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INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
(Cont.)
CONNECTING THE
REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE
WATER LINE
(icemaker and dispenser models)
A cold water supply is required for automatic
not a cold water supply, you will need to provide
NOTES
Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
we recommend installing one if your water
supply has sand or particles that could clog
the screen of the refrigerator s water valve.
™
Refrigerator
plastic tube to install filter.
If you are using copper tubing,
place a
compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the
end of the tubing coming from the house cold
water supply.
If you are using the SmartConnect
™
tubing,
the nuts are already assembled to the tubing.
If you are using copper tubing,
insert the end
of the tubing into the refrigerator connection, at
the back of the refrigerator, as far as possible.
While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
If you are using SmartConnect
™
tubing,
insert the molded end of the tubing into the
refrigerator connection, at the back of the
refrigerator, and tighten the compression nut
until it is hand tight. Then tighten one additional
turn with a wrench. Overtightening may cause
leaks.
Connect to potable water supply only.
A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 40 and 120 psi (275-827 kilopascals).
ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD
NOT drill into the refrigerator.
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A
B
hold it in position. You may need to pry open
the clamp.
SmartConnect
™
Tubing
Tubing Clamp
Compression Nut
(sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
C
TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY
Turn the water on at the shutoff
valve (house water supply) and
check for any leaks.
PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Before plugging in the refrigerator,
make sure the icemaker power
switch is set to the
position.
See the grounding information
attached to the power cord.
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Option 2
Installation Instructions
SmartConnect™
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
Option 3
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