Door Closing; Water Supply Connection - Whirlpool ED5NTGXMQ00 Use And Care Manual

Side by side refrigerator
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4. Align and replace the top left hinge as shown (see Graphic 4).
Tighten screws.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Reconnect both ground wires.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Style 1
Reconnect both ground wires.
Reconnect wiring plug.
1
2
1. Do not remove screw 1.
3. Green ground wire screw
2. Ground wires
Style 2
Reconnect wiring plug.
1
1. Do not remove screw 1.
2. Wiring plug
5. Replace left hinge cover and screws.
6. Replace the refrigerator door by carefully lifting the door onto
the bottom right hinge.
7. Align and replace the top right hinge as shown (see
Graphic 6). Tighten screws.
8. Replace hinge cover and screws. Tighten screws.
9. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers — one on the
right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or if
you want the doors to close more easily, adjust the refrigerator's
tilt using the instructions below:
1. Move the refrigerator into its final position.
2. The two leveling screws are part of the front roller assemblies,
3. Use a hex-head socket wrench to adjust the leveling screws.
4. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they
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5. Replace the base grille.
NOTE: Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base grille.
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
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Tools required: Flat-blade screwdriver,
wrenches or two adjustable wrenches,
bit, hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded).
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
(6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff 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
(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 (207-827 kPa). If you have questions
about your water pressure, call your utility company.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
3. Locate a ½ in. to 1

Door Closing

which are at the base of the refrigerator on either side (see
Graphic 8).
Turn the leveling screw to the right to raise that side of the
refrigerator or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that
side. It may take several turns of the leveling screws to adjust
the tilt of the refrigerator (see Graphic 8).
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws and
rollers. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.
close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly
more to the rear by turning both leveling screws to the right. It
may take several more turns, and you should turn both
leveling screws the same amount.

Water Supply Connection

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 the household temperatures will remain
above freezing.
Connecting to Water Line
enough to clear line of water.
in. (1.25 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical COLD
water pipe near the refrigerator.
NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of
the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
in. and
in. open-end
in. nut driver and drill
in.
in.

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