HOW TO INSTALL
YOUR AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
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ECKMF-83
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KEEP ALL PARTS IN THEIR OWN PACKAGE UNTIL NEEDED
PARTS ARE LISTED BY STEPS IN WHICH THEY ARE USED. ARRANGE IN ORDER BEFORE STARTING
INSTALLATION. REFER TO SERVICE PARTS LIST FOR INDIVIDUAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
PART
NUMBER
#l
#2
#3
#4 iv5
#6
#7
#8
#9
#lO
#ll
#12
#13
#14
#15
NAME
WIRING ASSEMBLY
WATER TUBE FITTING
GRAY SEALER (PERMAGUM)
WATER INLET TUBE (ALUMINUM)
SCREW, STAINLESS (NO. 8 x l/2”)
WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY
ICE BUCKET
CLAMP
SCREWS, SHEET METAL (NO. 8 x
‘/2”)
TUBE INSERT
CLAMPS
SCREW, SELF TAPPING (NO. 8-32 x l/2”)
CLAMP
PLASTIC TUBE ASSEMBLY
COPPER TLJRF ASSFMRI V
QUANTITY
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
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USED IN
STEP NUMBER
4,12
3
3
12
14
5 6, 7, 8, 9
14
11
9, 10, 11
11
10
8, 9
10
6, 11
7
Water hook-up parts available from your Whirlpool dealer or local hardware store.
Installation Steps
These instructions cover models with and without a condenser on the back of the cabwat. See illustrations below and follow instructions that apply to your model. coil
Tools and Other Items You Will Need
TOOIS l-Phillips head screwdriver
I-Pliers l--‘/4” nut driver or
6” flat blade screwdriver
Water Hook Uo
(Materials needed. not included in Ice Maker Kit.) step 2 (back page) T/4” 00. Copper Tubing-See for length. l-shut-off l-Tube
Valve--W”
Union--C” outlet. x 1%”
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Plastic Tube
Connection _
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Remove 2 Screws
(save for reuse)
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Remove Water Fill Cow
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4
3
Install Tube
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4
Install Wiring Harness
Remove wiring hole cover. Pull insert pad from cabmet hole and place around wires
Push wiring harness #l into hole, being sure grommet seals flush to prevent air entry.
Connect plug firmly into receptacle.
Route wires behind condenser coils if present.
Place Clamp onto inlet tube.
Place tube insert in end of tube and slide into inlet tube, tighten clamp.
NOTE: Excess tube can be cut off; be sure to allow line to go into tube for full length of insert.
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Attach Wire and Water
Tube Clamps _
INSTALL WATER VALVE
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Connect valve wiring plug onto terminals on valve coil.
Attach plastic water tube assembly #14. Push tubing into valve and tiohten nvlon nut lnot
I/ loo tiahtl on; valve’threads.
12 Remove Plugs and Cover from Freezer Wall.
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Attach Ice Maker to Freezer Wall
Attach Ground Wire (Green Wire) with Self Tapping Screw #12.
Attach Valve with Self Tapptng Screw #fz and clamp with Sheet Metal Screw #9.
Connect Ice-Maker
To Water (Contd.)
1. Find a %-inch to 1 -inch vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator. (Horizontal pipe will work.. but extra precautions must be taken.) (See * in Step 4.) Con- nect to unsoftened water line if possible.
2. Measure from inlet on rear of refrigerator to water pipe.
Add 7 feet to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning.
This is the length of %-inch O.D. copper tubing you will need for the job (length from inlet tube to water pipe PLUS 7 feet). Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
3. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.
4. Using a grounded drill, drill a %-inch hole in the vertical cold water pipe you have selected. Use of self piercing valve may lead to flow problems in the future. Some water almost always remains in pipes. If it enters the drill, it can cause lethal shock.
BE SURE YOUR DRILL IS GROUNDED.
Fasten a separate ground wire from drill to a good ground that complies to local electrical codes. (If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.) UNLESS
PROPER GROUNDING IS FOLLOWED, YOU ARE
NOT PROTECTED AGAINST SEVERE OR LETHAL
SHOCK.
*If you must use a horizontal pipe, take extra precautions:
Drill on the top or side of the pipe, not bottom.
This helps keep water away from the drill. Also, it keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sureinletend is solidly in the X-inch 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 connection. Do not overtighten or you may crush copper tubing, especially if soft copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.
OFF shutoff valve on the water pipe. You are now ready to connect other end of %-inch copper tubing to inlet tube or water valve on back of refrigerator.
7. Assemble compression nuts on tubing as shown in diagram. Insert ends of tubing into connector and tighten compression nuts. Be sure ends of tubing are squarely in connector as far as they will go. Do not
‘h” TUBE TO
SHUTOFF VALVE
CONNECTOR
SLEEVE
NUT
WATER VALVE TUBE
Steo 7
8. Turn shutoff valve on. TIGHTEN ANY CONNEC-
TIONS OR NUTS THAT LEAK.
9. Copper tubing may now be fastened to baseboard.
10. The Ice Maker has a built-in water strainer on the inlet side of the water valve. Use a second water strainer when local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is your source of water. The strainer can be installed in the %-inch water line.
11. Water pressure should not be below (15 PS.1.) or above (125 P.S.I.). If problem occurs call your Utility
Company.
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Plug in your refrigerator
IMPORTANT:
It may take up to 24 hours for your Ice Maker to begin oroducina ice crescents.
To enjoy your Ice Maker most PLEASE READ CARE-
FULLY THE ICE MAKER SECTION OFYOUR USE AND
CARE GUIDE.
Step 5 and 6
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Slip compression nut and compression sleeve on copper tubing as shown in diagram. Insert end of tubing into out/et end squarely as far as it will go.
Screw compression nut to out/et end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten. Turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn
