Summit CTR18PLIMLHD USE & CARE

Summit Appliance, Div. of Felix Storch, Inc. · Bronx, NY 10474 · Tel: [phone] · Fax: [phone]

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QUICK START GUIDE

WATER LINE CONNECTION FOR INSTALLED
(MODULAR) ICEMAKERS

NOTES:

• This manual provides instructions on how to connect a water line to an icemaker already

installed on your Summit freezer/refrigerator-freezer (RIM469). Please read the manual
carefully and follow the instructions exactly as described, observing all safety instructions.

• A certain amount of mechanical ability is required to complete the water connection

process.

• You will have to purchase a ¼” OD copper tubing kit. The kit contains all the hardware

necessary to connect your icemaker to the water supply, including the regular valve
(NOTE: valve should only be installed in a cold-water supply). You can purchase one at
most hardware or plumbing supply stores.

• DO NOT USE PIERCING-TYPE OR 3/16” SHUT-OFF VALVES. They reduce the flow of water

to the icemaker and are easily clogged.

• The icemaker (RIM469) is installed only by the manufacturer or a qualified service

agent. CUSTOMER INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED BY THE APPLIANCE OR

ICEMAKER MANUFACTURER.

WARNING: Connect to potable water supply only.

Summit Appliance, Div. of Felix Storch, Inc. · Bronx, NY 10474 · Tel: [phone] · Fax: [phone]

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FORMING THE COPPER TUBING:

Loop the copper tubing coming from the water valve as shown. Position the coiled copper
tubing near the center of the unit so that it forms an “accordion-fold” (as shown in the diagram
below) for when the refrigerator is moved to and from the wall.

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STARTING THE ICEMAKER

Wash out the ice bucket. Slide it under the icemaker (see diagram below) as far as it will go. The
ice bucket will be sitting on top of the freezer shelf.

Lower the arm on the icemaker (as shown in the diagram) to its “on” position and close the
freezer door. (NOTE: If your icemaker has an on/off switch, toggle to the “on” position.) The
icemaker will begin to make ice within 24 hours.

NOTE:

It usually takes approximately 24 hours for the icemaker to begin producing ice. Once ice is
available, you may notice that it has an “off” taste. If this happens, make two or three batches

of ice and discard them. After that, the “off” taste should be gone.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Operational Notes:

The icemaker water valve contains a flow washer that acts like a pressure regulator to control
the water flow. For the icemaker to work properly, the water pressure in your home must be
between 20 and 120 pound-per-square-inch (psi). If you encounter problems with your

icemaker’s ability to produce ice, call your water utility company and have the water pressure

checked.

The icemaker’s water valve is equipped with two strainers: a plastic basket type and a wire mesh
screen. Both of these can be cleaned by turning off the water and disassembling the water valve
(your service center should be able to provide this service). If local water conditions require
periodic cleaning, or if you use a well as a water source, you should consider installing a second
water strainer in the water line. You can obtain a water strainer from your local appliance dealer.

The chart below lists several common problems that may occur with your icemaker.

PROBLEM

CAUSE/SOLUTION

One or more of the following
sounds is heard:

- Buzzing

- Trickling water

- Thud (clatter of ice)

-The water valve is operating.

-Water is entering the icemaker to fill cup.

-Ice is being dumped into the ice bin.
Ice tastes stale

The ice is old. Make a new batch.

Water in icemaker overflows

Refrigerator or icemaker is not level. If the icemaker still
overflows after leveling, turn off
the icemaker’s water supply at the shut-off valve and raise

the icemaker’s bail arm to the “off” position (see previous

page); then contact your local service center.

Not enough ice

It will take 48 hours to fill the ice bucket. The icemaker will
make ice every 2 to 3 hours. For more ice, adjust the
freezer control to a colder setting.

Ice making has stopped

Be sure that the bail arm is lowered into the ice bucket.
Make sure that the water shut-off valve is open. The water
shut-off valve or the water valve screen is clogged. Contact
your local service center.