Ice Maker Kit MODEL: IM1800MD
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice Maker 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not place fingers or hands into the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. Doing so my expose you to possible injury. 6 Keep your hands away from the ejector mechanism and the heating element that releases the ice cubes, located on the bottom of the ice maker. 7 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Ice Maker Features • • • • Produces up to three pounds of ice a day, depending on the size of your refrigerator. • 18 cu.ft. or larger = 2.8 lbs • 21 cu.ft. or larger = 3.0 lbs.
Ice Maker Tools and materials needed Electric drill with a 1/4” drill bit Flat blade screwdriver Putty knife Needle nose pliers or nut driver 1/4” OD copper supply line with compression nuts and ferrules Knife Adjustable wrench Shut off valve Phillips (non self piercing) screwdriver Water line kit #5303917950 You’ll also need: • A freezer shelf to hold the ice storage bin. If your model does not have one, contact your dealer to order one.
Ice Maker 3 Remove the plug from the inside of the freezer compartment with a putty knife. Plug 4 Peel off the label covering the ice maker hole on the back of the refrigerator, then remove the foam from the hole with the needle nose pliers. Retain the foam for future use.
Ice Maker 5 Push the water inlet tube into the small hole on back of refrigerator. Rotate while inserting the tube until the flat surface of inlet tube is tight against the back of the refrigerator. 6 Secure the water inlet tube to the back of the refrigerator with two self-drilling screws (provided). 7 Squeeze together and slide the tube clamp over the fill tube.
Ice Maker 8 Insert the two ice maker mounting screws into the holes in the freezer wall. Turn each screw clockwise five times. Ice maker mounting screws 9 Use needle nose pliers to remove the terminal cover located at the top of the freezer by first pulling down one side of the cover, then pulling down the other side. Save the terminal cover for future use in case the ice maker is removed.
Ice Maker 10 With the ice maker in one hand, plug the wiring harness connector into the terminal located at the top of the freezer panel. Make sure that the connection is tight. Make sure the wiring harness is still in the hook on the back of ice maker.
Ice Maker 11 Mount the ice maker onto the two ice maker mounting screws you installed in step 9. Make sure that the water inlet tube is sitting inside the fill cup, then tighten the screws. Water inlet tube Ice maker mounting screws Fill cup 12 Adjust the leveling bracket to level the ice maker. The ice maker is level when the gap between the freezer wall and the ice maker is the same at the top and bottom.
Ice Maker 13 Reinstall the freezer shelf and set the ice storage bin on the shelf. Ice storage bin 14 Locate the pre-punched holes at the bottom right corner of the back panel of the refrigerator. Align the bracket of the water valve with the factory drilled holes, then use a Phillips head screwdriver to drive the two self-drilling screws through the bracket and into the cabinet.
Ice Maker 15 Connect the wiring harness to the water valve, making sure that the connection is tight. Wiring harness plug 16 Grasp the other end of the plastic tube and push it firmly into the quick-connection on the valve until it bottoms out. Water valve Plastic water supply tubing 17 Clean the back of the cabinet with a commercial household cleaner, ammonia, or alcohol before applying the clamps.
Ice Maker 18 Secure the plastic water supply tubing to the back of the cabinet with two plastic clamps.
Ice Maker Connecting the ice maker to the water supply Before you begin, please note: • This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or ice maker manufacturer. • Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of water damage. • Water hammer (water banging in the pipe) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator.
Ice Maker 6 Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible. Note Make sure that there is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. 7 Connect the tubing to the valve by placing the compression nut and ferrules (sleeves) for copper tubing onto to the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve.
Ice Maker 11 Slide a brass compression nut, then a ferrule (sleeve), onto the water supply line. 1/4” tubing 1/4” compression nut Water inlet valve 12 Push the end of the tubing into the water inlet valve as far as it will go or ¼-inch, then slide the ferrule (sleeve) into the valve inlet and finger tighten the compression nut onto the valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench. DO NOT overtighten.
Ice Maker Tips for using your automatic ice maker Remember that water quality determines the quality of ice. The ice maker should not be connected to softened water. If the water softener has problems, chemical substances can damage the ice maker. To turn off the ice maker, raise the wire signal arm until it locks in the “up” off position. When the ice storage bin is full, the wire signal arm will hit the ice cubes and the ice maker will automatically shut down.
Ice Maker Troubleshooting Caution Do not try to repair your ice maker yourself. Doing so invalidates the warranty. Problem Possible cause Possible solution The ice maker makes no ice The freezer temperature is too Make sure that the freezer temperature is low enough to make high. ice. There may be something mechanically wrong with the ice maker.
Ice Maker Problem Possible cause Possible solution The ice is discolored There may be impurities in the Flush out the water supply line and clean the ice mold tray. water supply line or the ice Install a water supply line filter if your refrigerator doesn’t have mold tray. one. ations Ice Maker Dimensions 5.5 H x 4.8 W x 11.7D in (14 x 12.2 x 29.6 cm) Ice Storage Bin Dimensions 3.2 H x 9.1 W x 14.3 D in (8.1 x 23.1 x 36.3 cm) Weight 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) Power requirements 115 V~60 Hz Current 1.
Ice Maker Midea replacement parts shall be used and will be warranted only for the period remaining on the original warranty. The date on the bill established the warranty period should service be required. 1-866-646 4332.
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