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Installation Instructions
STEP 9 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
• Locate and bring tubing to the front of the cabinet.
• Turn the water on to flush debris from line. Run about
a quart of water through tubing into a bucket, then
shut off water.
Copper Tubing:
• Slip a 1/4
”
nut and ferrule (provided) over both ends
of the copper tubing. Insert tube into the union fitting
on the unit and tighten nut to union.
• Turn on the water to check for leaks.
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Tubing:
• Insert the molded end of the tubing into the
refrigerator connection. Tighten the compression nut
until it is just hand tight.
• Tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening can cause leaks!
• Turn on the water to check for leaks.
Note:
Make sure excess tubing length does not
interfere with drawer closing or toekick installation.
STEP 10 CONNECT POWER
• Check to be sure the power cord is plugged into the
receptacle.
• Check to make sure power to refrigerator is on by
opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are
on.
• The temperature controls are preset at 37°F
for the fresh food section and 0°F for the freezer.
• Allow 24 hours to stabilize before making
adjustments.
STEP 11 START ICEMAKER
• Flip the switch to I (ON). The icemaker will begin
operation automatically.
• Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of
the feeler arm.
• Discard the first full bucket of ice cubes.
• To turn the icemaker off, set the switch to O (OFF).
ON
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Refrigerator
Water Suppl
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House
Water Supply
Electrical
Outlet
Raise
Grille
Panel