8.Align the 2 screw holes at the rear of the pump. Use two #8- 32 x ³⁄₈" screws, supplied. See “Parts Locations” illustration.

9.Connect drain tube to ice maker bin outlet (⁵⁄₈" ID), using ⁷⁄₈" adjustable clamp, supplied. See “Drain Tube” illustration.

10.Coil ice maker power cord into a 4" (10.2 cm) diameter coil. Wrap electrical tape around the power cord in several places to keep the cord in a coil. Locate coiled power cord between the drain pump and side of enclosure and plug into the receptacle of the drain pump. See “Parts Locations” illustration.

11.Attach the drain pump power cord to ice maker unit base with clamp and screw (removed in Step 6) that was used to attach ice maker power cord. See “Parts Locations” illustration.

12.Place new rear panel (small one for 15" ice makers, large one for 18") against the back of the ice maker. Route the vent tube and drain pump discharge tube through cutouts in the rear panel.

13.Secure rear panel with original screws. See “Rear Panel” illustration.

14.Secure vent tube to back of ice maker using 3 clamps and three #8-32 x ³⁄₈" screws, supplied. See “Vent Tube” illustration.

Vent Tube

NOTE: Do not pinch, kink or damage the vent tube. Check that it is not damaged, or pinched or kinked between the cabinet and the ice maker.

A

B

A. Vent tube

B. Clamps and screws

15.Attach ¹⁄₂" ID x 10 ft (3 m) drain tube to pump discharge tube. See “Parts Locations” illustration.

16.Connect ice maker to water supply and install ice maker as specified by the product installation instructions.

17.Check all connections for leaks.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

18.Plug in ice maker or reconnect power.

19.Turn on ice maker.

20.Wait for rinsing cycle, approximately 5 minutes, to be sure the ice maker is operating properly.

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 help keep 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 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.

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.

IMPORTANT: A drain pump is necessary when a floor drain is not available. A Drain Pump kit, Part Number 1901A, is available for purchase.

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Whirlpool GI15NDXZB, GI15NDXZQ, GI15NDXZS manual Drain Connection, Vent Tube, Gravity Drain System

GI15NDXZS, GI15NDXZQ, GI15NDXZB specifications

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