Connecting The Water Supply Line To The Refrigerator; Completing The Set Up - Samsung RF4289HA User Manual

Connecting the water supply line to the
refrigerator.
There are several items that you need to purchase
to complete this connection.
You may fi nd these items sold as a kit at your local
hardware store.
Use Copper Tubing
• ¼" copper tubing
• ¼" compression nut
(1pc)
• Ferrule (2pc)
Refrigerator Refrigerator
Compression Compression
Nut (1/4") Nut (1/4")
(Assembled) (Assembled)
Ferrule Ferrule
(Not supplied) (Not supplied)
Copper tubing Copper tubing
(Not supplied) (Not supplied)
Household water supply line Household water supply line
1. Connect the household water line to the
assembled compression fi tting fi tting.
- If you are using copper tubing, slip the
compression nut ( B ) (not supplied) and
ferrule (not supplied) on the copper tubing (not
supplied) as shown.
- If you are using plastic tubing (
molded end (Bulb) of the plastic tubing ( B ) into
the compression fi tting.
Do not use without the molded end (Bulb)
of the plastic tubing ( B ).
CAUTION
2. Tighten the compression nut (
compression fi tting.
Do not over-tighten the compression nut ( B ) .
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Use Plastic Tubing
• ¼" plastic tubing
→ Molded end(Bulb)
• ¼" compression nut
(1pc)
Plastic Tubing Plastic Tubing
(Assembled) (Assembled)
Compression Fitting Compression Fitting
(Assembled) (Assembled)
Molded end (Bulb) Molded end (Bulb)
Compression nut ( B B ) ) Compression nut (
(1/4") (Not supplied) (1/4") (Not supplied)
Plastic tubing ( B ) Plastic tubing ( B )
or or
(Not supplied) (Not supplied)
B ) , insert the
B ) onto the
3. Turn water on and check for any leakage.
If you fi nd water drops or leakage in the
connection areas, turn off the main water
supply.
Check the connections and, if nescessary,
tighten.
4. Flush 1 gallon of water through the fi lter before
drinking or using the water from the refrigerator.
(Flush approximately 6 minutes.)
To fl ush, press a large glass or cup against the
water dispenser lever.
Fill the glass, empty it into the kitchen sink after
it is fi lled, and then repeat.
5. After you turn on the refrigerator, let the ice
maker make ice for 1 to 2 days.
Over that period of time, throw out the fi rst 1 or
2 buckets of ice the freezer makes to ensure all
impurities have been removed from the water
line.
Only connect the water line to a drinkable
water source.
If you have to repair or disassemble the
water line, cut off 1/4" of the plastic tubing
to make sure you get a snug, leak-free
connection.

COMPLETING THE SET UP

Now that you have your new refrigerator installed
in place, you are ready to set up and enjoy the
features and functions of the appliance.
By completing the following steps, your refrigerator
should be fully operational.
1. Make sure your refrigerator is in an appropriate
location with reasonable clearance between it
and the wall.
Refer to installation instructions in this manual.
2. Once the refrigerator is plugged in, make sure
the interior light comes on when you open the
doors.
3. Set the Temperature control to the coldest
temperature and wait for an hour.
The freezer will get slightly chilled and the motor
will run smoothly. Reset the refrigerator and
freezer to the temperatures you want.
4. After you plug the refrigerator in, it will take a
few hours to reach the appropriate temperature.
You can store food and drinks in the refrigerator
after the temperature is suffi ciently cool.
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