Whirlpool ECKMF-6 User manual

ECKMF-6
HOW TO INSTALL
YOURAUTOMATIC
ICEMAKER
UseThese lnstructii
For Top And Bottom
Freezer Refrigerabrs Only

THE PARTS IN THIS KIT ARE USED FOR MORE THAN ONE MODEL
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INTHEIRWVN PACKAGE
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Parts are listed in order of usage.
Arrange in order before starting installation.
NUMBER USED IN
PART NAME AND NUMBER REQUIRED STEP NUMBER
627649 TUBING 1 Al
538532 BRACKETS 2 A4
538533 CLIPS 2 A4
488644 SCREWS 3 2-A4-l-A8
502037 GROMMET
1 A4
627131 ADAPTER PLUG 1 A5
849909 ALUMINUM FILL TUBE
1 A6
835649 GROMMET 1 A6
626456 ICE MAKER
1 A8
939529 ICE BUCKET 1 A9
488649 SCREWS 2 83
488878 CLAMP
1 Cl
841707 TUBE INSERTS 2
l-Cl - l-C4
488645 SCREWS 4
l-Cl-2-c2-l-C5
488366 CLAMPS 2 c2
627018 NUT AND SLEEVE
1 c4
836200 COPPER TUBING, WITH WASHER AND NUT
1 c5
836074 SLEEVE
1
c5
510716 CLAMP
1 c5
OTHER ITEMS AND TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
The following materials must be obtained locally to
connect the water line to Ice Maker.
X” O.D. Copper Tubing-See Step D2 for length
l-Shut-off valve-x’” outlet
l-Tube union-x” x X”
l 5” (overall length) slot head screwdriver
l %” spinner wrench
l Two.6” or 8” adjustable open end wrenches
l Sharp knife
l Table knife
These Parts are available from your Whirlpool dealer l Hacksaw
or local hardware store.

A. CONNECTING ICE MAKER TO FREEZER
PLUG COVER
STEP A3
538533
d
488644
538532
502037
6 I
‘STEP A4 STEP A5 L ’
STEP A8
Al. Put tubing(#627649) in pan of hot tap water to
soften it. This will make it easier to install.
A2. Unplug electrical cord from wall.
A3. With a table knife, pry out all the plastic plugs.
Do not remove Ice Maker connector plug cover.
A4. Insert the 2 brackets (#538532) into the side of
the freezer wall. Attach one clip (#538533) and
screw (#488644) to each of the two brackets.
Leave screw loose. Insert grommet (#502037)
into souare hole on left wall.
AS. Be sure the sliding adapter plug (#627131) is
in the side of the water fill trough as shown.
A6. Remove (#849909) aluminum fill tube from
package. Cut off tube as shown on instructions
for top freezer models packed with tube. Slip
#849909 up over water inlet tube (factory in-
stalled). Make sure that tubes are properly
engaged by looking in oblong hole. Move grom-
met (#835649) upover tube to cover oblong hole.
A7. Remove ICE MAKER CONNECTOR plug cover by
inserting screw driver in slot and rotating driver
to left. Insert Ice Maker connector into the
receptacle under “ICE MAKER CONNECTOR”
plug cover.
A8. Attach the Ice Maker to the side of the freezer
by inserting screw (#488644) through bracket
on bottom front of Ice Maker, and into grommet
(#502037). Rotate clips down and tighten screws.
Be sure that water fill tube (#849909) is in water
fill trough of Ice Maker as shown in A8.
A9. Place ice bucket under Ice Maker

B. INSTALLING WATERVALVEON
WER BACKOF CABlNET LEG
Bl. Temporarily remove screws from right end of
lower back cover,lf present.
82. Insert water valve into receptacle terminals
completely so terminals are not exposed.
83. Fasten valve to right rear leg of the refrigerator
with two screws (#488649).
CmINSTALLING WATERLINE BETWEEN INLET
TUBE (bp) AND WATERVALVE(battom)
488645
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841707
b
836240
STEP C2
Cl. Remove plug from factory installed inlet tube on
back. Place one clamp (#488878) over the spout.
Put tube insert (#841707) in one end of tubing
that has been soaking in hot water. Put end of
tubing into spout. Tighten clamp with screw
(#488645).
C2. Place 2 clamps (#488366) over tubing. Remove
two upper sealing screws in back of cabinet and
throw away. Anchor clamps to cabinet with
screws (#488645). (If lower back cover is not
present or on bottom freezer refrigerator, use 1
clamp and 1 screw.)
C3. Be sure that tube is clear of fan. Cut off extra
tubing.

STEP C4 I I
OR ICE MAKER
C4. Slide nut and sleeve (#627018) over tubing.
Push tube insert (#841707) into end of tubrng.
Push end of tubing into water valve. Tighten the
retaining nut, but do not overtighten.
C5. Attach copper tubing and hose connector
(#836200) to water valve. Be sure that rubber
washer is in place, and tighten hose connector.
Anchor to refrigerator with sleeve (#836074),
clamp (#510716) and screw (#488645).
WATER VALVE TO”’ CONNECTOR
RUBBER WASHER 1 TUBING 1
D. CONNECTING ICE MAKER
TO WATER SUPPLY
You will need enough G-inch O.D. copper tubing to connect refrigerator to water source.
TYPICAL WAYS TO CONNECT TO WATER SUPPLY
n
B
1
Through floor to
basement cold
water pipe.
Under sink to
cold water pipe. Through wall to utility room cold
water pipe.
In crawl space
under home.
CAUTION: Ice Maker tubing should not be installed where temperature may fall below freezing.

Dl. Find a ?&inch to l-inch vertical COLD water pipe
near the refrigerator. (Horizontal pipe will work
but extra precautions must be taken.)
D2. Measure from inlet on rear of refrigerator to
water pipe. Add 7 feet to allow for moving re-
frigerator for cleaning. This is the length of X-
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.
03. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest
faucet long enough to clear line of water.
D4. Using a grounded drill, drill a X-inch hole in
the vertical cold water pipe you have selected.
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 electri-
cian.) UNLESS PROPER GROUNDING IS FOL-
LOWED, 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.
D5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe
clamp. Be sure inlet end is solidly in the %-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 over-tighten or you may crush copper
tubing, especially if soft copper tubing is used.
Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.
l--t
WASHER
PIPE CLAMP LET END
SHU
VA
ERTICAL
COLD WATER
I 1
PIPE
D6. Slip compression nut and compression sleeve
on copper tubing as shown in diagram. Insert
end of tubing into outlet end squarely as far as
it will go. Screw compression nut to outlet end
with adjustable wrench. Do not over-tighten. Turn
ON main water supply and flush out tubing until
water is clear. Turn OFF shutoff valve on the
water pipe. You are now ready to connect other
end of X-inch copper tubing to inlet tube or
water valve on back of refrigerator.
SHUTOFF
OUTLET END
NUT
+I
SLEEVE
D7. 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 overtighten.
NUT-p
%” TUBE TO SHUTOFF VALVE -- SLEEVE ~. -
CONNECTOR --
SLEEVE
NUT
INLET TUBE TO REFRIGERATOR
.UN IION~
08. Turn shutoff valve on. TIGHTEN ANY CONNEC-
TIONS OR NUTS THAT LEAK.
D9. REPLACE LOWER BACK COVER PREVIOUSLY
REMOVED.
DlO. Copper tubing may now be fastened to base-
board.
Dll. The Ice Maker is equipped with a built-in water
strainer located on the inlet side of the water
valve. If local water conditions require periodic
cleaning or a well is your source of water supply,
a second water strainer should be installed in
the %-inch water line.
D12. Water Pressure Limitations: Not below (15 P.S.I.)
or above (125 P.S.I.). If a problem occurs call
your Utility Company.
013. PLUG IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
When you have your first batch of ice you may
throw away extra parts.
IMPORTANT:
It may take up to 24 hours for your Ice
Maker to begin producing ice crescents.
To enjoy your Ice Maker most
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE ICE
MAKER SECTION OF YOUR USE AND
CARE GUIDE.