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IC54
International
Side-by-Side
Refrigerator
Ice Maker Kit
Installation and
®
Operating
Instructions
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Contents
Safety Instructions
Contents ...................................................................3
Introduction ...............................................................3
Safety Instructions ....................................................3
Materials Required ....................................................3
Tools Required ..........................................................3
Parts .........................................................................4
Installation Instructions..............................................6
Operating Instructions ...............................................9
Before Calling For Service ........................................9
Warranty .................................................................10
Introduction
Recognize this symbol as a safety
precaution.
Caution
To 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.
• 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
authorized technician by calling the source from
whom you purchased the kit, or 1-319-622-5511
outside U.S.A. Service is at owner’s expense.
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.
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.
• Do not use self-piercing valve. Amana is not
responsible for property damage due to improper
installation or water connection.
6 mm (1/4") flexible copper tubing*.
*Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply
connection plus an additional 3 m 8' for service loop
behind refrigerator. Tubing 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" Drill bit
• Center punch
• Hammer
• 1/4" Hex nut driver
• 1/2" Open-end wrenches (2)
• Bucket
• Tight fitting gloves
• Putty knife
• Masking tape
• Pliers
• Screwdriver
• Slip joint pliers
• Towel
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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 D7820401 1
N/S Warning label A3036901 1
3 Ice maker arm 10901401 1
4 Ice maker shield D7846201 1
5 9 mm long sheet metal screw M0251015 4
6 Stainless steel clip B5720301 1
7 Water fill tube extension A3127409 1
8 Ice maker wire harness D7879601 1
N/S Thermal fuse clip 10319801 2
N/S 15 mm long sheet metal screw M0211018 2
9 Button plug M0311301 2
10 Ice storage bucket D7806209 1
11 Stop pins M0560005 2
12 Sliding shelf D7839701 1
13 Sliding shelf decorative insert C8986116 1
14 Water valve D7847801 1
15 Water valve coupling assembly 10244902 1
16 Nylon nut and sleeve M0753001 1
17 6.35 mm (1/4") plastic tubing B5705308 1
18 Anti-kink spring A1055101 1
19 Stainless steel insert A3223101 1
20 Hose clamp M0114003 1
21 "P" clamp M108001 1
22 Plastic clamp M0104101 1
23 Water valve mounting bracket D7701602 1
N/S Installation and Operating instructions 10527014 1
N/S - Not shown
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Installation Instructions
1. Turn off water supply to refrigerator.
Caution
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl
or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other
protective material when moving refrigerator.
8. Move refrigerator away from wall. 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 to prevent water
line from freezing.
9. Secure water valve mounting bracket behind square
collar on water valve inlet.
Ground Wire
11. Push end of plastic tubing with spring into bottom
water valve fitting. Tighten nut with pliers.
12. Remove lower horizontal and top vertical covers on
rear of refrigerator cabinet by removing screws with
a 6.35 mm (1/4") hex nut driver.
13. Remove electrical wiring plug from retainer clamp
on lower rail of cabinet. Connect electrical wiring
plug to water valve spade terminals. Connect
ground 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.
10. 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
14. Secure water valve to two predrilled holes in lower
rail of refrigerator cabinet with two 9 mm long
cutting screws and 6.35 mm (1/4") hex nut driver.
Keep plastic tubing at right side of water valve.
15. Remove water fitting cap from water inlet fitting
stem.
16. 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.
Hose
clamp
Stainless
steel insert
Plastic tubing
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17. 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.
18. 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. Firmly tighten brass nut on copper
tubing to adapter fitting with wrench. Confirm
copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.
24. Install straight end of ice maker arm in round hole
in water cup. Insert other end in elongated white
hole only; not into round holes in ice maker
housing. Ice maker arm must be even with ice
maker surface.
Ice maker arm
insertion
Adaptor fitting
nut
Hose
washer
Brass
nut
Brass
sleeve
19. Open saddle valve 1 turn counterclockwise and
check for leaks. Turn off water valve and correct
leaks, if present. Repeat this process until no leaks
are found, then completely open saddle valve.
20. 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 6.35 mm (1/4") hex
nut driver. Insert plugs into screw holes.
21. Remove button plugs from side wall with a putty
knife covered with masking tape. Discard button
plugs.
22. Remove back panel screws and button plug.
23. Remove ice maker from shipping carton. Discard
packing material.
25. Remove upper freezer shelves. Remove upper
right air deflector by removing 6.35 mm (1/4")
screws with 6.35 mm(1/4") hex nut driver. Remove
meat keeper air supply if necessary. Remove
freezer back panel by removing 6.35 mm (1/4")
screws with 1/4" hex nut driver.
Freezer back
panel
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26. Run ice maker wiring through exposed hole in back
panel.
Run wiring
harness through
here
Wiring harness
34. Create service loop with 6.35 mm (1/4") 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.
"P" clamp
(9mm) 3/8"
maximum
beyond
back
27. Hold ice maker in position. Insert wire harness plug
into receptacle next to rear wall. Connector can
only be installed one way. Verify electrical
connection to insure ensure power supply.
28. Replace back panel by placing panel on
refrigerator. Insert and tighten screws. Replace air
deflector and meat keeper air tunnel by placing air
deflector and meat keeper air tunnel on freezer.
Insert and tighten screws with a 6.35 mm (1/4") hex
nut driver.
29. 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.
30. Secure ice maker with two 15 mm long sheet metal
screws and a 6.35 mm (1/4") hex nut driver.
31. Remove paper backing from sliding shelf
decorative insert. Carefully position sliding shelf
decorative insert on sliding shelf then press on.
32. Replace freezer shelf. Position ice storage bucket
on freezer shelf under ice maker. Slide shelf on ice
storage bucket.
33. 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 6.35 mm
(1/4") hex nut driver. Replace black plastic spacer.
Black plastic spacer
Caution
To avoid property damage, back covers must
be in place.
35. Move refrigerator in place and level if necessary.
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Operating Instructions
Before Calling For Service
• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is
Locked position
(On)
Down position
(Off)
down.
• 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 rises and 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
• Confirm ice maker arm is down.
• Confirm household water supply is reaching water
valve.
• Confirm ice maker wiring harness is completely
inserted into electrical receptacle.
• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove
kinks or replace tubing.
• Check electrical connections to water valve coil and
connector block on refrigerator cabinet.
• Confirm freezer is operating at proper temperature.
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 refrigerator 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 in ice
storage bucket, or ice maker.
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Warranty
First Year
Raytheon Appliances 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 Raytheon
Appliances.
• 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 Raytheon Apliances be liable
for incidental or consequential damages
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Part No. 10527014
Printed in U.S.A.
1996 Raytheon Appliances
Amana, Iowa 52204
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