Electrical Requirements; Water Supply Connection - Whirlpool EV170NYLS00 Use & Care Manual

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Recommended grounding method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only your freezer be provided. Use an outlet that
cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain. Do not use an
extension cord.
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
• If you turn the freezer on before the water line is connected,
turn the ice maker OFE
• All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
• Use plastic tubing and check for leaks. Install plastic tubing
only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.
Tools required: Standard screwdriver, 7A6in. and 1/2in. open-end
wrenches or two adjustable wrenches, 1/4in. nut driver and drill
bit, hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded).
NOTE: Your freezer dealer has a kit available with a 1/4in. (6.35
mm) saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and plastic tubing.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with
your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or ¾6 in.
(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.
Cold water supply
Connect the ice maker to a cold water line with water pressure
between 30 and 120 psi. If you have questions about your water
pressure, call your utility company.
Connecting to water line:
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of waten
3.
Locate a 1/2in. to 11/4in. (12.7 mm to 3.18 cm) vertical COLD
water pipe near the freezer.
NOTE: 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 plastic tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower left rear of freezer to the
water pipe. Add 7 ft. (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use ¼ in.
(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) plastic tubing. Be sure
both ends of plastic tubing are cut square.
5. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¼ in. hole in the cold water pipe
you have selected.
7 '2
1. Cold Water Pipe
2. Pipe Clamp
3. Plastic Tubing
4. Compression Nut
& Compression Sleeve
& Shut-Off Valve
7. Packing Nut
6. Fasten the shut-off valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¼ in. drilled hole
in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws
carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do
not overtighten or you may crush the plastic tubing.
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the
plastic 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 shut-off valve on the water pipe. Coil the
plastic tubing.
Connecting to freezer:
1. Attach the plastic tube to the valve inlet using a compression
nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do
not overtighten. Use the tube clamp on the back of the
freezer to secure the tubing to the freezer as shown. This will
help prevent damage to the tubing when the freezer is
pushed back against the wall.
2. Turn shut-off valve ON. Check for leaks. Tighten any
connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts
that leak.
1. Tube Clamp
2. Plastic Tubing
3. Compression Nut
4. Value Inlet
3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If
your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it
in the 1/4in. (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.
4. Plug in freezer or reconnect power.