Water Supply Connection - Frigidaire A20811504 Use & Care Manual

WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can
cause death or severe personal injury,
disconnect the refrigerator from the
electrical power before connecting a
water supply line to the refrigerator.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• We recommend copper or stainless
steel braided tubing for the water
supply line. We do not recommend
using water supply tubing made
of ¼" plastic. Plastic tubing greatly
increases the potential for water
leaks, and the manufacturer will not
be responsible for any damage if you
use plastic tubing 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 your home has a
water softening system, ensure
you maintain the softener and it is
working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure your water supply line connections
comply with all local plumbing codes.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line,
You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench,
flat-blade screwdriver, and
Phillips screwdriver
TM
• Access to a household cold water
line with water pressure between 30
and 100 psi.
• A water supply line made of ¼"
(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

WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION

to your cold water pipe. Then add
approximately 6 ft. (1.8 meters) , so
you can move the refrigerator out
for cleaning (as shown).
• A shutoff valve to connect the water
supply line to your household water
system. DO NOT use a self-piercing
type shutoff valve.
• Do not reuse 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 your local building authority
for recommendations on water lines and
associated materials prior to installing
your new refrigerator. Depending on
your local/state building codes, we rec-
ommend for homes with existing valves
Smart Choice water line kit 5305513409
®
with a 6 ft. (1.8 meters) Stainless Steel
Water Line, and for homes without an
existing valve, Smart Choice
kit 5305510264 with a 20 ft. (6 meters)
Copper Water Line with self-tapping
saddle valve. Please refer to Frigidaire.
com for more information.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice
Maker Inlet Valve:
1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the
electrical power source.
2. Place the end of the water supply
line into a sink or bucket. Turn ON
the water supply and flush the supply
line until water is clear. Turn OFF the
water supply at the shutoff valve.
3. Remove the plastic cap from the
water valve inlet and discard the cap.
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