Amana IC2 User manual

IC2 Top Freezer
Refrigerator
Ice Maker Kit
Installationand
Operating
Instructions
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Keep these instructions for future reference. Be sure this
manual stays with ice maker.

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Contents
Introduction ................................................................... 2
SafetyInstructions ........................................................ 2
MaterialsRequired ........................................................ 2
ToolsRequired .............................................................. 2
Parts............................................................................. 3
Procedure ..................................................................... 4
OperatingInstructions ................................................... 6
BeforeCallingForService ............................................. 7
Warranty ....................................................................... 7
Introduction
!
Recognize this symbol
as a safety precaution
CAUTION
!
Toavoid personalinjuryor property damage,observe
all safety instructions.
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.
• Mechanical experience is required to install kit.
Installation can take from 3 to 6 hours.
• If unable to solve a problem during installation, contact
an authorized Amana®technician. Locate a Factory
ServiceCenterorindependentauthorizedtechnicianby
calling1-800-628-5782 insideU.S.A.and1-319-622-
5511 outside U.S.A. Service is at owner’s expense.
Safety Instructions
WARNING
!
Toavoidelectricalshockwhichcancausesevere
personalinjuryordeath, unplug power cord or open
householdcircuit breaker torefrigeratorbefore
installing kit. After installing kit, reconnect power.
CAUTION
!
Toavoidpropertydamage, observe thefollowing:
• Confirmwaterpressuretowatervalveisatleast20
poundspersquareinch.
• Start nuts by hand to avoid cross threading. Finish
tighteningnutsusingawrench(s).Donotovertighten.
• Checkcarefullyforwaterleakspriortoreturning
refrigeratortonormal location and 24 hours after
connection.
Materials Required
Important
• Before connecting ice maker, contact a plumber to
connectcopper tubing to household plumbingin
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
• AmanaAppliancesrecommendsusing a saddle valve.
Do not use self-piercing valve. Amana Appliances is
notresponsibleforproperty damage due to improper
installationor water connection.
1/4"(6mm)flexible copper tubing*.
*Lengthofcoppertubingmustreachfrom water supply
connection plusan additional8' (2 1/2m)for service loop
behindrefrigerator.Tubingshouldbe soft instead of rigid
andendsshouldbefreeofburrs.
Tools Required
•3/8"electric drill (ground fault protected)
•3/8" drill bit
•1/4"hex nutdriver
•1/2"open-endwrenches(2)
• Adjustablewrench
• Flatblade screwdriver
• Slip joint pliers
• Putty knife
• Masking tape
• Bucket
• Towel
• Gloves

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Parts
Use listed part numbers only when ordering replacement parts. Part numbers are not used in installation instructions.
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Item Description Part
number Qty. Item Description Part number Qty
1 Ice maker D7824703 1 12 Ice storage bucket handle
trim C8831601 1
2 Ice maker cover B5724506 1 13 Water valve D7712603 1
3 Ice maker cover decorative
insert C8963601 1 14 Water valve mounting bracket D7701602 1
N/S Warning label (attached to
side cover) A3036901 1 15 3/8” long thread cutting screw M0251015 3
N/S Diagnostic label (attached to
inside of cover) 10834701 1 16 Water valve coupling assembly 10244903 1
4 Ice maker arm 10901401 1 17 Nylon nut and sleeve M0753001 1
5 Stainless steel clip B5720301 1 18 ¼” plastic tubing B5705308 1
6 Water fill tube extension A3127404 1 19 Anti-kink spring A1055101 1
7 Ice maker wire harness D7826301 1 20 Stainless steel insert A3223101 1
8 Thermal fuse clip 10319801 1 21 Hose clamp M0114003 1
95/8” long sheet metal screw M0211018 1 22 “P” clamp M0108001 1
10 Round plug (side-by-side
models) M0310701 1 23 Plastic clip M0104101 1
11 Ice storage bucket D7053901 1 N/S Installation and operating
instructions 10527054 1

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Procedure
1. Turnoffwatersupplytorefrigerator.
CAUTION
!
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooringwith cardboard, rugs, or otherprotective
materialwhenmovingrefrigerator.
2. Moverefrigerator awayfromwall. Unplugrefrigerator.
3. Seal open end of copper tubing with masking tape to
keep inside of tubing clean. Route copper tubing up to
refrigeratorthrough floororinteriorwall behind
refrigeratorproviding 3/8" (10 mm)holesasrequired.
Coppertubingroute must be above 35°F (2°C) to
preventwater linefromfreezing.
4. Securewater valve mountingbracketbehind square
collaronwatervalveinlet.Attachgroundwireto
bracket with a 3/8" (10 mm) long cutting screw and a
1/4"(6 mm) hexnutdriver.
A
B
A. Gtround Wire B. 3/8" (10 mm) long screw
Securing water valve
WARNING
!
Toavoid electricalshock which cancause severe
personalinjuryordeath,groundwiremust be properly
attachedtobothbracket and water valve.
5. Slide end of plastic tubing through nut. Insert anti-kink
spring into plastic tubing. Large coil must face out.
Do not force large coil into plastic tubing. Large coil
preventsspringfromslipping through plastic tubing.
Springwillpreventplastictubingfromkinking.
A
B
C
A. Spring B. Nut
C. Plastic tubing
Installing anti-kink spring
6. Push end of plastic tubing with spring into bottom
watervalvefitting. Tighten nut with pliers.
7. Removelower coveronrearof refrigeratorcabinetby
removingscrews with a 1/4"hex nut driver. Remove
electricalwiringplugfromretainerclampon lower rail
ofrefrigerator cabinet. Connect electrical wiring plug
towater valve spade terminals.Non-polarizedplugs
connect to either terminal.
A
A. Electrical wiring plug
Connect wiring plug
8. Securewatervalveto 2 predrilled holes in lower rail of
refrigerator cabinet with two 3/8" long (10 mm) cutting
screws and 1/4"hex nut driver.
9. Removewaterfittingcap from inlet water fitting stem.
Push stainless steel insert into open end of plastic
tubing. Stainless steel insert must be flush with end
of plastic tubing. Hold hose clamp open with pliers.
Slide hose clamp over stem of water fitting. Push end
of plastic tubing 5/8" (15 mm) into water fitting stem
and release hose clamp. Confirm plastic tubing is
secure by pulling on plastic tubing.
Bottom Freezer Models
Cut 24" from end of plastic tubing and insert the
stainless steel insert into plastic tube. Secure to
waterfitting as described above.
A
B
C
A. Hose clamp B. Stainless steel insert
C. Plastic tubing
Installing hose clamp

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10. Remove tape fromendofcoppertubing.Putendof
copper tubing into sink or bucket. Slightly turn on
watersupplytorefrigerator.Waterwill be under
considerablepressure.Allow water to run through
coppertubing for 1 minute to flushout copper tubing.
Turnoff water supply to refrigerator whenflushingis
complete.
11. Slidenut and sleeve over end of coppertubing.Insert
coppertubingcompletelyinto adapter fitting. Check
adapter fitting to confirm hose washer is in place.
Tighten adapter fitting nut by hand as much as
possible.Carefullytightenan additional 1/2turn with
pliers. Firmly connect tubing nut on copper tubing to
adapterfittingwith an adjustable wrench. Confirm
copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.
A
B
C
D
A. Adapter fitting nut B. Nut
C. Sleeve D. Washer
Connecting water line
12. Slightly turn on water supply to refrigerator and check
forleaks.Turn off water supply to refrigerator and
correct any leaks. Repeat this process until no leaks
arefound. Turnonwatersupply to refrigerator.
13. Side-by-Side Models
Slideiceservicerackinfreezertowardfrontoffreezer
until screws are in middle of mounting holes. Gently
pullice service rack away from freezer.Remove
screws from nylon grommets with a 1/4" hex nut driver.
Insert plugs into screw holes.
14 Removebutton plugs from sidewallwith a putty knife
coveredwithmaskingtape. Remove electrical cap on
sidewallwithascrewdriver.Discard plugs and
electrical cap.
15. Pull off water cap on back wall. Slide water fill tube
extensionoverwater inlet tube on rear wall. Water fill
tube extension must fit tightly and be even with hole
in rear wall so water cannot leak into freezer.
Bottom Freezer Models
Cut water fill tube extension to 33/4" long.
A
A. Water fill tube extension
Installing fill tube
16. Remove ice makerfromshippingcartonanddiscard
packing material. Ice maker is shipped from factory
with arm down. This is correct for ice production. Do
notforcearmdown or up.
17. Slip stainless steel clip over rear wall of ice maker
watercup.
A
B
A. Stainless steel clip B. Water Cup
Stainless steel clip installation
18. Start two 5/8" (15 mm) sheet metal screws in top
holeson side wall with a 1/4" hexnutdriver. Leave
heads out approximately 3/8" (9 mm). Holdice maker
in position. Insert wire harness plug into receptacle on
side wall. Slip ice maker hanger over sheet metal
screws. Ease water cup toward end of water fill tube
extension. Water fill tube extension fits under
stainless steel clip. Water fill tube extension must not
be kinked. Water fill tube extension must extend
approximately 3/8" into ice maker water cup and must
be secured under stainless steel clip. Ice maker can
only be installed one way. Don not drill additional
holes.
19. Install remaining 5/8" (15 mm) sheet metal screw and
tighten all 3 screws with a 1/4" hex nut driver.
20. Replace freezer shelf if necessary.Position ice
storagebucketonfreezer shelf under ice maker.

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21. Checkfor leaks at household plumbing connection
andwatervalve.Correct any leaks. Place lower cover
onrearof refrigerator cabinet. Carefully tuck wires
insidecovertoavoid pinching wires. Insert and tighten
screws with a 1/4" hex nut driver.
22. Create service loopusingextremecaretoavoid
kinks. Copper tube must not extend more than
3/8" from back cover. Secure copper tubing at
back bottom horizontal cover using "P" clamp.
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B
C
A. "P" clamp B. Copper tubing
C. 3/8" (9 mm maximum)
Make copper tubing
CAUTION
!
Toavoid propertydamage,allcoversmust be in place.
23. Plug refrigerator intoelectricaloutlet.Move refrigerator
inplace and level if necessary.
24. Checkfor water leaks 24 hours after installation.
Operating Instructions
• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is
down.
A
B
A. Off position B. On position
Ice maker arm position
• Afterfreezer section reaches normal temperature, ice
makerfills with water and beginsoperating. Allow 24-
48hours after installation before firstharvest of ice. Ice
maker produces 7 to 9 harvests of ice in a 24-hour
periodunderidealconditions.
• After ice is formed, ice maker drops ice cubes into ice
storage bucket. During ice production, ice maker arm
raises and lowers. When ice storage bucket is full, ice
maker arm turns ice maker off. Discard first 3 harvests
ofice after initially connecting refrigerator tohousehold
watersupply and after extended periods of nonuse.
• Stop ice production by lifting ice maker arm. A definite
click is heard when position is reached. Ice maker arm
will remain in OFF position until pushed down.
CAUTION
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Toavoiddamage to ice maker,observethefollowing:
• Do not force ice maker arm down or up.
• Do not place or store anything on ice maker or in ice
storagebucket.

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Before Calling For Service
Giveicemaker1 overnight period to make ice before
assuming a difficulty exists.
If ice maker is not producing ice
• Confirm ice maker arm is on position.
• Confirmhousehold water supply is turned on.
• Confirm ice maker wiring harness is completely
inserted into electrical receptacle.
• Check electrical connections to water valve coil.
• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove
kinks or replace tubing.
• Confirmfreezerisoperatingatpropertemperature.
If ice maker is not producing enough ice
• Ice maker produces 7 to 9 harvests of ice in a 24-hour
periodunderidealconditions.
• Seeabovesection.
If ice maker makes unfamiliar sounds
• Thesemaybenormal. Refer to “NormalOperating
Sounds” section in Owner's Manual.
Warranty
Ice Maker
Full One Year Warranty
First Year
AmanaApplianceswillrepair or replace, free of charge, any part which is defectiveduetoworkmanshipor
materials.
Warranty Limitations
• Beginsatdateof original purchase.
• Applies to product used within the United States
orinCanada if product has Canadian Standards
Association listing when shipped from the factory.
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,connectionto an improper electrical or
watersupply, lightning, product alteration, shipping
andhandling,orotherconditionsbeyondthe
controlofAmanaAppliances
• Servicemustbe performed by an authorized
Amana®technician.
• Product is improperly installed or used.
Owner'sResponsibilities
• Provideproof of purchase (sales receipt).
• Providenormal care andmaintenance.Replace
ownerreplaceable items where directionsappear
inOwner'sManualand Installation Instructions.
• Makeproductreasonablyaccessibleforservice.
• Payforpremiumservice costs for service outside
technician'snormalbusinesshours.
• Pay for service calls related to product installation
orusage.
In no event shall Amana Appliances be liable for
incidental or consequential damages*
*Thiswarrantygives 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
limitationofincidentalor consequential damages so
this exclusion may not apply to you.

Part No. 10527054
Printed in U.S.A. 6/00  2000 Amana Appliances Amana, Iowa 52204
www.amana.com