How To Connect The Water Supply - Kenmore 596.72282200 Use & Care Manual

How to connect the
water supply
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury or
death, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
Read all instructions before
installing device.
DO NOT attempt installation if
instructions are not understood or
if they are beyond personal skill
level.
Observe all local codes and
ordinances.
DO NOT service device unless
specifically recommended in Use
and Care Guice or published
user-repair instructions.
Disconnect power to refrigerator
prior to installing device.
CAUTION
To avoid property damage or
possible injury, follow basic
precautions, including the
following:
Consult a plumber to connect
copper tubing to household
plumbing to assure compliance
with local codes and ordinances.
Confirm water pressure to water
valve is between 20 and 100
pounds per square inch. If water
filter is installed, water pressure to
water valve must be a minimum of
35 pounds per square inch.
DO NOT use a self-piercing, or
saddle valve! Both reduce water
flow, become clogged with time,
and may cause leaks if repair is
attempted.
Tighten nuts by hand to prevent
cross threading. Finish tightening
nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do
not overtighten.
Wait 24 hours before placing
refrigerator into final position to
check and correct any water leaks.
MATERIALS NEEDED
" outer diameter flexible copper
1
⁄
4
tubing
Brass compression nut and sleeve for
" outer diameter copper tubing.
1 ⁄
4
Shut-off valve (requires a
be drilled into water supply before
valve attachment)
Adjustable wrench
" hex nut driver
1
⁄
4
NOTE: Add 8' to tubing length needed to
reach water supply for creation of
service loop.
1. Create service loop with tubing using
care to avoid kinks in tubing.
2. Remove plastic cap from water valve
inlet port.
3. Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on
copper tube end as illustrated.
"
3 ⁄
16
4. Place end of copper tubing into water
valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly –
DO NOT KINK – so that tubing feeds
straight into inlet port.
" hole to
1
⁄
4
5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and
screw nut into inlet port. Tighten nut
with wrench.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten.
Cross threading may occur.
6. Pull on tubing to confirm connection
is secure. Connect tubing to frame
with water tubing clamp (C) and turn
on water supply. Check for leaks and
correct, if present.
A
B 7. Monitor water connection for 24
hours. Correct leaks, if necessary.
C
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