Water Pressure - Whirlpool ED2NHEXNL00 Use & Care Manual

Read a lldirections before y oubegin.
IMPORTANT:
• Ifyouturn therefrigerator onbefore t hewater lineis
connected, turn theicemaker OFE
• Allinstallations must m eet local p lumbing code requirements.
• Use copper tubing andcheck f orleaks. Install copper tubing
only inareas w here t hehousehold temperatures will r emain
above f reezing.
TOOLS NEEDED: Gather therequired tools andparts before
starting i nstallation. Read a nd follow theinstructions provided
withany toolslisted here. F lat-blade screwdriver, 7/16" and1/2"
open-end wrenches ortwoadjustable wrenches, 1/4" nutdriver
and drill b it,hand drill o relectric d rill ( properly grounded).
NOTE: Your r efrigerator dealer has a kitavailable witha1/4"
(6.35 mm) s addle-type shutoff valve, aunion, and copper tubing.
Before p urchasing, make sure asaddle-type valve complies with
yourlocal p lumbing codes. Donotuseapiercing-type or3/16"
(4.76 mm) s addle v alve w hich reduces water flowand clogs more
easily.
Water P ressure
Acold water s upply w ithwater pressure ofbetween 30and
120 psi(207 - 827 kPa) i srequired tooperate thewater d ispenser
and icemaker. Ifyouhave questions about your w ater p ressure,
call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a
reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the
refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 - 827 kPa).
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 - 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 to 60 psi (276 - 414 kPa):
• Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
• Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.
• If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce the
water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse
osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See "Water Filtration
System."
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.
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Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is
connected, turn the ice maker OFE
Connect to Water Line
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Locate a 1_,,(12.70 mm) to 11A'' (3.18 cm) vertical cold water
pipe near the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:
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• Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
• Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower rear corner of refrigerator to
the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use 1/4"
(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both
ends of copper tubing are cut square.
Using a grounded drill, drill a 1/4"(6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
......... A
G ......... ................. B
....... C
A. Cold water pipe E. Compression sleeve
B. Pipe clamp F. Shutoff valve
C. Copper tubing G.Packing nut
D. Compression nut
6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1/4"(6.35 mm)
drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the
pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp
screws slowly and evenly so the washer makes a watertight
seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.
7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the
copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the
outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw the compression
nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not
overtighten.
8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn
ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear.
Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper
tubing.
Connect to Refrigerator
Style 1
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression
nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten.
3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure
the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help prevent
damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back
against the wall.
4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
A
A. Tube clamp
B. Copper tubing
C
D
C. Compression nut
D. Valve inlet