property damage, protect flooring with
cardboard, rugs, or other protective material when
moving refrigerator.
2. Move refrigerator away from wall.
3. Seal open end of copper tubing with tape to keep
inside of tubing clean. Route copper tubing up to
refrigerator through floor or interior wall behind
refrigerator providing 9 mm (3/8") holes as
required. Copper tubing route must be above 2°C
(35°F) to prevent water line from freezing.
4. Secure water valve mounting bracket behind
square collar on water valve inlet.
Water valve
inlet collar
Earthing
wire
Mounting
bracket
5. Slide plastic tubing through nut. Insert spring 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.
Large coil
Plastic nut
Plastic tubing
6. Push end of plastic tubing with spring into bottom
water valve fitting. Tighten nut with a pliers.
7. Remove lower horizontal and top vertical covers on
rear of refrigerator cabinet by removing screws with
a 6.4 mm (1/4") hex nut driver.
8. Connect electrical wiring plug to water valve spade
terminals. Connect earthing wires to water valve
and water valve bracket.
Electrical
wiring plug
Water
valve
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, earthing wire must be
properly attached to both bracket and water valve.
9. Secure water valve to two predrilled holes in lower
rail of refrigerator cabinet with two 9 mm long
cutting screws and 6.4 mm (1/4") hex nut driver.
10. Remove cap from bottom of water inlet fitting
located on back upper right corner of cabinet.
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11. 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
and slide hose clamp over stem of water fitting.
Push end of plastic tubing 15 mm (5/8") into water
fitting stem and release hose clamp. Confirm
plastic tubing is secure by pulling on plastic tubing.
Water inlet
fitting
Hose clamp
Stainless steel
insert
13. Connect three terminals of water valve electrical
cable to terminal block: green/yellow to ground,
blue to neutral, and red to power. Remove bottom
screws that hold cable restraint. Reinstall terminal
cover by reversing procedure in step 18.
Green/Yellow
Red
Blue
12. Remove top two terminal cover screws using 6.35
mm (1/4") hex socket and driver. Pull terminal
cover upwards and remove. Terminal is located on
back of refrigerator near lower left corner.
6.35 mm
(1/4") screws
Terminal
block
14. Remove tape from copper tubing. Put other end of
copper tubing into sink or bucket. Open saddle
valve slightly. Water will be under considerable
pressure. Allow water to run through copper tubing
for 1 minute to flush out saddle valve and copper
tubing. Turn off saddle valve when flushing is
complete.
15. Slide brass nut and sleeve over end of copper
tubing. Insert copper tubing completely into adapter
fitting. Confirm hose washer is in place by checking
fitting. Tighten adapter fitting nut by hand as much
as possible. Carefully tighten an additional 1/3 turn
with pliers. Tighten brass nut on copper tubing to
adapter fitting with 2 wrenches. Confirm copper
tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.
Adaptor fitting
nut
Brass
nut
Hose
washer
Brass
sleeve
16. Open saddle valve 1 turn counterclockwise and
check for leaks. If water leaks, turn off water valve
and correct leaks. Repeat this process until no
leaks are found, then completely open saddle
valve.
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17. 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 screws with 6.4 mm (1/4") hex nut
driver. Insert plugs into screw holes.
18. Remove freezer shelf.
19. Remove button plugs from side wall with a putty
knife covered with masking tape. Discard button
plugs.
20. Remove back panel screws and button plug.
21. Remove ice maker from shipping carton. Discard
packing material.
22. Models with Four Wire Connector Behind Back
Wall
Insert ice maker receptacle into opening in back
wall. Snap ice maker receptacle in place. Discard
four wire connectors. Reinstall back wall by
reversing procedure in step 20.
23. Top Freezer Models
Slide water fill tube extension over water inlet tube
on rear wall. Water fill tube extension must fit
tightly and be even with hole in rear wall so water
cannot leak into freezer.
Water fill tube
extension
Ice maker
receptacle
Snap in place
here
Models without Four-Wire Connector Behind
Back Wall
Attach 6.35 mm (1/4") terminals to terminal board.
Insert ice maker receptacle into opening in back
wall. Snap ice maker receptacle in place. Discard
four wire connectors. Reinstall back wall by
reversing procedure in step 20.
24. Remove ice maker from shipping carton and
discard packing material.
25. Install straight end of ice maker arm in round hole
in water cup. Insert other end in elongated hole
only; not into round holes in black ice maker
housing. Ice maker arm must be even with ice
maker surface.
Ice maker arm
insertion
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26. Hold ice maker in position. Insert wire harness plug
into receptacle on rear wall. Ice maker can only be
installed one way. Do not drill additional holes.
Secure ice maker with two 15 mm long sheet metal
screws and a 6.35 mm (1/4") hex nut driver.
Wire harness
plug
Sheet metal
screw
Ice maker
hanger
Wire harness
receptacle
28. Replace freezer shelf. Position ice storage bucket
on freezer shelf under ice maker. Slide freezer shelf
on ice storage bucket.
29. Check for leaks at water valve and saddle valve.
Correct any leaks. Carefully tuck wires inside cover
to avoid pinching wires. Replace lower back and
top vertical cover by placing cover on refrigerator
cabinet. Insert and tighten screws with a 6.4 mm
(1/4") hex nut driver.
30. Create service loop with copper tubing using
extreme care to avoid kinks. Secure copper
tubing at back horizontal cover using “P”
clamp. Copper tubing must not extend 9 mm
(3/8") beyond back.
Service
loop
27. Push down on water fill tube extension until water
fill tube extension fits securely into “U” opening.
Place free end of water fill tube extension under
stainless steel clip. Water fill tube extension must
extend 13 mm (1/2") into “U” opening without
kinking.
13 mm (1/2")
Stainless steel
clip
Water fill tube
extension
"P" clamp
CAUTION
To avoid property damage, all covers must be in
place.
31. Move refrigerator in place and level if necessary.
CAUTION
To avoid property damage, protect flooring with
cardboard, rugs, or other protective material when
moving refrigerator.
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Operating Instructions
Before Calling For Service
• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is
down.
Off position
On position
• After freezer section reaches normal temperature,
ice maker fills with water and begins operating.
Allow 24-48 hours after installation before first
harvest of ice. Ice maker produces 6 to 7 harvests
of ice in a 24-hour period under ideal conditions.
• After ice is formed, ice maker drops ice cubes into
ice 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.
Allow ice maker 1 overnight period to make ice before
assuming a difficulty exists.
If ice maker is not producing ice
• Check electrical connections to water valve coil and
connector block on refrigerator cabinet.
• Confirm freezer is operating at proper temperature.
• Confirm ice maker arm is down.
• Confirm household water supply is reaching water
valve.
• Confirm ice maker wiring harness is completely
inserted into proper electrical contacts.
• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing.
Remove kinks or replace tubing.
If ice maker is not producing enough ice
• Ice maker produces 6 to 7 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.
CAUTION
To 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.
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Warranty
First Year
Manufacturer will provide a free replacement part, f.o.b. Amana, Iowa, U.S.A., for any part which is
defective due to workmanship or materials.
Ice Maker
Limited One Year Warranty
Warranty Limitations
• Begins at date of original purchase.
• Service must be performed by an authorized
Amana® technician.
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.
• 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 be liable for incidental
or consequential damages
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Part No. 10527016
Printed in U.S.A.
1996 Raytheon Appliances
Amana, Iowa 52204
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