EV209NBT - Freezer WHIRLPOOL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EV209NBT WHIRLPOOL

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: DANGER WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. W10326826A INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Tools Needed Parts Supplied with Ice Maker Kit Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Remove the parts from the ice maker kit. Check to see that all parts are included. Some of the included parts will not be used for this freezer. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the tubing from the water valve. It has been factory installed and leak tested. Do not move the compression nut that connects the tubing to the valve or the valve may leak after you connect it to the water supply.

Small ³⁄₄" round file

¹⁄₄" nut driver and drill bit

Flat-blade screwdriver

#2 Phillips screwdriver

⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches

Your freezer dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing.

Or you can purchase a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) copper tubing with shutoff valve and a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) compression fitting (coupling).

Depending on water line connections, you may also need a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) nut and ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) ferrule.

Parts Supplied with Freezer

Remove the parts from the Ice Maker Adapter kit that was supplied with your freezer. Check to see that these parts are included.

A. Ice maker B. Ice bin* C. Water valve with tubing D. Fill tube (short)* E. Gasket* F. Short extension tube* G. Metal water tube insert

*Not used in two door freezer A. Long shutoff arm B. Ice maker cover C. Flat wire shelf

J. Tubing clips (2)* K. Water valve tubing clamp L. ¹⁄₂" hex-head sheet metal screws (4) M. ³⁄₄" hex-head sheet metal screws (2) N.¹⁄₂" hex-head machine screws (2) Water Supply Requirements Read all directions before you begin. IMPORTANT: ■ If you turn the freezer on before the water line is connected, turn the ice maker OFF.

All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.

Use plastic tubing and check for leaks. Install plastic tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing. Tools Needed

Flat-blade screwdriver

⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches

¹⁄₄" nut driver and drill bit

Cordless drill NOTE: Your freezer dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and plastic tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆" (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily. Water Pressure A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 120 psi (207 to 827 kPa) is required to operate the ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, see the Use and Care Guide or call a licensed, qualified plumber. Reverse Osmosis Water Supply If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa). If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa), a booster pump can be inserted into the small tubing that goes from the cold water line to the reverse osmosis system. If you have questions about your water pressure, refer to the Use and Care Guide or call a licensed, qualified plumber. Water Supply Connection Connect to Water Line

1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.

2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long

enough to clear line of water.

3. Locate a ½" to 1¹⁄₄" (12.7 mm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water

pipe near the freezer. IMPORTANT:

Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

4. To determine the length of plastic tubing you need, measure

from the connection on the lower left rear of freezer to the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) plastic tubing. Be sure both ends of plastic tubing are cut square.

5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) hole in the cold

water pipe you have selected.

6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe

clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp.

7. Tighten the packing nut.

8. Tighten the pipe clamp screws evenly so washer makes a

watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the plastic tubing.

9. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut onto the

plastic tubing as shown.

10. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as far

as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

11. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn

ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear.

12. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the plastic

A. Cold water pipe B. Pipe clamp C. Copper tubing D. Compression nut

E. Compression sleeve F. Shutoff valve G. Packing nut

5. To remove the lower storage bin, pull the bin forward, lift up

and pull forward again to fully extend the sliders. Lift the storage bin off the sliders. Push the sliders back into the freezer. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.

6. Remove the ice maker cover mounting screws from the lefthand interior freezer wall.

7. Install the ice maker cover behind the mullion using the

mounting screws. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install freezer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

2. Pull the freezer away from the wall so that you can access the

rear. When Moving Your Freezer: Your freezer is heavy. When moving the freezer for cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull the freezer straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the freezer when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.

3. Open the freezer door and remove the mullion basket clamp.

8. Remove the tape from the fill tube located on the back of the

freezer. Make sure the fill tube is clear of all tape.

9. Remove the ice maker connection cover.

10. Pull the 4-wire harness out from behind the freezer’s back

cover as far as possible without forcing. Hang it over the edge of the cutout.

11. Reinstall the ice maker connection cover.

4. Lift out the small mullion basket.

Install the Tubing and Water Valve Prepare the Water Valve Tubing Install the Tubing Clips

1. Untape the coiled flexible tubing coming from the water valve

2. Starting at the top of the compression nut on the water valve,

measure 32" (81.28 cm) and mark the location on the tubing.

3. Using a pair of scissors, make an even cut across the tubing

at the mark. Discard the excess tubing.

1. Peel the backing from the adhesive strips on the tubing clips.

2. Press the clips against the back of the freezer in the locations

A. Fill tube B. Water valve Connect the Water Valve Tubing

1. Position the water valve tubing clamp with the round hole

facing toward you and slide it over the end of the fill tube spout. NOTE: One of the flanges on the water valve tubing clamp is made for a threaded screw and one side has a round hole.

2. Thread a ¹⁄₂" hex-head sheet metal screw into the water valve

tubing clamp and finger tighten.

3. Place the metal water tube insert into the water valve tubing.

A. Compression nut B. Water valve Install the Water Valve

1. Insert the 2-pin connector over the water valve solenoid

terminals as far as possible. You can position the connector with the wires at either terminal.

2. Mount the water valve to the mounting holes in the cabinet

frame with ¹⁄₂" hex-head machine screws.

A. 2-pin connector B. Water valve C. ¹⁄₂" hex-head machine screws

A. Water tube insert B. Water valve tubing C. Fill tube spout D. Water valve tubing clamp E. ¹⁄₂" hex-head sheet metal screw

4. Slide the end of the water valve tubing onto the end of the fill

tube spout as far as it will go. If the tubing will not reach, pull as much as you need through the clips.

5. Tighten the tubing clamp screw with a hex-head screwdriver.

6. Check to see if the tubing is secure. If it slides out of the

spout, replace it and tighten the clamp screw further.

7. Press the tubing into the two clips you installed earlier on the

back of the freezer.

8. Pull any excess tubing near the fill tube down through the two

clips so that it forms a straight line with a loop at the bottom of the water valve.

4. Position the ice maker inside the freezer and connect the

wiring harness to the wiring harness connector so that the locking arm snaps over the raised tab. The connectors will fit together only one way.

5. Partially install the two upper mounting screws into the ice

maker cover. Position the ice maker assembly onto the upper screws.

6. Install the lower mounting screw. Tighten all screws. Do not

7. Ensure that the fill tube is fitted into the ice maker fill cup.

1. Remove the U-shaped groove at the rear of the ice maker fill

cup. Bend the tab back and forth until it breaks free. The fill tube will fit through this groove when the ice maker is installed.

A. Fill tube B. Fill cup Connect to Freezer

2. Remove the ice maker shutoff arm. Remember the shutoff arm

1. Attach the plastic tube to the valve inlet using a compression

nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten.

2. Using the tube clamp on the back of the freezer, secure the

tubing to the freezer as shown. This will help avoid damage to the tubing when the freezer is pushed back against the wall.

3. Turn shutoff valve ON.

4. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including

connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

3. Insert the long shutoff arm that was supplied with the freezer.

Be sure that it is the same position as the original arm. A. Tube clamp B. Tube clamp screw C. Plastic tubing D. Compression nut E. Valve inlet NOTE: The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

3. Place a level on top of the freezer and check to see that it is

level. If you need to relevel the freezer see “Adjust the Door” in the Use and Care Guide.

4. Check the position of the ice maker. If it is not straight, loosen

the bottom bracket screws and reposition the ice maker as needed. Retighten the screws.

5. Place the flat wire shelf supplied with the freezer onto the

mullion basket frame and reinstall the basket clamp. 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.

1. Plug in freezer or reconnect power.

WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install freezer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

6. Open the lid of the portable ice bin. Place the bin in the lefthand side of the storage bin.

7. Extend the storage bin slider rails. Place the lower storage bin

and ice bin on the rails.

8. Slide the storage and ice bin combination back into the

9. Lower the arm on the ice maker and close the freezer door.

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. For more information see “Ice Maker” in the Use and Care Guide.

2. Push the freezer back into place.

TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested in the Use and Care Guide to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call... The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice

Refer to the Troubleshooting section in the Use and Care Guide supplied with your freezer. Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice

Refer to the Troubleshooting section in the Use and Care Guide supplied with your freezer.