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Water Supply Requirements
IMPORTANT:
■
If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is
connected, turn the ice maker OFF.
■
All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
■
Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing
only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.
NOTE:
Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
¹⁄₄
in.
(6.35 mm) saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with
your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or
³⁄₁₆
in.
(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.
Cold Water Supply
Connect the ice maker to a cold water line with water pressure
between 30 and 120 psi. If you have questions about your water
pressure, call your utility company.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack Refrigerator
IMPORTANT:
■
All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and
stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator.
■
Keep cardboard shipping piece or plywood under refrigerator
until it is installed in the operating position.
1.
Remove and save literature package. Use
³⁄₈
in. socket
wrench to remove skids.
2.
Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap
over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water
and dry.
NOTES:
■
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or
glue. These products can damage the surface of your
refrigerator. For more information, see the “Refrigerator
Safety” section.
■
Do not remove the tech sheet that is fastened behind the
base grille.
■
Clean before use: After you remove all of the packing
materials, clean the inside of the refrigerator before use.
See the cleaning instructions in the “Refrigerator Care”
section of the Use and Care Guide.
3.
Place pieces of shipping carton or plywood on the floor when
rolling the dolly and refrigerator into the house. Move
refrigerator close to refrigerator opening.
Install New Water Line
(if required)
Tools required:
Standard screwdriver,
⁷⁄₁₆
in. and
¹⁄₂
in. open-end
wrenches or two adjustable wrenches,
¹⁄₄
in. drill bit, hand drill or
electric drill (properly grounded).
1.
Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
2.
Find a
¹⁄₂
in. (12.70 mm) to 1
¹⁄₄
in. (3.18 cm) vertical COLD
water pipe near the refrigerator.
NOTE:
Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure
must be followed: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the
bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This
also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
3.
Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the
water pipe. Add 7 ft. (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use
¹⁄₄
in.
(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure
both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
4.
Using a grounded drill, drill a
¹⁄₄
in. (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
5.
Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be
sure outlet end is solidly in the
¹⁄₄
in. (6.35 mm) drilled hole in
the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully
and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not
overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if
soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to
connect the copper tubing.
6.
Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper
tubing as shown in the diagram. Insert the end of the tubing
into the outlet end of the shutoff valve as far as it will go.
Screw the compression nut onto the outlet end with an
adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
7.
Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, turn
ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear.
Turn OFF the shut-off valve on the water pipe.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1. Cold Water Pipe
2. Pipe Clamp
3. Copper Tubing
4. Compression Nut
5. Compression Sleeve
6. Shut-Off Valve
7. Packing Nut
