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Question posted by phil48959 on May 3rd, 2012

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Can you tell me why other than for a cleaning cycle a drain pump is necessary? If it is just for scheduled drainings can't I just buy a cheaper drain pump to use it manually?

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Use and Care Guide - Page 2

...Electrical Requirements 4 Water Supply Requirements 4 Leveling 4 Connect Water Supply 5 Drain Connection 6 Ice Maker Door 6 Normal Sounds 8 ICE MAKER USE 8 How Your Ice Maker Works 8 Using the Controls 9 ICE MAKER CARE 9 Cleaning 9 Vacation and Moving Care 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 Ice Maker Operation 12 Ice Production 12 Ice Quality 13 Plumbing Problems 13 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 13...

Use and Care Guide - Page 3

...necessary. ■ Installation of the ice maker requires a cold water supply inlet of ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing with a shutoff valve and either a gravity-drain system or condensate pump to carry the water to move and install ice maker. See the cleaning...Unpack the Ice Maker WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to an existing drain. ■...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... to lower that side of the legs as possible to work properly. NOTE: The ice maker should not wobble. Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into its final location. Do not use an extension cord. Before you have a drain pump installed. ■ The pressure of the water supply coming out of a reverse osmosis system...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... strain on the water pipe. C D Connecting the Water Line 1. Using a ¹⁄₂" copper supply line with a wrench two more easily. NOTE: To allow the ice maker to be pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for leaks. Vent hose (drain pump models only) C. Remove and discard the short, black plastic tube...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... gap C. For drain pump system connect the drain pump outlet hose to right (7 18.56 cm] from left to the drain. If the ice maker is level. SIDE VIEW 1⁷⁄₈" (4.8 cm) A B 1" (2.54 cm) 23" C (58.4 cm) D 2" - 1¹⁄₂" (5 cm - 3.8 cm) A. Do not use an extension cord. Do not use an adapter. Tools needed: Ice Maker Door Gather the...

Use and Care Guide - Page 7

.... Hinge pin Reverse Door Catch 1. Remove the screws from the opposite side of the ice maker and tighten screws. 3. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power. 2. Remove the door from the top corner. Top Hinge A B... top corner, keeping the straight side of the end cap facing the front of the ice maker and tighten the screws. 6. Hex-head hinge screw B. Hinge pin sleeve D C. Place...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... the ice maker is turned off automatically and restarts when more ice is drained after each cycle ends, you may come from the flow of sounds that might be making cycle. 5. Water is released and slides onto a cutter grid. This produces a sheet of the new sounds are new to make ice. Fresh water enters the machine for each cycle...

Use and Care Guide - Page 9

... will eventually form a hard scaly deposit in the water system. This tells you know when it is loose, water will empty from water during the freezing cycle will help you it into the water pan. ICE MAKER CARE Cleaning The ice making cycle, select ON. 2. Regular use chlorine bleach on the cleaner bottle before completing the steps below...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

... to do so can result in ice maker or reconnect power. Pull the ice level sensor down to component failure. D A B E C F A. Replace the lower access panel using the four screws. 6. Replace the drain cap securely on a vacuum cleaner. 5. Unplug the wiring harness from the cutter grid. 7. Cutter grid D. During the cleaning cycle, the system will blink, indicating that...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... on the bottom back side. Plug into the drain pump so that hold the water pan in clean water. Failure to do so can result in ice maker or reconnect power. ■ Turn ice maker off the water supply. 4. Pull forward to the valve. 6. Before using the following : ■ Drain cap from the base grille area of the front...

Use and Care Guide - Page 12

.... ■ Is the condenser dirty? Ice maker runs but produces very little ice ■ Is the room temperature hotter than normal? Do not use an extension cord. This is level, and the problem persists, run a cleaning cycle. See "Condenser" in the "Cleaning" section. ■ Is there scale buildup in place? Tighten the drain cap if it does shut...

Use and Care Guide - Page 13

... dealers, repair parts distributors, and service companies. See "Ice Maker System" in the "Cleaning" section. ■ Are there clumps of ice ■ Is there unusually high mineral content in the water supply? Plumbing Problems WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to align the drain. See "Connect Water Supply." ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling...

Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in the home. 8. KITCHENAID® ICE MAKER WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase or installation ... checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if you how to use your appliance if it . Contact your major appliance to determine if another warranty applies...

Parts Diagram - Page 1

CABINET LINER AND DOOR PARTS For Models: KUIS15NRTW1, KUIS15NRTT1, KUIS15NRTB1, KUIS15NRTS1 (White) (Biscuit) (Black) (Stainless Steel) ICE CUBE MAKER 5−09 Litho In U.S.A. (rrm) (eeb) 1 Part No. W10165866 Rev.A

Parts Diagram - Page 2

...2185656W White 2185656T Biscuit 2185656B Black 25 2185756 Pad, Foam 26 2185691 Channel, Wiring 28 2185989 Tube, Drain 29 585158 Scoop 30 3400884 ...Screw Illus. No. CABINET LINER AND DOOR PARTS For Models: KUIS15NRTW1, KUIS15NRTT1, KUIS15NRTB1, KUIS15NRTS1 (White) (Biscuit) (Black) (Stainless Steel) Illus. DESCRIPTION 1 Literature Parts 2313814 Use...

Parts Diagram - Page 3

EVAPORATOR, ICE CUTTER GRID AND WATER PARTS For Models: KUIS15NRTW1, KUIS15NRTT1, KUIS15NRTB1, KUIS15NRTS1 (White) (Biscuit) (Black) (Stainless Steel) W10165866 3

Parts Diagram - Page 4

... 3 488208 Screw 4 2185523 Dispenser, Water 5 W10218037 Evaporator 6 2313705 Pump, Drain 7 2313851 Tube, Reservoir Pump 8 2172593 Tube, Water Fill 9 488660 Nut, Speed 10 836667 Spacer...Thumbscrew 32 2324334 Reservoir, Water 33 3400884 Screw 34 2185696 Cap, Drain 35 3400909 Nut, Push−In 4 W10165866 EVAPORATOR, ICE CUTTER GRID AND WATER PARTS For Models: KUIS15NRTW1, KUIS15NRTT1, KUIS15NRTB1, ...

Parts Diagram - Page 5

...−Recirculating 2 3400884 Screw 8−18 X 5/8 3 2185677 Cover, Pump 4 2313844 Bracket, Connector Assembly 5 2313627 Bracket−Pump 6 2313643 Sensor−Water Level 8 2310092 Wiring Harness Main To Pump 9 2313702 Pump Assembly 5 PUMP PARTS For Models: KUIS15NRTW1, KUIS15NRTT1, KUIS15NRTB1, KUIS15NRTS1 (White) (Biscuit) (Black) (Stainless Steel) W10165866 Illus. No. Part No.

Parts Diagram - Page 6

Active Overlay Jumper 9 745362 Bulb 12 2313633 Thermostat, Bin 13 2185825 Clamp 15 3400884 Screw 18 3400850 Screw 20 2313635 Thermister, Ice Control 6 W10165866 DESCRIPTION 1 W10139127 Box, Control 2 2310139 Transformer 3 2304122 Assembly, Switch (ALSO ORDER #4) 4 2313693 Overlay 5 W10122069 Control Board 6 2149705 Switch, Plunger Grid/Light 7 2187585 Wire ...

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Normal Sounds - Top Freezer
... as it defrosts. Play audio of the refrigerator may result from the ice maker into the drain pan during the defrost cycle (9 seconds, 143KB) A pulsating or high-pitched sound may also be making a noise? If the refrigerator has an ice maker, the ice cubes may be banging against something as the refrigerator cools for the first...
Thin, soft or clumps of ice
If ice is not used regularly, it will melt and form clumps. Your ice maker may need to be cleaned. Is there unusually high mineral content in my dishwasher Break the clumps with the ice scoop provided. Thin, soft or clumps of ice Why does my ice maker just make thin, soft ice or clumps of ice in the bin? Cleaning my ice maker Ice maker runs...
Water supply hookup - Side by side refrigerator
...conjunction with local plumbing code requirements. Replace the filter if necessary. This will help prevent damage to the tubing when the...water connection, turn the ice maker to the Off position to refill after heavy use . If the refrigerator ... (6.35mm x 6.35mm) coupling is cleared from the end of 3 Please tell us how we can make this answer more turns. Side by side refrigerator Water...