Whirlpool ECKMF-83 User manual

HOW TO INSTALL
YOUR AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER
ECKMF-83
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KEEP ALL PARTS IN THEIR OWN PACKAGE UNTIL NEEDED
PARTS ARE LISTED BY STEPS IN WHICH THEY ARE USED. ARRANGE IN ORDER BEFORE STARTING
INSTALLATION. REFER TO SERVICE PARTS LIST FOR INDIVIDUAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
PART USED IN
NUMBER NAME
QUANTITY STEP NUMBER
#l WIRING ASSEMBLY 1 4,12
#2 WATER TUBE FITTING 1 3
#3 GRAY SEALER (PERMAGUM) 1 3
#4 WATER INLET TUBE (ALUMINUM) 1 12
iv5 SCREW, STAINLESS (NO. 8 x
l/2”)
1 14
#6 WATER VALVE ASSEMBLY
1 5 6, 7, 8, 9
#7 ICE BUCKET 1 14
#8 CLAMP 1 11
#9 SCREWS, SHEET METAL (NO. 8 x
‘/2”)
4 9, 10, 11
#lO
TUBE INSERT 1 11
#ll
CLAMPS 2
.. 10
#12 SCREW, SELF TAPPING (NO. 8-32 x
l/2”)
2 8,
9
#13 CLAMP 1 10
#14 PLASTIC TUBE ASSEMBLY 1 6, 11
#15
COPPER TLJRF ASSFMRI V
1 7
944808 D
Water hook-up parts available from your Whirlpool dealer or local hardware store.

Installation Steps
These instructions cover models with and without a condenser coil
on the back of the cabwat. See illustrations below and
follow instructions that apply to your model.
Tools and Other Items You Will Need
TOOIS Water Hook Uo
l-Phillips head screwdriver (Materials needed. not included in Ice Maker Kit.)
I-Pliers T/4” 00. Copper Tubing-See step 2 (back page)
l--‘/4” nut driver for length.
or l-shut-off Valve--W” outlet.
6” flat blade screwdriver l-Tube Union--C” x 1%”
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Remove 2 Screws (save for reuse)
Remove Water Fill Cow
11 Plastic Tube
Connection _
Place Clamp onto inlet
tube.
Place tube insert in end
of tube and slide into
inlet tube, tighten clamp.
NOTE: Excess tube can
be cut off; be sure to
allow line to go into tube
for full length of insert.
10 Attach Wire
and Water
Tube Clamps _
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<, 3 Install
4 Tube
4 Install Wiring Harness
- Remove wiring hole cover. Pull insert pad from
cabmet hole and place around wires
’ Push wiring harness #l into hole, being sure
grommet seals flush to prevent air entry.
Connect plug firmly into receptacle.
Route wires behind condenser coils if present.
INSTALL WATER VALVE
Connect valve wiring plug onto
,5 terminals on valve coil.
Attach plastic water tube
assembly #14. Push tubing into
valve and tiohten nvlon nut lnot
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loo tiahtl on; valve’threads.
Attach Ground Wire (Green Wire)
with Self Tapping Screw #12.
Attach Valve with Self Tapptng Screw #fz
and clamp with Sheet Metal Screw #9.
12
Remove Plugs and Cover
from Freezer Wall.
14
Attach Ice Maker to Freezer Wall

Connect Ice-Maker
To Water (Contd.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Find a %-inch to 1-inch vertical COLD water pipe near
the refrigerator. (Horizontal pipe will work.. but extra
precautions must be taken.) (See * in Step 4.) Con-
nect to unsoftened water line if possible.
Measure from inlet on rear of refrigerator to water pipe.
Add 7 feet to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning.
This is the length of %-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.
Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet
long enough to clear line of water.
Using a grounded drill, drill a %-inch hole in the
vertical cold water pipe you have selected. Use of
self piercing valve may lead to flow problems in
the future. 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 electrician.) UNLESS
PROPER GROUNDING IS FOLLOWED, 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.
5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe
clamp. Be sureinletend is solidly in the X-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 overtighten or you
may crush copper tubing, especially if soft copper
tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the
copper tubing.
OFF shutoff valve on the water pipe. You are now
ready to connect other end of %-inch copper tubing
to inlet tube or water valve on back of refrigerator.
7. 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
‘h” TUBE TO
SHUTOFF VALVE
CONNECTOR
SLEEVE
NUT
WATER VALVE TUBE
Steo 7
8. Turn shutoff valve on. TIGHTEN ANY CONNEC-
TIONS OR NUTS THAT LEAK.
9. Copper tubing may now be fastened to baseboard.
10. The Ice Maker has a built-in water strainer on the inlet
side of the water valve. Use a second water strainer
when local water conditions require periodic cleaning
or a well is your source of water. The strainer can be
installed in the %-inch water line.
11. Water pressure should not be below (15 PS.1.) or
above (125 P.S.I.). If problem occurs call your Utility
Company.
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Plug in your refrigerator
IMPORTANT:
It may take up to 24 hours for your Ice Maker to begin
oroducina ice crescents.
To enjoy your Ice Maker most PLEASE READ CARE-
FULLY THE ICE MAKER SECTION OFYOUR USE AND
CARE GUIDE.
Step 5 and 6 I
Slip compression nut and compression sleeve on
copper tubing as shown in diagram. Insert end of
tubing into out/et end squarely as far as it will go.
Screw compression nut to out/et end with adjustable
wrench. Do not overtighten. Turn ON main water
supply and flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn