Connecting The Refrigerator To A Water Source - Whirlpool 2210718 Use & Care Manual

2. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding
2 to 3 gallons (approximately 6 to 7 minutes) of water through
the dispenser. This will clean the system and help clear air
from the lines. Additional flushing may be required in some
households.
3. Turn on the ice maker by opening the freezer door and
lowering the wire shut-off arm as shown. Allow 24 hours to
produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches
of ice produced. Ice maker should then produce
approximately 7 to 9 batches of ice in a 24-hour period.
Connecting the Refrigerator
to a Water Source
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
In order to prevent possible leakage resulting in property
damage, be sure to observe the following:
If operating the refrigerator before installing the water
connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent
operation without water.
All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
Use the water tubing provided and check for leaks.
Install water tubing only in areas where temperatures will
remain above freezing.
REMEMBER: It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to
begin producing ice.
Tools required:
Standard screwdriver
⁷⁄₁₆ ¹⁄₂
in. and in. open-end wrenches or two adjustable
wrenches
¹⁄₄
in. drill bit
Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
¹⁄₄
in. saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with
your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or
(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.
6
Cold Water Supply
The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is used
as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to be
connected to a cold water line with water pressure between 30
and 120 psi. If a problem occurs, call your utility company.
Connecting to water line:
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
¹⁄₂
3. Find a in. (12.70 mm) to 1
water pipe near the refrigerator.
NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure
must be followed: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the
bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This
also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
4. Route ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) copper tubing from the water pipe to
the lower rear corner of the refrigerator location. Be sure both
ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear the line of water.
6. Using a grounded drill, drill a
water pipe you have selected.
1. Cold Water Pipe
2. Pipe Clamp
3. Copper Tubing
4. Compression Nut
5. Compression Sleeve
6. Shut-Off Valve
7. Packing Nut
7. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be
sure outlet end is solidly in the
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.
8. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper
tubing as shown in the diagram. Insert the end of the tubing
³⁄₁₆
in.
into the outlet end of the shutoff valve as far as it will go.
Screw the compression nut onto the outlet end with an
adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
9. 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 the shut-off valve on the water pipe.
10. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut onto the
other end of the copper tube. Insert into the tube coupling as
far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto coupling and
tighten with wrenches. Do not overtighten.
11. Add strain relief to hold coupling in position.
¹⁄₄
in. (3.18 cm) vertical COLD
¹⁄₄
in. (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
¹⁄₄
in. (6.35 mm) drilled hole in