5
6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your
water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in
the
¹⁄₄
" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain
a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.
Style 2
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water
tube on the rear of the refrigerator.
3. If the gray water tube supplied with the refrigerator is not long
enough, a
¹⁄₄
" x
¹⁄₄
" (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm) coupling is needed in
order to connect the water tubing to an existing household
water line. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the
end of the copper tubing.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench
two more turns. Do not overtighten.
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
Style 3
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water
tube on the rear of the refrigerator.
3. Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench
two more turns. Do not overtighten.
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
Complete the Installation
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Flush the water system. See “Water Dispenser.”
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard
the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely
fill ice container.
Refrigerator Doors
TOOLS NEEDED:
⁵⁄₁₆
" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips
screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver,
⁵⁄₁₆
" open-end wrench, flat 2"
putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
■
All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after “Final Steps.” The graphics
shown are for a right-hand swing refrigerator (hinges factory
installed on the right).
■
If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see
“Remove Doors and Hinges” and “Replace Doors and
Hinges.”
■
Depending on your model, you may have standard (Style 1) or
contour (Style 2) doors. If you are going to reverse the door
swing, follow the instructions for the appropriate door style.
■
Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, and
remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
Remove Doors and Hinges (all models)
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom
front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.
3. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until
you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the doors in place while you are working.
A. Refrigerator water tubing
B. Nut (provided)
C. Bulb
D. Coupling (provided)
E. Ferrule (purchased)
F. Nut (purchased)
G. Household water line
A. Bulb
B. Nut (provided)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
⁵⁄₁₆
'' Hex-Head Hinge Screw
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
