INSTALLATION
INSTALLING THE DRAIN PUMP -
SITE PREPARATION
22 | INSTALLATION
If ice maker is not connected to the water supply, skip this section and
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go to "Installing the Drain Pump and Drain Hose" section.
NOTES:
Connect drain pump to your drain in
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accordance 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
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a 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
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tube to a closed pipe system to avoid 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
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drain pump reservoir inlet)
1/2" I.D. x 10 ft (3 m) drain tube hose (drain
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pump 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 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
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vent to drain pump)
7/8" large adjustable hose clamp, (secures
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drain tube to ice maker bin and drain pump
reservoir inlet) (3)
Instruction sheet
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If Ice Maker is Currently Installed
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.
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Press the OFF button to Stop ice
production. Then unplug the ice maker
or disconnect power.