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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow basic
precautions including the following:
•Do not attempt installation if instructions are not
understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.
•Do not service ice maker.
•Observe all local codes and ordinances.
•Water damage due to an improper water connection
may cause mold/mildew growth. Clean up spills or
leakage immediately.
CAUTION
To avoid property damage or possible injury, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
•Consult a plumber to connect 1/4” O
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household plumbing to assure compliance with local codes
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•Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 35 and 100
pounds per square inch, 20 pounds per square inch without
a filter.
•Do not use a self-piercing, or 3/16” saddle valve. Both
reduce water flow, can become clogged over time, and may
cause leaks if repair is attempted.
•Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading. Finish
tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches. DO NOT
overtighten.
•Wait two to three hours before placing refrigerator into final
position to check and correct any water leaks. Recheck for
leaks after 24 hours.
•Verify the copper tubing under the sleeve is smooth and free
from defects. Do not reuse an old sleeve.
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•1/4” outer diameter flexible copper tubing
•Shut-off valve (requires a 1/4” hole to be drilled into
water supply line before valve attachment)
•(2) Adjustable wrenches
•1/4” hex nut driver
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durable and can cause damage.
•Add 8 feet to tubing length needed to reach water supply
for creation of service loop.
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1. Create service loop with copper tubing (minimum 2 feet
diameter). Avoid kinks in the copper tubing when bending
the service loop. Do not use plastic tubing. See figure 1.
2. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. See figure 2.
3. Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on copper tube end as
illustrated. R
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the sleeve are provided in the consumer literature packet. See
figure 3.
4. Place end of copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Shape
tubing slightly. Do not kink - so that tubing feeds straight into
inlet port. See figure 4.
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