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Operating Instructions

Before Calling For Service

Give ice maker 1 overnight period to make ice before
assuming a difficulty exists.

If ice maker is not producing ice
• Confirm ice maker arm is down. Ice bucket and slide

out shelf must be in proper position for ice maker to
produce ice.

• Confirm household water supply is reaching water

valve.

• Confirm ice maker wiring harness is completely

inserted into receptacle.

• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove

kinks or replace tubing.

• Check electrical connections to water valve coil and

connector block on refrigerator cabinet.

• Confirm freezer is operating at proper temperature.

If ice maker is not producing enough ice
• Ice maker produces 7 to 9 harvests of ice in a 24-hour

period under ideal conditions.

• See above section.

If ice maker makes unfamiliar sounds.
• These may be normal. Refer to “Normal Operating

Sounds” section in Owner's Manual.

• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is

down.

A

B

A. Off locked position.
B. On position.

• After freezer section reaches normal temperature, ice

maker fills with water and begins operating. Allow 24-
48 hours after installation before first harvest of ice. Ice
maker produces 7 to 9 harvests of ice in a 24-hour
period under ideal conditions.

• After ice is formed, ice maker drops ice cubes into ice

storage bucket. During ice production, ice maker arm
raises and lowers. When ice storage bucket is full, ice
maker arm turns ice maker off. Discard first 3 harvests
of ice after initially connecting refrigerator to household
water supply and after extended periods of non-use.

• Stop ice production by lifting ice maker arm. A definite

click is heard when proper position is reached. Ice
maker arm will remain in that position until pushed
down.

CAUTION

!

To avoid damage to ice maker, observe the following:
• Do not force ice maker arm down or up.
• Do not place or store anything on ice maker or in ice

storage bucket.

Summary of Contents for IC57

Page 1: ...IC57 International Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Ice Maker Kit Installationand Operating Instructions Keep these instructions for future reference Be sure this manual stays with refrigerator...

Page 2: ...s WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death disconnect power to refrigerator before installing kit After installing kit connect power CAUTION To avoid property...

Page 3: ...M0211018 3 10 Button plug M0311301 2 11 Water valve 10524607 1 12 Nut and sleeve M0753001 1 13 6 35 mm 1 4 plastic tubing B5705325 1 14 Anti kink spring A1055101 1 N S Stainless steel insert A3223101...

Page 4: ...ten water valve inlet elbow with an adjustable wrench Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing 11 Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks Turn off water supply to r...

Page 5: ...ated on back wall with a knife C C Water inlet tube hole 16 Remove water tube inlet hole plug on rear of refrigerator cabinet with a screwdriver blade covered with masking tape D D Water tube inlet ho...

Page 6: ...receptacle E 15 mm Sheet metal screw Water fill tube fits under stainless steel clip Water fill tube must not be kinked Water fill tube should extend approximately 9 mm into ice maker water cup and m...

Page 7: ...al Operating Sounds section in Owner s Manual Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is down A B A Off locked position B On position After freezer section reaches normal temperature ice make...

Page 8: ...beyond the control of Amana Appliances Product is improperly installed or used Owner s Responsibilities Provide proof of purchase sales receipt Provide normal care and maintenance Replace owner replac...

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