Prepare The Water System - Kenmore 106.5942 series Use & Care Manual

6.
Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
D
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp screw
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Valve inlet
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
B. Nut {provided)
C. Bulb
D. Coupling {purchased)
E. Ferrule {purchased)
F. Nut {purchased)
G. Household water
line
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
3.
4.
5.
Using a compression nut and sleeve, attach the copper tube
to the water inlet.
Once secured, tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten.
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
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.
Please read before using the water system.
Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make
sure that the water system is properly cleaned.
I. Open the freezer door and turn off the ice maker.
For Style I, 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.
A. Cap
B. Inlet
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