Whirlpool GI6SDRXXB Use And Care Manual page 4

Ifareverse osmosis water f iltration system isconnected toyour
cold water s upply, thewater pressure tothereverse osmosis
system needs t obea minimum o f40to60psi(276 to414kPa).
Ifthewater p ressure tothereverse osmosis system isless than
40to60psi(276 to414kPa):
• Check t oseewhether thesediment filter inthereverse
osmosis system isblocked. Replace thefilter ifnecessary.
• Allow thestorage tank onthereverse osmosis system torefill
after h eavy u sage.
Ifyour r efrigerator hasawater f ilter, itmay further reduce t he
water p ressure when used inconjunction withareverse
osmosis system. Remove thewater filter. See "Water Filtration
System."
Ifyouhave questions about your w ater p ressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.
Read a lldirections before y oubegin.
IMPORTANT: Ifyouturn therefrigerator onbefore t he water l ine is
connected, turn theicemaker OFE
7. Slip thecompression sleeve a ndcompression nutonthe
copper tubing asshown. Insert theend ofthetubing intothe
outlet e nd squarely asfarasitwill g o.Screw compression nut
ontooutlet endwithadjustable wrench. Donotovertighten or
youmay crush thecopper tubing.
8. Place t hefree end ofthetubing i nacontainer orsink, a nd turn
ON themain water s upply. Flush t hetubing until water i sclear.
Turn OFF theshutoff valve onthewater p ipe.
Connect to Refrigerator
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Attach the
copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and
sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on
copper tubing.
2. Create a service loop with the copper tubing. Avoid kinks
when coiling the copper tubing. Secure copper tubing to
refrigerator cabinet with a "P" clamp.
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. Find a V2"to 1V4" (12.7 mm to 31.8 mm) vertical cold water
pipe near the refrigerator.
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• Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure
must be followed: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the
bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This
also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower right rear of the refrigerator
to the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use
1/4"(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 V4"hole in the cold water pipe you
have selected.
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A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing
D. Compression nut
E. Compression sleeve
F. Shutoff valve
G. Packing nut
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the V4"drilled hole in
the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly
and evenly so the washer makes a watertight seal. Do not
overtighten.
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A. Copper tubing
B. "P" clamp
C. Compression nut
D. Compression sleeve
3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks.
Correct any leaks.
Complete the Installation
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard
the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely
fill the ice container.