IC8 Top and Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Ice Maker Kit
Installation and Operating Instructions
Parts
Introduction
Use listed part numbers only when ordering replacement
parts. Part number are not used in installation instructions.
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Recognize this symbol as a
safety precaution.
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Read entire manual before installing kit. All necessary tools
and materials must be available prior to installation. Verify
all listed parts are included in kit. If parts are missing,
contact source from whom kit was purchased.
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• Mechanical experience is required to install kit.
• If unable to solve a problem during installation, contact
an authorized Amana technician. Locate a Factory
Service Center or independent authorized technician by
calling 1-800-628-5782 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-
5511 outside U.S.A. Service is at owner’s expense.
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Safety Instructions
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WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, unplug power cord or open
household circuit breaker to refrigerator before installing
kit. After installing kit, reconnect power.
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Caution
Item Description
Part number
D7824703
10519801
To avoid property damage, observe the following:
• Confirm water pressure to water valve is at least 20
pounds per square inch.
• Start nuts by hand to avoid cross threading. Finish
tightening nuts using a wrench. Do not overtighten.
• Check carefully for water leaks prior to returning
refrigerator to normal location and 24 hours after
connection.
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Ice maker
Ice maker cover
5/8" long sheet metal screw (to
secure ice maker)
M0211118
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Stainless steel clip
Ice maker wire harness clamp
Ice maker wire harness
Ice maker arm
B5720302
10526701
D7813004
10884401
M0311301
A3124301
10319801
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Button plug
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Oblong plug
Before Connecting Ice Maker
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Thermal fuse clip (attached to
ice maker)
Important
• Before connecting ice maker, contact a plumber to
connect copper tubing for refrigerator water supply to
household plumbing in compliance with local codes and
ordinances.
Use1/4" (6 mm) flexible copper tubing. Length of copper
tubing must reach from water supply connection plus an
additional 8' (2.5 m) for service loop behind refrigerator.
Tubing should be soft instead of rigid and ends should be
free of burrs.
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N/S
Plastic clips (4)
Ice storage bucket
M0104106
10476201
10244904
A3036901
Compression nut and sleeve
Warning level (attached to side
of ice maker)
Diagnostic label (inside ice
maker cover)
N/S
N/S
10834701
10527033
Installation Instructions
N/S= Not shown
Copper tubing route must be above 35°F (2°C) to prevent
water line from freezing.
Insert screws
5/8" sheet metal
screws here
Clips
Important
Ice maker can be installed one way only. Do not drill
additional holes.
Install Ice Maker
7. Hold ice maker in position. Verify two outside electrical
flats line up with flats in receptacle on freezer back wall.
Insert wire harness plug into receptacle on rear wall
until locking fingers on plug snap into place. Slip ice
maker hanger over sheet metal screw.
1. Remove any shelves that may obstruct installation of
ice maker module.
Models with ice service rack
Slide ice service rack toward front of freezer until
screws are in middle of mounting holes. Gently pull ice
service rack away from freezer. Remove screws using
a 1/4" hex nut driver. Insert provided plugs into screw
holes.
Wire harness
Wire harness
receptacle
plug
Bottom Freezer models
Remove freezer shelf and basket.
Top Freezer models
Sheet metal
screw
Ice maker
hanger
Remove freezer shelf.
2. Install hole plugs to properly position for ice maker.
Models with half-width freezer shelves
Push 2 oblong plugs provided, into 2 lowest shelf slots
on left side.
or
Models with full freezer shelves
Push 1 oblong plug provided, into lowest shelf slot on
each side.
Wire harness
Wire harness
receptacle
plug
Sheet metal
screw
Ice maker
hanger
3. Remove ice maker from shipping carton and discard
packing material.
Important
Ice maker is shipped with arm down. This is correct
position for ice production. Do not force arm up or
down.
4. Slip stainless steel clip over rear wall of ice maker water
cup.
8. Ease ice maker water cup toward end of water fill tube.
Water fill tube fits under stainless steel clip. Water fill
tube must not be kinked. Water fill tube elbow should
extend 3/8" into ice maker water cup and must be
secured under stainless steel clip.
Stainless
steel clip
Water
cup
Stainless
Water fill tube
steel clip
Water
cup
5. Remove and discard 3 button plugs from left freezer
wall using flat blade screwdriver with blade covered with
masking tape.
6. Start 5/8" sheet metal screw in top front hole, and top
rear hole in left wall. Leave heads out approximately
3/8".
9. Install remaining 5/8" long sheet metal screw to secure
ice maker. Tighten all 3 screws.
10. Reinstall freezer shelf and and any baskets.
11. Position ice storage bucket on freezer shelf under ice
maker.
• Stop ice production by lifting ice maker arm. A definite
click is heard when off position is reached. Ice maker
arm will remain in off position until ice maker arm is
pushed down.
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Caution
To avoid property damage, all covers must be in place.
12. Plug in refrigerator and move refrigerator in place. Level
if necessary.
13. Check for water leaks 24 hours after installation.
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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 icemaker or in ice
storage bucket.
Operating Instructions
• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is
down.
Before Calling For Service
Off position
Allow ice maker 1 overnight period to make ice before
assuming a difficulty exists.
Ice maker arm
If ice maker is not producing ice
• Confirm ice maker arm is down.
• Confirm household water supply is reaching water valve.
• Confirm ice maker wiring harness is completely inserted
into electrical receptacle.
• Check electrical connections to water valve coil.
• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove
kinks or replace tubing.
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.
• Confirm freezer is operating at proper temperature.
• 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.
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.
Warranty
Ice Maker Full One Year Warranty
First Year
Amana Appliances will repair or replace, free of charge, any part which is defective due to workmanship or materials.
Owner's Responsibilities
Warranty Limitations
• Provide proof of purchase (sales receipt).
• Provide normal care and maintenance. Replace owner
replaceable items where directions appear in Owner's
Manual and Installation Instructions.
• Begins at date of original purchase.
• Applies to product used within the United States or in
Canada if product has Canadian Standards Association
listing when shipped from the factory.
• Make product reasonably accessible for service.
• Pay for premium service costs for service outside
technician's normal business hours.
• Service must be performed by an authorized Amana
technician.
Warranty Is Void If
• Pay for service calls related to product installation or
customer education.
• Product is used on a commercial, rental or leased basis.
• Product has defect or damage due to an accident, fire,
flood, connection to an improper electrical or water supply,
lightning, product alteration, shipping and handling, or other
conditions beyond the control of Amana .
• Product is improperly installed or used.
In no event shall Amana Appliances be liable for incidental
or consequential damages*
*This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have
others which vary from state to state. For example, some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you.
Part No. 10527033
Printed in U.S.A.
1998 Amana Appliances
Amana, Iowa 52204
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