Connecting The Water Supply - Kenmore 6523 - 21.9 cu. Ft. Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Use And Care Manual

Connecting the Water Supply
(select models)
To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow basic
}recautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before installing ice maker.
Do not attempt installation if instructions are not
understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.
Observe all local codes and ordinances.
Do not service ice maker unless specifically
recommended in Use & Care Guide or published
user-repair instructions.
Disconnect power to refrigerator before installing ice
maker.
Water damage due to an improper water connection
may cause mold/mildew growth. Clean up spills or
leakage immediately!
To avoid property damage or possible injury,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
Consult a plumber to connect '/4" O.D. copper
tubing to household plumbing to assure
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
Confirm water pressure to water valve is between
35 and 100 pounds per square inch.
Do not use a self-piercing, or _,6" saddle valve.
Both reduce water flow and can become clogged
over time, and may cause leaks if repair is
attempted.
Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do
not over-tighten.
Wait two to three hours before placing refrigerator
into final position to check and correct any water
leaks. Recheck for leaks after 24 hours.
Verify the copper tubing under the sleeve is smooth
and free from defects. Do not reuse an old sleeve.
Materials Needed:
* '/4" outer diameter flexible copper tubing
* Shut-off valve (requires a '/4" hole to be drilled into
water supply line before valve attachment)
, Adjustable wrench (2)
, '/4" hex nut driver
Notes:
Use copper tubing only for installation. Plastic is
less durable and can cause damage.
* Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach water
supply for creation of sewice loop.
.
Create service loop with copper
tubing (minimum 2' diameter).
Avoid kinks in the copper tubing
when bending the service loop.
2' diameter
minimum
Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet
port.
Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) A
on copper tube end as illustrated.
Reminder: Do not use an old
sleeve.
/4. Place end of copper tubing into water
valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly. Do
not kink - so that tubing feeds straight
into inlet port.
5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut
into inlet port. Tighten nut with wrench.
important: Do not overtighten. Cross
threading may occur.
6. Pull on tubing to confirm connection is
secure. Connect tubing to frame with
water tubing clamp (C) and turn on
water supply. Check for leaks and
correct if necessary.
7. Monitor water connection for 2/4 hours. Correct
leaks, if necessary.
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