9
Connecting Ice Maker to Water Supply
(some models)
Installation
(contd)
IMPORTANT
Before connecting water supply, contact a plumber to connect copper tubing to household plumbing in
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT use self-piercing type or
3
/
16
" saddle valves!
Both reduce water flow, develop sediment build up
more rapidly, and may cause leaks if repair is attempted.
The correct type of shut-off valve requires a ¼" hole to be drilled on top or side (not bottom of horizontal pipe) of
water supply pipe prior to valve attachment.
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2. Place end of water supply line
(A)
into sink or bucket. Turn ON
water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF
water supply.
3. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet
(B)
and discard cap.
4. Slide brass compression nut
(C)
, then brass ferrule (sleeve)
(D)
onto water supply line, as shown.
5. Push water supply line
(A)
into water valve inlet
(B)
as far as it will
go (¼"). Slide brass ferrule
(D)
(sleeve) into valve inlet
(B)
and
finger tighten compression nut
(C)
onto valve. Tighten another half
turn with a wrench;
DO NOT
overtighten.
6. With steel clamp
(E)
and screw, secure water supply line to rear
panel of refrigerator as shown.
7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2½ turns) behind refrigerator
as shown and arrange coils
(F)
so they do not vibrate or wear
against any other surface.
8. Turn ON water supply at shut off valve and tighten any connections
that leak.
9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
10. To turn ice maker ON, lower wire signal arm.
IMPORTANT:
It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to
begin producing ice. Air in new plumbing lines may
cause ice maker to cycle two or three times before
making a full tray of ice. New plumbing may cause ice
to be discolored or have poor flavor. Discard ice made
during the first 24 hours.
Procedure
Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply connection to water valve inlet port on back of refrigerator
plus an additional 8 ft. (2 m) of tubing for a service loop. A service loop will allow refrigerator to be pulled away from
the wall without disconnecting tubing.
¼" O.D. (6.4 mm) flexible copper tubing
Flat blade screwdriver
½" open end wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Materials Required:
E
A
C
B
D
F
