Connect Ice Maker Water Supply Line - Amana Bottom BBI20 Manual De Propietario

Connect ice maker water supply line

WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before connecting water supply. After
connecting water supply, connect power.
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 water supply, contact a plumber to
connect copper tubing to household plumbing in
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
• Amana does not recommend using a self-piercing, or
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/ " saddle valves! Both reduce water flow, become
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plugged with sediment over time and may cause leaks
if repair is attempted. The correct type of shut-off valve
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requires a / " hole to be drilled in the water supply pipe
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prior to valve attachment. Amana is not responsible for
property damage caused by improper water
connection.
Materials Required
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/ " O.D. (6 mm) flexible copper tubing is required. Length
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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.
Water valve
inlet port
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
port. Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water
valve inlet port. Make sure copper tubing is secure by
pulling on copper tubing.
Brass sleeve
"P" clamp
Water valve
inlet port
Brass nut
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.
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Plastic
cap
Copper
tubing