Refrigerator Doors: Removing, Reversing (Optional) And Replacing - Whirlpool 2262431 Use & Care Manual

4. To determine the length of copper tubing you will need,
measure from connection on lower left rear of refrigerator to
water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for moving refrigerator for
cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper
tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
1. Cold Water Pipe
2. Pipe Clamp
3. Copper Tubing
4. Compression Nut
6. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be
sure outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) drilled hole in
the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten 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, especially if
soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to
connect the copper tubing.
7. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper
tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into 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 into a container or sink, and
turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn OFF shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil copper
tubing.
Connecting to Refrigerator:
NOTE: The first step for connecting the water line to your
refrigerator is different depending on the type of water valve
provided with your refrigerator. See the diagrams below to
determine the style of valve you have. (On kit models, assemble
water valve to refrigerator per kit instructions.)
1. For Style 1, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the
product and insert the copper tubing through the clamp, as
shown. Remove the tape label from the valve inlet and insert
copper tubing until it bottoms out (approximately ³⁄₄ in.
[1.9 cm]). Tighten nut by hand as much as possible; then turn
the nut an additional ¹⁄₂ turn using a wrench. Do not
overtighten. Reattach the tube clamp and tube to the back of
the cabinet. Skip to Step 2.
For Style 2, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the
product and insert copper tubing through the clamp as
shown. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a
compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the
compression nut. Do not overtighten. Reattach the tube
clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet. Move to Step 2.
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5. Compression Sleeve
6. Shutoff Valve
7. Packing Nut
Style 1
1. Tube Clamp
2. Copper Tubing
Style 2
1. Tube Clamp
2. Copper Tubing
2. Turn shutoff valve ON. Check for leaks. Tighten any
connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that
leak.
3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If
local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is
your source of water supply, a second water strainer should
be installed in the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) water line. Obtain a water
strainer from your nearest appliance dealer. Install at either
tube connection.
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Refrigerator Doors: Removing, Reversing
(optional) and Replacing
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆ in. hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips
screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆ in. open-end wrench, flat
2 in. putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF and
unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from
doors.
If you are only removing and replacing the doors, see the
"Door and Hinge Removal" and "Door and Hinge
Replacement" sections.
Depending on your model, you may have standard (Style 1)
or contour (Style 2) doors. If you are also going to reverse the
door swing, follow the instructions for the appropriate door
style.
3. Compression Nut
4. Valve Inlet
3. Compression Nut