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WHIRLPOOL MODULAR ICE MAKER KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE

October 27, 2021October 29, 2021 Leave a comment on Whirlpool Modular Ice Maker
Kit Installation Guide

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Installation GUIDE

MODULAR ICE MAKER KIT
W11518243A


Contents hide
1 Requesting Assistance or Service
2 Important Information
3 Before You Begin
4 Tools
5 Installation notes
6 Components
7 Installing the Ice Maker
8 Making preparations
9 Mounting the Water Valve
10 Mounting the Ice Maker
11 Connect the Water Supply
12 Connecting the power/ Leveling the unit
13 Starting the Ice Maker
14 Troubleshooting
15 Operational notes
16 Troubleshooting chart
17 Documents / Resources
17.1 Related Manuals / Resources

REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

If you need assistance contact your dealer, or call the Whirlpool Experience
center toll-free, 1-800-253-1301, 24 hours a day.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The following information is used throughout this installation Guide. Read it
carefully so you are familiar with it.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and
others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow
instructions.
WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions
are not followed.

 * This Installation Guide gives you complete instructions on how to install the
   Ice Maker Kit in your refrigerator-freezer and connect a water line to it.
   Please read the guide thoroughly and follow the instructions exactly as
   described. Also, make sure that you observe all of the “safety” instructions.
 * IMPORTANT: A qualified service technician must install the waterline and ice
   maker.
 * Before you start to install your Ice Maker Kit, you will have to purchase a
   copper tubing kit that contains a “Regular Valve and Clamp Assembly” (for
   refrigerators with an automatic ice maker, or self-filling trays). The kit
   contains all of the hardware necessary to connect your ice maker to the water
   supply. You can purchase one at most hardware or plumbing supply stores.

NOTE: Do not use piercing-type or 3/16″ shut-off valves. They reduce the flow of
water to the ice maker and are easily clogged.
Do not use polyethylene tubing to connect the ice maker to the waterline. Use
only 1/4″ (O.D.) copper tubing.
CUSTOMER INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED BY THE REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER
MANUFACTURER.



BEFORE YOU BEGIN

TOOLS

Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow
the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

1. Regular screwdriver
2. Phillips screwdriver
3. 7/16″ and 1/2″ open-end wrenches (or an adjustable wrench)
4. Pliers5. 1/4″ nut driver
6. Level
7. Ruler
8. Electric screwdriver

INSTALLATION NOTES

For each set of steps shown, refer to the diagram immediately beside or below
the text for clarification. Some illustrations may contain labels A, B, or C,
which are referenced in associated steps. Some illustrations also contain
“DETAILS.” DETAILS are contained in bubbles alongside the larger illustration.
Install the parts as instructed in each step and corresponding illustration.

COMPONENTS

Remove the contents from the shipping carton and set them on a table where they
can be easily identified and located.
Do not discard any of the packing material until all required parts are
identified.



QTY

DESCRIPTION

1Ice Maker Assembly2Jumper Harness1Ice Pan1Fill Tube Assembly1Water Line
Cover5518″ screws1Water Line Clamp1Compression Nut & Sleeve2Water Valve1Adhesive
Clip1Splash Guard1Tube Guide1Air Diverter1Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE ICE MAKER

MAKING PREPARATIONS

 1. Pull the refrigerator away from the wall so that you can easily access the
    rear panel.
    
 2. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.
 3. Open the freezer door and remove all of the food items from inside the
    freezer compartment.
 4. Remove all baskets, shelves, ice cube trays, and the ice cube tray holder
    (if necessary, refer to your User Guide for the procedure). Set these items
    aside.
    NOTE: The work areas are shown below.
    
 5. Remove the water connection cover from the back freezer wall by inserting a
    flat blade screwdriver into each of the slots on the face of the cover and
    prying it off.
    
 6. If present, locate the tube inlet sticker on the back of the unit and remove
    it. Cut through any tape under the sticker.
 7. Insert the fill tube through the hole in the back of the unit with the spout
    facing down.
    
 8. Install water line cover over the fill tube using two of the 5/8″ screws
    provided in the kit. An electric screwdriver may be used.



MOUNTING THE WATER VALVE

NOTE: When using this kit to replace an existing ice maker or valve, the new
valve and the new ice maker from this kit must both be used.

 1.  Remove valve cover screw (A) using 1/4″ nut driver. Retain screw. Detach
     harness from the inner side of cover by removing the clip. Discard cover.
     
 2.  Remove 6-9 screws (B) from the rear panel. Remove strain relief from the
     slot (C). Remove panel.
 3.  Locate the 2-pin water valve connector inside the machine compartment.
     Determine which of the two included water valves has the appropriate
     connection to mate with this connector. Discard the other water valve.
     
 4.  Insert the top of the valve chosen in step (3) through a slot in the rear
     panel, then rotate so the bracket is flat against the panel.
     
 5.  Assure water valve bracket is placed into retainer tab (A) and secure to
     panel with screw (B) removed in step 1.
     
 6.  Slide water line guide into rear panel slot below the valve, as shown in
     the illustration.
     
 7.  Insert water line from fill tube into water line guide opening.
     Loop tube under the bottom of rear panel and insert into water valve
     nozzle.
     NOTE: Make sure the tube is fully inserted into the valve, past the first
     marking on the tube.
     
 8.  Pull excess water line tubing taut against the U-channel (A) in the water
     line guide.
     
 9.  Snap plastic shield over water valve nozzle.
     
 10. Plug the connector from the refrigerator machine compartment into
     connector/terminals on the water valve.
 11. Insert strain relief clip-on power cord back into the slot in rear panel
     and reinstall panel using 6-9 screws removed in step 2 (refer to the
     illustration in step 2 for screw locations B and strain relief location C).
 12. Secure excess water line tubing to the cabinet with the small plastic
     adhesive clip included in the ice maker kit. Position clip (A)
     approximately halfway between fill tube and valve.
     

MOUNTING THE ICE MAKER

NOTE: When using this kit to replace an existing ice maker or valve, the new
valve and the new ice maker from this kit must both be used.


 1.  Screw two 5/8″ ice maker mounting screws into upper holes present in the
     left wall of the freezer section. Leave head out approximately 3/8″ for the
     slot in the icemaker hanger to lip over the screws. Remove Phillips screw
     (A) if present and discard.
     
 2.  Determine which of the two provided jumper harnesses mate with the
     connector housing in the back of your freezer.
     A 5-pin housing requires the jumper with the matching 5-pin plug (A). A
     4-pin housing requires the jumper with the matching 4-pin plug (B).
     
 3.  Connect the jumper chosen in step 2 to the harness on the ice maker.
     Confirm the locking fingers snap into place. Route jumper over the guide
     (A) and through the wire clip (B) on the side of the ice maker.
     
 4.  Connect the other end of the jumper to the housing in the back of your
     freezer, making sure the locking fingers snap in place.
 5.  Slide ice maker hangers over screws.
     IMPORTANT: Make sure the top of each screw touches the bottom of the hanger
     on the ice maker (see illustration). This ensures the ice maker is oriented
     correctly.
     
 6.  Tighten down top mounting screws, making sure the hangers remain flush
     against the screws as the screws are tightened.
     Insert the remaining mounting screw into the bottom of the ice maker and
     tighten.
     Note: The top front screw is slightly lower than the rear screw, so the ice
     maker should tilt slightly so that water flows from the fill cup.
     
 7.  Confirm water fill tube is aligned with the fill cup on the ice maker. If
     needed, loosen mounting screws to correct alignment of the ice maker with a
     fill tube, then repeat steps 5-6.
     
 8.  Route ice maker wire harness and jumper away from moving parts and fill
     tube. Confirm the bail arm can move freely between the lowered and
     horizontal positions.
     
 9.  Install the air diverter by inserting 2 tabs into openings (A) in the
     freezer air grille then snapping the clip into the slot (B).
     
 10. If your ice maker has an ON / OFF rocker switch, flip the switch to the OFF
     (O) position until the water connection is complete.
     
 11. If your ice maker does not have a rocker switch, raise the wire shut-off
     arm to the OFF (up) position until the water connection is complete.

CONNECT THE WATER SUPPLY

Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:

 * Connect to potable water supply only.
   Do not use water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
   without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified
   for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain
   filterable cysts.
 * Plumbing must be installed in accordance with the International Plumbing Code
   and any local codes and ordinances.
 * Copper and PEX tubing connections from the household water line to the
   refrigerator are acceptable and will help avoid off-taste or odor in your ice
   or water. Check for leaks.
 * If PEX tubing is used instead of copper, we recommend the following part
   numbers: W10505928RP (7 ft [2.14 m] jacketed PEX), 8212547RP (5 ft [1.52 m]
   PEX), or W10267701RP (25 ft [7.62 m] PEX).
 * Install tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.

Tools Needed:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

 * Flat-blade screwdriver
 * 7/16″ and 1/2″ open-end wrenches or 2 adjustable wrenches
 * 1/4″ nut driver

NOTE: Do not use a piercing-type or 3/16″ (4.76 mm) saddle valve, which reduces
water flow and clogs easier.
Connect to Water Line
IMPORTANT: If you have turned the refrigerator on before the water was
connected, turn off the ice maker.

 1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.
 2. Turn off the main water supply. Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to
    reduce water pressure in the waterline.
 3. Use a quarter-turn shut-off valve or the equivalent, served by a 1/2″
    household supply line.
    NOTE: To allow sufficient water flow to the refrigerator, a minimum 1/2″
    (12.7 mm) size household supply line is recommended.
    
 4. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the shut-off valve. Use
    1/4″ (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) soft copper tubing to connect the
    shut-off valve and the
    refrigerator.
 5. Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job. Be sure both ends
    of the copper tubing are cut square.
 6. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto copper tubing as shown.
    Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as far as it will
    go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with an adjustable wrench. Do not
    overtighten.
    
 7. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink and turn on the
    main water supply to flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn off the
    shut-off valve on the water pipe.
    Note: Always drain the water line before making the final connection to the
    inlet of the water valve to avoid possible water valve malfunction.
 8.  Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, located on the back of
    the refrigerator cabinet as shown. Leave a coil of copper tubing to allow
    the refrigerator to be pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for
    service.

Connect to Refrigerator
Follow the connection instructions specific to your model.

 1. Remove the plastic cap from the water valve inlet port. Attach the copper
    tubing to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown.
    Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is
    secure by pulling on copper tubing.
 2. Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks when coiling the
    copper tubing. Secure copper tubing to the rear panel with a “P” clamp,
    using the original screw in the panel slot above the valve.
    
 3. Turn on the water supply to the refrigerator and check for leaks.
    Correct any leaks.

CONNECTING THE POWER/ LEVELING THE UNIT



 1. Plug the power cord into its AC outlet, and push the refrigerator back
    against the wall.
 2. Place a level on top of the refrigerator cabinet. If you need to relevel,
    follow the procedure outlined in your refrigerator’s User Guide.

STARTING THE ICE MAKER

 1. Reinstall the freezer baskets into the freezer compartment (if necessary,
    refer to your User Guide for the procedure).
 2. Wash out the ice pan, then place it in the upper basket, directly under the
    ice maker. Slide the pan as far back as it will go.
    NOTE: If your ice maker does not have a rocker switch, skip to step 5.
 3. Move the ON/OFF rocker switch to the ON (I) position. Press & hold the
    freezer light switch. Depress the service diagnostic button for 3 seconds.
    You should observe the heater turning on, the motor completing one cycle,
    and water filling near the end of the cycle. Once a successful cycle
    completes and the motor stops in the resting position, let go of the freezer
    light switch.
    
 4. Cycle the rocker switch OFF (O) then ON (I) again. Close the freezer door.
    The ice maker will begin to make ice within 24 hours.
    Service Diagnostic Button
    NOTE: The remaining steps only apply to ice makers without a rocker switch.
 5. IMPORTANT: Make sure freezer lights are on and the freezer door switch
    remains open when performing this step.
    Manually rotate ejector fingers 60 degrees towards a vertical orientation.
    To avoid damaging the ice maker, ejector fingers should only be rotated in a
    clockwise direction (see illustration).
    
 6. Lower wire shutoff arm to the ON (down) position and close the freezer door.
    The ice maker will begin to make ice within 24 hours.
    
 7. Confirm installation by holding down the freezer door switch.
    You should observe the following:
    • Ejector fingers rotating as the cycle begins
    • Water filling near the end of the cycle
    • Ejector fingers stopping in the horizontal position (2-10 seconds after
    water fill completes)
    NOTE: Usually it takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin
    producing ice. Once the ice is available, you may notice that it has an
    “off-taste”. If this happens, make two or three batches of ice and discard
    them. After that, the “off-taste” should be gone. If you have any problems,
    refer to the “Troubleshooting” section.

TROUBLESHOOTING

OPERATIONAL NOTES

 1. The Ice Maker valve contains a flow washer that acts as a pressure regulator
    to control the water flow. For the Ice Maker to work properly, the water
    pressure in your home must be between 20 and 120 pounds per square inch
    (psi). If you encounter problems with your Ice Maker’s ability to produce
    ice, call your water utility company and have the water pressure checked.
 2. The Ice Maker’s water valve is equipped with two strainers: a plastic basket
    type and a wire-mesh screen. Both of these can be cleaned by turning off the
    water and disassembling the water valve (your service center should be able
    to provide this service). If local water conditions require periodic
    cleaning, or if you use a well as a water source, you should consider
    installing a second water strainer in the waterline. You can obtain a water
    strainer from your local appliance dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

The following chart lists several common problems that could occur with your Ice
Maker.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

One or more of the following sounds is heard:
• Buzzing
• Trickling water
• Thud (clatter of ice)The water valve is operating.
Ice is being dumped into the ice bin.Ice tastes stale.The ice is old. Make a new
batch.Water in Ice Maker overflows.The refrigerator or Ice Maker is not level.
If the Ice Maker still overflows after leveling, turn off the Ice Maker’s water
supply at the shut-off valve and turn the switch “off”; then contact your local
service center.Not enough ice.It will take 72 hours to fill the ice bucket. The
ice maker will make ice every 2 to 3 hours. For more ice, adjust the freezer
control for a colder setting.Ice-making has stopped.Make sure that the water
valve is Open.

The water valve screen is clogged (contact your local service)

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NOTES



®/™ ©2021 Whirlpool. All rights reserved.
Used under license in Canada.
W11518243A
05/21


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