Amana Compact Refrigerator Freezer owner manual Materials Required

!CAUTION

Observe the following to avoid property damage:

•Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch.

•Copper supply tubing must be routed where the temperature is 55°F (13°C) or higher to prevent freeze-ups.

•Start adaptor fitting and nuts by hand to avoid cross threading. Tighten adaptor fitting and nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do not overtighten.

•Check for water leaks and correct if necessary before returning refrigerator to normal location, and 24 hours after connecting.

Important

•Before connecting water supply, contact a plumber to connect copper tubing to household plumbing in compliance with local codes and ordinances.

•DO NOT use self-piercing type or 3/16" saddle valves! Both reduce water flow, develop sediment build-up more rapidly, and may cause leaks if repair is attempted. The correct type of shut-off valve requires a 1/4" hole to be drilled on top or side (not bottom of horizontal pipe) of water supply pipe prior to valve attachment.

Materials Required

1/4" O.D. (6 mm) flexible copper tubing. Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply connection to water valve inlet port on back of refrigerator plus an additional 8 ft. (2.5 m) of tubing for a service loop. A service loop will allow refrigerator to be pulled away from the wall without disconnecting tubing.

1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.

Water valve inlet port

Plastic cap

2.Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing. (Brass nut and sleeve are found in literature packet.) Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water valve inlet port. Start connection by hand then use a 1/2" (13 mm) open end wrench. Make sure copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.

	"P" clamp
	Copper tubing
	Brass sleeve
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.

5.Proceed to Leveling Refrigerator for final refrigerator placement.

6.Review Installation Checklist in Owner’s Manual with consumer.

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