Water Supply - Whirlpool ET22DKXDB00 Use And Care Manual

Attaching the ice maker to a water supply
Read all directions carefully before
you begin.
Electrical Shock Hazard
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Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator before
installing.
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Electrical drill must be grounded before drilling
holes in water line.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock,
serious injury, or death.
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.
Tools required:
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Standard screwdik/er
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?&inch and 1%inch open-end wrenches or
2 adjustable wrenches
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X-inch nut driver
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%inch drill bit
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Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
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
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-l 20 psi. If a problem occurs,
call your utility company.
IMPORTANT:
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It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to
begin producing ice.
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If operating the refrigerator before installing the water
connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to
prevent operation without water.
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All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
INSTALLAnON IS NOT WARRANTED
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BY REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER
MANUFACTURER.
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