Connecting the water line, Rear View | KitchenAid ICEMAKER instruction

Connecting the water line

1.Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.

2.Find a ¹⁄₂ in. (12.70 mm) to 1¹⁄₄ in. (3.18 cm) vertical cold water pipe near the ice maker.

NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure

must be followed: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

3.Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.

4.Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) drilled hole in the water pipe and that 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 ³⁄₁₆ in. (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 ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing for the cold water supply.

■Measure from the connection at the front of the ice maker to the cold water pipe. Add 3 ft (91.4 cm) to ensure that you have the proper length. This is the length of ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing you need 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.

1.	Cold Water Pipe	5.	Compression Nut
2.	Pipe Clamp	6.	Compression Sleeve
3.	Copper Tubing	7.	Shut-Off Valve
4.	Coupling (purchased)	8.	Packing Nut

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 shut-off valve on the water pipe.

NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the final connection to the inlet of the water valve to prevent 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.

REAR VIEW

1.Drain Hose (Drain Pump models only)

2.Vent Hose (Drain Pump models only)

3.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.

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1.	Line to ice maker			3.	Ferrule (purchased)
2.	Nut (purchased)			4.	Coupling (purchased)

9.Remove the two screws in the lower access panel and the two screws in the base grille area of the front panel support. Pull forward to remove the lower access panel.

NOTE: To prevent rattling, be sure the copper tubing does not touch the cabinet’s side wall or other parts inside the cabinet.

FRONT VIEW

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1.Water Pan Drain

2.Water Valve

10.Turn shut-off valve ON.

11.Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

12.Replace the lower access panel and screws.