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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 asaddle
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 25
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