For The Plumber - KitchenAid 4KUIS185S Installation Instructions Manual

Automatic ice maker
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FOR THE PLUMBER
. CONNECT TO WATER
. CONDENSATE PUMP
(observe local codes)
1
Use l/4" (6 mm) OD soft copper tubing for the cold
water supply.
2 Provide a convenient
manual shut-off valve in the
water line.
3 Position the t b'
u rng so it can enter the access hole
located in the right-hand
rear of the cabinet. The
tubing
should
extend
beyond
the cabinet
front
when the cabinet is pushed back into position. See
Figure 5.
1
When drain connection
below the level of the unit
is not available a condensate
pump may be used to
lift the water to an available drain.
2 Install condensate pump on floor behind ice maker
with discharge tube to the rear. Run drain bin directly
into pump as shown in Figure 5A.
3 Run power cord through hole into unit compartment.
(See Figure 5A)
4 Remove lower grille assembly. (See Figure 58)
5 Remove shunt from receptable and plug in conden-
sate pump. (See Figure 5C)
NOTE:
Always purge the water line before making the final
connection
to the inlet of the water valve to prevent
possible
water valve malfunction.
Do not discard
shunt
that is removed
from
After the cabinet is in place, bend the tubing to meet
the connection
at the water valve. The garden hose
threaded
compression
fitting
is found in the parts
bag. This joint provides
a convenient
disconnect
for
service.
Be sure the tubing
is clear of compressor,
to prevent
rattle.
CONDENSATE
PUMP HAS I
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SWITCH THAT CYCLES ITS PUMP.
. CONNECT THE DRAIN
(observe local codes)
1
The unit is provided with a gravity drain.
2 The ideal installation has a standpipe l-1/4" (32 mm
minimum) installed directly below the outlet of the drain
tube. Refer to Figure 5 for the proper location of
the standpipe.
3 It may be desirable to insulate drain line thoroughly
up to drain inlet.
ADD PLASTIC
HOSE
FROM BIN DRAIN
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WATER
LINE
COMPRESSION
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I.D. RUBBER
DRAIN
TUBE -
RUN
TO OPEN DRAIN
l-1/4"
MINIMUM
(32 mm MINIMUM)
HOLE FOR FIELD
BEND FIELD SUPPLIED
WATER LINE
TO CONNECT
TO WATER VALVE FITTING

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