How To Connect The Water Supply - Kenmore Bottom-Mount Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

Installing Your Refrigerator

How to Connect the Water Supply

To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before installing device.
• DO NOT attempt installation if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.
• Observe all local codes and ordinances.
• DO NOT service device unless specifically recommended in owner’s manual or published user-repair
instructions.
• Disconnect power to unit prior to installing device.
To avoid property damage or possible injury, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
• Consult a plumber to connect copper tubing to household plumbing to assure compliance with local codes and
ordinances.
• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch. If water filter is installed,
water pressure to water valve must be a minimum of 35 pounds per square inch.
• DO NOT use a self-piercing, or
may cause leaks if repair is attempted.
• Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading. Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do not
overtighten.
• Wait 24 hours before placing unit into final position to check and correct any water leaks.
Materials Needed
• / " outer diameter
1
4
flexible copper tubing
NOTE: Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach
water supply for creation of service loop.
1
Create service loop with
tubing using care to avoid
kinks in tubing.
2
Remove plastic cap (A) from
water valve inlet port (B).
3
Place brass nut (D) and
sleeve (E) on copper
tube end as illustrated.
4
Place end of copper tubing into
water valve inlet port. Shape
tubing slightly–DO NOT
KINK–so that tubing
feeds straight into inlet port.
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
/ " saddle valve! Both reduce water flow, become clogged with time, and
3
16
• Shut-off valve (requires a
to be drilled into water supply
before valve attachment)
5
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten.
Cross threading may occur.
B
A
6
'
(
7
10
/ " hole
1
4
Slide brass nut over sleeve and
screw nut into inlet port.
Tighten nut with wrench.
Pull on tubing to confirm
connection is secure.
Connect tubing to frame with
water tubing clamp (F) and turn
on water supply. Check for
leaks and correct, if present.
Monitor water connection for 24 hours.
Correct leaks, if necessary.
• Adjustable wrench
• ¼” hex nut driver
F