Whirlpool 2194182 Use And Care Manual page 19

Connecting to refrigerator
NOTE: The first step for connecting the
water line to your refrigerator is different
depending on the type of water valve
provided with your refrigerator. See the
diagrams at right to determine the style of
valve you have. (On kit models, assemble
water valve to refrigerator per kit instructions.)
1. For style #1, disconnect the tube clamp
on the back of the product and insert the
copper tubing through the clamp, as
shown at the right. Remove the tape
label from the valve inlet and insert
copper tubing until it bottoms out (ap-
proximately 3/4 inch). Tighten nut by hand
as much as possible; then turn the nut an
additional % turn using a wrench. Do not
over-tighten. Reattach the tube clamp and
tube to the back of the cabinet. Skip to
step 2.
For style #2, disconnect the tube clamp
on the back of the product and insert
copper tubing through the clamp as
shown at the right. Attach the copper tube
to the valve inlet using a compression nut
and sleeve as shown. Tighten the com-
pression nut. Do not overtighten.
Reattach the tube clamp and tube to the
back of the cabinet. Move to step 2.
2. Turn shut-off valve ON. CHECK FOR
LEAKS. TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS
(INCLUDING CONNECTIONS AT THE
VALVE) OR NUTS THAT LEAK.
3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in
water strainer. If local water conditions
require periodic cleaning or a well is your
source of water supply, a second water
strainer should be installed in the N-inch
water line. Obtain a water strainer from
your nearest appliance dealer. Install at
either tube connection.
4. Reconnect electrical supply to refrigerator.
Style #l valve
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