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• A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure
Step
must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i.
Install
• Route 1/4" OD copper tubing between
house cold water line and the water connec-
Water
tion location.
Line
• Copper tubing should be long enough to
extend to the front of the refrigerator. Allow
enough to accommodate bend leading into
the water valve.
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to
clear the line of water.
Install a shut-off valve between the icemaker
water valve and cold water pipe in a basement
or cabinet. The shut-off valve should be
located where it will be easily accessible.
NOTE: It is best to install the valve into a
vertical water pipe. If you install the valve into
a horizontal water pipe, make the connection
at the top or side, rather than at the bottom,
to avoid drawing off any sediment from the
water pipe.
• Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe.
• Fasten the shut-off valve to the pipe with
pipe clamp.
• Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
washer begins to swell. Do not over tighten.
• Place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing and connect it to
the shut-off valve. Make sure the tubing is
fully inserted into the valve and ferrule is
tightened.
• Turn on the main water supply and flush
debris from the line. Run about a quart of
water through the tubing into a bucket. Shut
off water supply at the shut-off valve.
NOTE: Saddle type shut-off valves are in-
cluded in many water supply kits. Before
purchasing, make sure a saddle type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
• Install optional water filter in the water line
near the refrigerator. A water filter is recom-
mended in areas where water supply contains
sand or particles. Installation instructions are
packed with the filter.
Installation
36" Stainless Bottom Mount Refrigerators
Copper Tubing
Pipe Clamp
Saddle Type
Shutoff
Valve
Saddle Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
Floor
Washer
Inlet End
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Compression Nut
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
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