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you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are
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other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the
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refrigerator’s water filtration cartridge in conjunction
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expensive water damage.
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house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator
parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a
qualified plumber to correct water hammer before
installing the water supply line to the refrigerator.
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up the water line to the hot water line.
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before the water connection is made to the ice
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insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the
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All installations must be in accordance with local
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or SmartConnect
Refrigerator Tubing kit,
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be sure both ends of the tubing are
cut square.
To determine how much tubing you need:
measure the distance from the water valve
on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply
pipe. Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing to allow
the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE