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- Connecting
Ice 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 recom mended for the water supply line.Water supply tubing
made of 1/_,,plastic is not
recommended
since it greatly increases the potential for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be respo nsible
for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line.
-
DO NOT install water supplytubing
in areas where temperatures
fall below freezing.
-
Chemicals from a malfunctioning
softener can damage the ice maker, ifthe ice maker is connected
to soft
water, ensure that the softener is maintained
and working properly.
iMPORTANT: Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need
•
BasicTools:
adjustable wrench, fiat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips
TM
screwdriver
•
Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
•
A water supply line made of 1Ainch (6.4 mm) 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: A water line kit is available from your appliance dealer at additional Cost. It contains 25 feet (7:6 meters) of 1A
inch 0D Copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff valve (nonPiercing), (2) IA inch bras s compression nuts, (2)ferrules/
sleeves, and instructions for installing a water supply line.
To Connect Water Supply Line To lce Maker lnlet Valve
Plastic
water
Tubing
to Ice Maker
1.
Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source,
c=amp
2.
Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and
B,es,
Compression
flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shut off valve.
3.
Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.
4.
Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line, as
(s=_eve)
shown.
5.
Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (1Ainch). Slide
waterline
ferrule (sleeve) into valve inletand finger tighten compression nut onto valve.
Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.
Water Valve
6.
With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of refrigerator
,t
as shown.
1
7.
Coil excess water supply line (about 2 Yzturns) behind refrigerator as shown
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.
9.
Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source,
fr°mh°useheld water suPplY
10. TOturn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for
(Include
enough
tubing
in loop to allow
ON/OFF position of arm).
moving refrigerator
out f orcleaning,
)
IMPORTANT:
It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin produping ice, Air in new plumbing lines may cause ice
maker to cycle two orthree times before making a ful! tray of ice. New plumbing may cause ice to be discolored or have par flavor.
Discard ice made during the first 24 hours, After connePting the water supply, refertO "How to Prime the Water SupplySystem"for
imp°rtant informati°n about priming an empty water supply system"
Your refr gerator's water supp y system no udes severa tub ng nes, a water fi ter, a water valve and a water tank.To
ensure that your water dispenser works pro_rly, this system must be €omplete!yfilled with water when your refrigerator
is first connected to the household water supply line.
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