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Connect the drain, Drain pump, Observe local codes) – Whirlpool 50 User Manual

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RIGHT END VIEW

BACK VIEW

FIGURE 5

Connect the drain

(observe local codes)

1. The unit is provided with a gravity drain.

2.

The

ideal

installation

has

a

standpipe

(IV

4

minimum) installed directly below the outlet of the
drain tube. Refer to figure 5 for the proper location
of the standpipe.

3. It may be desirable to insulate drain line thoroughly

up to drain inlet to minimize condensation on drain

tube.

Drain pump

1

. When drain connection below the level of the unit

is not available a drain pump may be used to lift the

water to an available drain.

2. Install drain pump on floor behind ice maker with

discharge tube to the rear. Run bin drain directly
into pump as shown in Figure 5A.

3.

Run power cord thru hole into unit compartment.

(See Figure 5A)

4. Remove lower grille assembly. (See Figure 5B)

5.

Remove shunt from receptacle and plug in drain

pump. (See Fugure 5C)

NOTE:
Do not discard shunt that is removed from

receptacie. This must be repiaced if unit is to
be operated without drain pump. See complete
installation instructions included with pump.

ORDER DRAIN PUMP KIT NO. EKDP1 FROM
YOUR WHIRLPOOL DEALER

DRAIN PUMP HAS PRESSURE
SWITCH THAT CYCLES
ITS PUMP

ADD PLASTIC HOSE
FROM BIN DRAIN
DIRECTLY TO PUMP
5/, ID TUBE

FIG. 5A

POWER CORD
THRU THIS HOLE

FIELD SUPPLIED
WATER LINE
THRU THIS HOLE

SCREWS

FIG. 5B