A |
B |
A.Bulb
B.Nut
3.Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing. Use ¹⁄₄" (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
B
C
A. Compression sleeve | C. Copper tubing |
B. Compression nut
4.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.
IMPORTANT: Always drain the water line before making the final connection to the inlet of the water valve to avoid possible water valve malfunction.
5.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
B
C
A. Copper tubing | C. Inlet water tube clamp and |
B. Water supply tube clamp | supply line connector |
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 | D |
A. Line to ice maker |
| C. Ferrule (purchased) | |
B. Nut (purchased) |
| D. Supplied line from ice maker | |
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.
Ice Maker Drain Pump Installation
(on some models)
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 #W10365792 is available for purchase. Drain pump is designed to pump water to a maximum height of 10 ft (3 m). Use only Whirlpool approved drain pump kit Part #1901A.
Kit Contains:
■Drain pump kit Part #1901A
■⁵⁄₈" ID x 5¹⁄₈" drain tube (ice maker bin to drain pump reservoir inlet)
■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)
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■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
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