Amana D7824703 Tools Required, Procedure, Connect Water Supply Line, Install Water Inlet Tube

Do not use piercing type or 3/16" saddle valves! Both reduce water flow, become clogged with time and may cause leaks over time if repair is attempted. The correct type of shut-off valve requires a 1/4" hole to be drilled in the water supply pipe prior to valve attachement.

•Amana Appliances recommends having a qualified plumber connect water supply line to water supply and refrigerator. If a plumber is not used, the following steps must be followed.

1.Move refrigerator away from wall and unplug it.

2.Seal open end of copper tubing with masking tape to keep inside of tubing clean. After connecting copper tubing to water supply, route copper tubing to refrigerator providing 3/8" (10 mm) holes as required.

3.Remove tape from end of copper tubing. Put end of copper tubing into sink or bucket. Partially turn on water supply to refrigerator. Water will be under considerable pressure. Allow water to flush through copper tubing 1 minute. Turn off water supply to refrigerator when flushing is complete.

Tools Required

•Electric drill (ground fault protected), and 3/8" drill bit

•1/4" hex nut driver

•1/2" open-end wrenches (2)

•Flat blade screwdriver

•Masking tape

•Tight fitting gloves

Procedure

Connect Water Supply Line

!Caution

To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring by adjusting leveling legs up, off of floor before moving refrigerator.

1.Move refrigerator away from wall and unplug it.

2.Remove plastic cap from water valve tube fitting on back of refrigerator. Connect copper tubing to water valve with nut and sleeve provided in kit.

Plastic cap

3.Insert copper tubing completely into water valve inlet port. Start nut by hand to prevent cross threading. Firmly connect brass nut on copper tubing to water valve inlet port fitting using two 1/2" open end wrenches. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing. Do not overtighten.

4.Create service loop (approximately 8') using extreme care to avoid kinks. Secure copper tubing at back bottom horizontal cover using "P"-clamp, provided.

Service

loop

"P" clamp

5.Partially turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Turn off water supply to refrigerator and correct any leaks. Repeat this process until no leaks are found, then completely turn on water supply to refrigerator.

Install Water Inlet Tube

•Some refrigerators may have the water inlet tube already installed.

1.Remove electrical and water connection cover inside freezer compartment. Cover is located in upper left corner of freezer rear wall compartment.

2.Remove water tube inlet hole plug from rear of refrigerator cabinet. Use a blade screwdriver or putty knife with the blade end covered in masking tape to pry plug out of hole. Insert screwdriver into inlet hole and puncture sealing tape located 3"–4" in hole. Important: Water fill tube elbow is attached to the plastic water fill line with a clamp and should not be taken apart. During installation of the water fill tube elbow, make sure enough slack exists in the water fill line to prevent line from being pulled out.

3.Cover end of water fill tube elbow (attached with plastic water fill line to back of cabinet) with masking tape to prevent insulation beads from entering water fill tube elbow. Push gently on water fill tube elbow while twisting elbow slightly until elbow is firmly seated inside "U" shaped hole in back of refrigerator.

Water fill	"U"-shaped hole
tube elbow

4.Pull water fill tube elbow through hole in freezer. Remove masking tape from end of water fill tube elbow.

5.Install plastic adhesive backed clips on back of unit to remove slack from plastic water fill line. Do not over stretch plastic water fill line.