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Installing your refrigerator, Warning, Caution – Amana W10175445A User Manual

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Installing Your Refrigerator

How to Connect the Water Supply

Remove plastic cap (A) from

water valve inlet port (B).

2

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.

4

Create service loop with

tubing using care to avoid

kinks in tubing.

1

3

5

Slide brass nut over sleeve and

screw nut into inlet port.

Tighten nut with wrench.

6

Pull on tubing to confirm

connection is secure.

Connect tubing to frame with

water tubing clamp (F) and turn

on water supply. Check for

leaks and correct, if present.

7

Monitor water connection for 24 hours.

Correct leaks, if necessary.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten.

Cross threading may occur.

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

/

4

" outer diameter

flexible copper tubing

NOTE: Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach water

supply for creation of service loop.

• Adjustable wrench

• ¼” hex nut driver

F

A

B

' (

• Shut-off valve (requires a

1

/

4

" hole

to be drilled into water supply

before valve attachment)