Service manual

Installation Information
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Figure 2-8b. Water Valves
The water valve on the left is the old style threaded
outlet connection. The water valve on the right has
the push-type outlet fitting.
7. Secure the copper tube to the units’ rear panel with
a steel clamp and screw.
8. Coil the excess copper tubing (about 2½ turns)
behind the unit as shown. Arrange coiled tubing to
avoid vibration or wear against other surfaces.
9. Open water supply shut-off valve and tighten any
connections that leak.
10. Connect unit to home power supply.
11. To turn ice maker On, lower wire signal arm. (See
ice maker front cover for On/Off position of arm.
Connecting the Water Valve to
the Ice Maker
For models Serial Number WB92254219 and greater built
after June 1, 2009, the units will have a different water
valve than earlier production models. The new water
valves have a quick connect outlet fi tting which takes a
standard .255 diameter plastic tube. The old style of
water valves required a fl anged tube and a threaded nut
to make the water connection. (See Figure 2-8b)
Water Line Kit PN 297114101 will still be used to make
the water line connections between the new style water
valve and ice maker, however the fl anged tube will have
to be modifi ed as described in the steps below:
1. Using a box cutters or knife, cut the pointed end
from the water line just below the raised point. Be
sure to cut straight across the water line. Do not
leave open/cut end at an angle. (See Figure 2-8c)
2. Remove the cut end and plastic nut from the water
line and discard.
3. Measure 11/16” from the end of the water line and
place a mark on the line with a permenent marker.
4. Insert the modified water line into the push-type
fitting on the new valve, making sure that the water
line is pushed in up to the mark.
5. Inspect for leaks once water supply is turned on.
Figure 2-7. Water Connection
Figure 2-8c. Cut along dotted line to modify tubing.