10. INSTALLATION OF THE WATER LINE
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- Shut off the main water supply line and turn the
Ice maker to the off position.
- Locate the nearest cold drinking water line.
- Follow the instructions in the ice maker
installation kit.
- After connecting the water supply with water
filter, turn on water supply and flush 4 or more
gallons into bucket to clear the water filter
• This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.
• Banging pipes (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct the problem before installing the water
supply line to the refrigerator.
• To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the water line to the hot water line.
• Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.
• When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the device is insulated or
wired in a manner to prevent electric shock.
• All installations must be in a accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
- Slip the compression nut through the plastic tube.
- After inserting the compression nut into plastic tube,
tighten the compres-sion nut onto 1/4” compression
fitting(union).
- You can purchase the necessary parts through BEST BUY.
- Waterline must be connected to drinkable water only
- Compression fitting and nut will be given inside of ice bucket.
NOTE
Do not overtighten the compression nut.
NOTE
- Slip the compression ferrule and nut on copper(or plastic) tubing
as shown.
After inserting the sleeve, tighten the comperssion nut onto the
com-pression fitting(union).
- Turn water on and check for any leakege.
Compression
Nut
Sleeve
Compression
fitting
Ferrule
Compression
Nut
1. Cold Water line
2. Pipe Clamp.
3.Copper (or Plastic) line
4.Compression Nut
5.Compression Sleeve
6.Shut Off Valve
7.Packing Nut.
10-1) Before You Install the water line
10-2) Connecting to water supply line
10-3) Connect the water line to the refrigerator