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Connecting Ice Maker
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 an adjustable wrench. Do not
overtighten.
Check carefully for water leaks prior
to returning refrigerator to normal
location and 24 hours after
connection.
Materials Required
1/4 inch (6.4 millimeters) flexible copper tubing*.
*Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply
connection plus an additional 8 feet (2.4 meters) for
service loop behind refrigerator. Tubing should be soft
instead of rigid and ends should be free of burrs.
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 Refrigeration, Inc.
is not responsible for property damage due to
improper installation or water connection.
Procedure
1.
Turn off water supply to refrigerator.
2.
Move refrigerator away from wall.
3.
Seal end of copper tubing with masking tape to
keep inside of copper tubing clean. Route
copper tubing up to refrigerator through
floor or interior wall behind refrigerator providing
3/8 inch (9.5 millimeters) holes as required.
Copper tubing route must be above 35 F.
(1.6 C.) to prevent water line from freezing.
4.
Remove masking tape from end of copper
tubing. Put end of copper tubing into sink or
bucket. Turn on water supply to refrigerator
slightly. Water will be under considerable
pressure. Allow water to run through copper
tubing to flush out copper tubing. Turn off water
supply to refrigerator when flushing is complete.
5.
Remove and retain lower cover by removing
screws.
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