Kenmore 7997 - 19.0 cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator Use And Care Manual page 27

9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
° Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the
refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
° If your refrigerator does not have a water fliteb we
recommend installing one. If your water supply has sand or
particles that could dog the screen of the refrigerator's water
valve. Install the filter in the water line near the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT: Do not use aid, worn or used waterlines, only use
new for a better use and service.
Connect only to the supply of drinking water for your safety
and health.
1. Remove the plastic flexible cap
from the water valve connection.
2. Place the compression nut and
ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the
tubing.
3. Insert the end of the tubing into
the connection as far as possible.
While holding the tubing, tighten
the fitting.
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[] CAUTION: Check to see if leaks pccur at water line
connections.
TubingClamp
1/4"
Compression
Nut
1/4" Tubing
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4.TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUT OFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
Reattach the compressor
compartment access cover.
5. 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 wail.
6. START THE ICE MAKER
Set the icemaker power switch to
the I (ON) position. 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
Jcemaker power switch is in the I (ON)
position.
Ferrule
(sleeve)
Refrigerator Connection
[] CAUTION: Check to see if water dripping occurs at water
line connections.
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