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CONNECTING HOUSEHOLD WATER SUPPLY TO REFRIGERATOR
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need
•
Basic Tools:
adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,
and Phillips
TM
screwdriver
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Access to a household cold water line with water pressure
between 30 and 100 psi.
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A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper
tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed,
you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker
inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water
pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the
refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).
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A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your
household water system.
DO NOT
use a self-piercing type
shutoff valve.
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A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the
water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1.
Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2.
Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON
water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn
OFF water supply at shutoff valve.
3.
Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard
cap.
4.
Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto
water supply line, as shown.
5.
Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it
will go (¼ inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and
finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another
half turn with a wrench;
DO NOT
over tighten.
6.
With steel clamp 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 so they do not
vibrate or wear against any other surface.
8.
Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any
connections that leak.
9.
Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
10. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice
maker front cover for ON/OFF position of arm).
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with
all local plumbing codes.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
Water line kit number 5303917950, available from your
appliance dealer at additional cost, contains 25 feet (7.6
meters) of ¼ inch OD copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff
valve (nonpiercing), (2) ¼ inch brass compression nuts, (2)
ferrules/sleeves, and instructions for installing a water supply
line.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
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Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply
line. Water supply tubing made of ¼” plastic is not
recommended since it greatly increases the potential
for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible
for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply
line.
•
DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
•
Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can
damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected
to soft water, ensure that the softener is maintained
and working properly.
IMPOR
IMPOR
IMPOR
IMPOR
IMPORT
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T
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TANT
ANT
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ANT
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After connecting the water supply, refer to
“How to Prime
the Water Supply System” for important information about
priming an empty water supply system.
Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes
several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve and a
water tank. To ensure that your water dispenser works
properly, this system must be completely filled with
water when your refrigerator is first connected to the
household water supply line.
