Connect The Water Supply - Whirlpool WRX735SDHV Use & Care Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Connect the Water Supply

Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
Plumbing must be installed in accordance with the
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International Plumbing Code and any local codes and
ordinances.
The gray water tubing on the back of the refrigerator (which
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is used to connect to the household water line) is a PEX
(cross-linked polyethylene) tube. Copper and PEX tubing
connections from the household water line to the refrigerator
are acceptable, and will help avoid off-taste or odor in your
ice or water. Check for leaks.
If PEX tubing is used instead of copper, we recommend the
following part numbers:
W10505928RP (7 ft [2.14 m] jacketed PEX),
8212547RP (5 ft [1.52 m] PEX), or
W10267701RP (25 ft [7.62 m] PEX).
Install tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain
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above freezing.
Tools Needed:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Flat-blade screwdriver
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7/16" and 1/2" open-end wrenches or 2 adjustable wrenches
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1/4" nut driver
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NOTE: Do not use a piercing-type or 3/16" (4.76 mm) saddle
valve, which reduces water ow and clogs easier.
Connect to Water Line
IMPORTANT: If you have turned the refrigerator on before the
water was connected, turn OFF the ice maker.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to reduce water pressure in the water line.
3. Use a quarter-turn shut-off valve or the equivalent, served by
a 1/2" household supply line.
NOTE: To allow suf cient water ow to the refrigerator, a minimum
1/2" (12.7 mm) size household supply line is recommended.
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A. Sleeve C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator)
B. Nut D. Household supply line (1/2" minimum)
Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the
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shut-off valve. Use 1/4" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter)
soft copper tubing to connect the shut-off valve and the
refrigerator.
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Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the job.
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Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut square.
Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto copper
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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.
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B
A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut
Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink and
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turn on main water supply to ush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn off shut-off valve on the water pipe.
NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the nal
connection to the inlet of the water valve to avoid possible
water valve malfunction.
6. Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, 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.
Connect to Refrigerator
Follow the connection instructions speci c to your model.
Style 1
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the
copper tubing to the valve inlet using a compression nut
and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten. Con rm copper tubing is secure by pulling on
copper tubing.
2. Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks
when coiling the copper tubing. Secure copper tubing to
refrigerator cabinet with a "P" clamp.
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B
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C
B
D
C
A. Copper tubing
B. "P" clamp
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C. Copper tubing
C. Compression nut
D. Compression sleeve