Amana Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator - Manual (Page 9)

4. Place end of copper tubing into water
valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly –
DO NOT KINK – so that tubing feeds
straight into inlet port.
5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw
nut into inlet port. Tighten nut with
wrench.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten.
Cross threading may occur.
6. Pull on tubing to confirm connection is
secure. Connect tubing to frame with
water tubing clamp (C) and turn on
water supply. Check for leaks and
correct, if present.
7. Monitor water connection for 24 hours.
Correct leaks, if necessary.
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How to connect the
water supply
To reduce the risk of injury or
death, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
➢ Read all instructions before
installing device.
➢ DO NOT attempt installation if
instructions are not understood or if
they are beyond personal skill
level.
➢ Observe all local codes and ordi-
nances.
➢ DO NOT service device unless
specifically recommended in
owner’s manual or published user-
repair instructions.
➢ Disconnect power to unit prior to
installing device.
WARNING
To avoid property damage or possi-
ble injury, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
➢ Consult a plumber to connect
copper tubing to household plumb-
ing to assure compliance with local
codes and ordinances.
➢ Confirm water pressure to water
valve is between 20 and 100
pounds per square inch. If water
filter is installed, water pressure to
water valve must be a minimum of
35 pounds per square inch.
➢ DO NOT use a self-piercing, or 3 Ú
16
"
saddle valve! Both reduce water
flow, become clogged with time,
and may cause leaks if repair is
attempted.
➢ Tighten nuts by hand to prevent
cross threading. Finish tightening
nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do
not overtighten.
➢ Wait 24 hours before placing unit
into final position to check and
correct any water leaks.
CAUTION
MATERIALS NEEDED
➢ 1 Ú
4
" outer diameter flexible copper
tubing
➢ Shut-off valve (requires a 1 Ú
4
" hole to be
drilled into water supply before valve
attachment)
➢ Adjustable wrench
➢ 1 Ú
4
" hex nut driver
NOTE: Add 8' to tubing length needed to
reach water supply for creation of service
loop.
1. Create service loop with tubing using
care to avoid kinks in tubing.
2. Remove plastic cap from water valve
inlet port.
C
3. Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on
copper tube end as illustrated.
A
B