Amana IC4 User manual

IC4
Side-by-Side
Refrigerator
Ice Maker Kit
Installationand
Operating
Instructions
Keeptheseinstructionsforfuturereference.Besurethis
manual stays with the ice maker.
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Parts
Uselistedpartnumbersonlywhenorderingreplacement
parts. Part numbers are not used in installation
instructions.
Item Description Part
number Quantity
1 Ice makers D7824703 1
2 Ice maker cover D7820401 1
3 Warning label A3036901 1
4 Ice maker arm 10901401 1
5 Stainless steel clip B5720301 1
6 Water fill tube extension A3127412 1
7 Ice maker wire harness D7826301 1
N/S Thermal fuse clip 10319801 1
85/8" sheet metal screw M0211018 3
9 Button plug M0311301 2
10 Ice storage bucket D7806201 1
11 Stop pins M0560005 2
12 Sliding shelf D7839703 1
13 Sliding shelf decorative insert C8986123 1
14 Water valve D7712603 1
15 Water valve mounting
bracket 10496302 1
16 3/8" thread cutting screw M0251015 3
17 Water valve coupling
assembly 10244903 1
18 Nylon nut and sleeve M0753001 1
19 ¼" plastic tubing B5705321 1
20 Anti-kink spring A1055101 1
21 Stainless steel insert A3223101 1
22 Tube clamp M0114003 1
23 “P” clamp M0104101 1
24 Plastic clip M0104101 1
25 Installation and operating
instructions 10527025 1
Introduction
CAUTION
!
Toavoid personalinjuryor propertydamage,observe
all safety instructions.
Verify proper ice maker kit model, listed on wiring diagram
onback of refrigerator.Read entire manualbefore
installing kit. All necessary tools and materials must be
availablepriortoinstallation. Verify all listed parts are
included in kit. If parts are missing, contact source from
whomkit was purchased.
• Mechanical experience is required to install kit.
• Installation can take from 3 to 6 hours depending on
installer’s knowledge and skill.
• If unable to solve a problem during installation, contact
an authorized Amana technician. Locate a Factory
ServiceCenteror independent authorized technician by
calling1-800-628-5782 insideU.S.A. and 1-319-622-
5511 outside U.S.A. Service is at owner’s expense.
Safety Instructions
WARNING
!
Toavoidelectricalshockwhich can cause severe
personalinjuryordeath,disconnect power to
refrigeratorbefore installing kit. After installing kit,
reconnectpower.
CAUTION
!
Toavoid propertydamage, observethefollowing:
• Confirmwaterpressure to water valve is at least20
poundsper square inch.
• Start nuts by hand to avoid cross threading. Finish
tighteningnuts with wrenches. Do not overtighten.
• Checkcarefullyfor water leaks prior to returning
refrigeratorto normal location and24hoursafter
connection.
Tools Required
•3/8"electric drill (ground fault protected)
•3/8" drill bit
•1/4"hex nut driver
•1/2"open-end wrenches(2)
• Bucket
• Gloves
• Knife
• Masking tape
• Pliers
• Screwdriver
• Slip joint
• Towel
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Materials Required
Important
• Before connecting ice maker, contact a plumber to
connectcopper tubing to household plumbing in
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
• AmanaAppliancesrecommendsusinga saddle valve.
Do not use self-piercing valve. Amana Appliances is
notresponsibleforpropertydamage due to improper
installationor water connection.
1/4"(6 mm) outside diameter flexible copper tubing*.
*Lengthofcopper tubing must reach from water supply
connectionplusan additional 8' (3 m) for service loop
behindrefrigerator. Tubingshouldbe soft instead ofrigid
andendsshould be free of burrs.
Procedure
1. Turnoffwatersupplyto refrigerator.
CAUTION
!
Toavoid property damage, protectsoftvinylor other
flooringwith cardboard, rugs,orother protective
materialwhenmoving refrigerator.
2. Moverefrigerator awayfromwall. Disconnectpower.
3. Seal open end of copper tubing with masking tape to
keep inside of tubing clean. Route copper tubing up to
refrigeratorthrough floororinterior wallbehind
refrigeratorproviding 3/8" (10mm)holes asrequired.
Temperaturesurrounding copper tubing mustbe
above35°F (1°C)toprevent waterline from freezing.
4. Securewater valvemountingbracket behindsquare
collaronwater valve inlet. Attach ground wire to
bracket with a 3/8" (10 mm) cutting screw and a 1/4"
hexnut driver.
A
B
A. Ground wire B. 3/8" screw
Ground wire attachment
WARNING
!
Toavoidelectricalshockwhich can cause severe
personalinjuryor death, ground wire must be properly
attachedto both bracket and water valve.
5. Removelower horizontalandupperverticalcover on
rearofrefrigerator cabinet by removing screws with a
1/4" hex nut driver. On 22, 25, and 27 cubic foot
models, remove black plastic spacer with a 1/4" hex
nutdriver.
Cover removal
6. Removeelectrical wiring plugs fromretainerclampon
lowerrail of refrigerator cabinet.Connectelectrical
wiringplugs to water valvespadeterminals.Non-
polarizedplugsconnecttoeitherterminal.
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A. Electrical wiring plug
Electrical connection
7. Securewater valve to 2 predrilled holesinlower rail of
refrigerator cabinetwith two 3/8"(10mm) long cutting
screws and a 1/4" hex nut driver.
8. Insertplastic tubing fromwatervalve under lowerright
cornerof metal cover. Carefullythreadplastic tubing up
towaterfitting.Plastictubing should move freely under
topcenterportion of vertical cover.Routeplastictubing
underwiring harness betweentop of verticalcoverand
waterfitting.
9. 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 and
slide hose clamp over water fitting. Push end of plastic
tubing 5/8" (16 mm) into water fitting stem and release
hose clamp. Confirm plastic tubing is secure by pulling
on plastic tubing.
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B
A. Hose clamp B. Stainless steel insert
Water hose attachment to back of refrigerator

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10. Replace upperverticalcover by placingcoveron
refrigerator.Carefully tuckwiresinside cover toavoid
pinching wires. Insert and tighten screws with a 1/4"
hexnut driver.
11. Removetape from end of copper tubing.Putend of
copper tubing into sink or bucket. Slightly turn on
watersupplyto refrigerator. Waterwill be under
considerablepressure. Allow water torunthrough
coppertubing for 1 minute to flush out copper tubing.
Shutoffwater supply to refrigerator when flushing is
complete.
12. Slide nutandsleeveover end of coppertubing.Insert
coppertubingcompletelyintoadapter fitting. Check
adapterfittingtoconfirmrubber hose washer is in
place. Tighten adapter fitting by hand as much as
possible.Carefullytightenanadditional 3/8" (10 mm)
turn with pliers. Firmly connect tubing nut on copper
tubingtoadapterfittingwith two 1/2" open-end
wrenches.Confirmcopper tubing is secure by pulling
oncopper tubing.
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B
C
D
A. Hose washer B. Adaptor fitting
C. Sleeve D. Nut
Connecting copper tubing
13. Slightly turnonwater supply to refrigerator and
checkforleaks. Turn off water supply to refrigerator
and correct any leaks. Repeat this process until no
leaks are found. Completely turn on water supply to
refrigerator.
14. Slide iceservicerackin freezer toward front of freezer
until screws are in middle of mounting holes. Gently
pulliceservice rack away from freezer.Removeice
service rack screws with a 1/4" hex nut driver. Insert
plugs into screw holes.
15. Push up on lock tab to release water fill tube cover on
rearwall.Pull lower end of water fill tube cover away
from rear wall. Lift up slightly to release water fill tube
coverfrom upperhinges.Remove anddiscard water
filltube cover.
16. Removetopfreezershelf.
17. Remove 3screwsfromwhite air duct cover onrear
wallwitha1/4"hex nut driver. Remove electrical cap
onrearwall with a screwdriver.Discardscrewsand
electrical cap.
18. Slidewaterfilltubeextensionoverwaterinlettube on
rear wall. Water fill tube extension must fit tightly and
be evenwith holein rearwall sowater cannot leak
intofreezer.
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A. Water inlet tube
Water inlet tube installation
19. Remove icemakerfromshipping carton. Discard
packing material. Ice maker is shipped with arm
down. This is correct for ice production. Do not force
ice maker arm down or up.
20. Slide stainless steel clip over rear wall of ice maker
watercup.
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B
A. Stainless steel clip B. Water cup
Stainless steel clip installation
21. Start two 5/8" (16 mm) long sheet metal screws in top
holesonrearwallwith a 1/4" hex nut driver.Leave
heads out approximately 3/8" (10 mm).
22. Hold ice maker in position. Ice maker can only be
installed one way. Do not drill additional holes. Insert
wireharnessplugintoreceptacleonrearwall.Slide
ice maker hangers over sheet metal screws. Ease
watercuptowardendof water fill tube extension.
Water fill tube extension fits under stainless steel
clip. Water fill tube extension must not be kinked.
Waterfill tube extension should extend approximately
3/8" (10 mm) into ice maker water cup and must be
secured under stainless steel clip.
Ice maker Installation
23. Install remaining 5/8”(16 mm) long sheet metal screw
under ice maker and tighten all 3 screws with a 1/4"
hexnut driver.

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32. Create serviceloopusingextreme care to avoid
kinks. Secure copper tubing with a “P” clamp
and back horizontal cover screw. Copper tubing
must not extend 3/8" (9 mm) beyond back.
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A. "P" clamp
Secure service loop
33. Connectpowertorefrigerator.Moverefrigerator in
placeandlevel if necessary.
Operating Instructions
• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is
down.
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B
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A. Locked position B. Ice maker arm
C. Down 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
harvestsof ice after initial ice production and after
extendedperiodsof non-use.
• Stop ice production by lifting ice maker arm. A definite
click is heard when off position is reached. Ice maker
arm will remain in that position until pushed down.
CAUTION
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Toavoiddamageto ice maker,observe thefollowing:
• Do not force ice maker arm down or up.
• Do not place or store anything on ice maker or in ice
storagebucket.
24. Built-In Models (SB******)
Removeand discard button plugs above ice maker
with a putty knife covered with masking tape.
All Other Models
Remove and discard button plugs below ice maker
with a putty knife covered with masking tape.
25. Confirmstop pin locking fingers are unlocked. Center
drive pin must extend 1/2" (13 mm) on opposite side of
locking fingers. If not pull out center drive or use a
screwdrivertopush center drive pin out 1/2" (13 mm).
Stop pin inspection
26. Built-In Models (SB******)
Push locking fingers into button plug holes above ice
maker.
All Other Models
Push locking fingers into button plug holes below ice
maker.
27. Tap center drive pins intostoppinsleeveswith
screwdriverhandle. Lockingfingersshould expand
inside wall, wedging locking fingers firmly in place.
End of drive pins must be flush with end of stop pin
sleeves.
28. Replace freezershelf.
29. Position back of ice storage bucket up and over stop
pinsto avoid overfillingbucket.
30. Remove paperbackingfrom slidingshelfdecorative
insert.Carefullyposition sliding shelf decorative insert
on front of sliding shelf then press on. Place sliding
shelf on top of ice storage bucket.
31. Check forleaksathouseholdplumbing connection
andwater valve. Correct anyleaks.Replace lower
coverby placing coveronrefrigerator. Carefullytuck
wiresinside cover to avoid pinching wires.Insertand
tighten screws with a 1/4" (6 mm) nut driver. On 22,
25, and 27 cubic foot models, place black plastic
spacer on refrigerator. Insert and tighten screws
with a 1/4" (6 mm) nut driver.

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Before Calling For Service
Allowicemaker1overnight period to make ice before
assuming a difficulty exists.
If ice maker is not producing ice
• Confirm ice maker arm is down.
• Confirmhouseholdwatersupply is reaching water
valve.
• Confirm ice maker wiring harness plug is completely
inserted into electrical receptacle.
• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove
kinks or replace tubing.
• Check electrical connections to water valve coil.
• Confirmfreezeris operating at 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.
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
Manufacturerwillrepair or replace, free of charge, anypartwhichis defective due to workmanship or
materials.
Warranty Limitations
• Beginsatdateoforiginal purchase.
• Applies to product used within the United States
orin Canada if producthasCanadianStandards
Association listing when shipped from the factory.
• Servicemust be performed byanauthorized
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,connectiontoan improper electrical or
watersupply,lightning,product alteration, shipping
andhandling,or other conditions beyond the
controlofAmana Appliances
• Product is improperly installed or used.
Owner'sResponsibilities
• Provideproof of purchase(salesreceipt).
• Providenormal careandmaintenance. Replace
ownerreplaceable items wheredirections appear
inOwner's Manual and Installation Instructions.
• Makeproductreasonably accessible for service.
• Payforpremiumservicecosts for service outside
technician'snormalbusiness hours.
• Pay for service calls related to product installation
orusage.
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
limitationofincidentalorconsequential damages so
this exclusion may not apply to you.

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Part No. 10527037
Printed in U.S.A. Ó 1998 Amana Appliances
Amana, Iowa 52204