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Page 1: ...ing Assistance of Service 2 cmpoftant Inf of mation 3 Before You Begin 4 Installing the Ice Maker 6 1 I Installing the Water une 16 Final installation 22 Starting the ice Maker 24 TrOubleshOOting 25 MODULAR ICE MAKER KIT PART NO 2155462 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...on 22 Installing the access cover and forming the copper tubing 22 Connecting the power leveling the unit 23 Starting the ice Maker 24 Troubleshooting 25 Operational notes 25 Troubleshooting chart 25 The modular ice maker service sheet 26 Ice maker replacement parts list 27 Requesting Assistance or Service If you need assistance contact your dealer or see the Warranty that is included with this ki...

Page 3: ...This kit is designed so that almost anyone can install it however a certain amount of mechanical ability is required l 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 auto matic ice maker or self filling trays The kit contains all of the hardware necessary to connect your ice mak...

Page 4: ... up illustration of a certain portion of a diagram or an illustration of a specific step you are to perform DETAILS are labeled A B or C and are clearly referenced in each step 3 When you are instructed to install a part position the part as shown in the illustration Important safety instructions Electrical Shock Hazard If you intend to use power tools such as an electric drill during the installa...

Page 5: ...not disturb the compression nut that connects the tubing to the valve or the valve may leak after you connect it to the water supply Do not discard any of the packing material until you account for all of the components If you need to order a replacement part for the Ice Maker a replacement parts list is provided on page 27 KEY QTY DESCRIPTION 1 1 Ice maker 2 1 Ice bucket 3 1 Water valve w tubing ...

Page 6: ...ce the shelf aside as you will use it later to support the ice bucket If you have a side by side model refrigera tor proceed to Side by side models on page 7 If you have a refrigerator with a top or a bottom freezer proceed to Top you do not force the door against the stop at the bottom of the door If you bend the stop the door will not close properly 2 On appliances with a top or a bottom freezer...

Page 7: ...he cabinet 1 In the upper right corner of the cabinet peel off the label that is over the fill tube hole 2 Pull the foam insert out of the fill tube hole and discard it Refer to the side diagram for the following steps 1 Locate the fill tube and the round foam gasket from the ice maker kit the gasket may already be installed on the fill tube If not already done slide the gasket over the end of the...

Page 8: ...fer back to the side diagram for the following step 2 Position the wiring harness so that it is through the slot in the wiring cover Insert the tab at the back of the wiring cover into the freezer liner slot Press the pin on the side of the wiring cover into the hole in the side of the freezer liner so it locks into place Secure the wiring cover with the phillips screw you removed earlier Proceed ...

Page 9: ...ezer s back cover as far as possible and hang it over the edge of the cutout Do not remove any other wiring from the cutout 2 Slide the flared end of the short aluminum fill tube extension or the short plastic fill tube extension over the end of the fill tube as far as it will go see DETAIL A 3 Refer to DETAIL B and install the wiring cover over the fill tube with the wiring har ness through the s...

Page 10: ...he adhesive sides of the tubing clips Press the clips against the back of the cabinet in the right channel at the approximate locations shown in DETAIL B Center the clips between the fill tube an alternate fill tube design is shown in DETAIL C and the top of the access opening If you have a bottom freezer proceed to page 11 If you have a side by side SXS or a top freezer unit proceed to page 12 DE...

Page 11: ...ting at the top of the compression nut on the water valve measure the tubing for 30 and mark the location on the tubing with a pen 3 Use a pair of scissors or a hobby knife and make an even cut across the water valve tubing at the 30 mark you made in the previous step Discard the excess tubing I II MAKE AN EVEN CUT ACROSS w Compression nut Water valve Preparing the water valve tubing for bottom fr...

Page 12: ...me with two X hex head machine harness at the lower right corner of the rear screws Make sure that you tighten these access see DETAIL A two screws securely 2 Refer to DETAIL B and insert the 2 pin connector over the water valve solenoid terminals as far as possible if the harness is not long enough break the tape holding it to the main harness You can position the connector with the wires at eith...

Page 13: ...e has a round hole Position this clamp with the round hole side facing 5 Press the tubing into the two clips see up and slide it over the end of the spout DETAIL C you installed earlier on the back see DETAILS A and 6 Thread a 55 hex of the cabinet You will connect the free head sheet metal screw into the clamp with end of the tubing later your fingers as far as possible You will tighten the screw...

Page 14: ...and pull the blank connector off 2 Insert the end of a small bladed screwdriver under the edges of each of the three ice maker mounting hole plugs in the side of the freezer liner and pry them out of their holes You can discard the plugs 3 For Top Bottom Freezers Only Partially install two hex head sheet metal screws into the two top mounting holes shown in the diagram of the freezer liner You wil...

Page 15: ...le in the freezer liner then tighten the two top hex head screws Be careful not to over tighten the screws 3 For Side By Side Models Only Position the ice maker so that its top and bottom mount ing tabs are flat against the side of the freezer liner Center the top tabs under the two mounting clips and push the ice maker straight up so that the mounting clips snap over the tabs and lock into place ...

Page 16: ...cal length of cold not hot water pipe that is nearest your refrigerator If a vertical length of pipe is not nearby you can use a hori zontal length of water pipe however you will have to drill the access hole for the valve into the top or side of the pipe not the bottom This will keep water in the pipe from flowing down onto the drill and also keep sediment from collecting in the valve later NOTE ...

Page 17: ...at is connected to the selected water pipe and bleed off the water pressure Leave the tap open until after you complete the water line hook up 5 Use a hammer and a center punch and mark the location of the hole for the shut off valve If you are marking copper tubing do not strike the punch hard enough to bend it 6 Install a l 4 bit in the drill and carefully drill an access hole through just the f...

Page 18: ...ditional l e turn to secure it to the clamp 3 Slide the rubber seal gasket from the copper tubing kit over the pilot tube the unthreaded portion of the shut off valve Nut 4 Carefully slide the pilot tube of the shut off valve into the water pipe access hole so it is against the seal gasket and install the back pipe clamp over the water pipe Secure the clamps to the pipe with the two screws and nut...

Page 19: ...as shown and slide it over the end of the copper tubing 3 Slide a compression sleeve over the copper tubing until it is approximately 1 from the end 4 Insert the end of the copper tubing into the outlet connector of the shut off valve as far as it will go and then hand tighten the compression nut as much as possible Compression nut J r t I Outlet 5 Use a l 2 open end wrench and further tighten the...

Page 20: ...train relief clamp from the rear of the cabinet and slide it over the end of the copper tubing Make sure you posi tion the flanges as shown 6 Slide a compression nut over the free end of the copper tubing 7 Slide a compression sleeve over the copper tubing and position it 1 from the end 8 If one is installed remove the plastic cap from the water inlet fitting on the water valve and discard the cap...

Page 21: ... water supply and check the shut off valve for leakage If necessary refer to the side diagram and tighten the compression nut on the shut off valveh Ho p V e oithe connection with a cloth sma I inc eme ts until the leakaae iust each time you check for leaks 2 Check the water valve for any leakage If necessary tighten the compression nut see the side diagram in small increments until the leak g ius...

Page 22: ...secure the cover with the seven hex head screws you removed earlier 2 Loop the copper tubing coming from the water valve as shown Position the coiled copper tubing near the center of the unit so that it forms an accordion fold as shown in the diagram below when it is moved to and from the wall Form tubing loops as I shown I Copper tubing Place water valve tubing 7 behind cover I Installing the acc...

Page 23: ...o relevel the refrigerator follow the procedure to adjust the front casters as outlined in your refrigerator s Use and Care Guide 3 Check the position of the ice maker If it is IT crooked and needs to be adjusted loosen the bottom bracket screws see the side diagram and position the unit as desired then tighten the bracket screws Sheet metal screw Leveling acrew Leveling the ice maker 23 ...

Page 24: ...ket on top of the inverted ice tray shelf and slide it under the ice maker see side dia gram The ice maker will not function properly if the ice bucket is placed directly on the freezer floor 2 Place the items back into the freezer compartment 3 Lower the arm on the ice maker see the side diagram to its on position and close the freezer door The ice maker will begin to make ice within 24 hours Rai...

Page 25: ...trainer from your local appliance dealer Troubleshooting chart The following chart lists several common problems that could occur with your Ice Maker PROBLEM One or more of the following sounds is heard l Buzzing l Trickling water l Thud clatter of ice Ice tastes stale Water in Ice Maker overflows CAUSE The water valve is operating Water is entering the Ice Maker fill cup Ice is being dumped into ...

Page 26: ...ODULE MOTOR AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY INSERT PHILLIPS DRIVER IN ACCESS PORTS IN MODULE LOOSEN BOTH SCREWS DISCONNECT SHUT OFF ARM PULL MOLD FROM SUPPORT ASSEMBLY SHUT OFF ARM PULL OUT FROM SUPPORT REINSERT TO FULL DEPTH MOLD AND HEATER REMOVE MODULE MOTOR AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY BIMETAL REMOVE MODULE MOTOR AND SUPPORT ASSEM BLY PULL OUT RETAINING CLIPS WITH BIMETAL FILL CUP FILL CUP REMOVE MODULE MOTOR AN...

Page 27: ...021 17 489128 18 1115846 19 628366 20 627929 21 1115844 22 628229 23 628379 Description Mold and Heater Assembly Bearing and Inlet Ejector Ice Stripper Support Retainer Thermostat 2 Thermostat also Order 542369 Cement Alumilastic Screw 2 1O 32 x 49164 Module Assembly Motor Screw 2 3 24 x 23AX Screw 3 Shut off Arm Wiring Harness Clip Ice Maker Screw 8 32 x 27164 Cover Module Assembly Includes Items...

Page 28: ...sket l488645 Screw 8 x l 2 488649 Screw 8 32 x l 2 l841707 Insert Plastic Tube 627854 Tube Assembly Inlet Valve 537588 Nut Inlet Valve l 488292 Washer l 836074 Dampener l 51 0716 Tube Clamp l488366 Tube Clamp 488878 Tube Clamp l549193 Clamp Service Cord l653499 Plastic Tube 627018 Nut and Sleeve Assembly l 841707 Insert Plastic Tube l l 121995 Accessory Bag Inside 489069 Screw 8 x l 2 l 939027 Tub...

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