Service Manual

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VI. Preparing the Appliance for Periods of Non-Use
NOTICE
• During extended periods of non-use, extended absences, or in sub-freezing
temperatures, follow the instructions below to reduce the risk of costly water
damage.
• To prevent damage to the water pump, do not leave the control switch in the
"WASH" position for extended periods of time when the water tank is empty.
During extended periods of non-use, extended absences, or in sub-freezing
temperatures, follow the instructions below. When the appliance is not used for two or
three days under normal conditions, it is sufficient to move the control switch to the "OFF"
position.
1. Remove the water from the icemaker water supply line:
1) Remove the front panel.
2) Move the control switch to the "OFF" position.
3) Close the icemaker water supply line shut-off valve and open the icemaker water supply
line drain valve. See Fig. 4.
Icemaker Water Supply
Inlet 1/2" FPT
Icemaker / Storage Bin
Drain Outlet 3/4" FPT
Fig. 4
To approved
oor drain
1/4" fall per foot
Shut-off ValveDrain Valve
Minimum 3/4" Nominal
ID Hard Pipe or
Equivalent
Minimum 1/4" Nominal ID
Copper Water Tubing or
Equivalent
Be sure there is sufcient
extra water supply line
and drain line for the
appliance to be pulled out
for service.
Separate piping to
approved drain. Leave a
2-inch (5-cm) vertical air
gap between the end of
each pipe and the drain.
Vent Tube
2-inch (5-cm)
air gap
Drain
Floor