Connect To Refrigerator - Kenmore 106.5176 Use & Care Manual

3.
Use a quarter-turn shutoff valve or the equivalent, served by a 1/2"
copper household supply line.
NOTE: To allow sufficient water flow to the refrigerator, a minimum 1/2"
size copper household supply line is recommended.
4.
5.
6.
A. Bulb
B. Nut
D
C. Copper tubing [to refrigerator)
D. Household supply line (_ "minimum)
Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve.
Use 1/4" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) soft copper tubing to
connect the shutoff valve and the refrigerator.
• Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job. Be sure
both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.
• Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto copper tubing
as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely as far as it
will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable
wrench. Do not overtighten.
A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut
C. Copper tubing
Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and turn on
main water supply to flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn off
shutoff valve on the water pipe.
NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the final connection
to the inlet of the water valve, to avoid possible water valve
malfunction.
Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, which is located
on the back of the refrigerator cabinet as shown. Leave a coil of
copper tubing to allow the refrigerator to be pulled out of the cabinet
or away from the wall for service.
Style 2
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to
clear line of water.
3. Locate a 1/2" (1.27 cm) to 11/4" (3.18 cm) vertical cold water pipe near
the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:
• Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
• Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the pipe, not
the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill and
normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
4.
5.
Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from the
connection on the lower rear corner of refrigerator to the water pipe.
Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use 1/4" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside
diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut
sq ua re.
Using a cordless drill, drill a 1/4" (6.35 ram) hole in the cold water pipe
you have selected.
A. Cold water pipe E. Compression sleeve
B. Pipe clamp F. Shutoff valve
C. Copper tubing
G. Packing
nut
D. Compression nut
6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Be
sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1/4" (6.35 ram) 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 the
washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten, or you may crush
the copper tubing.
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the copper tubing
as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as
far as it will go. Screw the compression nut onto outlet end with
adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
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.
Connect to Refrigerator
Style1
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the short, black plastic part from the end of the
water line inlet.
3.
Thread the nut onto the end of the tubing. Tighten the nut by hand.
Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.
NOTE: To avoid rattling, be sure the copper tubing does not touch the
cabineCs side wall or other parts inside the cabinet.
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5.
6.
A B C D
A. Household water fine C. Ferrule [purchased)
B. Nut [purchased) D. Refrigerator water tubing
Install the water supply tube clamp around the water supply line to
reduce strain on the coupling.
Turn shutoff valve ON.
Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the
valve) or nuts that leak.
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