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Water Supply
•
This ice maker must be connected to a potable,
active cold water supply line delivering water
pressure at a minimum pressure of 20 psi and
maximum of 120 psi.
• A water filter is recommended for this unit. A quality
in-line filter can remove particles as well as remove
taste and odors from water.
To purchase an in-line water filter, call our parts
specialists at 1-877-232-6771 inside the U.S.A. from
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. central time Monday through Friday.
Outside the U.S.A., contact your local appliance
dealer or parts distributor. Ask for water filter part
number 18001010.
NOTES:
• Softened water is not recommended. This will
produce mushy, cloudy ice cubes that will stick
together.
• De-ionized water is not recommended. This water
will not form solid ice cubes.
• Do not use any type of thread sealer.
Connecting to the Water Supply
• The water line fitting supplied with your ice maker
is to be used on a
1
⁄
4
" copper water supply line
only. Do not attach a plastic supply line to your
unit using this fitting.
WARNING
1. Shut off the main water supply.
2. Drain water from the nearest faucet by the ice maker.
3. Use a shut-off valve between the ice maker and
the water supply. The shut-off should be a drilled
saddle valve. Do not use a self-tapping valve. The
valve should be installed in a vertical water pipe.
NOTE:
If the valve is installed in a horizontal water
pipe, make the connection at the top side of the
pipe.
4. Water connection is made through a
1
⁄
4
" compression
right angle garden hose fitting (fitting is packaged
in the literature kit).
In compliance with local codes and ordinances,
use
1
⁄
4
" O.D. copper tubing from the cold water line
and the ice maker.
NOTE: Install the ice
maker so that it can be
moved forward if service is
ever required.
Do this by
adding enough copper tubing
to create a service loop.
Use care to avoid kinks in
tubing when creating the service loop.
5. Turn main water supply on.
6. Flush the water line for any foreign material and
check for leaks.
7. Make sure there are no sharp bends or kinks in the
water line.
Service
Loop
From water
supply to
ice maker
1
⁄
4
" Copper Water
Supply Line*
* Supplied by Customer
2
1
⁄
8
"
5
1
⁄
2
"
1
⁄
4
" Tubing
from Cold
Water Line
5
⁄
8
" I.D. Drain
Tubing Barb
Make certain
all hose clamps
are secure.
Compression Fitting
Compression
Fitting
Compression
Nut
Fitting
Valve
Rubber
Washer
Adapter
Garden
Hose Fitting
Rear View of Ice Maker
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