Amana W10175445A owner manual How to Connect the Water Supply, Materials Needed

Installing Your Refrigerator

How to Connect the Water Supply

!WARNING

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 ordinances.

•DO NOT service device unless specifically recommended in owner’s manual or published user-repair instructions.

•Disconnect power to unit prior to installing device.

!CAUTION

To avoid property damage or possible injury, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•Consult a plumber to connect copper tubing to household plumbing 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 3/16" 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.

Materials Needed

•	1/ " outer diameter	• Shut-off valve (requires a 1/	" hole	•	Adjustable wrench
	4	4		•	¼” hex nut driver
	flexible copper tubing	to be drilled into water supply

NOTE: Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach water supply for creation of service loop.

before valve attachment)

1Create service loop with tubing using care to avoid kinks in tubing.

5Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut into inlet port. Tighten nut with wrench.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten.

Cross threading may occur.

A B

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Remove plastic cap (A) from water valve inlet port (B).

Place brass nut (D) and	' (
sleeve (E) on copper
tube end as illustrated.

Place end of copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly–DO NOT KINK–so that tubing

feeds straight into inlet port.

Pull on tubing to confirm	F
6 connection is secure.
Connect tubing to frame with
water tubing clamp (F) and turn
on water supply. Check for
leaks and correct, if present.

7Monitor water connection for 24 hours. Correct leaks, if necessary.

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