Whirlpool Automatic Ice Maker Installation Guide

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10Installing the tubing clipsRefer to the side diagram for the followingsteps.1. Remove the seven hex-head screws fromthe rear access cover, then remo

11Preparing the water valve tubing(for bottom freezers only)Refer to the side diagram for the followingsteps.1. Untape the coiled flexible tubing comi

12Mounting the water valveRefer to the diagram below for the followingsteps.1. Locate the 2-pin water valve solenoidconnector (with the brown and two

13Connecting the water valve tubingRefer to the diagram below for the followingsteps.1. Refer to the inset in DETAIL A and pull theplastic insert out

14Mounting the ice makerRefer to the side diagram for the followingstep.1. Look at the ice maker’s fill cup and notethat the rear of the cup has a “U”

15Refer to the side diagrams for the followingsteps.1. Position the ice maker inside the freezercompartment and connect its wiringconnector to the wir

16Installing the Water LineChoosing a location1. Open the copper tubing kit that youpurchased earlier, and lay the contentsneatly on a table where you

17Routing the copper tubingRefer to the side diagram for the followingsteps.1. Uncoil the necessary length of coppertubing and straighten it, then rou

Installing the shut-off valveRefer to the diagram below for the followingsteps.1. Locate the shut-off valve and the front pipeclamp (with the threaded

Connecting the copper tubing to the shut-off valveRefer to the diagram below for the followingsteps.1. Straighten a 2" section of copper tubing a

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20Connecting the copper tubing to the water valveRefer to the diagram below for the followingsteps.1. Check to make sure that the free end ofthe tubin

21Turning the water onNOTE: Be very careful when you tighten thecompression nuts that you do not overtightenthem and destroy the compression sleevinga

22Final InstallationInstalling the access cover and forming thecopper tubing1. Reinstall the rear access cover on therefrigerator so the water valve t

23Connecting the power/leveling the unit1. Plug the power cord into its AC outlet, andcarefully push the refrigerator back againstthe wall.2. Place a

24Starting the Ice Maker1. Wash out the ice bucket, and then slide itunder the ice maker (see the side diagram)as far as it will go. The ice bucket wi

25TroubleshootingOperational notes1. The Ice Maker water valve contains a flowwasher that acts like a pressure regulator tocontrol the water flow. For

26The modular ice maker service sheetModule test points SpecificationsMOLD HEATER – 185 WATTS, 72 OHMSTHERMOSTAT – CLOSE 17° ± 3 °(BIMETAL) OPEN 32° ±

27Ice maker replacement parts listWhen you place an order for a part, use the “Part Number,” not the “Key Number.” 1 628228 Mold and Heater Assembly 3

939529 Ice Cube Pan837142 Trim, Ice Cube Pan1121997 Accessory Bag, Outside*836489 Fitting, Water Tube*1106508 Seal Gasket*488645 Screw, 8 x 1/2"*

3Important InformationThe following information is used throughout this Installation Guide. Read it carefully so youare familiar with it.• DO NOT USE

4Before You BeginToolsYou will need these tools to install your kit.1. Regular screwdriver2. Phillips screwdriver3.7⁄16" and 1⁄2" open-end w

5BEFORE YOU BEGINComponentsRemove the contents from the shipping cartonand set them on a table where they can beeasily identified and located. Check a

63. On an appliance with a bottom freezer,remove the slide-out basket, the ice cubetrays, and the wire ice cube holder (ifnecessary, refer to your “Us

7INSTALLING THE ICE MAKERIce maker wiring coverRemoving the label and foam plugFoam insertLabelRemovethis labelfor Ice MakerinstallationSpoutFill tube

8Refer to the side diagram for the followingstep. You will be working inside the freezercompartment.1. Install the plastic extension by sliding it ove

9Top/bottom freezer modelsRefer to the side diagram for the followingsteps.1. On models with a open-top ice makerfill tube and wiring cover, remove th