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Rear View
A
B
C
A. Copper
tubing
B. Water
supply
tube
clamp
C. Inlet
water
tube
clamp
and
supply
line
connector
6.
7.
Remove and discard the short, black plastic tube from the
end of the water line inlet.
Thread
the nut onto the end of the tubing.
Tighten
the nut by
hand.
Then tighten
it with a wrench
two more turns.
Do not
overtighten.
NOTE:
To avoid
rattling,
be sure the copper
tubing
does
not
touch
the cabinet's
side wall
or other
parts
inside
the
cabinet.
A. Line to ice maker
B. Nut (purchased)
C
D
C. Ferrule
(purchased)
D. Supplied
line
from
ice
maker
8.
Install the water supply tube clamp around the water supply
line to reduce strain on the coupling.
9. Turn shutoff valve ON.
10. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
Do Not Install On the Following
Models
Models that have a factory-installed
drain pump.
Models that do not require a drain pump.
NOTE: Connect drain pump to your drain in accordance
with all
state and local codes and ordinances. It may be desirable to
insulate drain tube thoroughly
up to drain inlet to minimize
condensation
on the drain tube. Insulated tube kit Part Number
W10365792
is available
for purchase. Drain pump is designed
to pump water to a maximum height of 10 ft (3 m). Use only
approved
drain pump kit Part Number 1901A.
Kit Contains:
Drain pump kit Part Number 1901A
5/8" ID x 5V8" drain tube (ice maker bin to drain pump
reservoir inlet)
V2" ID x 10 ft (3 m) drain tube hose (drain pump discharge to
household drain)
5A6" ID x 32" (81 cm) vent tube (drain pump reservoir vent to
ice maker cabinet back)
Cable clamps (secures vent tube to back of ice maker) (3)
#8-32
x 3/8" pump mounting screws (secures drain pump to
baseplate and clamps to back of ice maker) (5)
5/8" small adjustable
hose clamp (secures vent to drain
pump)
7/8" large adjustable
hose clamp, (secures drain tube to ice
maker bin and drain pump reservoir inlet) (3)
Rear panel (2)
Instruction sheet
If Ice Maker
Is Currently Installed
NOTE: If ice maker is not installed, please proceed to "Drain
Pump Installation"
section.
1. Push the selector switch to the Off position.
Electrical
Shock Hazard
Disconnect
power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical
shock.
2. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
3. Turn off water supply. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the ice to fall
into the storage bin. Remove all ice from bin.
4. Unscrew the drain cap from the bottom of the water pan
located inside the storage bin. Allow water to drain
completely.
Replace drain cap. See "Drain Cap" illustration.
Drain Cap
o
!
A. Drain
cap
5.
If ice maker is built into cabinets, pull ice maker out of the
opening.
6. Disconnect water supply line. See "Water
Supply Line"
illustration.

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