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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE
8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on and
fl
ush out the tubing until the water
is clear.
Shut the water o
ff
at the water
valve after about one quart of
water has been
fl
ushed through the
tubing.
9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR
1.
Remove the plastic
fl
exible cap from the water valve.
2.
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the
end of the tubing as shown.
3.
Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection
as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the
fi
tting.
10. TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
11. PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate
against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall.
Push the refrigerator back to the wall.
12. START THE ICEMAKER
Turn the icemaker ON at the control panel.
The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches
its operating temperature of 15°F (–9°C) or below. It
will then begin operation automatically if the icemaker
button has been turned ON.
CAUTION:
Check to see if leaks occur at the water line
connections.
Tubing Clamp
¼ in. Tubing
¼ in.
Compression
Nut
Refrigerator
Connection
Ferrule
(sleeve)
WARNING
Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure
that the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the
wall outlet.
