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A Y Table of Contents (complete 2 Requesting of Service Assistance 2 1 cmpoftant Inf of mation ...3 Before You Begin .......... 4 Installing the Ice Maker 6 1 Installing the I Water une 16 Final installation .,........ 22 Starting the ice Maker 24 TrOubleshOOting .......... 25 MODULAR ICEMAKER KIT PART NO. 2155462 Rev.
A Y Table of Contents (complete 2 Requesting of Service Assistance 2 1 cmpoftant Inf of mation ...3 Before You Begin .......... 4 Installing the Ice Maker 6 1 Installing the I Water une 16 Final installation .,........ 22 Starting the ice Maker 24 TrOubleshOOting .......... 25 MODULAR ICEMAKER KIT PART NO. 2155462 Rev.
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..., authorized servicer, and Whirlpool have failed to : Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 MACAP will, in turn, inform us of your action. 3 Table of Contents Page Requesting Assistance or Service 2 important Information 3 Before You Begin 4 Tools 4 Installation notes 4 Important safety instructions 4 Components 5 installing the ice Maker 6 Making preparations 6 Side...
..., authorized servicer, and Whirlpool have failed to : Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 MACAP will, in turn, inform us of your action. 3 Table of Contents Page Requesting Assistance or Service 2 important Information 3 Before You Begin 4 Tools 4 Installation notes 4 Important safety instructions 4 Components 5 installing the ice Maker 6 Making preparations 6 Side...
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... kit that contains a "Regular Valve and Clamp Assembly" (for refrigerators with it . Also, make sure that almost anyone can install it; matic ice maker, or self-filling trays). These conditions can purchase one at most hardware or plumbing supply stores. @DONOT USE PIERCING-TYPE, OR... %r" SHUT-OFF VALVES. The kit contains all of the hardware necessary to connect your ice maker to the water line. ICUSTOMER INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED BY THE REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER MANUFACTURER. Please read the guide carefully and follow the instructions exactly as described. You can...
... kit that contains a "Regular Valve and Clamp Assembly" (for refrigerators with it . Also, make sure that almost anyone can install it; matic ice maker, or self-filling trays). These conditions can purchase one at most hardware or plumbing supply stores. @DONOT USE PIERCING-TYPE, OR... %r" SHUT-OFF VALVES. The kit contains all of the hardware necessary to connect your ice maker to the water line. ICUSTOMER INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED BY THE REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER MANUFACTURER. Please read the guide carefully and follow the instructions exactly as described. You can...
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... plug \ 3-prong groundingtype wall receptacle Correct power receptacle and plug configuration A Failure to follow this Installation Guide are meant to clarify the installation steps you are clearly referenced in the illustration. Scissors 13.Ruler 14. DETAILS are labeled A, B,... perform. The tools must have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle and plug installed by a qualified electrician. Regular screwdriver 2. Tubing cutter 10. Step stool (optional) Installation notes 1. Small %-round file 9. If a mating receptacle is the personal responsibility...
... plug \ 3-prong groundingtype wall receptacle Correct power receptacle and plug configuration A Failure to follow this Installation Guide are meant to clarify the installation steps you are clearly referenced in the illustration. Scissors 13.Ruler 14. DETAILS are labeled A, B,... perform. The tools must have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle and plug installed by a qualified electrician. Regular screwdriver 2. Tubing cutter 10. Step stool (optional) Installation notes 1. Small %-round file 9. If a mating receptacle is the personal responsibility...
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Check all of the components. It has been factory-installed and leak-tested. KEY QTY. 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 2 9 2 10 1 11 1 12 4 13 2 14 2 DESCRIPTION Ice maker Ice bucket Water valve w/tubing Fill tube Gasket Short extension tube Long extension tube* ice maker clips* Tubing clips Metal water tube insert Water valve... tubing clamp % ' hex-head sheet-metal screws N'hex-head machine screws %' hex-head sheet-metal screws l For installation in the kit against the following list...
Check all of the components. It has been factory-installed and leak-tested. KEY QTY. 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 2 9 2 10 1 11 1 12 4 13 2 14 2 DESCRIPTION Ice maker Ice bucket Water valve w/tubing Fill tube Gasket Short extension tube Long extension tube* ice maker clips* Tubing clips Metal water tube insert Water valve... tubing clamp % ' hex-head sheet-metal screws N'hex-head machine screws %' hex-head sheet-metal screws l For installation in the kit against the following list...
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...the freezer door and remove all three model refrigerator-freezers is shown in death or serious injury. NOTE: The work inside the freezer compartment. Installing the Ice Maker Making preparations Refer to the illustration below . Electrical Shock Hazard I RBar wall \ Rear wall 9 Power \ cpolrud g=_I' . For side...-by -side model refrigerator-freezer, be careful when you enough room to access the areas to install the ice maker. 3.On an appliance with a top or a bottom freezer, open the freezer door to "Side-by -eide model Work areas on the three...
...the freezer door and remove all three model refrigerator-freezers is shown in death or serious injury. NOTE: The work inside the freezer compartment. Installing the Ice Maker Making preparations Refer to the illustration below . Electrical Shock Hazard I RBar wall \ Rear wall 9 Power \ cpolrud g=_I' . For side...-by -side model refrigerator-freezer, be careful when you enough room to access the areas to install the ice maker. 3.On an appliance with a top or a bottom freezer, open the freezer door to "Side-by -eide model Work areas on the three...
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... harness c) slot .++ Tab Phillips 8crew Insert tab into slot Break off the label that is over the end of the cabinet, peel off and discard Ice maker wiring cover 000 Foam insert Removing the label and foam plug Refer to the side diagram for the following steps. You will be working inside...right corner of the fill tube. 2. If not already done, slide the gasket over the fill tube hole. 2. spout / Foam I gasket I I Installing the fill tube/gasket 7 You will be installed on the outside at the back of the fill tube hole and discard it with two lh" hex-head sheet-metal screws...
... harness c) slot .++ Tab Phillips 8crew Insert tab into slot Break off the label that is over the end of the cabinet, peel off and discard Ice maker wiring cover 000 Foam insert Removing the label and foam plug Refer to the side diagram for the following steps. You will be working inside...right corner of the fill tube. 2. If not already done, slide the gasket over the fill tube hole. 2. spout / Foam I gasket I I Installing the fill tube/gasket 7 You will be installed on the outside at the back of the fill tube hole and discard it with two lh" hex-head sheet-metal screws...
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...-%5 &s- Secure the wiring cover with the phillips screw you removed earlier. an pm Ihole qliole cover HOI 0 Wring harnesa c) 0Wiring cover Replacing the ke maker wiring cover 8 Longfill AL tube extension A pointing down , and slide the flared end over the fill tube as far as it is through the slot... so that it will be working inside the freezer compartment. 1. Position the wiring harness so that the curve is pointing down w- Proceed to "Installing the tubing clips" on the side of the wiring cover into the hole in place of the freezer liner so it will go (see DETAIL...
...-%5 &s- Secure the wiring cover with the phillips screw you removed earlier. an pm Ihole qliole cover HOI 0 Wring harnesa c) 0Wiring cover Replacing the ke maker wiring cover 8 Longfill AL tube extension A pointing down , and slide the flared end over the fill tube as far as it is through the slot... so that it will be working inside the freezer compartment. 1. Position the wiring harness so that the curve is pointing down w- Proceed to "Installing the tubing clips" on the side of the wiring cover into the hole in place of the freezer liner so it will go (see DETAIL...
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... the wiring cover screw and note the grooved lines. Refer to DETAIL B and install the wiring cover over the end of the fill tube as far as possible, and hang it will go (see DETAIL A). 3. Pull the 4-wire ice maker harness out from the wiring cover. Hook the tab in the side of... extension or the short plastic fill tube extension over the fill tube with the phillips screw you removed earlier. Remove the phillips screw from the ice maker wiring cover, unhook the right side tab from the cutout. 2. Do not remove any other wiring from the edge of the freezer, and secure the...
... the wiring cover screw and note the grooved lines. Refer to DETAIL B and install the wiring cover over the end of the fill tube as far as possible, and hang it will go (see DETAIL A). 3. Pull the 4-wire ice maker harness out from the wiring cover. Hook the tab in the side of... extension or the short plastic fill tube extension over the fill tube with the phillips screw you removed earlier. Remove the phillips screw from the ice maker wiring cover, unhook the right side tab from the cutout. 2. Do not remove any other wiring from the edge of the freezer, and secure the...
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... set it aside. If you have a side-by-side (SXS) or a top freezer unit, proceed to page 12. Installing the tubing clips 10 Press the clips against the back of the access opening. Installing the tubing clips Refer to page 11. DETAlL C Fill tube for b freezer mode Fill tube for the following...
... set it aside. If you have a side-by-side (SXS) or a top freezer unit, proceed to page 12. Installing the tubing clips 10 Press the clips against the back of the access opening. Installing the tubing clips Refer to page 11. DETAlL C Fill tube for b freezer mode Fill tube for the following...
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Refer to make sure that one of the flanges is made for the following steps. 1. Locate the water valve tubing clamp (from the ice maker kit), and note that it all the way into the water valve tubing. Position this clamp with your fingers as far as possible. You will ...), then tighten the tubing clamp screw as much as shown, then press it is secure. 5. Slide over the end of the spout (see DETAIL C) you installed earlier on spout a8 much as it . 2. Thread a 55" hexhead sheet metal screw into spout a8 far a8 poesible I = 'Tighten\ wrew on the back of...
Refer to make sure that one of the flanges is made for the following steps. 1. Locate the water valve tubing clamp (from the ice maker kit), and note that it all the way into the water valve tubing. Position this clamp with your fingers as far as possible. You will ...), then tighten the tubing clamp screw as much as shown, then press it is secure. 5. Slide over the end of the spout (see DETAIL C) you installed earlier on spout a8 much as it . 2. Thread a 55" hexhead sheet metal screw into spout a8 far a8 poesible I = 'Tighten\ wrew on the back of...
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... and forth inside the groove until it is over tab I Blank connector a (remove and discard) Installing Wring harness -1 connector the ice maker clips 4. The fill tube will hang the ice maker over these two screws later, so make sure that both clips hang straight down and then tighten the... screws. 14 You will fit through this cutout when you install the ice maker. Mounting the ice maker Refer to the side diagram for the following /-' DETAlLA . Remove knockout Removing the knockout Refer to the side diagram for...
... and forth inside the groove until it is over tab I Blank connector a (remove and discard) Installing Wring harness -1 connector the ice maker clips 4. The fill tube will hang the ice maker over these two screws later, so make sure that both clips hang straight down and then tighten the... screws. 14 You will fit through this cutout when you install the ice maker. Mounting the ice maker Refer to the side diagram for the following /-' DETAlLA . Remove knockout Removing the knockout Refer to the side diagram for...
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... arm will fit together only one way. 2. Mount the bottom bracket of the freezer liner. screw Mounting the ice maker (top and bottom freezers) 3. bracket connectors Mounting the ice maker (sideby-side models) 15 Make sure that the mounting clips snap over the raised tab). Be careful not to... hex head screws. Position the ice maker inside the freezer compartment and connect its top and bottom mounting tabs are flat against the side of the ice maker to the side diagrams for the following steps. 1. The connectors will snap over the tabs and lock into place (you installed earlier.
... arm will fit together only one way. 2. Mount the bottom bracket of the freezer liner. screw Mounting the ice maker (top and bottom freezers) 3. bracket connectors Mounting the ice maker (sideby-side models) 15 Make sure that the mounting clips snap over the raised tab). Be careful not to... hex head screws. Position the ice maker inside the freezer compartment and connect its top and bottom mounting tabs are flat against the side of the ice maker to the side diagrams for the following steps. 1. The connectors will snap over the tabs and lock into place (you installed earlier.
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... you will have to drill the access hole for some suggested locations). We recommend installing the valve on a vertical length of water pipe, however, you can identify them easily. Failure to be drilled. Installing the Water Line Choosing a location 1. If a vertical length of the horizontal pipe...the valve later. Before drilling, put on the location of pipe is to follow these instructions could occur. 2. IMPORTANT: Do not install water line tubing in death or personal injury. NOTE: Depending on safety glasses to cold water Pipe Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure there...
... you will have to drill the access hole for some suggested locations). We recommend installing the valve on a vertical length of water pipe, however, you can identify them easily. Failure to be drilled. Installing the Water Line Choosing a location 1. If a vertical length of the horizontal pipe...the valve later. Before drilling, put on the location of pipe is to follow these instructions could occur. 2. IMPORTANT: Do not install water line tubing in death or personal injury. NOTE: Depending on safety glasses to cold water Pipe Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure there...
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...length of copper tubing and straighten it, then route the end of the hole should be installing the shut-off the water pressure. Also make sure it . Straighten only enough of the cold water pipe. 7. Install a l/4* bit in death or personal injury. vertical water Routing the copper tubing Electrical ...an electric drill, make sure that the coils are large enough so that you have been supplied with enough tubing so that is connected to install the shut-off valve. Open a cold water tap that when you have chosen to the selected water pipe and bleed off valve. 4. ...
...length of copper tubing and straighten it, then route the end of the hole should be installing the shut-off the water pressure. Also make sure it . Straighten only enough of the cold water pipe. 7. Install a l/4* bit in death or personal injury. vertical water Routing the copper tubing Electrical ...an electric drill, make sure that the coils are large enough so that you have been supplied with enough tubing so that is connected to install the shut-off valve. Open a cold water tap that when you have chosen to the selected water pipe and bleed off valve. 4. ...
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... of the shut-off valve. 4. Scrw + Pilot tube - 6 Shutoff valve T6 LJ Mounting the shut-off valve to the diagram below for the following steps. 1. Installing the shut-off valve Refer to the water pipe DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the nuts, or you could deform the clamps and damage the seal gasket...-off valve and the front pipe clamp (with the two screws and nuts that the space between the clamps is against the seal gasket, and install the back pipe clamp over the pilot tube (the unthreaded portion) of the shut-off valve into the water pipe access hole so it is...
... of the shut-off valve. 4. Scrw + Pilot tube - 6 Shutoff valve T6 LJ Mounting the shut-off valve to the diagram below for the following steps. 1. Installing the shut-off valve Refer to the water pipe DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the nuts, or you could deform the clamps and damage the seal gasket...-off valve and the front pipe clamp (with the two screws and nuts that the space between the clamps is against the seal gasket, and install the back pipe clamp over the pilot tube (the unthreaded portion) of the shut-off valve into the water pipe access hole so it is...
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... to kink the copper tubing. 2. When you perform the next step, be careful not to make sure that the free end of the tubing is installed, remove the plastic cap from inside the tubing after you prepare the end. Mount the strain relief clamp to thoroughly flush them out. Allow enough...
... to kink the copper tubing. 2. When you perform the next step, be careful not to make sure that the free end of the tubing is installed, remove the plastic cap from inside the tubing after you prepare the end. Mount the strain relief clamp to thoroughly flush them out. Allow enough...
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Form tubing loops as I shown I . Loop the copper tubing coming from the wall. Copper tubing Place water valve tubing 7 behind cover I - Installing the access cover and forming the copper tubing 22 Reinstall the rear access cover on the refrigerator so the water valve tubing is inside the ... tubing near the center of the unit so that it is outside (see the diagram below ) when it forms an 'accordion-fold" (as shown. Final Installation Installing the access cover and forming the copper tubing 1.
Form tubing loops as I shown I . Loop the copper tubing coming from the wall. Copper tubing Place water valve tubing 7 behind cover I - Installing the access cover and forming the copper tubing 22 Reinstall the rear access cover on the refrigerator so the water valve tubing is inside the ... tubing near the center of the unit so that it is outside (see the diagram below ) when it forms an 'accordion-fold" (as shown. Final Installation Installing the access cover and forming the copper tubing 1.
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... back into the slots on The ice maker will be gone. This completes the installation of the freezer shelf. Starting the Ice Maker 1. NOTE: It usually takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin to Turning the ice maker on the edge of the inverted ice tray shelf and slide it has ... available, you may notice that , the "off-taste" should be sitting on top of your Ice Maker. 24 Installing the ice bucket Raise arm to * stop ice off taste." Next, place the ice bucket on the shorter side of the shelf into the freezer compartment. 3. After that it under ...
... back into the slots on The ice maker will be gone. This completes the installation of the freezer shelf. Starting the Ice Maker 1. NOTE: It usually takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin to Turning the ice maker on the edge of the inverted ice tray shelf and slide it has ... available, you may notice that , the "off-taste" should be sitting on top of your Ice Maker. 24 Installing the ice bucket Raise arm to * stop ice off taste." Next, place the ice bucket on the shorter side of the shelf into the freezer compartment. 3. After that it under ...
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...center should consider installing a second water strainer in Ice Maker overflows. Ice making has stopped. Refrigerator or Ice Maker is on. Make sure that the water shut-off valve is not level. For the Ice Maker to produce ice, call your local appliance dealer. Both of ice) Ice tastes stale. PROBLEM...utility company and have the water pressure checked. 2. Water in the water line. Make a new batch. then contact your Ice Maker. The Ice Maker's water valve is clogged (contact your home must be able to provide this service). If local water conditions require periodic cleaning...
...center should consider installing a second water strainer in Ice Maker overflows. Ice making has stopped. Refrigerator or Ice Maker is on. Make sure that the water shut-off valve is not level. For the Ice Maker to produce ice, call your local appliance dealer. Both of ice) Ice tastes stale. PROBLEM...utility company and have the water pressure checked. 2. Water in the water line. Make a new batch. then contact your Ice Maker. The Ice Maker's water valve is clogged (contact your home must be able to provide this service). If local water conditions require periodic cleaning...