Whirlpool GI15NDXXS Owners Manual - Page 6

■ 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. ■ It may be desirable to insulate the drain line thoroughly up to the drain inlet. SIDE VIEW 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) Connect the ice maker drain to your drain in accordance with the International Plumbing Code and any local codes and ordinances. NOTE: If the drain hose becomes twisted and water cannot drain, your ice maker will not work. Connecting the Drain After ensuring that the drain system is adequate, follow these steps to properly place the ice maker: 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. 1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 6 WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install ice maker. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 2. Style 1 - For gravity drain system, push the ice maker into position so that the ice maker drain tube is positioned over the PVC drain reducer. See "Gravity Drain System." Style 2 - For drain pump system connect the drain pump outlet hose to the drain. See "Drain Pump System." 3. Recheck the ice maker to be sure that it is level. See "Leveling." 4. If it is required by your local sanitation code, seal the cabinet to the floor with an approved caulking compound after all water and electrical connections have been made. Ice Maker Door Tools needed: Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. wrench ■ Flat putty knife wrench ■ Phillips screwdriver Hinge pin Hex head hinge screw Handle screw End cap screw Remove door 1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power. 2. Remove the handle screws and handle (on some models). Keep the parts together and set them aside. 3. Remove the hinge pin from the top hinge. 4. Remove the door from the hinges and screw the top hinge pin back into the top hinge. 5. Reverse the door end caps as follows: ■ Remove the screw and end cap from the top corner. Move it diagonally to the opposite side's bottom corner, keeping the straight side of the end cap facing the front of the ice maker. ■ Remove the screw and end cap from the bottom corner. Move it diagonally to the opposite side's top corner, keeping the straight side of the end cap facing the front of the ice maker.