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Step 2
• A cold water supply is required for automatic
Install
Freezer
Water
Line
• Route 1/4" OD copper tubing between house cold
• Copper tubing should be long enough to extend to the
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line
of water.
Install a shut-off valve between the icemaker water
valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet. The
shut-off valve should be located where it will be easily
accessible.
NOTE: It is best to install the valve into a vertical water
pipe. If you install the valve into a horizontal water pipe,
make the connection at the top or side, rather than at
the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the
water pipe.
• Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe.
• Fasten the shut-off valve to the pipe with pipe clamp.
• Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
• Place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the
• Turn on the main water supply and flush debris from
NOTE: Saddle type shut-off valves are included in many
water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a
saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing
codes.
• Install optional water filter in the water line near the
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i.
water line and the water connection location.
front of the freezer. Allow enough to accommodate
bend leading into the water valve.
begins to swell. Do not over tighten.
end of the tubing and connect it to the shut-off valve.
Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve
and ferrule is tightened.
the line. Run about a quart of water through the tubing
into a bucket. Shut off water supply at the shut-off
valve.
freezer. A water filter is recommended in areas where
water supply contains sand or particles. Installation
instructions are packed with the filter.
Installation
36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers
Copper Tubing
Saddle Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are
illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
Floor
Washer
Inlet End
Pipe Clamp
Compression Nut
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
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