Amana Refrigerator - Manual (Page 4)

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CAUTION !
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
material when moving refrigerator.
f. Rehang doors by reversing steps a–e. Use a dime
at top of doors to space doors ¾" (18 mm) from
cabinet.
2. Install Water Filtration Cartridge (Some
models)
a. Remove bypass cartridge from water filter head in
rear right corner of refrigerator section. Twist
cartridge counterclockwise ¼ turn and pull down to
remove. Save bypass to use if water filter
replacement cartridge is not immediately available.
b. See Water Filtration System Installation and
Operating Instructions provided with water filter
cartridge for filter installation and operation.
The amount and condition of water used determines the
life span of the water filter cartridge. Replacement for a
household with average water consumption would be
approximately six months. If water usage is high, or if
water is of poor quality, replacement may have to take
place before six months. See
Water Filtration System
Installation and Operating Instructions provided with water
filter cartridge for more information.
3. Connecting Water Supply
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 !
To avoid property damage, observe the following:
• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20
and 100 pounds per square inch.
• If water filter will be installed, water pressure to water
valve must be a minimum of 35 pounds per square
inch.
• Tighten nut by hand to avoid cross threading. Finish
tightening 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.
• A self–piercing or 3 /
16
" (4.8 mm) saddle valve is
not recommended. Both reduce water flow,
become clogged with time and may cause leaks if
repair is attempted. The correct type of shut off
valve requires a ¼" (6 mm) hole to be drilled in
water supply pipe prior to valve attachment. The
manufacturer is not responsible for property
damage caused by improper water connection.
Materials Required
¼" (6 mm) flexible copper tubing. Length of copper tubing
must reach from water supply connection plus an
additional 8' (2 m) for service loop behind refrigerator.
Procedure
a. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.
Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper
tubing. Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet
port. Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water
valve inlet port. Confirm copper tubing is secure by
pulling on copper tubing.
A
B
C
D
E
A. “P” clamp B. Copper tubing
C. Brass nut D. Brass sleeve
E. Water valve inlet connection
b. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for
leaks. Correct any leaks.
c . Create service loop using extreme care to avoid
kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator
cabinet with a “P” clamp.
4. Plug in power cord.
5. Move refrigerator into final location.
CAUTION
!
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
material when moving refrigerator.
a. Slide appliance cart under side of refrigerator. Wrap
refrigerator with blanket or pad. Thread cart strap
around refrigerator and tighten. Do not overtighten
strap. Move refrigerator in front of final location.
CAUTION !
To avoid damage or breakage to adjusting bolt, do not
use power tools to correct leveling.
6. Stabilize refrigerator and align doors.
If refrigerator rocks or is not stable on floor perform
the following:
• Determine which rear corner is rocking.