Location Requirements; Electrical Requirements; Water Supply Requirements - Kenmore 106.8955 Series Use & Care Manual

Cleaning Before Use
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the
inside of your ice maker before using it. See the cleaning
instructions in the "Ice Maker Care" section.

Location Requirements

To ensure proper ventilation for your ice maker, the front side
must be completely unobstructed. The ice maker may be
closed-in on the top and three sides, but the installation
should allow the ice maker to be pulled forward for
servicing if necessary.
Installation of the ice maker requires a cold water supply
inlet of ¹⁄₄ " (6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing with a shutoff
valve or a supply line Part Number 8212547RB, and on ice
makers that require the installation of a drain pump, an
approved drain pump, Part Number 1901A only, to carry the
water to an existing drain.
Choose a well ventilated area with temperatures above
55°F (13°C) and below 110°F (43°C). Best results are
obtained between 70°F and 90°F (21ºC and 32°C).
The ice maker must be installed in an area sheltered from
the elements, such as wind, rain, water spray, or drip.
When installing the ice maker under a counter, follow the
recommended opening dimensions shown. Place electrical
and plumbing fixtures in the recommended location as
shown.
NOTES:
Check that the power supply cord is not damaged, or
pinched or kinked between the ice maker and the
cabinet.
Check that the water supply line is not damaged, or
pinched or kinked between the ice maker and the
cabinet.
Check that the drain line (on some models) is not
damaged, or pinched or kinked between the ice maker
and the cabinet.
34"
(86.4 cm)
Min.
¹⁄₂
34 "
(87.6 cm)
Max.
3
(8.9 cm)
24"
(60.1 cm)
A. Recommended location for electrical and plumbing fixtures
B. Floor level
¹⁄₂
11 "
(29.2 cm)
28
(72.4 cm)
¹⁄₂ 9"
"
(22.9 cm)
15"
(38.1 cm)
Choose a location where the floor is even. It is important for
the ice maker to be level in order to work properly. If
needed, you can adjust the height of the ice maker by
changing the height of the leveling legs. See "Leveling."
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.
Before you move your ice maker into its final location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical
connection:
A 115 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply,
properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical
Code and local codes and ordinances, is required.
It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your ice
maker, be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned
off by a switch or pull chain.
IMPORTANT: If this product is connected to a GFCI (Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter) equipped outlet, nuisance tripping of
the power supply may occur, resulting in loss of cooling. Ice
quality may be affected. If nuisance tripping has occurred, and
if the condition of the ice appears poor, dispose of it.
Recommended Grounding Method
The ice maker must be grounded. The ice maker is equipped
with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. The
cord must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type
wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. If a mating
wall receptacle is not available, it is the personal responsibility
A
of the customer to have a properly grounded, 3 prong wall
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
¹⁄₂
"
B

Electrical Requirements

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
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