Important Information. Whirlpool Ice Maker, Automatic Ice Maker

Below you will find brief information for ice maker. This document provides detailed instructions for installing your new ice maker kit. It covers everything from preparing the work area and connecting the water line to starting the ice maker and troubleshooting any issues that may arise.

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Important Information

The following information is used throughout this Installation Guide. Read it carefully so you are familiar with it.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

• This Installation Guide gives you complete instructions on how to install the Ice Maker

Kit in your refrigerator-freezer and connect a water line to it. Please read the guide carefully and follow the instructions exactly as described. Also, make sure that you observe all of the “safety” instructions.

• This kit is designed so that almost anyone can install it; however, a certain amount of mechanical ability is required.

• Before you start to install your Ice Maker

Kit, you will have to purchase a copper tubing kit that contains a “Regular Valve and Clamp Assembly” (for refrigerators with an automatic ice maker, or self-filling trays).

The kit contains all of the hardware necessary to connect your ice maker to the water supply. You can purchase one at most hardware or plumbing supply stores.

• DO NOT USE PIERCING-TYPE, OR 3 ⁄

SHUT-OFF VALVES. They reduce the flow of water to the ice maker, and are easily clogged.

• DO NOT USE POLYETHYLENE TUBING to connect the ice maker to the water line.

Use only 1 ⁄

" (O.D.) copper tubing.

CUSTOMER INSTALLATION IS NOT

WARRANTED BY THE REFRIGERATOR

OR ICE MAKER MANUFACTURER.

Key features

Modular design
Easy installation
Ice cube production
Includes all necessary components
Detailed installation guide

Frequently asked questions

You will need a regular screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, 7/16" and 1/2" open-end wrenches, pliers, 1/4" nut driver, hand drill with 1/4" drill bit, small hand level, small 3/4-round file, tubing cutter, center punch, hammer, scissors, ruler, and step stool.

You should use 1/4" (O.D.) copper tubing to connect the ice maker to the water line. Do not use polyethylene tubing.

We recommend installing the valve on a vertical length of cold water pipe that is nearest your refrigerator. If a vertical length of pipe is not nearby, you can use a horizontal length of water pipe. In this case, drill the access hole for the valve into the top or side of the pipe, not the bottom.

Refer to the troubleshooting chart on page 25 of the installation guide for possible solutions.