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Connecting the Water Supply
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To reduce
the risk of injury or death, follow
basic precautions,
including
the following:
• Read all instructions
before installing
ice maker.
, Do not attempt installation
_f instructions
are not
understood
or if they are beyond personal skill
level.
° Observe all local codes and ordinances.
Do not service racemaker unless specifically
recommended
m Use & Care Grade or pubhslled
user-repaw
instructions.
Disconnect
power to refrigerator
before mstalhng
ice maker.
+ Water damage due to an u_proper water
connecbon
may cause mold/mildew
growth.
Clean up spills or leakage uamedlately.
To avoid
property
damage
or possible
injury,
follow
basic precautions,
including
tile
following:
° Consult a plumber to connect
, O.D. copper
tubing
to household
plumbing to assure
comphance
with local codes and ordinances.
+ Confirm water pressure to water valve _s between
35 and 100 pounds per square inch.
+ Do not use a self-piercing,
or -1,+" saddle valve.
Both reduce water flow can become clogged over
tulle, and may cause leaks if repaw is attempted.
+ Tmghten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
FmBh bghtenmg
nuts with phers and wrenches.
Do not overt_ghten.
+ Wmt 2-3 hours before placing refrigerator
into final
potation to check and correct any water leaks.
Reclleck for leaks after 24 hours.
+ Verify tile copper tubing under the sleeve is
smooth and free from defects. Do not reuse an old
sleeve.
Materials
Needed
+ '2' outer diameter flexible copper tubing
+ Shut-off
valve (requwes a L" hole to be drilled into
water supply line before valve attachment)
+ Adjustable
wrench
+ _" hex nLIt driver
Note:
Add 8' to tubing
length needed to reach
water supply for creation of service loop.
1. Create service loop with copper
tubing
(mulimum
2+diameter).
Avoid kinks m the copper tubing
when bending it into a seMce
loop.
.
&
Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet
_
port.
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3. Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B)
A
B
on copper tube end as illustrated.
Important:
Do not use an old
sleeve.
4.
Place end of copper tubing into water
valve inlet port. Shape tubing shghtly. 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 over-tighten.
Cross
threading
may occur.
.
Pull oil tubing to confirm connection
is
secure. Connect tubing to frame with
water tubing clamp (C) and turn oil
water supply. Check for leaks and
correct if necessary. Continue to
observe the water supply connection
for two to three hours prior to moving
the refrigerator
to _ts permanent
location.
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7. Monitor water connection
for 24 hours. Correct
leaks, if necessary.
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