AMANA Ice Maker Kits Manual L1003084

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Ice Maker Kit

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instructions

for future

reference.

Keep this manual and your sales receipt together
place in case warranty service is required.

in a safe

Contents
Important Safety Information .................................
About Your Ice Maker .............................................
How the Ice Maker Works ..................................

2
3
3

How to Use Your Ice Maker ................................

InstNling Your Ice Maker .......................................

Ordering

parts

and

accessories?

Questions
about
your
features?
Please contact us with your model and serial number:
Consumer Affairs Department
Amana Appliances
2800 - 220th Trail
Amana, Iowa 52204
Ph# 1(800)843-0304
1(319)622-5511 outside U.S.A.
Intemet: http://www.amana.com

Part No. 10527056
Printed in U.S.A. 09/01

How to Prepare the Freezer Compartment ....... 5
How to Mount the Water Valve Assembly ........... 5
How to Mount the Ice Maker Kit .......................... 6
How to Connect the Water Supply ..................... 6
Trouble Shooting ...................................................

Warranty .................................................................

Important
What

Safety

You Need

about

Safety

Information

to Know

InstrUCtions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions
appearing in this manual are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution, and
care must be exercised when installing,
maintaining, or operating refrigerator.

Recognize

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.

Before

Camng

Symbols,

Words,

Labels

• k, DANGER
DANGER--Immediate
death.

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.
,

Safety

hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or

WARNING

WARNING--Hazards
or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.

]

CAUTION

CAUTION--Hazards
or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal
injury or product or property damage.

Service22

If something seems unusual, please check
"Trouble Shooting" section, which is
designed to help you solve problems before
calling service.

WARNING

To avoid electrical
shock
follow
basic
precautions_
• Unplug

power

installing

which
car= cause
severe
including
the following:

cord or open household

kit, reconnect

circuit

breaker

personal

to refrigerator

injury
before

or death_
installing

kit. After

power.

CAUTION

To avoid
including

risk
the

of personal
following:

injury

or property

damage_

• Do not place fingers or hands on or around the automatic
tor is plugged
• REPLACE
• Confirm

basic

precautions_

icemaking mechanism

while the refrigera-

ORIGINAL

water pressure

is installed,

ICE STORAGE

BUCKET

to water valve is between

water pressure

WITH

ONE FROM KIT to avoid spilling ice cubes

20 and 100 pounds

to water valve must be a minimum

• Start nuts by hand to avoid cross threading

Finish tightening

per square

of 35 pounds

inch

per square

nuts using a wrench

If water filter
inch

Do not over-

tighten
• Check carefully
connection

for water leaks prior to returning

refrigerator

to normal location

and 24 hours after

About
How

the

Ice

Maker

Is it possible
Water t_lls the empty
cube mold when the
freezer

has

the

Cold

air is forced directly
over t.be mold.

When

frozen,

sweeper

When

the

ejects

them

ice storage

How
I

Use

arm
into
bin

........i

to overfill

maker

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"

1_7

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.................
/ /

(A)

(B)

Ice
lower

• Make sure ice storage
bin is below ice maker
and pushed back as
far as possible.

to shut

off my ice

Ice storage bin is removed, or is being cleaned.

Refrigerator is not to be used fbr an extended time, such as
vacations. Also, turn off the water supply to the ice maker in
this instance.

Water supply is to be shut off for several hours.

_-,_==========================,_

Your

is it appropriate

maker?
Raise the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position when:

the

o start ice maker,
arm to ton'position.

bin

ice

operation by ejecting the frozen cubes.

cubes
are moved
up
and out of the mold.
The

storage

for the

The feeler arm (C) senses when the
bm (SgPis full and swnals_the 1cemaker
to sto e'ectin_ cubes The mold
refills and freezes a new supply
i
Once the f_eler ann senses mat more
r 7
is needed, the ice maker resumes
B ----"

cooled

to freezing
temperature.

Ice Maker

Works

Your

Maker
feeler

_"->.

NOTE: Feeler arm must be free tOmove upward and
outward over ice storage bin for ice production Make
sUre packages in freezer compartment do not block
its movement.

approximately
Msta[lation
to receive 17rst harvest
of ice.
• Discard ice created within first 12 hours of
I2Allow operation to verify system
24 hours
after
is flushed
of
impurities.

My ice cubes

have an odor.

What

can I

do to avoid this?
Ice is a porous material and is likely to absorb odors from
surrounding areas. Ice cubes that have been in the ice storage
bin for a considerable length of time may pick up off-flavor
tastes, stick together, and gradually become smaller. We
suggest that these cubes be thrown away.
Other ways to control ice cube odor are listed below.
• The ice storage bin should be cleaned occasionally in warm
water. Be sure to put the icemaker feeler ann in the STOP (up)
position when cleaning the bin. Rinse and wipe dry.
• Check fbr spoiled or expired items and discard. Wrap all
odor-causing foods, or store fbods in tightly-sealed
containers to prevent odor reoccurance.
• Water filter (some models) may need to be replaced.
• In some cases, household water quality may need to be
checked, lfa water filter is desired, a water filter may be
ordered for some models. ContactAmana Consumer Affairs
for more information on your particular model.

Installing

Your

Ice Maker

WARNING

To reduce

the

risk of injury

or death,

basic precautions,

I
including

the following:

Read all instructions before installing device.

DO NOT attempt installation if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.

Observe all local codes and ordinances.

DO NOT service device unless specifically recommended in owner's manual or published user-repair
instructions.
Disconnect power to unit prior to installing device.

CAUTION

To avoid property
following:

damage

or possible

injury, follow

basic precautions,

including

the

•

Consult a plumber to connect copper tubing to household plumbing to assure compliance with local codes and
ordinances.

•

Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch. If water filter is installed,
water pressure to water valve must be a minimum of 35 pounds per square inch.

•

DO NOT use a self=piercing, or 3/16"saddle valve! Both reduce water flow, become clogged with time, and
may cause leaks if repair is attempted.

•

Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading. Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do not
overtighten.

•

Wait 24 hours before placing unit into final position to check and correct any water leaks.

Mateffals Needed
. 1/4"outer diameter flexible copper tubing
NOTE: AdO 8 to tubing iength needed to reach

water supply for CreatiOn of se_iCe loop:

• Shut-off valve (requires a 1/4"hole to be drilled into water supply before valve attachment)

CONTENTS

•
•
•
•
•
•

Needle-nose pliers
Adjustable wrench
Flat-blade screwdriver
¼" hex nut driver
Water bucket
Masking tape

OF IC-10S

Ice makerwire harness

/
Water tube

"P" clamp
Stainless
steel clip*
Small plastic [_
clip
Large plastic _
clip
_L_
5/8"Ice maker ,gS>_
mountng
screws
Compression_:_
nut
'_;_)
Sleeve
* some models

Your Ice Maker

Installing
to Prepare

How

Freezer

the

Compartment
Insert

baskets

and

shelves.

1711tube

as illustrated.

• Pull on grommet to
and
cover

from top left corner
freezer
section.

be sure that the fit
is tight. If tube comes
loose, repeat above

""'"---.............

instructions.

• Remove screw from cover and
discard screw and cover.

Locate

water

on back
hand
blade

tube inlet

comez
Pry off
screwdriver

blade

covered

masking

How

cover

of unit in uopper

with

sealing

Cover

interior

the hole

1711tube

end

of 1711 tube

with

masking

tape

bag

to avoid

Msulation

entering
Msertion.

"Insert
water
•

tube

t7ll tube
1711tube

to Mount

the

Locate
water valve
cover plate
on back

_ z
z

Valve

hex

Cut wire tie holding harness to cover plate. Take
care not to cut wires.

onto
terminals.

plastic

from
Tuck

bottom

portion
Mside

of valve
machMe

fasten

valve

(D) into
to

If tube does not come

screw from

through the interior
freezer wall, use a pair
of needle-nose pliers to
pull tube through.

Position
line

valve

water

as illustrated

secure

with

clip located
kit.
5

i
1
i

electrical

(C).

Retain screw for later replacement.

compartment
water valve

during

inlet

Water

Plug harness
from
inside machine

(D)

or small

,_,

(A), use

tape (13)

for the water
Mlet

III
III
III

i
i

plate with a _"
nut driver.

to pierce

that covers

unit in lower left hand
corne_
Remove
cover

of refrigerator

screwdriver

{
\
_

with tTat-

tape.

back

Assembly

right

• Discard cover.

From

17truly

inward while rotating
clockwise
30 ° until
water line is vertical and 1711tube is locked
Mto back wall.
i

and replacement of freezer items.
Remove
electrical
water connection

Press

small

and
plastic

in ice maker

Installing
How

Your

to Mount

the

Ice Maker
Ice

Maker

Kit
_9

Sh>thestainless
steelch>*overii
.thewaUof
the watercup.
Step not required
for
..

(2Screw
I*
holes
/
|
k

_
_"

5is" ice maker
provided
in left

shelves,

I NormiCheck again to make
_ord

and place

sure the icemakerpower
j)

to Connect

the

Water

tubing

and

attach

wit,_ "P" clamp
kinks

(_1
HI

to unit
to avoid

in tubin_

_¢
J
I3

Locate

water

tubing

clamp

(C)

inkit
andinstall
with
'_
"he:, _ II

wire harness

plug

into

head

screw.

Place brass nut (D) and
sleeve (E) on copper
tube end as illustrated.

(A) to wall clip
Place
water

end of copper
tubing into
valve inlet port. S,baDe

KINK-so

that

tubing

Tube must extend approximately Ya" -_//J
into water cup.
//"

For ice makers

with self-positioning

_
Slide brass nut over sleeve
"-" screw nut into inletport.

t_ll tube

openin_
thread 1211tube t,brou_h hole into
tMpORTANE" Do not kink tubing and make sure that
tubing

Supply

#/¢///
_

backed
harness
clip as illustrated.

•

mounting
screws into_
wall of freezer section.
I

adhesive-

harness

ice_

is fully inserted into its outlet,

How
""__4-_

Dry mounting
wall
thoroughly
with towel
adding

and

__,

Leave head out approximately _:_)!
_
el8"for the slot in the icemaker _,/_,, /8"|
hanger to slip over the screws. 8 __j

before

baskets

storage
bin
directl_
underice
maker, l

__1"
.........
_,

ice makers with self-/
positioning fill tube ....
opening.

Replace

will not become easily dislodged.

screw

into

Insert
make6

remaining
and tighten mounting
down all

mounting

bottom

Tighten nut with wrenc,_,
IMPORTANE" DO NOTovertighten:
.j

_
_

. Cross thread,;qgmay occur

1
!_I
1, [
JJ

of ice
connection
Connect

screws.

is secure.
tubing

to frame

with

water tubing clamp and turn
Pull on tubing to contTrm
on water supply.
Check for
leaks and correct, if present.

connection

• Ice make should feel securely moufited.

is comp

and

ere.
I _

J
6

Monitor

water

connection

for 24 hours.

Trouble
TOPIC

POSSIBLE

Ice maker appears
stopped operating

to have

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Ice maker arm is not in correct position

Confirm ice maker arm is down. See Automatic Ice
Maker section in your owner's manual for details.

Electrical power cord may not be plugged into
icemaker, or harness is not plugged into water
valve.

Make sure plug from power cord fits tightly into
wall outlet, or check that connection

The icemaker is not getting the necessary
supply of water.

Make sure the water supply is connected and turned on.
Check for kinks in the ¼" copper tubing. Remove kinks or
replace tubing if there are kinks.
Verify that refrigerator harness is plugged into water
valve.

Freezer temperature

See the controls section in your owner's manual for
assistance on how to adjust your controls, Freezer
must be between 0 to 2°F (-18 to -17°C) to produce ice.

is too low

The cubes are too small,

Small or hollow

cubes

Ice cubes have odor/taste

Icemaker
ice

is not producing

Shooting

The shutoff valve connecting the refrigerator to
the home water line may be clogged, Unclog it.

Water utilizing devices in use elsewhere

in house

Avoid operating device such as dishwasher, washing m
machine or shower.

Ice stored for an extended period may absorb
odors which affect their taste.

Discard old cubes. Use icemaker regularly.

Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed.

Empty and wash ice storage bin.

Unsealed packages in the refirgerator ad/or
freezer compartments may be transmitting
odor/taste to ice cubes.

Check seals on packages

The interior of the refrigerator

See Odor Removal instructions in Care and Cleaning
Section.

needs cleaning.

in freezer.

Ice maker arm is not in correct position

Confirm ice maker arm is down. See Automatic Ice
Maker section in your owner's manual for details.

Household water supply is not reaching water
valve.

Check water connection
Instructions.

Copper or plastic tubing has kinks.

Turn off water supply and remove kinks. If kinks cannot
be removed, replace tubing. Amana recommends
using
a saddle valve. Contact 1-800-843-0304 or an Amana

procedure in your Installation

dealer for availability.
Do not use self-piercing
valve.
Amana is not responsible
for property damage due to
improper installation or water connection.
Water pressure is too low.

Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds
per square inch to function properly. A minimum pressure
of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for units
with water filters.

Freezer temperature

See the controls section in your owner's manual for
assistance on how to adjust your controls. Freezer
must be between 0 to 2°F (-18 to -17°C) to produce ice.

is too low.

Improper water valve was
installed.

Check water connection procedure in your Installation
Instructions. Self-piercing and shd' saddle valves cause
low water pressure and may clog the line over time.
Amana is not responsible
for property damage
due to improper installation
or water connection.

Electrical

Check electrical

connection

coil and connector

to water valve

block may be loose,

connector

connections

to water valve coil and

block on refrigerator cabinet.

Trouble

Shooting

TOPIC

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Icernaker is not producing
ice (some models)
(continued from previous
page)

Freezer section not operating at proper
temperature.

Confirm that freezer section is operating at proper
temperature. Adjust accordingly.

Ice maker is not producing
enough ice or ice is
malformed.

Ice maker has just recently been installed or
a large amount of ice has just been used.

Wait 24 hours for ice production
to restock after emptied.

Water pressure is too low.

Low water pressure can cause valve to leak. Water
pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per square
inch to function properly. A minimum pressure of 35
pounds per square inch is recommended for units with
water filters.

Freezer temperature

See the controls section in your owner's manual
for assistance on how to adjust your controls. Freezer
must be between 0 to 2°F (-18 to -17°C) to produce ice.

Ice cubes
"shrink".

stick together

Ice forms in inlet tube to ice
maker (some models).

is too low.

to begin and for ice

Ice cubes have not been emptied.

Empty ice cube bucket or trays more frequently. If used
infrequently, ice cubes may stick together or shrink.

Water pressure is too low.

Check water pressure. Low water pressure will cause
valve to leak. Self-piercing valves cause low water
pressure. Arnana recommends
using a saddle valve.
Contact 1-800-843-0304 or an Arnana dealer for
availability.
Do not use self-piercing
valve. Arnana
is not responsible
for property damage due to
improper installation or water connection.

Freezer temperature

Unit is leaking

water

is too high

See the controls section in your owner's manual for
assistance on how to adjust your controls. Freezer is
recommended to be between 0 and 2°F (-18 to -17°C).

Plastic tubing was used to complete
water connection.

Amana recommends using copper tubing for installation.
Plastic is less durable and can cause leakage. Arnana is
not responsible
for property damage due to irnporper
installation or water connection.

Water pressure is too low.

Improper water valve was installed

Check water connection procedure in your Installation
instructions. Self-piercing and 3/16" saddle valves cause
low water pressure and may clog the line over time.
Arnana is not responsible
for property damage due to
improper installation
or water connection.

#
For more information

on this and otherAmana

products, visit our Web site

www.amana.com
or

call ConsumerAffairs

Department

1=800=843=0304

Warranty
ice Maker
Full One Year Warranty
First Year
Amana Appliances will repair or replace, free of charge, any part which is defective due to workmanship
or materials.
Owner's
Responsibilities
Warranty
Limitations
• Provide proof of purchase (sales receipt).
• Provide normal care and maintenance.
• Begins at date of original purchase.
• Applies to product used within the United
Replace owner replaceable items where
States or in Canada if product has Canadian
directions appear in Owner's Manual and
Installation Instruction.
Standards Association
listing when shipped
from the factory.
• Make product reasonably accessible for
service.
• Service must be performed by an authorized
Amana ®technician.
• Pay for premium service costs for service
outside technician's
normal business hours.
Warranty
Is Void If
• Pay for service calls related to product
• Product is used on a commercial,
rental or
installation or customer education.
leased basis.
• Product has defect or damage due to an
In no event shall Amana Appliances
be liable
accident, fire, flood, connection to an improper
for incidental or consequential
damages.*
electrical or water supply, lightning, product
alteration, shipping and handling, or other
*This warranty gives you specific legal rights
conditions beyond the control of Amana.
and you may have others which vary from state
• Product is improperly installed or used.
to state. For example, some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential
damages so this exclusion may
not apply to you.

Part No. 10527056
Printed in U.S.A. 09/01

Iowa 52204

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