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- Connecting
Optional
tee Maker
To Water Supply
To avoid electric
shock, which
can cause death or severe personal
injury, disconnect
the
refrigerator
from electrical
power before connecting
a water supply line to the refrigerator.
To Avoid Property
Damage:
•
Copper tubing is recommended
for the water suppJy line. Water supply tubing made of 1/4"plastic is not
recommended
since it greatly increases the potential for water leaks. Manufacturer
will not be responsible for
any damage if plastic tubing is osedfor
supply line.
•
DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures
fa_l below freezing.
•
Chemicals from a malfunctioning
softener
can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected
to soft
wate5 ensure that the softener }s maintained
and working
properly.
IMPORTANT: Ensure ma_ your water suppl,.' J_ne connections comply wltr] a!l _oca! plumbing codes.
Before installing
The Water Supp/y Line, You Will Need
•
Basic Tooms:adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips
TM
screwdriver
Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
A water supply line made of _Ainch (6.4 rnrn) OD, copper tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed,
you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water
pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).
A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shutoff valve.
,,
A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
NOTE: Water line kit number 53039179501 available fiom your appliance dealer at additional cost, contains 25 feet
nuts, (2) ferrules/sleeves, and instructions for instal%g a water supply line.
To Connect
Water Supp/y Line To ice Maker /n/et Valve
1.
Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2.
Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply
and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shut
off valve.
3.
Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.
4.
Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line,
as shown.
5.
Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (_Ainch).
Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression
nut
onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.
With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of
refrigerator as shown.
Coil excess water supply line (about 2_/2turns) behind refrigerator as shown
Plastic
Water
CUamp
B_ass
Compression
6.
7.
and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.
8.
Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that
leak,
househoUd water suppJy
9.
Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
(!nclude enough tubing i nloop toaHow
10. TOturn ice maker on, lower wire signa! an'n (see ice rnaker front cover for ON/
moying ref rigerato( out f orcueaning.)
OFF position of arm).
iMPORTANT: It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin p_oducing ice. Airin new p!umbing lines may
Cause ice maker to cyc!e two or three times before rnak!ng a fu!! tray of ice. New p!umbing may cause ice to be disco!ored
or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.
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