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INST
ALLA
TION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR
(Cont .)
CONNECTING THE
REFRIGERATOR TO THE HOUSE
WATER LINE
(icemaker and dispenser models)
A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker and dispenser operation . If there is
not a cold water supply, you will need to provide
one. See “Installing the Water Line” section.
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet .
• If your refrigerator does not have a water filter,
we recommend installing one if your water
supply has sand or particles that could clog
the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve .
Install it in the water line near the refrigerator .
If using SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator
Tubing Kit, you will need an additional tube
(WX08X10002) to connect the filter . Do not cut
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 .
WARNING
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).
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD
Attach tubing clamp using existing hole only.
DO NOT drill into the refrigerator.
1
A
B
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to
hold it in position . You may need to pry open
the clamp .
1/4” Tubing
Tubing Clamp
1/4”
Compression Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
SmartConnect
™
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
C
TURN ON THE WATER SUPPLY
Turn the water on at the
shutoff valve (house water
supply) and check for any
leaks .
2
PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Before plugging in the
refrigerator, make sure the
icemaker power switch is set to
the OFF position .
See the grounding information
attached to the power cord .
3
Option 2
Option 3
SmartConnect™
Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection