Connect Ice Maker Water Supply Line (Some Models) - Amana BC21VC Manual Del Usuario

Connect ice maker water supply line
(some models)
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DANGER
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death. Disconnect power to
refrigerator before connecting water supply.
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CAUTION
Observe the following to avoid property damage:
• Make sure water pressure to water valve is
between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch.
• Tighten adapter fitting and nuts with pliers and
wrenches. Do not overtighten.
• Check for water leaks and correct if necessary
before returning refrigerator to normal location. After
24 hours check again for leaks.
Important
• Before connecting watter supply, contact a plumber to
connect coper tubing to household plumbing in
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
• DO NOT use piercing type or
Both reduce water flow, become clogged with time and
in addition, may cause leaks if repair is attempted. The
correct type of shut-off valve requires a ¼" hole to be
drilled in the water supply pipe before valve attachment.
• Do not install copper tubing in area where temperatures
drop below 32°F (0°C).
Materials Required
1 / " O.D. (6 mm) flexible copper tubing is required. Length
4
of copper tubing must reach from water supply
connection to water valve inlet port on back of
refrigerator, plus additional 8 ft. (2 m) of tubing for a
service loop. A service loop will allow refrigerator to be
pulled away from the wall without disconnecting tubing.
Procedure
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.
A Plastic cap
2. Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing.
(Brass nut and sleeve are found in your literature
packet.) Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet
3 / " saddle valves!
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B
A
B Water valve inlet
port
port. Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water
valve inlet port. Make sure copper tubing is secure by
pulling on copper tubing.
E
A "P" clamp
B Copper tubing
C Brass sleeve
3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for
leaks. Correct any leaks at connection. Be careful not
to overtighten connection.
4. Create a service loop using extreme care to avoid
kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet
with a "P" clamp. It is important to secure copper
tubing to refrigerator to avoid leaks when pushing
refrigerator back into opening.
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A
B
C
D
D Brass nut
E Water valve inlet
port