Connect The Tubing To The Refrigerator; Turn The Water On At The Shutoff Valve; Plug In The Refrigerator; Start The Icemaker - Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

[_ CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before making the connection to the refrigerator,
be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged
into the wall outlet,,
We recommend installing a water filter if your water
supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen
of the refrigerator's water valve, install it in the water
line near the refrigerator°
a. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve.
b. Ptace the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto
the end of the tubing as shown.,
c. Insert the end of the copper tubing into the water
valve connection as far as possibte_ While holding
the tubing, tighten the fitting.
d. Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp provided
on the back of the refrigerator. You may need to pry
open the clamp, This will hold the tubing in position
and prevent leaks when the refrigerator is pushed
away from the wall.
One of the illustrations below will look like the
connection on your refrigerator,
Ferrule (sleeve)
Refrigerator ..,.
Connection
1/4"
Compression Nut
Copper
Tubing
Tubing
t/4"
Compression --..
Nut
Ferruie (sleeve)-
Tubing
Connection
[_ TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE.
Tighten any connections that leako
_] PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR,
Arrange the coil of copper tubing so that it does not
vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against
the wall.
Check for leaks again after 24 hours
Push the refrigerator back to the walt.
[_ START THE ICEMAKER,
Set the icemaker feeler arm to the ON (down) position,
The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches
its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below. It witl
then begin operation automatically if the icemaker feeler
arm is in the ON (down) position,,
NOTE: The icemaker may double-cycle when it first
starts, causing some water spillage from the icemaker
into the ice buckeL This is normal and should not
happen again,
[_ THROW AWAY THE FIRST FEW
BATCHES OF ICE CUBES,
Once the icemaker is in operation, throw away the first
few batches of ice cubes. This will flush away impurities
in the water line,,
Refer to Ice Service and Ice and Water Dispenser
sections for steps to take before using your dispenser
and icemaker,
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