Whirlpool 2188771 Use & Care Manual page 5

Connecting to Refrigerator
Style 1
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression
nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten.
3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure
the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help prevent
damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back
against the wall.
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
1. Tube clamp
2. Copper tubing
6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your
water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in
the in. (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.
7. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
8. Flush the water system. See the "Water and Ice Dispensers"
section.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow
3 days to completely fill ice container.
Style 2
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing
on the rear of the refrigerator.
3. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the
copper tubing. Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a
wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.
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1. Line to refrigerator
2. Nut (provided)
3. Bulb
3. Compression nut
4. Valve inlet
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4. Coupling (purchased)
5. Ferrule (purchased)
6. Nut (purchased)
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your
water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in
the in. (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.
7. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
8. Flush the water system. See the "Water and Ice Dispensers"
section.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow
3 days to completely fill ice container.
Style 3
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing
on the rear of the refrigerator.
3. Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown.
1. Bulb
2. Nut (provided)
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench
two more turns. Do not overtighten.
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your
water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in
the in. (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.
7. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
8. Flush the water system. See the "Water and Ice Dispensers"
section.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow
3 days to completely fill ice container.
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