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WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION
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.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• We recommend using Copper or
Stainless Steel braided tubing for
the water supply line. We do not
reommend using water supply tubing
made of ¼" plastic. Plastic tubing
greatly increases the potential for
water leaks, and the manufacturer
will not be responsible for any
damage if you use plastic tubing for
the supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing
in areas where temperatures fall
below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning
water softener can damage the ice
maker. If a water softening system is
present, maintain the softener and
ensure it is working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure the water supply line connections
comply with all local plumbing codes.
To install the water supply line, you will
need the following:
•
Basic Tools: adjustable wrench,
flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips
screwdriver
•
Access to a household cold water
line with water pressure between 30
and 100 psi.
A water supply line made of ¼"
•
(6.4 mm) OD, copper or braided
stainless steel tubing. To determine
the length of tubing needed, measure
the distance from the inlet water
tube at the back of the refrigerator
to the cold water pipe. Then add
approximately 7 ft (2.1 m.), so you
can move the refrigerator
for cleaning.
•
A shutoff valve to connect the water
supply line to the household water
system. DO NOT use a self-piercing
type shutoff valve.
•
Do not reuse compression fitting or
use thread seal tape.
•
A compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) for connecting a copper
water supply line to the ice maker
inlet valve.
NOTE
Check with local building authority for
recommendations on water lines and
associated materials prior to installing
refrigerator. Depending on local/state
building codes, we recommend Smart
Choice
water line kit 5304437642 with
®
a 6 ft. (1.8 meters) braided Stainless
Steel Water Line for homes with exist-
ing valves. Please refer to
Frigidaire.com for more information.
NOTE
Expect the first ice harvest within first
24 hours of unit operation. To prevent any
issues concerning ice production, please
ensure that all water lines are primed. See
Priming the water supply system in the
ICE MAKER.
IMPORTANT
The refrigerator's water supply system
includes several tubing lines, a water filter,
TM
and a water valve. To ensure the water
dispenser works properly, you must com-
pletely fill this system with water when
you first connect the refrigerator to the
household water supply line.
NOTE
The water dispenser has a built-in de-
vice that shuts off the water flow after
2 minutes of continuous use. To reset
this shutoff device, simply release the
dispenser paddle.
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