Kenmore 596.75522400 Use & Care Manual page 44

12
Installation
Connecting the Water Supply
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 if instructions are not
understood or if they are beyond personal skill
level.
• Observe all local codes and ordinances.
Do not service ice maker unless specifically
recommended in Use & Care Guide or published
user-repair instructions.
Disconnect power to refrigerator before installing
ice maker.
• Water damage due to an improper water
connection may cause mold/mildew growth. Clean
up spills or leakage immediately!
To avoid property damage or possible injury,
follow basic precautions, including the
following:
• Consult a plumber to connect Y#' O.D. copper
tubing to household plumbing to assure
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between
35 and 100 pounds per square inch, 20 pounds
per square inch without filter.
• Do not use a self-piercing, or _,6" saddle valve.
Both reduce water flow and can become clogged
over time, and may cause leaks if repair is
attempted.
• Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches.
Do not overtighten.
• Wait two to three hours before placing refrigerator
into final position to check and correct any water
leaks. Recheck for leaks after 2/4 hours.
• Verify the copper tubing under the sleeve is
smooth and free from defects. Do not reuse an old
sleeve.
Materials Needed
• Ya"outer diameter flexible copper tubing
• Shut-off valve (requires a X" hole to be drilled into
water supply line before valve attachment)
• Adjustable wrench
• '4" hex nut driver
Note
• You should only use copper tubing for installation.
Plastic is less durable and can cause damage.
• Add 8'
supply
to tubing length needed to reach water
for creation of service loop.
Create service loop with copper
tubing (minimum 2' diameter).
Avoid kinks in the copper tubing
when bending it into a service
loop.
2' diameter
minimum
2. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet
port.
Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B)
on copper tube end as illustrated.
Reminder: Do not use an old
sleeve.
Place end of copper tubing into water
valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly. Do
not kink - so that tubing feeds straight
into inlet port.
5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut
into inbt port. Tighten nut with wrench.
U MPORTANT: Do not overdghten. Cross
threading may occur.
Pull on tubing to confirm connection is
secure. Connect tubing to frame with
water tubing clamp (C) and turn on
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 its permanent
location.
7. Monitor water connection for 2/4 hours. Correct
leaks, if necessary.