Drain Pump Installation; (On Some Models) - Whirlpool GI15NDXZS Use & Care Manual

4. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and
turn on main water supply and flush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn off shutoff valve on the water pipe.
IMPORTANT: Always drain the water line before making
the final connection to the inlet of the water valve to avoid
possible water valve malfunction.
5. Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet which is
located on the back of the ice maker cabinet as shown. Leave
a coil of copper tubing to allow the ice maker to be pulled out
of the cabinet or away from the wall for service.
Rear View
A. Copper tubing
B. Water supply tube clamp
6. Remove and discard the short, black plastic tube from the
end of the water line inlet.
7. 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 B C
A. Line to ice maker
B. Nut (purchased)
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.

Drain Pump Installation

(on some models)

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
Whirlpool approved drain pump kit Part Number 1901A. Do not
connect the outlet end of the drain tube to a closed pipe system
to keep drain water from backing up into the ice maker.
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A
B
C
C. Inlet water tube clamp and
supply line connector
D
C. Ferrule (purchased)
D. Supplied line from ice maker
Kit Contains:
Drain pump kit Part Number 1901A
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⁄ " ID x 5¹⁄ " drain tube (ice maker bin to drain pump reservoir
5
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8 8
inlet)
½" ID x 10 ft (3 m) drain tube hose (drain pump discharge to
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household drain)
⁄ " ID x 32" (81 cm) vent tube (drain pump reservoir vent to
5
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16
ice maker cabinet back)
Cable clamps (secures vent tube to back of ice maker) (3)
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#8-32 x ⁄ " pump mounting screws (secures drain pump to
3
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8
baseplate and clamps to back of ice maker) (5)
⁄ " small adjustable hose clamp (secures vent to drain pump)
5
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8
⁄ " large adjustable hose clamp, (secures drain tube to ice
7
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8
maker bin and drain pump reservoir inlet) (3)
Rear panel (2)
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Instruction sheet
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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.
WARNING
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
A
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.