Prepare The Water System - Kenmore 106.5022 Series Use & Care Manual

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7. 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 2
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
C
D
E
F
G
A. Refrigerator water tubing
E. Ferrule (purchased)
B. Nut (provided)
F. Nut (purchased)
C. Bulb
G. Household water line
D. Coupling (purchased)
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
Style 3
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the cap from the gray water tube.
A
B
A. Cap
B. Inlet
3. Using a compression nut and sleeve, attach the copper tube to
the water inlet.
4. Once secured, tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten.
5. Check the connection by pulling on the copper tubing. Turn on
water supply to refrigerator. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts
or connections that leak.
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
3 days 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.
For Style 1, lift up the wire shutoff arm as shown.
For Style 2, move the switch to the OFF (right) setting as shown.
The On/Off switch is located on the top right side of the
freezer compartment.
NOTE: If your model has a base grille filter system, make sure the
base grille filter is properly installed and the cartridge cap handle
is in the horizontal position.
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.
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