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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack the Refrigerator
Remove the Packaging
Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. Do not use sharp
instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive
cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the
surface of your refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:
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Use
³⁄₈
" socket wrench to remove skids.
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All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and
stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator.
Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of
your refrigerator before using it. See “Cleaning.”
Install New Water Line
(if required)
TOOLS NEEDED:
1. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
2. Find a
¹⁄₂
" (12.70 mm) to 1
¹⁄₄
" (3.18 cm) vertical COLD water
pipe near the refrigerator.
NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure
must be followed: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the
bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also
keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
3. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the
water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use
¹⁄₄
"
(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both
ends of copper tubing are cut square.
4. Using a cordless drill, drill a
¹⁄₄
" (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be
sure outlet end is solidly in the
¹⁄₄
" (6.35 mm) drilled hole in the
water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten
packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly
so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you
may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper
tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper
tubing.
6. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper
tubing as shown in the diagram. Insert the end of the tubing
into the outlet end of the shutoff valve as far as it will go.
Screw the compression nut onto the outlet end with an
adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
7. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, turn
ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear.
Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for
cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with
cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull
the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or
“walk” the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor
damage could occur.
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid
dropping.
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Flat-blade screwdriver
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⁷⁄₁₆
" and
¹⁄₂
" Open-end or
two adjustable wrenches
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¹⁄₄
" Drill bit
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Cordless drill
A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Compression sleeve
F. Shutoff valve
G. Packing nut
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
