KitchenAid 2313787 manual Drain Connection, Gravity Drain System, Drain Pump System on some models

5.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

H B

C

Drain Connection

Gravity Drain System

Connect the ice maker drain to your drain in accordance with all state and local codes and ordinances. If the ice maker is provided with a gravity drain system, follow these guidelines when installing drain lines. This will prevent water from flowing back into the ice maker storage bin and potentially flowing onto the floor causing water damage.

■	Drain lines must have a minimum of ⁵⁄₈" (15.88 mm) inside
	diameter.
■	Drain lines must have a 1" drop per 48" (2.54 cm drop per

G F E

D

122 cm) of run or ¹⁄₄" drop per 12" (6.35 mm per 30.48 cm) of

run and must not have low points where water can settle.

A. Cold water pipe	E. Compression nut
B. Pipe clamp	F. Compression sleeve
C. Copper tubing	G. Shutoff valve
D. Coupling (purchased)	H. 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 shutoff 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

A

B

C

A. Drain hose (drain pump models only)

B. Vent hose (drain pump models only)

C. 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.

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

■ The floor drains must be large enough to accommodate

drainage from all drains.

■ The ideal installation has a standpipe with a 1¹⁄₂" (3.81 cm) to

2" (5.08 cm) PVC drain reducer installed directly below the

outlet of the drain tube as shown. You must maintain a

1" (2.54 cm) air gap between the drain hose and the

standpipe.

■ It may be desirable to insulate the drain line thoroughly up to

the drain inlet.

SIDE VIEW

A

B

3⁵⁄₈"

(9.2 cm)

1" (2.54 cm)

23" C

(58.4 cm)

D

2" - 1¹⁄₂"

(5 cm - 3.8 cm)

A. Drain hose

B. 1" (2.54 cm) air gap C. PVC drain reducer

D. Center of drain should be 23" (58.4 cm) from front of door, with or without the ³⁄₄" (1.91 cm) panel on the door. The drain should also be centered from left to right (7⁵⁄₁₆" [18.56 cm] from either side of the ice maker).

A	B	C	D	E F
A. Line to ice maker			D. Coupling (purchased)
B. Nut (purchased)			E. Ferrule (purchased)
C. Ferrule (purchased)			F. Nut (purchased)

9.Turn shutoff valve ON.

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

Drain Pump System (on some models)

Connect the ice maker drain to your drain in accordance with the International Plumbing Code and any local codes and ordinances.

NOTE: If the drain hose becomes twisted and water cannot drain, your ice maker will not work.

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