Drain Pump Installation - Kenmore 106.8955 Series Use & Care Manual

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 models requiring drain pump installation only)
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 5 ¹⁄₈ " drain tube (ice maker bin to drain pump
reservoir inlet)
A
B
C
C. Inlet water tube clamp and
supply line connector
D
C. Ferrule (purchased)
D. Supplied line from ice maker
¹⁄₂ " ID x 10 ft (3 m) drain tube hose (drain pump discharge to
household drain)
⁵⁄₁₆ " 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.
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
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.
A. Drain cap
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