KitchenAid 15'' Automatic Ice Maker Installation Guide

8. Install the water supply tube clamp around the water supply 

line to reduce strain on the coupling.

9. Turn shutoff valve ON.

10. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including 

connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

NOTES: 

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Connect drain pump to your drain in accordance with all state 
and local codes and ordinances. 

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It may be desirable to insulate drain tube thoroughly up to 
drain inlet to minimize condensation on the drain tube. 
Insulated tube kit Part Number W10365792 is available for 
purchase. 

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Drain pump is designed to pump water to a maximum height 
of 10 ft (3 m). Use only Whirlpool approved drain pump kit 
Part Number 1901A. 

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Do not connect the outlet end of the drain tube to a closed 
pipe system to keep drain water from backing up into the ice 
maker.

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Drain pump kit Part Number 1901A

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⁵⁄₈" I.D. x 5¹⁄₈" drain tube (ice maker bin to drain pump 
reservoir inlet)

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¹⁄₂" I.D. x 10 ft (3 m) drain tube hose (drain pump discharge to 
household drain)

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⁵⁄₁₆" I.D. x 32" (81 cm) vent tube (drain pump reservoir vent to 
ice maker cabinet back)

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Cable clamps (secures vent tube to back of ice maker) (3)

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#8-32 x 

³⁄₈" pump mounting screws (secures drain pump to 

baseplate and clamps to back of ice maker) (5)

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⁵⁄₈" small adjustable hose clamp (secures vent to drain pump)

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⁷⁄₈" large adjustable hose clamp, (secures drain tube to ice 
maker bin and drain pump reservoir inlet) (3)

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Rear panel (2)

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Instruction sheet

NOTE: If ice maker is not installed, please proceed to “Drain 
Pump Installation” section.

1. Push the selector switch to the OFF position.

2. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.

3. Turn off water supply. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the ice to fall 

into the storage bin. Remove all ice from bin.

4. Unscrew the drain cap from the bottom of the water pan 

located inside the storage bin. Allow water to drain 
completely. Replace drain cap. See “Drain Cap” illustration.

5. If ice maker is built into cabinets, pull ice maker out of the 

opening.

6. Disconnect water supply line. See “Water Supply Line” 

illustration.

NOTE: Do not kink, smash or damage tubes or wires during 
installation.

1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.

2. Remove rear panel. See “Rear Panel” illustration for 5 screw 

locations. Pull rear panel away from the drain tube and 
discard.

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C

D

E

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C

B