INSTALLATION
INSTALLING THE DRAIN PUMP - SITE
PREPARATION
20 | INSTALLATION
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If drain pump is not needed, skip "Drain Pump Installation" section and go to "Connecting the Drain" section.
NOTES:
Connect drain pump to your drain in accordance
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with all state and local codes and ordinances.
It may be desirable to insulate drain tube
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thoroughly up to drain inlet to minimize
condensation on the drain tube. Insulated tube kit
Part Number W10365792 is available for purchase.
Drain pump is designed to pump water to a
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maximum height of 10 ft (3 m). Use only Whirlpool
approved drain pump kit Part Number 1901A.
Do not connect the outlet end of the drain tube
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to a closed pipe system to keep drain water from
backing up into the ice maker.
Kit Contains:
Drain pump kit Part Number 1901A
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5/8" I.D. x 51/8" drain tube (ice maker bin to drain
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pump reservoir inlet)
1/2" I.D. x 10 ft (3 m) drain tube hose (drain pump
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discharge to household drain)
5/16" I.D. x 32" (81 cm) vent tube (drain pump
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reservoir vent to ice maker cabinet back)
Cable tie (secures vent tube to black suction tube)
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(1)
#8-32 x 3/8" pump mounting screws (secures
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drain pump to baseplate and clamps to back of ice
maker) (5)
5/8" small adjustable hose clamp (secures vent to
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drain pump)
7/8" large adjustable hose clamp, (secures drain
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tube to ice maker bin and drain pump reservoir
inlet) (3)
Instruction sheet
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If Ice Maker is Currently Installed
NOTE: If ice maker is not installed, please proceed to
"Drain Pump Installation" section.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Press the OFF button to Stop ice
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production. Then unplug the ice maker or
disconnect power.