KitchenAid 15'' Automatic Ice Maker, Architect® Series II Installation Guide

NOTE: To allow sufficient water flow to the ice maker a 
minimum 

¹⁄₂" diameter home supply line is recommended.  

3. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing. Use 

¹⁄₄" 

(6.35 mm) O.D. soft copper tubing for the cold water supply.

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Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job. 
Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.

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Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper 
tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet end 
squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto 
outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

4. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and 

turn on main water supply and flush out tubing until water is 
clear. Turn off shutoff valve on the water pipe.
IMPORTANT: Always drain the water line before making the 
final connection to the inlet of the water valve to avoid 
possible water valve malfunction.

5. Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet which is 

located on the back of the ice maker cabinet as shown. Leave 
a coil of copper tubing to allow the ice maker to be pulled out 
of the cabinet or away from the wall for service.

6. Remove and discard the short, black plastic tube from the end 

of the water line inlet.

7. Thread the nut onto the end of the tubing. Tighten the nut by 

hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not 
overtighten.
NOTE: To avoid rattling, be sure the copper tubing does not 
touch the cabinet’s side wall or other parts inside the cabinet.

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

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