Connect The Water Supply - KitchenAid KSRS25RVMS - 25.4 cu. Ft. Refrigerator User Instructions

Water Pressure
A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and
120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water
dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water
pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a
reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and
827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):
Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.
If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce the
water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse
osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See "Water Filtration
System."
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.

Connect the Water Supply

Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is
connected, turn the ice maker OFF.
Connect to Water Line
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Locate a " (1.27 cm) to 1 " (3.18 cm) vertical cold water
pipe near the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower rear corner of the refrigerator
to the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use
" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure
both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5. Using a cordless drill, drill a
water pipe you have selected.
G
F E
A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
4
" (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
A
B
C
D
E. Compression sleeve
F. Shutoff valve
G. Packing nut
6. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be
sure outlet end is solidly in the
water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten
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 the outlet end with an adjustable wrench. Do not
overtighten.
8. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and
turn ON main water supply and flush out the tubing until water
is clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the
copper tubing.
Connect to Refrigerator
Style 1
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
enough, a " x " (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm) coupling is needed in
order to connect the water tubing to an existing household
water supply 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 (provided)
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.
Style 2
1. Remove and discard the cap from the gray water tube.
A B
2. Using a compression nut and sleeve, attach the copper tube
to the water inlet.
3. Once secured, tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten.
4. Check the connection by pulling on the copper tubing. Turn on
water supply to refrigerator. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts
or connections that leak.
" (6.35 mm) drilled hole in the
C D E F G
E. Ferrule (purchased)
F. Nut (purchased)
G. Household water line
A. Cap
B. Inlet