Amana ART318FFDW 业主指南

A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 
120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water 
dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water 
pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a 
reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the 
refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 
827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your 
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis 
system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than 
40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):

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Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse 
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

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Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill 
after heavy usage.

If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, 
qualified plumber.

Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT: If you turn ON the refrigerator before the water line 
is connected, turn OFF the ice maker.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long 

enough to clear line of water.

3. Locate a ½" to 1

¹⁄₄" (1.25 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water 

pipe near the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:

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Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

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Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the 
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from 
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure 

from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the 
water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use 

¹⁄₄" 

(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both 
ends of copper tubing are cut square. 

5. Using a cordless drill, drill a 

¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe you 

have selected.

 

6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe 

clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 

¹⁄₄" drilled hole in 

the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. 
Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly 
and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not 
overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing. 

7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the 

copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the 
outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut 
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten. 

8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn 

ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear. 
Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper 
tubing.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Attach the copper tubing to the valve inlet using a 

compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the 
compression nut. Do not overtighten.

3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure 

the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid 
damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back 
against the wall.

4. Turn shutoff valve ON. 
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including 

connections at the valve) or nuts that leak. 

6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your 

water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in 
the 

¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain 

a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard 
the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely 
fill ice container.

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