Connecting The Water Line - Kenmore 111.7303 Series Use & Care Manual

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
This water line installation is not covered by the
refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to
minimize the risk of expensive water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and
can lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plumber to correct water hamme
CAUTION : To prevent burns and product damage,
only connect the refrigerator water line to a cold water
supply.
IMPORTANT: If you use your refrigerator before
connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker is
turned OFF at the control panel.
CAUTION : Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas
where temperatures fall below freezing.
WATER PRESSURE
The water pressure must be from 30 to 125 psi or 207-862
2
kPa or 2.1-8.8 kgf/cm . If the refrigerator is installed in
an area with low water pressure "below 30 psi", you can
install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.
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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

WATER SUPPLY KIT
* Connecting the water line to the refrigerator.
(Necessary parts are available at local service agents.)
1. Connect water line to the compression fitting.
2. Tighten the compression nut onto the compression
3. Turn the water on and check for any leakage.
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- If you are using copper tubing (not supplied), slip
the compression nut (not supplied) and ferrule (not
supplied) on copper tubing.
- If you are using plastic tubing (not supplied), insert
the molded ending of the plastic tubing into the
compression fitting.
fitting.
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of
contaminants: Do not use with water that is
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before and after the
system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be
used on disinfected water that may contain filterable
cysts. EPA Establishment Number 10350-MN-005
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