Crosley CFD28WIS3 Use & Care Manual page 13

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.
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is
recommended for the water supply line. Water
supply tubing made of ¼ inch plastic is not
recommended to be used. Plastic tubing greatly
increases the potential for water leaks, and the
manufacturer will not be responsible for any
damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener
can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is
connected to soft water, ensure that the softener
..................... maintained ..........................................................................................................
Ensurethat your water supply line connections comply with
all local plumbing codes.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
- Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,
and PhillipsTM screwdriver
* Access to a household cold water line with water
pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
A water supply line made of 1/4inch (6.4 mm) OD,
copper or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length
of tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice
maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your
cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 m),
so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as
shown).
- A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your
household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing
type shutoff valve.
- Do not reuse a compression fitting or thread seal tape.
- A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a
copper water supply line to the ice maker inletvalve.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2. Placeend of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn
ON water supply and flush supply line until water is
clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.
3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inletand discard
cap.
4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression
nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line. Push
water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will
go (1/4inch/6 mm). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet
and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten
another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten.
See Figure 1.
If you use stainless steel tubing - The nut and
ferrule are already assembled on the tubing. Slide
compression nut onto valve inletand finger tighten
compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn
with a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 2.
5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line
(copper tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator as
shown.
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Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about
21/2turns, behind refrigerator as shown and arrange
coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other
surface.
7. Tum ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any
connections that leak.
8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
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Check with your local building authority for recommendations
on water lines and associated materials prior to installing
your new refrigerator. Depending on your local/state
building codes, Frigidaire recommends for homes with
existing valves itsSmart Choice® water line kit 53055:[3409
(with a 6 ft. StainlessSteel Water Une) and for homes
without an existing valve, Frigidaire recommends its Smart
Choice wateP line kit 53055:[0264 (with a 20 ft. Copper
Water Une with self-tapping saddle valve). Pleaserefer to
www.crosley.com for more information.
After connecting _e water supply, refer tD "How to Prime
the Water Supply System" for important information about
priming an empty water supply system.
Your refrigerator'swater supply system includes several tubing
lines, a water filter, a water valve, and a water tank. To ensure
that your water dispenser works properly, this system must
be completely filled with water when your refrigerator is first
connected to _e household water supply line.