Amana IC8 User Manual

IC8 Top and Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Ice Maker Kit Installation and Operating Instructions

Parts

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

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.

• 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

W ARNING

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.

Item Description Part number

1 Ice maker D7824703 2 Ice maker cover 10519801 3

4 Stainless steel clip B5720302 5 Ice maker wire harness c lamp 10526701 6 Ice maker wire harness D7813004 7 Ice maker arm 10884401 8 Button plug M0311301 9 Oblong plug A3124301 10 Thermal fuse clip (attached to

11 Plastic clips (4) M0104106 12 Ice storage bucket 10476201 13 Compression nut and s leeve 10244904 N/S Warning level (attached to side

N/S Diagnostic label (inside ice N/S Installation Instructions 10527033

N/S= Not shown

/8" long sheet metal screw (to

secure ice maker)

ice maker)

of ice maker) maker cover)

M0211118

10319801

A3036901 10834701

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 a wrench. Do not overtighten.

• Check carefully for water leaks prior to returning

refrigerator to normal location and 24 hours after connection.

Before Connecting Ice Maker

Important

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

Use 1/4" (6 mm) flexible copper tubing. Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply connection plus an additional 8' (2.5 m) for service loop behind refrigerator. Tubing should be soft instead of rigid and ends should be free of burrs.

Copper tubing route must be above 35°F (2°C) to prevent water line from freezing.

Do not use piercing type or 3/16" saddle valves! Both reduce water flow, become clogged with time and may cause leaks over time if repair is attempted. The correct type of shut-off valve requires a 1/4" hole to be drilled in the water supply pipe prior to valve attachement.

• Amana Appliances recommends having a qualified plumber connect water supply line to water supply and refrigerator. If a plumber is not used, the following steps must be followed.

1. Move refrigerator away from wall and unplug it.

2. Seal open end of copper tubing with masking tape to

keep inside of tubing clean. After connecting copper tubing to water supply , route copper tubing to refrigerator providing 3/8" (10 mm) holes as required.

3. Remove tape from end of copper tubing. Put end

of copper tubing into sink or bucket. Partially turn on water supply to refrigerator. W ater will be under considerable pressure. Allow water to flush through copper tubing 1 minute. Turn off water supply to refrigerator when flushing is complete.

Tools Required

• Electric drill (ground fault protected), and 3/8" drill bit

•1/4" hex nut driver

•1/2" open-end wrenches (2)

• Flat blade screwdriver

• Masking tape

• Tight fitting gloves

Procedure

Connect Water Supply Line

Caution

To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring by adjusting leveling legs up, off of floor before moving refrigerator.

1. Move refrigerator away from wall and unplug it.

2. Remove plastic cap from water valve tube fitting on

back of refrigerator. Connect copper tubing to water valve with nut and sleeve provided in kit.

4. Create service loop (approximately 8') using extreme care to avoid kinks. Secure copper tubing at back

bottom horizontal cover using "P"-clamp, provided.

Service loop

"P" clamp

5. Partially 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.

Install Water Inlet Tube

• Some refrigerators may have the water inlet tube

already installed.

1. Remove electrical and water connection cover inside freezer compartment. Cover is located in upper left corner of freezer rear wall compartment.

2. Remove water tube inlet hole plug from rear of refrigerator cabinet. Use a blade screwdriver or putty knife with the blade end covered in masking tape to pry plug out of hole. Insert screwdriver into inlet hole and puncture sealing tape located 3"–4" in hole. Important: Water fill tube elbow is attached to the plastic water fill line with a clamp and should not be taken apart. During installation of the water fill tube elbow, make sure enough slack exists in the water fill line to prevent line from being pulled out.

3. Cover end of water fill tube elbow (attached with plastic water fill line to back of cabinet) with masking tape to prevent insulation beads from entering water fill tube elbow. Push gently on water fill tube elbow while twisting elbow slightly until elbow is firmly seated inside "U" shaped hole in back of refrigerator.

Water fi l l tube elbow

"U"-shaped hole

Plastic cap

3. Insert copper tubing completely into water valve inlet port. Start nut by hand to prevent cross threading. Firmly connect brass nut on copper tubing to water valve inlet port fitting using two 1/2" open end wrenches. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing. Do not overtighten.

4. Pull water fill tube elbow through hole in freezer. Remove masking tape from end of water fill tube elbow.

5. Install plastic adhesive backed clips on back of unit to remove slack from plastic water fill line. Do not

over stretch plastic water fill line.

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