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Ice Maker Water Supply Hookup
and Operating
Instructions
Introduction
If refrigerator
does not have an icemaker,
proceed to page 20.
The water
supply
hookup
kit includes
a saddle
valve,
with installation
parts,
and an adapter
assembly
designed
to connect
1/4 inch copper
tubing
to the water
valve
located
at the lower
rear of the refrigerator.
It is strongly recommended
the complete set
of instructions
be read and thoroughly
under-
stood, before actually beginning
kit installation.
Make sure that you have necessary
tools and
other materials for the job. Study the illustrations
to become familiar with your appliance
and with
important
details of installation
procedure.
NOTE
1. Some mechanical
experience
is
required
in order to install ice
maker water supply hookup kit.
2. Installation
can take from one (1)
to two (2) hours, depending
upon
installer's
knowledge
and skill.
3. If a problem
is encountered
during
installation
that installer is unable to
solve, contact your authorized
Amana
Servicer for assistance.
This contact
will be at owner's expense.
IMPORTANT:
It is important,
both
for your personal safety and to avoid
possible damage to your appliance
or
your home, that you observe safety
instructions
that are given.
Installation
Materials
Needed
Except
for the parts
furnished
with water
supply
hookup
kit, the only material
needed
is
a length
of 1/4 inch copper
tubing.
This tubing
must be long enough
to reach
from
water pipe
location
selected
for saddle
valve,
plus an
additional
six (6) feet to allow for servicing
refrigerator.
This should
be "soft"
tubing,
as
opposed
to "rigid"
tubing,
and ends should
be free of any cutting
burrs.
NOTE:
If the household
water supply
contains sand or sediment,
or if it tastes
objectionable,
a disposable
activated
carbon water filter can be installed
in
water line supplying
ice maker. The
filter is not included with ice maker
kit. Consult your appliance
dealer
for availability.
Amana part number
R0183114.
Recommended
Tools
To accomplish
installation
of ice maker kit
properly and conveniently,
the following
basic
tools should be available.
• Tightly fitted gloves.
• Center punch.
• Hammer.
• Electric drill (ground
fault protected).
• 1/4 in. drill bit.
• 3/8 in. Drill bit
• Flat blade screwdriver
• 1/4 in. hex socket
and driver.
• Adjustable
wrench.
• Two, 1/2 in. open end
wrenches.
• Pliers.
Figure
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