How To Connect The Water Supply - Whirlpool IC13B Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Installing Your Ice Maker

How to Connect the Water Supply

1
Create service loop with
8' of tubing. Avoid kinking
of tubing.
2
Remove plastic cap (A) from
water valve inlet port (B).
Locate water tubing clamp (C)
3
in kit and install on back of
refrigerator with existing ¼"
hex head cover screw .
4
Place brass nut (D)
and
sleeve (E) on copper
tube end as
illustrated.
5
Place end of copper tubing into
water valve inlet port. Shape
tubing slightly–DO NOT
KINK–so that tubing
feeds straight into inlet port.
6
Slide brass nut over sleeve and
screw nut into inlet port.
Tighten nut with wrench.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten.
Cross threading may occur.
7
Pull on tubing to confirm
connection is secure.
Connect tubing to frame with
water tubing clamp and turn
on water supply. Check for
leaks and correct, if present.
8
B
A
C
D
E
8
Monitor water connection for 24 hours.
Correct leaks, if necessary.