Drain Connection - KitchenAid KUIS18NNSB0 Use & Care Manual

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4. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be

sure outlet end is solidly in the

water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp.

Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully

and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not

overtighten the pipe clamp or you may crush cold water pipe

if it is soft copper tubing. Do not use a piercing-type or

(4.76 mm) saddle-type valve which reduces water flow and

clogs more easily.

5. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing. Use

(6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing for the cold water supply.

Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the

job. Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut

square.

Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper

tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet end

squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto

outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

A. Cold water pipe

B. Pipe clamp

C. Copper tubing

D. Coupling (purchased)

6. 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.

NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the final

connection to the inlet of the water valve to avoid possible

water valve malfunction.

7. 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. Drain hose (drain pump models only)

B. Vent hose (drain pump models only)

C. Water supply line

8. Thread the nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper

tubing. Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench

two more turns. Do not overtighten.

" (6.35 mm) drilled hole in the

E. Compression nut

F. Compression sleeve

G. Shutoff valve

H. Packing nut

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. Ferrule (purchased)

D. Coupling (purchased)

9. Turn shutoff valve ON.

10. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including

connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

Gravity Drain System

Connect the ice maker drain to your drain in accordance with all

state and local codes and ordinances. If the ice maker is

provided with a gravity drain system, follow these guidelines

when installing drain lines. This will help keep water from flowing

back into the ice maker storage bin and potentially flowing onto

the floor causing water damage.

Drain lines must have a minimum of

diameter.

Drain lines must have a 1" drop per 48" (2.54 cm drop per

122 cm) of run or

run and must not have low points where water can settle.

The floor drains must be large enough to accommodate

drainage from all drains.

The ideal installation has a standpipe with a 1 " (3.81 cm) to

2" (5.08 cm) PVC drain reducer installed directly below the

outlet of the drain tube as shown. You must maintain a

1" (2.54 cm) air gap between the drain hose and the

standpipe.

It may be desirable to insulate the drain line thoroughly up to

the drain inlet.

SIDE VIEW

20" (50.80 cm)

A. Drain hose

B. 1" (2.54 cm) air gap

C. PVC drain reducer

D. Center of drain should be 20" (50.80 cm) from front of door, with or

without the

" (1.91 cm) panel on the door. The drain should also be

centered from left to right (8

E. Ferrule

F. Nut

G. Supplied line from ice maker