Connect To Refrigerator - Kenmore 7121 series Use And Care Manual

Connect the Water Supply (continued)
5. Drill a ¼" hole in the cold water pipe (even if using a
self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs
resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe. Take care not
to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to drill a
¼" hole may result in reduced ice production or smaller
cubes.
6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the
pipe clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¼"
drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is
under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten
the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly so washer
makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may
crush the copper tubing.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
7. Place the compression nut and sleeve for copper tubing
onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff
valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the
valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.
For plastic tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing
into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until
it is hand-tight; then tighten one additional turn with a
wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.
Outlet Valve
8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink,
and turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing
until water is clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the
water pipe. Coil the copper tubing.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Washer
Inlet End
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Compression Nut
Plastic Tubing
Sleeve

Connect to Refrigerator

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the screws holding the compressor compartment
access cover to the back) of the refrigerator case.
Remove the cover and the plastic flexible cap from the
water valve (refrigerator connection)
NOTE: Be sure to save the screws as the access cover
must be reinstalled later to ensure your refrigerator will
function properly.
3. Place the compression nut and sleeve onto the end of
the tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into
the water valve connection as far as possible. While
holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
For plastic tubing, insert the molded end of the tubing
into the water valve connection and tighten compression
nut until it is hand-tight; then tighten one additional turn
with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.
¼" Tubing
Plastic Tubing
4. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to
secure the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will
help avoid damage to the tubing when the refrigerator
is pushed back against the wall.
5. Turn shuoff valve ON.
Reattach the access cover.
6. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
7. The icemaker is equipped with a built-in water strainer.
If your water conditions require a second water strainer,
install it in the ¼" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube
connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest
appliance dealer.
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Tubing Clamp
Compression Nut
Sleeve
Refrigerator
Connection