Connect Water Supply - Kenmore 106.5133 Series Use & Care Manual

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IMPORTANT:
All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
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Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing
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only in areas where the household temperatures will remain
above freezing.
Water Pressure
A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and
120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water
dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water
pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
If your refrigerator has a water dispenser: After installation is
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complete, use the water dispenser to check the water pressure.
With the water filter removed, dispense 1 cup (237 mL) of
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water. If 1 cup of water is dispensed in 8 seconds or less,
the water pressure to the refrigerator meets the minimum
requirement.
If it takes longer than 8 seconds to dispense 1 cup of
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water, the water pressure to the refrigerator is lower than
recommended. See the "Troubleshooting" section for
suggestions.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of
a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and
827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system
needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):
Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis
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system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
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after heavy usage.
If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce the
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water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse osmosis
system. Remove the water filter. See the "Water Filtration
System" section.
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.

CONNECT WATER SUPPLY

Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
Connect to potable water supply only.
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Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or
of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction
may be used on disinfected waters that may contain
filterable cysts.
Plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the International
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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 Plastic
(crosslinked polyethylene) tube. Copper and Plastic 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.
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 two adjustable
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wrenches
1/4" nut driver
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Connect to Water Line
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line
is connected, turn the ice maker off.
Style 1 (Recommended)
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long enough
to clear line of water.
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.
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A. Bulb C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator)
D. Household supply line (1/2" minimum)
B. Nut
4. 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.
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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.
A B
A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut
5. 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.
6. 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.
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B
C
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C. Copper tubing
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