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- Page 1 TKirlpool CORPORATION ECKMF-28 HOW TO INSTALL YOUR AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ONLY FOR 28 INCH TOP FREEZER REFRIGERATORS Part No 939024...
- Page 2 MATERIALS NEEDED TOOLS NEEDED ‘/4” O.D. Copper Tubing-See Step D2 for length Phillips head screwdriver l-Shut-off valve--‘/a” outlet 5” (total length) slot head screwdriver l-Tube Union--‘/a” x %” Pliers These parts available from your Whirlpool dealer or local hardware store.
- Page 3 A. CONNECTING ICE MAKER TO FREEZER Al. Put tubing (#836240) in pan of hot tap water to soften it. This will make it easier to install. A2. Unplug refrigerator. A3. With a screwdriver, pry out the 4 plastic plugs inside freezer as shown in A3. ‘NOTE: CLIPS SHOULD STAY UPRIGHT UNTIL ICE MAKER IS IN PLACE...
- Page 4 NOTE. GREEN AlO. Connect Ice Maker to wiring assembly. Place WIRE MUST BE the ice maker on the side of the freezer so: 1. Wiring lays between shield and Ice Maker. 2. Plug is flat against the shield. 3. Wiring is above the bracket on the back of Ice Maker.
- Page 5 83. Remove the metal junction box and save the 2 mounting screws. a. Bend back ears of 3 wire plug on ice maker wiring assembly. b. With the green wire up, snap the plug into hole in side of junction box. c.
- Page 6 C. INSTALLING WATER VALVE ON LOWER BACKOF CABINET LEG. Cl. Plug wiring assembly into water valve so that the two parts fit together tightly. C2. Fasten water valve to cabinet leg with 1 screw (#488649). Ii49 STEP Cl C3. Attach valve ground wire to cabinet with ground screw (#488500).
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Page 7: Connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply
D. CONNECTING ICE MAKER TO WATER SUPPLY You will need enough %-inch O.D. copper tubing to connect refrigerator to water source and two 6” or 8” adjustable or open end wrenches. TYPICAL WAYS TO CONNECT TO WATER SUPPLY Under sink to cold water pipe. - Page 8 SHUTOFF Dl. Find a %-inch to l-inch vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator. (Horizontal pipe will work but extra precaubons must be taken.) D2. Measure from inlet on rear of refrigerator OUTLET water pipe. Add 7 feet to allow for moving re- frigerator for cleaning.