Amana BCI21WW, Owner'S Manual

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• Do not install copper tubing in area where
temperatures drop below 32° (0°).
Materials Required
1 /
4
" O.D. (6 mm) flexible copper tubing is required. Length
of copper tubing must reach from water supply
connection to water valve inlet port on back of
refrigerator, plus additional 8 ft. (2 m) of tubing for a
service loop. A service loop will allow refrigerator to be
pulled away from the wall without disconnecting tubing.
Procedure
1.
Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.
Plastic
cap
Water valve
inlet port
2. Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing.
(Brass nut and sleeve are found in your literature
packet.) Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet
port. Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water
valve inlet port. Make sure copper tubing is secure by
pulling on copper tubing.
Brass nut
Brass sleeve
Water valve
inlet port
Copper
tubing
"P" clamp
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. It is important to secure copper
tubing to refrigerator to avoid leaks when pushing
refrigerator back into opening.
3/4"
(18 mm)
1/8"
(3 mm)
Connect ice maker water supply line (some
models).
!
DANGER:
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death. Disconnect power to refrigerator
before connecting water supply.
!
CAUTION:
Observe the following to avoid property damage:
• Make sure water pressure to water valve is between
20 and 100 pounds per square inch.
• Tighten adapter fitting and nuts with pliers and
wrenches. Do not overtighten.
• Check for water leaks and correct if necessary
before returning refrigerator to normal location. After
24 hours check again for leaks.
Important
•
Before connecting watter supply, contact a
plumber to connect coper tubing to household
plumbing in compliance with local codes and
ordinances.
• DO NOT use piercing type or 3 /
16
" saddle valves!
Both reduce water flow, become clogged with time
and in addition, may cause leaks if repair is
attempted. the correct type of shut-off valve
requires a ¼" hole to be drilled in the water supply
pipe before valve attachment.