CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Copper or Stainless Steel braided
tubing is recommended for the
water supply line. Water supply
tubing made of
¼
inch plastic is not
recommended to be used. Plastic
tubing greatly increases the potential
for water leaks, and the manufacturer
will not be responsible for any
damage if plastic tubing is used for
the supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing
in areas where temperatures fall
below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning
water softener can damage the ice
maker. If a water softening system
is present, ensure the softener is
maintained and working properly.
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WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION
IMPORTANT
Ensure that the water supply line con-
nections comply with all local plumbing
codes.
To install the water supply line, the
following are needed:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench,
flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips
TM
screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water
line with water pressure between 30
and 100 psi.
• A water supply line made of
¼
inch
(6.4 mm) OD, copper or braided
stainless steel tubing. To determine
the length of tubing needed,
measure the distance from the main
water inlet valve at the back of the
refrigerator to the cold water pipe.
Then add approximately 6 ft. (1.8 m),
so the refrigerator can be moved out
for cleaning.
• A shutoff valve to connect the water
supply line to the household water
system. DO NOT use a self-piercing
type shutoff valve.
• Do not reuse compression fitting or
use thread seal tape.
• A compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) for connecting a copper
water supply line to the main water
inlet valve.
IMPORTANT
The refrigerator’s water supply system
includes several tubing lines, a water filter,
and a water valve. To ensure that the
water dispenser works properly, this sys-
tem must be completely filled with water
when the refrigerator is first connected to
the household water supply line.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can
cause death or severe personal injury,
disconnect the refrigerator from
electrical power before connecting a
water supply line to the refrigerator.
NOTE
Check with local building authority for
recommendations on water lines and
associated materials prior to installing
refrigerator. Depending on local/state
building codes, Frigidaire recommends
for homes with existing valves its
Smart
Choice
®
water line kit 5304437642 with
a 6 ft. (1.8 meters) braided Stainless
Steel Water Line. Please refer to
Frigidaire.com for more information.
NOTE
Expect the first ice harvest within first
24 hours of unit operation. To prevent any is-
sues concerning ice production, please ensure
