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IC57
International
Bottom Freezer
Refrigerator
Ice Maker Kit
Installation and
Operating
®
Instructions
Keep these instructions for future reference. Be sure this
manual stays with refrigerator.
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Contents
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Introduction ................................................................. 2
Safety Instructions ...................................................... 2
Materials Required ...................................................... 2
T ools Required ............................................................ 2
Parts........................................................................... 3
Procedure ................................................................... 4
Operating Instructions ................................................. 7
Before Calling For Service ........................................... 7
Warranty ..................................................................... 8
Introduction
CAUTION
T o avoid property damage, observe the following:
• Confirm water pressure to water valve is at least 138
Kilopascals.
• Start nuts by hand to avoid cross threading. Finish
tightening nuts using an adjustable wrench. Do not
overtighten.
• Check carefully for water leaks prior to returning
refrigerator to normal location and 24 hours after
connection.
Recognize this symbol
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as a safety precaution
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.
• 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 Amana
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.
A qualified engineer must connect ice maker in
accordance with these installation instructions. A qualified
engineer must follow local electrical and plumbing
connection regulations.
Safety Instructions
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 Appliances is
not responsible for property damage due to improper
installation or water connection.
6 mm flexible copper tubing*.
*Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply
connection plus an additional 2 meter for service loop
behind refrigerator. T ubing should be soft instead of rigid
and ends should be free of burrs.
Tools Required
• 9.5 mm (3/8") Electric drill (ground fault protected)
• 9.5 mm (3/8") Drill bit
• 6.35 mm (1/4") Drill bit
• Center punch
• Hammer
• 6.35 mm (1/4") Hex nut driver
• 12.7 mm
• Bucket
• Tight fitting gloves
• Putty knife
• Masking tape
• Pliers
• Screwdriver
• Slip joint pliers
• Towel
(1
/2") Open-end wrenches (2)
WARNING
T o avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before installing kit. After installing kit,
connect power.
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Parts
Use listed part numbers only when ordering replacement parts. Part numbers are not used in installation instructions.
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Item Description Part number Quantity
1 Ice maker D7846305 1
2 Ice maker cover 10519801 1
N/S Warning label A3036901 1
N/S Label 10549601 2
3 Ice maker arm 10884401 1
4 Ice maker bracket B8391802 1
5 13 mm sheet metal screw M0238642 2
6 Stainless steel clip B5720302 1
7 Water fill tube elbow 10463201 1
8 Ice maker wire harness 10179201 1
9 15 mm sheet metal screw M0211018 3
10 Button plug M0311301 2
11 Water valve 10524607 1
12 Nut and sleeve M0753001 1
13 6.35 mm (1/4”) plastic tubing B5705325 1
14 Anti-kink spring A1055101 1
N/S Stainless steel insert A3223101 1
15 Plastic clamp M0104106 1
N/S Compression nut and sleeve 10244905 1
16 “P” clamp M0108105 1
N/S screw M0211016 1
17 Installation instructions 10527031 1
18 Ice maker shield D7846203 1
19 Speed clip M0114003 3
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Procedure
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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.
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 10 mm holes as required. Copper
tubing route must be above 1.6°C to prevent water line
from freezing.
4. Remove back cover by removing screws with a 6.35
mm (1/4") hex nut driver. Expose water valve mounting
bracket and cover plate.
7. Connect wires to water valve. Place water valve on
mounting bracket. Insert screws into top 2 holes in
water valve cover plate and lower 2 holes in mounting
bracket. Tighten screws with a 6.35 mm (1/4") hex nut
driver.
8. Replace back cover by placing cover on refrigerator
cabinet. Insert and tighten screws with a 6 mm hex
nut driver. Confirm elbow on water valve protrudes
through hole in back cover. Confirm plastic tubing is
routed through cutout section on top of back cover.
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A. 6.35 mm (1/4") screws
5. Remove water valve cover plate by removing 2 screws
with a 6 mm hex nut driver. Discard water valve cover
plate. Save screws. Use screws to install water valve.
6. Remove wires by pushing wire tie through hole in
water valve cover plate with pliers. Do not cut wire tie
near wires.
C. Plastic tubing.
D. Water valve elbow.
9. 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.
10. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet elbow.
Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing.
Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet elbow. Hand
tighten brass nut on copper tubing to water valve inlet
elbow. Then tighten water valve inlet elbow with an
adjustable wrench. Confirm copper tubing is secure
by pulling on copper tubing.
1 1. 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, then completely turn on water supply to
refrigerator.
B. Wire Tie.
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12. Remove ice service rack by lifting rack off plastic
washers then pulling out. Remove screws with a 6.35
mm (1/4") hex nut driver. Insert button plugs into screw
holes.
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16. Remove water tube inlet hole plug on rear of
refrigerator cabinet with a screwdriver, blade covered
with masking tape.
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A. Washer
B. 6 mm screw
13. Locate electrical and water connection cover plate on
upper left rear wall of freezer. Remove electrical and
water connection cover plate by removing screw with
a 6.35 mm (1/4") hex nut driver. Discard electrical and
water connection cover plate and screw.
14. Remove freezer shelf by pulling out. A sharp tug may
be necessary . Remove basket by lifting and pulling
out.
15. Cut out sealing tape from water inlet tube hole located
on back wall, with a knife.
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D. Water tube inlet hole plug.
17. T emporarily cover end of water fill tube elbow with
masking tape to prevent insulation beads from
entering water fill tube elbow. Push water fill tube
elbow through “U”- shaped hole on back of refrigerator
cabinet. Pull water fill tube elbow through hole in
freezer. Remove masking tape from end of water
fill tube elbow.
18. Push gently on water fill tube elbow while twisting
elbow slightly until elbow is firmly seated inside “U”shaped hole.
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C. Water inlet tube hole.
E. Water fill tube elbow.
19. Remove ice maker from shipping carton. Ice maker is
shipped with arm down. This is correct for ice
production. Do not force arm down or up.
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20. Slide stainless steel clip over wall of ice maker water
cup.
Water fill tube fits under stainless steel clip. Water
fill tube must not be kinked. Water fill tube should
extend approximately 9 mm into ice maker water cup
and must be secured under stainless steel clip.
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A. Stainless steel clip.
21. Remove 3 button plugs from left freezer wall with a
knife covered with masking tape. Discard plugs.
22. Start 15 mm sheet metal screw in top front hole on
left wall with a 6.35 mm (1/4") hex nut driver . Leave
head out approximately 9 mm.
23. 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. Slide ice maker hanger over sheet metal
screw. Ease ice maker water cup toward end of water
fill tube elbow.
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F. Stainless steel clip
G. Water fill tube
H. 9 mm into water cup
24. Insert and tighten remaining 15 mm sheet metal
screws with a 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex nut driver.
25. Replace freezer shelf by sliding in until back locks in
place. Replace wire basket by sliding in. Position ice
storage bucket on wire section of freezer shelf under
ice maker. Confirm bucket is in the proper position.
26. Check for leaks at household water connection and
water valve. Correct any leaks.
27. Create a minimum of 2 meter service loop using
extreme care to avoid kinks. Secure copper tubing
to refrigerator cabinet using “P” clamp.
B. Wire harness plug
C. Water fill tube
D. Wire harness receptacle
E. 15 mm Sheet metal screw
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I. Service loop.
28. Move refrigerator in place and level if necessary .
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Operating Instructions Before Calling For Service
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• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is
down.
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A. Off locked position.
B. On position.
• 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.
• 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.
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 down. Ice bucket and slide
out shelf must be in proper position for ice maker to
produce ice.
• Confirm household water supply is reaching water
valve.
• Confirm ice maker wiring harness is completely
inserted into 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 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.
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.
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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 .
• 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 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 Installation and Operating 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 customer education.
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.
Part No. 10527041
Printed in U.S.A.
Ó 1998 Amana Appliances
Amana, Iowa 52204
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