Amana IC57 User manual

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IC57
International
Bottom Freezer
Refrigerator
Ice Maker Kit
Installationand
Operating
Instructions
Keeptheseinstructionsforfuturereference.Besurethis
manualstayswithrefrigerator.

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Contents
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Introduction ................................................................. 2
SafetyInstructions ...................................................... 2
MaterialsRequired ...................................................... 2
ToolsRequired ............................................................ 2
Parts........................................................................... 3
Procedure ................................................................... 4
OperatingInstructions ................................................. 7
BeforeCallingForService ........................................... 7
Warranty ..................................................................... 8
Introduction
Recognize this symbol
as a safety precaution
CAUTION
!
Toavoid personalinjuryorproperty 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.
• Dependingon installer’s knowledge and skill,
installation can take from 3 to 6 hours.
• If unable to solve a problem during installation, contact
an authorized Amana technician. Locate a Factory
ServiceCenterorindependent authorized Amana
technician by calling 1-800-628-5782 insideU.S.A. and
1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. Service is at owner’s
expense.
A qualified engineer must connect ice maker in
accordance with these installation instructions. A qualified
engineermustfollowlocalelectrical and plumbing
connectionregulations.
Safety Instructions
WARNING
!
Toavoidelectricalshockwhich can cause severe
personalinjuryordeath,disconnectpowerto
refrigeratorbeforeinstallingkit.Afterinstallingkit,
connectpower.
CAUTION
!
Toavoid propertydamage,observe thefollowing:
• Confirmwaterpressuretowater valve is at least 138
Kilopascals.
• Start nuts by hand to avoid cross threading. Finish
tighteningnutsusinganadjustablewrench.Donot
overtighten.
• Checkcarefullyforwaterleakspriorto returning
refrigeratortonormallocation and 24 hoursafter
connection.
Materials Required
Important
• Before connecting ice maker, contact a plumber to
connectcopper tubing to household plumbing in
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
•Do not use self-piercing valve. Amana Appliances is
notresponsibleforpropertydamageduetoimproper
installationor water connection.
6mmflexiblecoppertubing*.
*Lengthofcoppertubingmustreachfrom water supply
connectionplusanadditional2meterfor service loop
behindrefrigerator. Tubingshould be softinsteadofrigid
andendsshouldbefree of burrs.
Tools Required
• 9.5 mm (3/8") Electric drill (ground fault protected)
• 9.5 mm(3/8") Drill bit
• 6.35 mm (1/4") Drill bit
• Centerpunch
• Hammer
• 6.35 mm (1/4") Hex nut driver
• 12.7mm(1/2")Open-endwrenches(2)
• Bucket
• Tightfittinggloves
• Putty knife
• Masking tape
• Pliers
• Screwdriver
• Slip joint pliers
• Towel

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Parts
Item Description Part number Quantity
1 Ice maker D7846305 1
2 Ice maker cover 10519801 1
N/S Warning label A3036901 1
N/S Label 10549601 2
3 Ice maker arm 10884401 1
4 Ice maker bracket B8391802 1
5 13 mm sheet metal screw M0238642 2
6 Stainless steel clip B5720302 1
7 Water fill tube elbow 10463201 1
8 Ice maker wire harness 10179201 1
9 15 mm sheet metal screw M0211018 3
10 Button plug M0311301 2
11 Water valve 10524607 1
12 Nut and sleeve M0753001 1
13 6.35 mm (1/4”) plastic tubing B5705325 1
14 Anti-kink spring A1055101 1
N/S Stainless steel insert A3223101 1
15 Plastic clamp M0104106 1
N/S Compression nut and sleeve 10244905 1
16 “P” clamp M0108105 1
N/S screw M0211016 1
17 Installation instructions 10527031 1
18 Ice maker shield D7846203 1
19 Speed clip M0114003 3
Use listed part numbers only when ordering replacement parts. Part numbers are not used in installation instructions.
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Procedure
7. Connectwiresto water valve.Placewater valve on
mounting bracket. Insert screws into top 2 holes in
watervalvecover plate andlower2holes in mounting
bracket. Tighten screws with a 6.35 mm (1/4") hex nut
driver.
8. Replacebackcover by placingcoveron refrigerator
cabinet. Insert and tighten screws with a 6 mm hex
nutdriver.Confirmelbowonwater valveprotrudes
throughholeinbackcover. Confirm plastic tubing is
routedthroughcutoutsectionontopofbackcover.
C
D
C. Plastic tubing.
D. Water valveelbow.
9. Removetapefromend of copper tubing. Put endof
copper tubing into sink or bucket. Slightly turn on
watersupplytorefrigerator. Waterwill be under
considerablepressure.Allowwater to run through
coppertubing for 1 minute to flush out copper tubing.
Turnoffwater supply to refrigeratorwhenflushingis
complete.
10. Removeplasticcapfrom water valveinletelbow.
Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing.
Insertcoppertubing into water valveinletelbow. Hand
tightenbrassnutoncoppertubingtowatervalveinlet
elbow. Then tightenwatervalveinlet elbow with an
adjustablewrench.Confirmcoppertubing is secure
bypullingoncoppertubing.
11. Turnonwatersupplytorefrigeratorand check for
leaks.Turnoffwatersupply to refrigerator and correct
any leaks. Repeat this process until no leaks are
found, then completely turn on water supply to
refrigerator.
1. Turnoffwatersupplyto refrigerator.
CAUTION
!
To avoid property damage, protectsoftvinylorother
flooringwithcardboard, rugs, orotherprotective
materialwhen movingrefrigerator.
2. Moverefrigeratoraway fromwall.
3. Seal open end of copper tubing with masking tape to
keep inside of tubing clean. Route copper tubing up to
refrigeratorthroughfloor orinteriorwall behind
refrigeratorproviding10 mmholesas required.Copper
tubingroutemustbe above 1.6°C to prevent waterline
fromfreezing.
4. Removebackcoverby removing screws witha6.35
mm(1/4")hexnut driver.Exposewater valve mounting
bracketandcover plate.
A
A. 6.35 mm (1/4") screws
5. Removewatervalve coverplateby removing2screws
witha6mm hex nut driver. Discard water valvecover
plate.Savescrews.Usescrewstoinstallwatervalve.
6. Removewiresbypushingwire tie through hole in
watervalvecoverplatewithpliers.Donotcutwiretie
nearwires.
B
B. Wire Tie.

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12. Remove ice service rack by lifting rack off plastic
washersthenpullingout.Removescrewswitha6.35
mm (1/4") hex nut driver. Insert button plugs into screw
holes.
A
B
A. Washer
B. 6 mm screw
13. Locateelectricalandwaterconnection cover plate on
upperleftrear wall offreezer. Remove electricaland
waterconnectioncoverplate by removing screwwith
a 6.35 mm (1/4") hex nut driver. Discard electrical and
waterconnectioncoverplate and screw.
14. Remove freezer shelf by pulling out. A sharp tug may
benecessary. Remove basket by lifting and pulling
out.
15. Cut out sealing tape from water inlet tube hole located
on back wall, with a knife.
C
C. Water inlet tube hole.
16. Removewatertubeinlet hole plug on rearof
refrigeratorcabinetwithascrewdriver,bladecovered
with masking tape.
D
D. Water tube inlet hole plug.
17. Temporarilycoverendof water fill tubeelbowwith
maskingtapetoprevent insulation beads from
enteringwaterfilltubeelbow. Push water filltube
elbowthrough“U”- shaped holeonback of refrigerator
cabinet.Pull water fill tube elbow through hole in
freezer. Remove masking tape from end of water
fill tube elbow.
18. Push gently on water fill tube elbow while twisting
elbow slightly until elbow is firmly seated inside “U”-
shapedhole.
E
E. Water fill tube elbow.
19. Removeicemakerfromshippingcarton.Icemaker is
shipped with arm down. This is correct for ice
production.Donotforcearmdownorup.

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20. Slide stainless steel clip over wall of ice maker water
cup.
A
A. Stainless steel clip.
21. Remove3buttonplugsfrom left freezer wall with a
knifecoveredwithmaskingtape. Discard plugs.
22. Start 15 mm sheet metal screw in top front hole on
leftwallwitha6.35mm(1/4") hex nut driver.Leave
head out approximately 9 mm.
23. Hold ice maker in position. Ice maker can only be
installed one way. Do not drill additional holes. Insert
wireharnessplugintoreceptacleonrearwalluntil
locking fingers on top and bottom of plug snaps into
place.Slideicemakerhangeroversheetmetal
screw. Ease ice maker water cup toward end of water
filltubeelbow.
BD
C
E
B. Wire harnessplug
C. Water fill tube
D. Wire harness receptacle
E. 15 mm Sheet metal screw
Water fill tube fits under stainless steel clip. Water
fill tube must not be kinked. Water fill tube should
extend approximately 9 mm into ice maker water cup
and must be secured under stainless steel clip.
F
G
H
F. Stainless steel clip
G. Water fill tube
H. 9 mm into water cup
24. Insert and tightenremaining15mmsheet metal
screws with a 1/4" (6.35 mm) hex nut driver.
25. Replace freezer shelf by sliding in until back locks in
place. Replace wire basket by sliding in. Position ice
storagebucketonwiresectionoffreezer shelf under
ice maker. Confirm bucket is in the proper position.
26. Checkforleaksathouseholdwaterconnectionand
watervalve.Correct any leaks.
27. Createaminimumof2meterserviceloop using
extreme care to avoid kinks. Secure copper tubing
to refrigerator cabinet using “P” clamp.
I
I. Serviceloop.
28. Moverefrigerator inplaceandlevel if necessary.

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Operating Instructions Before Calling For Service
Giveicemaker1 overnight period to make icebefore
assuming a difficulty exists.
If ice maker is not producing ice
• Confirm ice maker arm is down. Ice bucket and slide
out shelf must be in proper position for ice maker to
produceice.
• Confirmhouseholdwatersupplyisreachingwater
valve.
• Confirm ice maker wiring harness is completely
inserted into receptacle.
• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove
kinks or replace tubing.
• Checkelectrical connections to water valve coil and
connectorblockonrefrigerator cabinet.
• Confirmfreezerisoperatingat proper temperature.
If ice maker is not producing enough ice
• Ice maker produces 7 to 9 harvests of ice in a 24-hour
periodunderidealconditions.
• Seeabovesection.
Ificemakermakesunfamiliarsounds.
• Thesemaybenormal.Referto“NormalOperating
Sounds”sectioninOwner's Manual.
• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is
down.
A
B
A. Off locked position.
B. On position.
• Afterfreezersectionreaches normal temperature, ice
makerfills with water and begins operating. Allow 24-
48hours after installation before first harvest 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 to household
watersupplyandafterextendedperiodsofnon-use.
• Stop ice production by lifting ice maker arm. A definite
click is heard when proper position is reached. Ice
maker arm will remain in that position until pushed
down.
CAUTION
!
To avoid damage toicemaker,observethefollowing:
• Do not force ice maker arm down or up.
• Do not place or store anything on ice maker or in ice
storagebucket.

Warranty
Ice Maker
Full One Year Warranty
First Year
AmanaApplianceswillrepairorreplace,freeofcharge,anypartwhichis defective due to workmanship or
materials.
Warranty Limitations
• Beginsatdateoforiginalpurchase.
• Applies to product used within the United States
orinCanadaif product has CanadianStandards
Association listing when shipped from the factory.
• Service must be performed byan authorized
Amanatechnician.
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,connectiontoanimproperelectricalor
watersupply, lightning, product alteration, shipping
andhandling,orotherconditionsbeyondthe
controlofAmanaAppliances
• Product is improperly installed or used.
Owner'sResponsibilities
• Provideproofof purchase (salesreceipt).
• Providenormalcare andmaintenance.Replace
ownerreplaceableitems where directionsappear
inInstallationandOperatingInstructions.
• Makeproductreasonablyaccessiblefor service.
• Payforpremiumservicecostsforserviceoutside
technician'snormalbusinesshours.
• Pay for service calls related to product installation
orcustomereducation.
In no event shall Amana Appliances be liable for
incidental or consequential damages*
*Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyou
may have others which vary from state to state. For
example, some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamagesso
this exclusion may not apply to you.
Part No. 10527041
Printed in U.S.A. Ó 1998 Amana Appliances Amana, Iowa 52204