Whirlpool 759105-U Ice Maker User Manual


 
Before you start...
Check the locatIon where the ice make1
WIII be installed The location
must
provide.
- Easy access to
water.
electrrclty and
draInage lines
. Protection from wind. weather.
drIppIng or sprayng water, and other
harmful elements
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Protection from cold temperatures to
prevent the water inlet valve and
drain from freezing.
. Good ventllatlo” and unobstructed
airflow to the front of the ice maker
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Room to fully open the ice maker
door
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Room to move the cabinet forward for
servicing, of necessary
The unit may be enclosed around the
sides, top and rear of ice maker
Protection from weather: Do Not store or
operate the Ice maker below 55°F or
above 110°F For best results, operate
the Ice maker at temperatures between
70°F to 90°F
Drain
system requires
either a gravity.
floor-drain system or a drain pump (see
“Drain requlrements~) to lift the water to
an exlstlng drain A l-114’ mln diameter
standpIpe or 518” LD mrnrmum drain
tube to a” open drain IS required
Proper lnstallotlon IS your responslbillty
Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct lnstallat~on It
IS the customer’s responslblllty to
contact a quaIlfled rnstaller to as-
sure that the plumbing and electrl-
cal lnstallatlons are adeauate and
meet all local codes and ordinon-
ces
Proper electrical supply. water
supply lines. and floor drain or
sump pump must be avaIlable or
must be Installed. as speclfled.
wIthin the shaded area (See
“ElectrIcal ‘Watery. and ‘Drain re-
quirements’ sectIons.) Plumbing
and wrrlng should not cross I” front
of the ice maker motor Wlrlng
should not pass through the
drain
ore0
Important: Observe all govern-
ing codes and ordinances.
Electrical ground
IS required (See
‘ElectrIcal requirements” )
Do
Not close in the front of the ice
maker.
The Ice maker cannot work
properly If the airflow to the front
of the Ice maker is blocked
Compliance with National Sonata-
tlon Foundation standards requires
that this type of product be
sealed to the floor at the bottom
roll I” order to prevent contamlna-
tlon from spills or vermin. Therefore,
we recommend that when Install-
ing this product you seal It to the
floor I” accordance with those
standards A silicone-type sealer IS
recommended
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Do Not let electrical wiring and
components contact the
drain
hose or any plumbing materials.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in fire, electrical
shock or other personal injury
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Read and follow the “ElectrIcal
requirements”, “Water requirements’
and “Drain requirements” sectIons
before lnstalllng the ice maker
Figure 1
Shipboard installations:
Ice makers installed I” ships require a
water deflector (avaIlable from your
local authorized parts distributor).
The deflector keeps the water that
flows over the evaporator from
spilling Into the storage bin area
Install deflector according to the
instructions provided with the
deflector kit.
recommended that a separate
clrcult serving only this appliance
be provided
Temporary grounding method
If changing and properly grounding
the wall receptacle IS lmposslble and
where local codes permit (consult
your electrIcal inspector), a
temporary adapter may be plugged
into the exlstlna. 2-prona. wall
receptacle to&& with the
3-prong. power supply cord
It the personal responsrbllIty and
obligation of the customer to
contact a qualified electrician to
assure that the electrlcal installation
1s adequate and in conformance
with the National ElectrIcal Code
ANSI/NFPA 70 latest edItion. and all
local codes and ordinances
Recommended grounding
method
For your personal safety, this
appliance must be grounded. This
appliance IS equipped with a power
supply cord having a 3-prong,
grounding plug. To mlnimlze possible
shock hazard. the cord must be
plugged Into a mating. 3-prong,
grounding-type wall receptacle,
grounded 1” accordance with the
NatIonal Electrical Code ANSliNFPA
70.latest editIon, and local cobes
and ordinances. (See Figure 2 )
THIS, HOWEVER, IS NOT
RECOMMENDED.
If this is done, you must connect o
separate, copper, grounding wire
(No 18 minimum) to a grounded,
cold water pipe’ by means of a
clamp and then to the external
grounding connector screw
Do Not
connect to a gas supply pipe or hot
water pipe. (See
Figure 3.)
Electrical
requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
. Electrical QrOUnd is requlred on
1 this appli{nce. 1
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Check wrth a aualified
electrician if you are In doubt as
to whether the appliance Is
properly grounded. Do Not
modify or remove the power
supply cord plug. If it will not fit
the outlet, h&e-a proper outlet
Installed by a qualified
electrlcian.
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Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of
electrical shock.
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Do Not use an extension cord
with this appliance.
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Do Not have a fuse in the neutral
or grounding circuit.
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Do Not connect to electrical
supply until appliance is
permanently grounded.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in a fire, electrical
shock, or other personal inJury.
If a mating wall receptacle is not
available, it IS the personal
responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have a properly
grounded, 3-prong, wall receptacle
Installed by a qualified electrician
A 120volt. m-Hz. AC only, 15.
ampere, fused, electrical supply is
required. Time-delay fuse or clrcurt
breaker is recommended It is
Figure 2
Panel A