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STEP 3. PREPARING THE COOLING UNIT
FOR THE ICE MAKER (Models with
ice makers)
1. Models with compressor assist ice making, require a
groove to be cut in the foam block to allow a path for the
refrigerant line and wire harness. This groove needs to
be present before the cooling unit can be fitted into the
cabinet. Models without the compressor should pro-
ceed to number 6.
2. The cooling unit frame is manufactured with a notch cut
into it. This notch is where the refrigerant line and wire
harness will pass through once the foam block is cut
away. Use a hacksaw and make the groove on the right
hand side of the foam block. The groove should be the
same dimensions as the notch in the frame. See FIG.
C5 & C7.
3. The cooling unit can be installed into the refrigerator.
See Section A, Category #1, Step 2, 1-5.
4. Before the shelves and other interior parts are placed into
the cabinet, the opening for the ice maker water line must
be made through the foam block of the cooling unit. Look
at the defective cooling unit to determine the approxi-
mate location and angel to drill the hole in the new
cooling unit. The hole is drilled from the interior of the
cabinet out through the rear of the refrigerator. Use a 3/
4" by 8" long drill bit to make the hole. Be careful no to
drill into any refrigerant lines, causing a leak. See FIG.
C6.
5. Proceed to number 8.
6. Models without compressor, the cooling unit can be
installed into the refrigerator. Before the shelves and
other interior parts are placed into the cabinet, the
opening for the ice maker water lines and power cords
must be made through the foam block of the cooling unit.
Look at the defective cooling unit to determine the
approximate location and angel to drill the hole in the new
cooling unit. The two holes are drilled from the interior of
the cabinet out through the rear of the refrigerator. Use
a 1/2" and 3/4" by 8" long drill bit to make the two holes.
Be careful not to drill into ant refrigerant lines, causing a
leak. See FIG. C6.
7. The wire harness is routed from the inside of the freezer
compartment through the 1/2" hole. Pull the wire
harness through the back wall of the freezer compart-
ment. Leave sufficient length of wires (about 8") to
connect to the cycle. Follow the same path that was
used before by the wire harness and reconnect it to the
solenoid and power cord.
8. Route the water line from the water solenoid up the rear
of the refrigerator. Insert the fill tube from the rear through
the 3/4" hole. Use permagum to make an air tight seal
around the wire harness and water fill tube. Seal both the
outside and inside. If the water line is not attached to the
fill tube it should be connected now. Make sure that the
same routing is followed between the water solenoid and
fill tube. If the water line has heat tape, be sure it is in
place. Use aluminum foil tape to cover and seal the water
line and wire harness to the back of the cabinet. See
FIG. C7.
9. Spread a thin layer of thermomastic on top of the ice
maker shelf. See FIG. C8. Plug the wire harness to the
ice cycle. Install the cycle using the screws removed.
Make sure the end of the water fill tube will allow water
to enter the cycle inlet, and is free from touching the
sides or bottom. This will allow the water to drain
completely out of the fill tube and prevent freezing.
10. Return to Section C, Category #3, Step 2, #3.
FIG. C5
FIG. C6
FIG. C8
APPLY
APPLY
THERMO
THERMO
MASTIC
MASTIC
TO TOP
TO TOP
6
FIG. C7
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