Attaching The Ice Maker To A; Water Supply - Whirlpool 2194182 Use And Care Manual

Attaching the ice maker to a water supply
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
Cold water supply
Ice maker water valve contains a flow
washer which is used as a water pressure
regulator. The ice maker needs to be
connected to a cold water line with water
pressure limitations of 20-120 PSI. If a
problem occurs, call your utility company.
IMPORTANT:
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug the refrigerator before
installing ice maker.
Fallure to do so can result in death
or electrical shock.
IMPORTANT:
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It may take up to 24 hours for your ice
maker to begin producing ice.
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If operating the refrigerator before install-
ing the water connection, turn ice maker to
the OFF position to prevent operation
without water.
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All installations must be in accordance with
local plumbing code requirements.
. Use copper tubing only and check for leaks.
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Install ice maker tubing in areas where
temperatures are above freezing.
Tools required:
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Standard screwdriver
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'he-inch and M-inch open-end wrenches or
2 adjustable wrenches
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%-inch nut driver
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%-inch drill bit
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Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
NOTE: Your appliance dealer has a kit
available with a X-inch saddle type shut-off
valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before
purchasing, make sure a saddle type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
Do not use piercing type or %-inch saddle
valve which reduces water flow and clogs
more easily.
INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED
BY REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER
MANUFACTURER.
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