Connecting Water Supply - Amana SB21VE Mode D'emploi

d. Remove top hinge covers. (A below)
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, green ground wire must
remain attached to hinge.
e. Electronic and Dispenser Models
Unplug top hinge wire connectors. Do not remove
green ground wire from hinge. Carefully lift and remove
top hinges. Do not disturb position of hinge shims. (B)
A
C
D
E
C. Hinge cover
D. Door hinge screws
E. Top hinge
Top hinge removal
f. Remove doors.
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
material when moving refrigerator.
g. Slide appliance cart under side of refrigerator. Wrap
refrigerator with blanket or pad. Thread cart strap
around refrigerator and tighten. Do not overtighten
strap. Move refrigerator in front of final location.
h. Rehang doors by reversing steps a–f. Use a dime at
top of doors to space doors
2. Install Water Filtration Cartridge (some
models)
a. Remove bypass cartridge from water filter head in rear
right corner of refrigerator section. Twist cartridge
1
counterclockwise /
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Save bypass for use at a later date.
b. See Water Filtration System Installation and
Operating Instructions provided with water filter
cartridge for filter installation and operation.
B
F
F. Wire connectors
G. Green ground wire
Caution
3 / " (18 mm) from cabinet.
4
turn and pull down to remove.

3. Connecting Water Supply

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before connecting water supply. After
connecting water supply, connect power.
To avoid property damage, observe the following:
• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20
and 100 pounds per square inch.
• If water filter will be installed, water pressure to water
valve must be a minimum of 35 pounds per square
inch.
• Tighten nut by hand to avoid cross threading. Finish
G
tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do not
overtighten.
• Check for water leaks and correct if necessary
before returning refrigerator to normal location and 24
hours after connecting.
Important
• Before connecting water supply, contact a plumber to
connect copper tubing to household plumbing in
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
• A self–piercing or
recommended. Both reduce water flow, become
clogged with time and may cause leaks if repair is
attempted. The correct type of shut off valve requires
1
a / " (6 mm) hole to be drilled in water supply pipe
4
prior to valve attachment. The manufacturer is not
responsible for property damage caused by improper
water connection.
Materials Required
1
/ " (6 mm) flexible copper tubing. Length of copper tubing
4
must reach from water supply connection plus an
additional 8' (2 m) for service loop behind refrigerator.
Procedure
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Place
brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing. Insert
copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Connect
brass nut on copper tubing to water valve inlet port.
Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper
tubing.
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WARNING
Caution
3
/ " (4.8 mm) saddle valve is not
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