Attaching The Ice Maker; To A Water Supply - Whirlpool 6EB21DKXDW00 Use And Care Manual

Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug the refrigerator before
installing ice maker.
Failure to do so can result in death
or electrical shock.
Attaching the ice maker to a water supply
(on some models)
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
NOTE: Your appliance dealer has a kit
available with a %-inch 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 piercing type or %-inch saddle
valve which reduces water flow and clogs
more easily.
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 limitations of 20-120 psi. If a
problem occurs, call your utility company.
IMPORTANT:
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Use copper tubing only and check for leaks.
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Install ice maker tubing in areas where
temperatures are above freezing.
IMPORTANT:
Tools required:
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Standard screwdriver
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7/16-inch and %-inch open-end wrenches
. It may take up to 24 hours for your ice
maker to begin producing ice.
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If operating the refrigerator before install-
ing the water connection, turn ice maker
to the OFF position to prevent operation
without water.
or two adjustable wrenches
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Winch nut driver
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%-inch drill bit
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Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
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All installations must be in accordance
with local plumbing code requirements.
INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED
BY REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER
MANUFACTURER.
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