AMANA Ice Maker Kits Manual L1003084

User Manual: AMANA AMANA Ice Maker Kits Manual AMANA Ice Maker Kits Owner's Manual, AMANA Ice Maker Kits installation guides

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Ice Maker Kit

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

Keep instructions for future reference.

Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe

place in case warranty service is required.

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Contents

Important Safety Information ................................. 2

About Your Ice Maker ............................................. 3

How the Ice Maker Works .................................. 3

How to Use Your Ice Maker ................................ 3

InstNling Your Ice Maker ....................................... 4

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 ................................................... 7

Warranty ................................................................. 9

Part No. 10527056 © 2001 Amana

Printed in U.S.A. 09/01 Amana, Iowa 52204

Important Safety Information

What You Need to Know

about Safety 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.

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.

, If unable to solve a problem during

installation, contact an authorized Amana ]

technician. Locate a factory Service Center I

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 Service22

If something seems unusual, please check

"Trouble Shooting" section, which is

designed to help you solve problems before

calling service.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

•k, DANGER

DANGER--Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or

death.

WARNING I

WARNING--Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe

personal injury or death.

CAUTION I

CAUTION--Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal

injury or product or property damage.

I WARNING I

To avoid electrical shock which car= cause severe personal injury or death_

follow basic precautions_ including the following:

•Unplug power cord or open household circuit breaker to refrigerator before installing kit. After

installing kit, reconnect power.

I CAUTION

To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage_ follow basic precautions_

including the following:

•Do not place fingers or hands on or around the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigera-

tor is plugged in

•REPLACE ORIGINAL ICE STORAGE BUCKET WITH ONE FROM KIT to avoid spilling ice cubes

•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

•Start nuts by hand to avoid cross threading Finish tightening nuts using a wrench Do not over-

tighten

•Check carefully for water leaks prior to returning refrigerator to normal location and 24 hours after

connection

About Your Ice Maker

How the Ice Maker Works

f,1Water t_lls the empty

cube mold when the

freezer has cooled

to freezing

temperature. Cold

air is forced directly

over t.be mold.

When frozen, the

cubes are moved up

and out of the mold.

The sweeper arm (A)

ejects them into the

ice storage bin (B) _-,_==========================,_

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How to Use Your Ice Maker

I o start ice maker, lower feeler

arm to ton'position.

• Make sure ice storage

bin is below ice maker

and pushed back as

far as possible. _"->.

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.

I2Allow 24 hours after

approximately

Msta[lation to receive 17rst harvest of ice.

• Discard ice created within first 12 hours of

operation to verify system is flushed of

impurities.

Is it possible for the ice maker to overfill

the storage bin _. _ C

The feeler arm (C) senses when the _.,.........,/'

bm (SgPis full and swnals_the 1cemaker ' -----_-"_'_/'_i

to sto e'ectin_ cubes The mold

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refills and freezes a new supply i _>( _i' !

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Once the f_eler ann senses mat more r7 --:..... _:: 7,_ /'

is needed, the ice maker resumes B----" ................./ /

operation by ejecting the frozen cubes.

When is it appropriate to shut off my ice

maker?

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

.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.

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

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WARNING I

reduce the risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, 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 I

To avoid property damage or possible injury, follow basic precautions, including the

following:

• 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)

• Needle-nose pliers

• Adjustable wrench

• Flat-blade screwdriver

• ¼" hex nut driver

• Water bucket

• Masking tape

CONTENTS OF IC-10S

Water tube

Ice makerwire harness

/

"P" clamp

Stainless

steel clip*

Small plastic [_

clip

Large plastic _

clip _L_

5/8"Ice maker ,gS>_

mountng

screws

Compression_:_

nut '_;_)

Sleeve /\

* some models

How to Prepare the Freezer

Installing Your

Compartment

Ice Maker

baskets and shelves.

and replacement of freezer items.

Remove electrical and

water connection cover

from top left corner of

freezer section.

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• Remove screw from cover and

discard screw and cover.

Locate water tube inlet cover

on back of unit in uopper right

hand comez Pry off with tTat-

blade screwdriver

blade covered with

masking tape.

• Discard cover.

From back of refrigerator (A), use

screwdriver to pierce interior

sealing tape (13)

that covers the hole

for the water 1711tube _ z

Mlet z

Cover end of 1711 tube (D)

with masking tape or small plastic

bag to avoid Msulation from

entering tube during

Msertion.

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A

"Insert t7ll tube (D) into

water 1711tube inlet (C).

• If tube does not come

through the interior

freezer wall, use a pair

of needle-nose pliers to

pull tube through.

Insert 1711tube as illustrated. Press 17truly

inward while rotating clockwise 30 ° until

water line is vertical and 1711tube is locked

Mto back wall. i

• Pull on grommet to /_i rq

be sure that the fit {"i III

is tight. If tube comes \ i III

loose, repeat above _ i III

instructions. Q,_,

How to Mount the Water Valve

Assembly

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I Locate water valve

cover plate on back of !"

unit in lower left hand i

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corne_ Remove cover i

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plate with a _" hex

nut driver.

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Retain screw for later replacement.

Cut wire tie holding harness to cover plate. Take

care not to cut wires.

Plug harness from

inside machine

compartment onto

water valve

electrical terminals.

Tuck bottom

portion of valve

Mside machMe

fasten valve to

screw from L

Position valve water

line as illustrated and

secure with small plastic

clip located in ice maker

kit.

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Installing Your Ice Maker

How to Mount the Ice Maker Kit

Sh>thestainlesssteelch>*overii I

.thewaUof the watercup. __1"........._,

Step not required for

ice makers with self-/ __,

positioning fill tube ....

.. opening. ""__4-_ / )

(2Screw 5is" ice maker mounting screws into_

I* holes provided in left wall of freezer section. I

/ - Leave head out approximately _:_)! _ (_1

| el8"for the slot in the icemaker _,/_,, /8"| H I

khanger to slip over the screws. 8 __j

_Dry mounting wall

_" thoroughly with towel #/¢///

before adding adhesive- _ _¢

backed harness J

clip as illustrated.

wire harness plug into

harness (A) to wall clip

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Tube must extend approximately Ya" -_//J

into water cup. //"

For ice makers with self-positioning t_ll tube

openin_ thread 1211tube t,brou_h hole into

tMpORTANE" Do not kink tubing and make sure that

tubing will not become easily dislodged. : .j

Insert remaining mounting

screw into bottom of ice

make6 and tighten down all

mounting screws.

Iconnection is comp ere.

k • Ice make should feel securely moufited. J

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_9 Replace baskets and shelves, and place ice_

storagebindirectl_undericemaker, l

I NormiCheck again to make sure the icemakerpower I

_ord is fully inserted into its outlet, j)

How to Connect the Water Supply

tubing and attach to unit

wit,_ "P" clamp to avoid

kinks in tubin_

A

I3 Locate water tubing clamp (C) _l C"

inkitandinstallwith'_"he:, _II

head screw. _l _

Place brass nut (D) and

sleeve (E) on copper

tube end as illustrated.

D E

Place end of copper tubing into

water valve inlet port. S,baDe

KINK-so that tubing

_Slide brass nut over sleeve and

"-" screw nut into inletport. _l 1

Tighten nut with wrenc,_, _ !_I

IMPORTANE" DO NOTovertighten: _ 1, [

.Cross thread,;qgmay occur _ JJ

Pull on tubing to contTrm __

connection is secure.

Connect tubing to frame with

water tubing clamp and turn

on water supply. Check for

leaks and correct, if present.

I _ Monitor water connection for 24 hours. "

Trouble Shooting

TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Ice maker appears to have Ice maker arm is not in correct position Confirm ice maker arm is down. See Automatic Ice

stopped operating Maker section in your owner's manual for details.

Electrical power cord may not be plugged into Make sure plug from power cord fits tightly into

icemaker, or harness is not plugged into water wall outlet, or check that connection

valve.

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 is too low 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.

The cubes are too small, The shutoff valve connecting the refrigerator to

the home water line may be clogged, Unclog it.

Small or hollow cubes Water utilizing devices in use elsewhere in house Avoid operating device such as dishwasher, washing m

machine or shower.

Ice cubes have odor/taste Ice stored for an extended period may absorb Discard old cubes. Use icemaker regularly.

odors which affect their taste.

Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed. Empty and wash ice storage bin.

Unsealed packages in the refirgerator ad/or Check seals on packages in freezer.

freezer compartments may be transmitting

odor/taste to ice cubes.

The interior of the refrigerator needs cleaning. See Odor Removal instructions in Care and Cleaning

Section.

Icemaker is not producing Ice maker arm is not in correct position Confirm ice maker arm is down. See Automatic Ice

ice Maker section in your owner's manual for details.

Household water supply is not reaching water Check water connection procedure in your Installation

valve. Instructions.

Copper or plastic tubing has kinks.

Water pressure is too low.

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

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 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 is too low.

Improper water valve was

installed.

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.

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 connection to water valve Check electrical connections to water valve coil and

coil and connector block may be loose, connector block on refrigerator cabinet.

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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 Ice maker has just recently been installed or Wait 24 hours for ice production to begin and for ice

enough ice or ice is a large amount of ice has just been used. to restock after emptied.

malformed.

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 is too low. 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 stick together or Ice cubes have not been emptied. Empty ice cube bucket or trays more frequently. If used

"shrink". infrequently, ice cubes may stick together or shrink.

Ice forms in inlet tube to ice Water pressure is too low.

maker (some models).

Freezer temperature is too high

Plastic tubing was used to complete

water connection.

Water pressure is too low.

Unit is leaking water

Improper water valve was installed

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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For more information on this and otherAmana

products, visit our Web site

www.amana.com

or

call ConsumerAffairs Department at

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.

Warranty Limitations

• Begins at date of original purchase.

• Applies to product used within the United

States or in Canada if product has Canadian

Standards Association listing when shipped

from the factory.

• Service must be performed by an authorized

Amana ®technician.

Warranty Is Void If

• Product is used on a commercial, rental or

leased basis.

• Product has defect or damage due to an

accident, fire, flood, connection to an improper

electrical or water supply, lightning, product

alteration, shipping and handling, or other

conditions beyond the control of Amana.

• Product is improperly installed or used.

Owner's Responsibilities

• Provide proof of purchase (sales receipt).

•Provide normal care and maintenance.

Replace owner replaceable items where

directions appear in Owner's Manual and

Installation Instruction.

•Make product reasonably accessible for

service.

•Pay for premium service costs for service

outside technician's normal business hours.

•Pay for service calls related to product

installation or customer education.

In no event shall Amana Appliances be liable

for incidental or consequential damages.*

*This warranty gives you specific legal rights

and you may have others which vary from state

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.

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Part No. 10527056 © 2001 Amana

Printed in U.S.A. 09/01 Amana, Iowa 52204