Water Supply Connection - KitchenAid KTRP22EMBT04 Use & Care Manual

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Read all directions before you begin,
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line
is connected, turn the ice maker OFE
Connecting to Water Line
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Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
Locate a 1/2in. to 11/4in. (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.
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Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the
water pipe. Add 7 ft. (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use 1/4in.
(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure
both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
Using a grounded drill, drill a 1/4 in. hole in the cold water pipe
you have selected.
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!. Cold water pipe 5. Compression sleeve
2. Pipe clamp 6. Shutoff valve
3. Copper tubing 7. Packing nut
4. Compression nut
6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1/4in. drilled hole
in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws
carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do
not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the
copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the
outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and
turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is
clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the
copper tubing.
Connecting to Refrigerator
Style 1
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression
nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do
not overtighten.
3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure
the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help prevent
damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back
against the wall.
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
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1. Tube clamp 3. Compression nut
2. Copper tubing 4. Valve inlet
6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If
your water conditions require a second water strainer, install
it in the 1/4in. (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.
7. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
8. Flush the water system. See the "Water System Preparation"
section.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow
3 days to completely fill ice container.
Style 2
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing
on the rear of the refrigerator.
3. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the
copper tubing. Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a
wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.
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1. Line to refrigerator 4. Coupling (purchased)
2. Nut (provided) 5. Ferrule (purchased)
3. Bulb 6. Nut (purchased)
Turn shutoff valve ON.
Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If
your water conditions require a second water strainer, install
it in the 1/4in. (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.
7. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
8. Flush the water system. See the "Water System Preparation"
section.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow
3 days to completely fill ice container.