Amana IC10-S and User manual

Part No. 10527056 © 2001 Amana
Printed in U.S.A. 09/01 Amana, Iowa 52204
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Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe
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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
Installin 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 Shootin ................................................... 7
Warranty ................................................................. 9
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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.
Internet: http:// www.amana.com
IC 10-S
Side by Side
Refrigerator
Ice Maker Kit
Installation and
Operating
Instructions

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Important Safety Information
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
DANGER
!
DANGERImmediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or
death.
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 dama e.
What You Need to Know
about Safety nstructions
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
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 Calling Service...
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 which can 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.
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 OR G NAL CE STORAGE BUCKET W TH ONE FROM K T to avoid spilling ice cubes.
 Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch. f 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.

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Water fills the empty
cube mold when the
freezer has cooled
to freezing
temperature. Cold
air is forced directly
over the mold.
How the Ice Maker Works
When frozen, the
cubes are moved up
and out of the mold.
The sweeper arm (A)
e ects them into the
ice storage bin (B)
below.
About Your Ice Maker
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How to Use Your Ice Maker
1To start ice maker, lower feeler
arm to on position.
 Make sure ice storage
bin is below ice maker
and pushed back as
far as possible.
2Allow approximately 24 hours after
installation to receive first harvest of ice.
 Discard ice created within first 12 hours of
operation to verify system is flushed of
impurities.
NOTE: Feeler arm must be free to move upward and
outward over ice storage bin for ice production. Make
sure packages in freezer compartment do not block
its movement.
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 for 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
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 arm in the STOP (up)
position when cleaning the bin Rinse and wipe dry
 Check for spoiled or expired items and discard Wrap all
odor-causing foods, or store foods 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 If a water filter is desired, a water filter may be
ordered for some models Contact Amana Consumer Affairs
for more information on your particular model
s it possible for the ice maker to overfill
the storage bin ?
The feeler arm (C) senses when the
bin (B) is full and signals the icemaker
to stop ejecting cubes The mold
refills and freezes a new supply
Once the feeler arm senses that more
is needed, the ice maker resumes
operation by ejecting the frozen cubes
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CONTENTS OF IC-10S
Installing Your Ice Maker
WARNING
!
To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following:
 Read all instructions before installing device.
 DO OT attempt installation if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.
 Observe all local codes and ordinances.
 DO OT 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 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.
Materials Needed
1/4" outer diameter flexible copper tubin
NOTE: Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach water supply for creation of service 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
 Maskin tape
P clamp
Sleeve
5/8 Ice maker
mountng
screws
Water tube
Compression
nut
Ice maker wire harness
Large plastic
clip
Small plastic
clip
Water valve
assembly
Flexible plastic
tubing
Stainless
steel clip*
Ice storage
bucket
Ice maker
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How to Prepare the Freezer Compartment
Installing Your Ice Maker
1Remove freezer accessories, including all
baskets and shelves.
 See Owners Manual on instructions on removal
and replacement of freezer items.
2Remove electrical and
water connection cover
from top left corner of
freezer section.
 Remove screw from cover and
discard screw and cover.
3Locate water tube inlet cover
on back of unit in uppper right
hand corner. Pry off with flat-
blade screwdriver
blade covered with
masking tape.
 Discard cover.
4From back of refrigerator (A), use
screwdriver to pierce interior
sealing tape (B)
that covers the hole
for the water fill tube
inlet (C).
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5Cover end of fill tube (D)
with masking tape or small plastic
bag to avoid insulation from
entering tube during
insertion.
6Insert fill tube (D) into
water fill tube inlet (C).
 If tube does not come
through the interior
freezer wall, use a pair
of needle-nose pliers to
pull tube through.
8Insert fill tube as illustrated. Press firmly
inward while rotating clockwise 30° until
water line is vertical and fill tube is locked
into back wall.
 Pull on grommet to
be sure that the fit
is tight. If tube comes
loose, repeat above
instructions.
7Remove tape or plastic bag from the end
of the fill tube.
How to Mount the Water Valve
Assembly
1Locate water valve
cover plate on back of
unit in lower left hand
corner. Remove cover
plate with a ¼ hex
nut driver.
 Retain screw for later replacement.
 Cut wire tie holding harness to cover plate. Take
care not to cut wires.
2Plug harness from
inside machine
compartment onto
water valve
electrical terminals.
3Tuck bottom
portion of valve
inside machine
compartment and
fasten valve to
cabinet with ¼
screw from step 1.
4Position valve water
line as illustrated and
secure with small plastic
clip located in ice maker
kit.
30°

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How to Connect the Water upply
Remove plastic cap (A) from
water valve inlet port (B).
2
Place brass nut (D) and
sleeve (E) on copper
tube end as illustrated.
3
Place end of copper tubing into
water valve inlet port. Shape
tubing slightlyDO NOT
KINKso that tubing
feeds straight into inlet port.
5
Create service loop with
tubing and attach to unit
with "P" clamp to avoid
kinks in tubing.
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Locate water tubing clamp (C)
in kit and install with ¼" hex
head screw .
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6Slide brass nut over sleeve and
screw nut into inlet port.
Tighten nut with wrench.
7Pull on tubing to confirm
connection is secure.
Connect tubing to frame with
water tubing clamp and turn
on water supply. Check for
leaks and correct, if present.
8Monitor water connection for 24 hours.
Correct leaks, if necessary.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten.
Cross threading may occur.
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Replace baskets and shelves, and place ice
storage bin directly under ice maker.
Installing Your Ice Maker
How to Mount the Ice Maker Kit
1Slip the stainless steel clip* over
the wall of the water cup.
* Step not required for
ice makers with self-
positioning fill tube
opening.
2Screw 5/8" ice maker mounting screws into
holes provided in left wall of freezer section.
 Leave head out approximately
3/8" for the slot in the icemaker
hanger to slip over the screws.
4Insert wire harness plug into
connector on back wall of freezer
by using a rocking motion until
locking fingers on plug snap
into place.
5Attach harness (A) to wall clip
and slide ice maker
hangers (B) over screws.
6Fit fill tube under stainless
steel clip on water cup.
 Tube must extend approximately ½"
into water cup.
For ice makers with self-positioning fill tube
opening, thread fill tube through hole into
water cup.
IMPORTANT: Do not in tubing and ma e sure that
tubing will not become easily dislodged.
7Insert remaining mounting
screw into bottom of ice
maker, and tighten down all
mounting screws.
8Raise feeler arm to the STOP
position until water
connection is complete.
 Ice make should feel securely mounted.
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NOTE: Check again to make sure the icemaker power
cord is fully inserted into its outlet.
AB
C
3Dry mounting wall
thoroughly with towel
before adding adhesive-
backed harness
clip as illustrated.
3½" 5½"
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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 manua for detai s.
E ectrica power cord may not be p ugged into Make sure p ug from power cord fits tight y into
icemaker, or harness is not p ugged into water wa out et, or check that connection
va ve.
The icemaker is not getting the necessary Make sure the water supp y is connected and turned on.
supp y of water. Check for kinks in the ¼" copper tubing. Remove kinks or
rep ace tubing if there are kinks.
Verify that refrigerator harness is p ugged into water
va ve.
Freezer temperature is too ow See the contro s section in your owners manua for
assistance on how to adjust your contro s. Freezer
must be between 0 to 2°F (-18 to -17°C) to produce ice.
The cubes are too sma . The shutoff va ve connecting the refrigerator to
the home water ine may be c ogged. Unc og it.
Small or hollow cubes Water uti izing devices in use e sewhere 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 o d cubes. Use icemaker regu ar y.
odors which affect their taste.
Ice storage bin needs to be emptied and washed. Empty and wash ice storage bin.
Unsea ed packages in the refirgerator ad/or Check sea s on packages in freezer.
freezer compartments may be transmitting
odor/taste to ice cubes.
The interior of the refrigerator needs c eaning. 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 manua for detai s.
Househo d water supp y is not reaching water Check water connection procedure in your Installation
va ve. Instructions.
Copper or p astic tubing has kinks. Turn off water supp y and remove kinks. If kinks cannot
be removed, rep ace tubing. Amana recommends using
a saddle valve. Contact 1-800-8 3-030 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 is too ow. Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds
per square inch to function proper y. A minimum pressure
of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for units
with water fi ters.
Freezer temperature is too ow. See the contro s section in your owners manua for
assistance on how to adjust your contro s. Freezer
must be between 0 to 2°F (-18 to -17°C) to produce ice.
Improper water va ve was Check water connection procedure in your Installation
insta ed. Instructions. Se f-piercing and 3/16 sadd e va ves cause
ow water pressure and may c og the ine over time.
Amana is not responsible for property damage
due to improper installation or water connection.
E ectrica connection to water va ve Check e ectrica connections to water va ve coi and
coi and connector b ock may be oose. connector b ock on refrigerator cabinet.
Trouble Shooting

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TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Icemaker is not producing Freezer section not operating at proper Confirm that freezer section is operating at proper
ice (some models) temperature. temperature. Adjust according y.
(continued from previous
page)
Ice maker is not producing Ice maker has just recent y been insta ed or Wait 24 hours for ice production to begin and for ice
enough ice or ice is a arge amount of ice has just been used. to restock after emptied.
malformed.
Water pressure is too ow. Low water pressure can cause va ve to eak. Water
pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per square
inch to function proper y. A minimum pressure of 35
pounds per square inch is recommended for units with
water fi ters.
Freezer temperature is too ow. See the contro s section in your owners manua
for assistance on how to adjust your contro s. 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 frequent y. If used
shrink.infrequent y, ice cubes may stick together or shrink.
Ice forms in inlet tube to ice Water pressure is too ow. Check water pressure. Low water pressure wi cause
maker (some models). va ve to eak. Se f-piercing va ves cause ow water
pressure. Amana recommends using a saddle valve.
Contact 1-800-8 3-030 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.
Freezer temperature is too high See the contro s section in your owners manua for
assistance on how to adjust your contro s. Freezer is
recommended to be between 0 and 2°F (-18 to -17°C).
Unit is leaking water P astic tubing was used to comp ete Amana recommends using copper tubing for insta ation.
water connection. P astic is ess durab e and can cause eakage. Amana is
not responsible for property damage due to imporper
installation or water connection.
Water pressure is too ow. Low water pressure can cause va ve to eak. Water
pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per square
inch to function proper y. A minimum pressure of 35
pounds per square inch is recommended for units with
water fi ters.
Improper water va ve was insta ed Check water connection procedure in your Insta ation
instructions. Se f-piercing and 3/16 sadd e va ves cause
ow water pressure and may c og the ine over time.
Amana is not responsible for property damage due to
improper installation or water connection.
For more information on this and other Amana
products, visit our Web site
www.amana.com
or
call Consumer Affairs Department at
1-800-843-0304
Trouble Shooting

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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
nstallation nstruction.
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 conseq ential 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.
Warranty

Part No. 10527056 © 2001 Amana
Printed in U.S.A. 09/01 Amana, Iowa 52204