Maytag MIM1555ZRS Use & Care Guide - Page 7

Vent Tube NOTE: Do not pinch, kink or damage the vent tube. Check that it is not damaged, or pinched or kinked between the cabinet and the ice maker. A B ■ Drain lines must have a minimum of 15.88 mm) inside diameter. ■ Drain lines must have a 1" drop per 48" (2.54 cm drop per 122 cm) of run or ¹⁄₄" drop per 12" (6.35 mm per 30.48 cm) of run and must not have low points where water can settle. ■ The floor drains must be large enough to accommodate drainage from all drains. ■ The ideal installation has a standpipe with a 1¹⁄₂" (3.81 cm) to 2" (5.08 cm) PVC drain reducer installed directly below the outlet of the drain tube as shown. You must maintain a 1" (2.54 cm) air gap between the drain hose and the standpipe. ■ Do not connect the outlet end of the drain tube to a closed pipe system to keep drain water from backing up into the ice maker. IMPORTANT: A drain pump is necessary when a floor drain is not available. A Drain Pump kit, Part Number 1901A, is available for purchase. Side View A. Vent tube B. Clamps and screws 15. Attach ¹⁄₂" ID x 10 ft (3 m) drain tube to pump discharge tube. See "Parts Locations" illustration. 16. Connect ice maker to water supply and install ice maker as specified by the product installation instructions. 17. Check all connections for leaks. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 18. Plug in ice maker or reconnect power. 19. Turn on ice maker. 20. Wait for rinsing cycle, approximately 5 minutes, to be sure the ice maker is operating properly. Drain Connection Gravity Drain System Connect the ice maker drain to your drain in accordance with all state and local codes and ordinances. If the ice maker is provided with a gravity drain system, follow these guidelines when installing drain lines. This will help keep water from flowing back into the ice maker storage bin and potentially flowing onto the floor, causing water damage. 1⁷⁄₈" (4.8 cm) A B 1" (2.54 cm) 23" C (58.4 cm) D 2" - 1¹⁄₂" (5 cm - 3.8 cm) A. Drain hose B. 1" (2.54 cm) air gap C. PVC drain reducer D. Center of drain should be 23" (58.4 cm) from front of door, with or without the ³⁄₄" (1.91 cm) panel on the door. The drain should also be centered from left to right (7 18.56 cm] from either side of the ice maker). Drain Pump System (on some models) IMPORTANT: ■ Connect the ice maker drain to your drain in accordance with the International Plumbing Code and any local codes and ordinances. ■ The drain pump discharge line must terminate at an open sited drain. ■ Maximum rise 10 ft (3.1 m) ■ Maximum run 100 ft (30.5 m) NOTES: ■ If the drain hose becomes twisted and water cannot drain, your ice maker will not work. ■ It may be desirable to insulate the drain line thoroughly up to the drain inlet. An Insulation Sleeve kit, Part Number W10365792, is available for purchase. ■ Do not connect the outlet end of the drain tube to a closed pipe system to keep drain water from backing up into the ice maker. 7