Prepare The Water System - Kenmore 106.5002 Series, 106.5112 Series 106.51792 Use And Care Manual

6. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp screw
C. Copper tubing
7. On some models, the ice maker is equipped with a built-in
water strainer. If your water conditions require a second
water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at
either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your
nearest appliance dealer.
Style 3
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray
water tube on the rear of the refrigerator.
3. If the gray water tube supplied with the refrigerator is not
long enough, a ¹⁄₄" x ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm) coupling is
needed in order to connect the water tubing to an existing
household water line. Thread the provided nut onto the
coupling on the end of the copper tubing.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a
wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.
A B
A. Refrigerator water tubing
B. Nut (provided)
C. Bulb
D. Coupling (purchased)
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
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A
B
C
D
E
D. Compression nut
E. Valve inlet
C D E F G
E. Ferrule (purchased)
F. Nut (purchased)
G. Household water line
Complete the Installation
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Flush the water system. See "Prepare the Water System" or
"Water and Ice Dispensers."
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow
72 hours to completely fill ice container.

Prepare the Water System

Please read before using the water system.
Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make
sure that the water system is properly cleaned.
1. Open the freezer door and turn off the ice maker. See "Ice
Maker and Storage Bin."
NOTE: If your model has a water filter, make sure the filter is
properly installed. See "Water Filtration System."
Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or
of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction
may be used on disinfected waters that may contain
filterable cysts.
2. Flush the water system. Use a sturdy container to depress
and hold the water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then
release it for 5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to flow.
Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and
releasing the dispenser lever (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off)
until a total of 3 gal. (12 L) has been dispensed. This will
flush air from the filter and water dispensing system, and
prepare the water filter for use. Additional flushing may be
required in some households. As air is cleared from the
system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.
3. Open the freezer door and turn on the ice maker. See "Ice
Maker and Storage Bin."
Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.
Discard the first three batches of ice produced.
Depending on your model, you may want to select the
maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice.