Kenmore 106.5133 Series Use & Care Manual page 11

Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from
the connection on the lower rear corner of refrigerator to the
water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use
1/ 5
both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5.
water pipe you have selected.
G
F E
A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
6.
drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the
pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp
screws slowly and evenly so the washer makes a watertight
seal. Do not overtighten, or you may crush the copper tubing.
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the copper
tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end
squarely as far as it will go. Screw the compression nut onto
outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn
on the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear.
tubing.
Connect to Refrigerator
Style 1
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the short, black plastic part from the end
of the water line inlet.
3. Thread the nut onto the end of the tubing. Tighten the nut by
hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not
overtighten.
NOTE: To avoid rattling, be sure the copper tubing does not
touch the cabinet's side wall or other parts inside the cabinet.
A B C
A. Household water line
B. Nut (purchased)
Install the water supply tube clamp around the water supply
line to reduce strain on the coupling.
5.
6. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections
at the valve) or nuts that leak.
Style 2
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the plastic part that is attached to the
inlet of the water valve.
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A
B
C
D
E. Compression sleeve
F. Shutoff valve
G. Packing nut
1/ 5
D
C. Ferrule (purchased)
D. Refrigerator water tubing
3. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression
nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten.
Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure
the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid
damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back
against the wall.
5.
6. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections
at the valve) or nuts that leak.
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp screw
C. Copper tubing
7.
water strainer. If your water conditions require a second water
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tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest
appliance dealer.
Style 3
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water
tube on the rear of the refrigerator.
3. If the gray water tube supplied with the refrigerator is not long
1/ 1/
water line. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the
end of the copper tubing.
NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench
two more turns. Do not overtighten.
A B
A. Refrigerator water tubing
B. Nut (provided)
C. Bulb
D. Coupling (purchased)
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
A
B
C
D
E
D. Compression nut
E. Valve nut
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C D E F G
E. Ferrule (purchased)
F. Nut (purchased)
G. Household water line
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