Removal
1. Drain water in the reservoir be removing the drain plug or shutting off the water
supply and allowing ice maker to cycle through ice harvest cycle. Replace the drain
plug, if used, after the water has been drained.
2. Disconnect power, water line, and
drain line. If a drain pump is used, it
will need to be disconnected and
removed.
3. Remove the access panel and rear
panel (see figure 3.3).
4. Remove the brown and white wire
terminals at the drain valve.
5. Loosen the hose clamps on each side
of the drain valve (see figure 4.1)
6. Remove the two screws securing the
drain valve (see figure 4.1).
7. Remove the drain valve.
Installation
Figure 4.1
Reverse the removal procedure for installation. It is important to keep the valve clean
during installation to assure proper performance. After installation, make certain the hose
clamps are secure and that the valve or the tubing does not leak. This can be done by
adding water to the reservoir and observing for any leaks from the tubing connections or
the valve itself.
4.2 Water Valve
The water valve supplies water to the reservoir for producing ice. The valve opens for
1.0 minutes during initial start-up of the unit and opens for 2.0 minutes in the harvest
cycle after the drain valve has closed.
The valve has a built-in screen in the water supply fitting. This screen will filter out any
large particles, and, over time, these particles will accumulate and restrict water supply.
If this is found, simply clean the screen with a tooth brush to remove the particles
.
DO
NOT REMOVE THE SCREEN FROM THE VALVE.
To check the water valve:
1. Check the solenoid actuator for resistance. If no resistance is found, the valve will
need to be replaced.
2. Check to see if the valve will seat properly. Foreign particles that may have passed
the filter could damage the seat of the valve. To make sure the valve is seating, make
sure power is disconnected to the unit, hook up the water supply, turn on the water
supply, and see if there is any water flowing in the water lines. If water is present
and flowing, the valve will need to be replaced.
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