Connecting Water Supply - Westinghouse WQE6870BA User Manual

CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or
severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator
from electrical power before connecting a water
supply line to the refrigerator.
WARNING
To Avoid Property Damage:
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas
where temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning water
softener can d amage the ice maker. If your
home has a water softening system, ensure the
softener is maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections
comply with all local plumbing codes.
The appliance complies with the relevant
backflow prevention requirements specified in
AS/NZS 2845.1
Before Installing the Water Supply Line, You
Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade
screwdriver, and Phillips
• The water dispenser and automatic ice maker
require a drinkable water supply with a
pressure range of between 206kPa and
689kPa (30PSI and 100PSI ). If the water
supply is above 100psi a pressure limiting
valve should be installed.
• A water supply to suit a ½" tap fitting is
required adjacent to the refrigerator. It is
recommended that a licensed plumber install
a new water supply outlet nearer to the
appliance should the tubing supplied not be
long enough. It is not recommended that the
tubing be extended as this could adversely
affect the flow of water to the ice maker or
water dispenser. If there is a risk of flow rate
higher than the maximum flow rate 2.46 L/
min, a flow controller should be installed.
TM screwdriver
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply only. If using
tank or bore water it is recommended to also use an
external filter (not supplied).
The new hose-sets supplied with the appliances
must be used and old hose-sets should not be
reused.
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