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General Information
Area Requirements
Verify the following:
• Unit can fi t into residence and can be
moved around corners and through
doorways.
• Floors can support unit’s weight plus
food weight (approximately 1200
pounds [540 kg] per unit).
• Floors underneath refrigerator are level
with surrounding fi nished fl oor.
• Remove anything attached to rear or side
walls that can obstruct unit installation.
• Cutout dimensions are accurate.
• Electrical outlet is in correct location.
• Water line is in correct location.
•
DO NOT
install a refrigeration unit near
a heat source, nor in a location where the
surrounding temperature will fall below
60º F (16º C).
Electrical Requirements
It is the customer’s responsibility to:
• Contact a qualifi ed electrical installer.
• Assure that the electrical installation
is adequate and in conformance with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition or Canadian Electrical
Code C22.1-1998 and C22.2 No. 0-M91
(or latest edition), and all local codes and
ordinances.
A 115 volt, 60-Hz, 15 amp, fused, electrical
supply is required. It is required that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided. This appliance is equipped
with a power supply cord having a 3-prong
grounding plug. To minimize possible
shock hazard, the cord must be plugged
into a mating 3-prong, grounding-type wall
receptacle.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or it service
agent or a qualifi ed service technician in
order to avoid a hazard.
DO NOT
use an extension cord or
ungrounded (two-prong) adapter.
If codes permit a separate grounding wire
to be used, it is recommended that a qualifi ed
electrician determine that the grounding path is
adequate.
DO NOT
ground to a gas line. Check with a
qualifi ed electrician if you are not sure if the
appliance is properly grounded.
DO NOT
have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
Anti-Tip Requirements
The anti-tip device should be installed prior to
moving the unit into place.
Use only 1/4” (6 mm) copper tubing for
water line. DO NOT install copper tubing
in area where temperatures drop below
35º F (1.7º C). Before attaching copper
tubing to the unit, fl ush at least 2 quarts
(1.9 L) of water through the copper tubing
and into a bucket to remove any particles
in the water line.
WARNING
To avoid serious illness or death, connect to a
potable water supply only.
DO NOT
use unit
where water is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality, without adequate disinfection
before or after the system. Systems certifi ed
for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected
water that may contain fi lterable cysts. The
contaminants or other substances removed or
reduced by this water treatment system are not
necessarily in your water.
CAUTION
Be sure to have a replacement cartridge
available when fi lter change is required.
• If water fi ltration system has been allowed to
freeze, replace fi lter cartridge.
• If system has not been used in several months,
and water has an unpleasant taste or odor, fl ush
system by dispensing 2-3 glasses of water. If
unpleasant taste or odor persists, change fi lter
cartridge.
• Make sure to tighten the water fi lter to its home
position. An improper tightened water fi lter
will not allow the water to fl ow.
Water Supply Requirements
