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Important
• Before connecting water supply, contact a plumber
to connect copper tubing to household plumbing in
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
• Amana Refrigeration Inc. recommends using a
saddle valve.
Do not use self-piercing valve.
Amana Refrigeration Inc. is not responsible for
property damage due to improper water connection.
Materials Required
1/4" (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
1. Remove fiberboard cover screws on right side (20,
22, 25, 27 cubic foot models) or on left side (19, 21
cubic foot models). Remove black plastic spacer
(22, 25, 27 cubic foot models). Bend cover back.
2. Remove brass nut and sleeve from adapter fitting.
Slide brass nut and sleeve over end of copper
tubing. Insert copper tubing into adapter fitting.
Confirm rubber hose washer is in place. Tighten
adapter fitting on water valve by hand. Tighten an
additional 1/2 turn with a pliers and wrenches.
Connect nut on copper tubing to adapter fitting.
Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on
copper tubing
Brass sleeve
Copper tubing
Brass adapter
fitting
Rubber hose washer
Brass nut
3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for
leaks. Correct any leaks.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, all back covers must be
installed before connecting power to refrigerator.
4. Replace lower back cover screws and black plastic
spacer.
5. Create service loop using extreme care to avoid
kinks.
Secure copper tubing to refrigerator
cabinet with a “P” clamp. Copper tubing must
not extend 3/8” (9 mm) beyond back.
“P” clamp
Copper tubing
3/8”
(9mm maximum)
Black plastic spacer
