Connecting The Water Supply - Frigidaire Gallery Series Use & Care Manual

WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause
death or severe personal injury, disconnect
the refrigerator from electrical power before
connecting a water supply line to the
refrigerator.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing
is recommended for the water supply
line. Water supply tubing made of ¼
inch plastic is not recommended to be
used. Plastic tubing greatly increases
the potential for water leaks, and the
manufacturer will not be responsible for
any damage if plastic tubing is used for
the supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in
areas where temperatures fall below
freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning water
softener can damage the ice maker. If a
water softening system is present, ensure
the softener is maintained and working
properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that the water supply line connec-
tions comply with all local plumbing codes.
To install the water supply line, the
following are needed:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade
screwdriver, and Phillips
• Access to a household cold water line
with water pressure between 30 and
100 psi.
• A water supply line made of ¼ inch
(6.4 mm) OD, copper or stainless steel
tubing. To determine the length of tubing
needed, measure the distance from the
ice maker inlet valve at the back of the
refrigerator to the cold water pipe. Then
add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters),
so the refrigerator can be moved out for
cleaning.

CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY

screwdriver
TM
• A shutoff valve to connect the water
supply line to the household water
system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shutoff valve.
• Do not re-use compression fitting or use
thread seal tape.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for
connecting a copper water supply line to
the ice maker inlet valve.
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NOTE
Check with local building authority for recom-
mendations on water lines and associated ma-
terials prior to installing refrigerator. Depend-
ing on local/state building codes, Frigidaire
recommends for homes with existing valves
its Smart Choice
water line kit 5304437642
®
with a 6 ft. (1.8 meters) Stainless Steel Water
Line. Please refer to www.frigidaire.com/
Filters--Accessories/Refrigerator-Accessories/
for more information.
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