Turning On The Power - LG Signature LUPXS3186N Owner's Manual

20 INSTALLATION
7
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) for the copper tubing onto the
end of the tubing and connect it to the
shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is
fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the
compression nut securely.
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
8
FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water
supply on and flush out
the tubing until the water
is clear.
Shut the water off at the
water valve after about
one quart of water has
been flushed through the tubing.
9
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTE: Before making the connection
to the refrigerator, be sure that the
refrigerator power cord is not plugged into
the wall outlet.
a. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the
water valve.
b. Place the compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as
shown.
c. Insert the end of the copper tubing into
the connection as far as possible. While
holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
Tubing Clamp
¼ in.
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
10
Compression
Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
11
12

Turning On The Power

Plug in the refrigerator.
¼ in. Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF
VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
CAUTION
Check to see if leaks occur at the water
line connections.
PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange the coil of tubing so that it
does not vibrate against the back of the
refrigerator or against the wall. Push the
refrigerator back to the wall.
START THE ICEMAKER
Turn the icemaker ON at the control panel.
The icemaker will not begin to operate
until it reaches its operating temperature
of 15°F (–9°C) or below. It will then begin
operation automatically if the icemaker has
been turned ON.
CAUTION
Connect to a rated power outlet.
Have a certified electrician check
the wall outlet and wiring for proper
grounding.
Do not damage or cut off the ground
terminal of the power plug.