Attaching The Ice Maker To A Water Supply - Whirlpool ED22ZRXDN00 Use And Care Manual

Attaching the ice maker to a water supply
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
Electrical Shock Hazard
. Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator
before installing.
*Electrical drill must be grounded before drilling
holes in water line.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock,
' serious injury, or death.
IMPORTANT:
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Use copper tubing only and check for leaks.
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Install ice maker tubing in areas where temperatures
are above freezing.
Tools required:
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Standard screwdriver
. 7/16-inch and X-inch open-end wrenches or
2 adjustable wrenches
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X-inch nut driver
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%-inch drill bit
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Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
NOTE:
Your appliance dealer has a kit available with a
X-inch saddle type shut-off valve, a union, and copper
tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle type
valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not
use piercing type or %-inch saddle valve which
reduces water flow and clogs more easily.
Cold water supply
Ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is
used as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker
needs to be connected to a cold water line with water
pressure limitations of 20-120 psi. If a problem occurs,
call your utility company.
IMPORTANT:
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It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to
begin producing ice.
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If operating the refrigerator before installing the water
connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to
prevent operation without water.
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All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED
BY REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER
MANUFACTURER.
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