KitchenAid kuic15nlts User Guide

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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.
Drain lines must have a minimum of 
⁵⁄₈" (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 1
¹⁄₂" (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 
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:
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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” earlier in 
this section. Style 2 - For drain pump system connect the 
drain pump outlet hose to the drain. See “Drain Pump 
System” earlier in this section.
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.
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
⁵⁄₁₆
[18.56 cm] from either side of the ice maker). 
1
⁷⁄₈
"
(4.8 cm)
23"
(58.4 cm)
2" - 1
¹⁄₂
"
(5 cm - 3.8 cm)
1" (2.54 cm)
A
D
C
B
⁵⁄₁₆" wrench
Flat putty knife
¹⁄₄" wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Hinge pin
⁵⁄₁₆
" Hex-head hinge screw
Handle screw
End Cap screw
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.
WARNING
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.