Whirlpool ED2JHGXRQ02 Use & Care Manual page 4

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: Flat-blade screwdriver, 7_6" and1/2" open-end
wrenches ortwoadjustable wrenches, 1/4" nutdriver anddrill 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 O smosis Water S upply
IMPORTANT: The pressure ofthewater s upply c oming o utofa
reverse osmosis system going tothewater i nlet v alve ofthe
refrigerator needs t obebetween 30and120 psi(207 - 827 kPa).
Ifareverse osmosis water filtration s ystem isconnected toyour
cold water s upply, thewater p ressure tothereverse osmosis
system needs t obea minimum o f40to60psi(276 -414kPa).
Ifthewater p ressure tothereverse osmosis system isless than
40to60psi(276 -414kPa):
• Check t osee whether thesediment filter inthereverse
osmosis system isblocked. Replace thefilter ifnecessary.
• Allow thestorage tank onthereverse osmosis system torefill
after h eavy u sage.
• Ifyour r efrigerator hasawater filter cartridge, it may further
reduce t hewater pressure when used inconjunction witha
reverse osmosis system. Remove thewater f ilter cartridge.
See "Water Filtration System."
Ifyouhave questions about your w ater p ressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.
Read a lldirections before y oubegin.
IMPORTANT: Ifyouturn therefrigerator onbefore thewater l ine is
connected, turn theicemaker OFR
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 1/2" (12.70 mm) to 11/4'' (3.18 cm) vertical cold water
pipe near the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:
• 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.
5=
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
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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
C
D
A. Tube clamp
B. Copper tubing
C. Compression nut
D. Valve inlet
The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your
water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in
the 1/4"(6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain
a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.