How Toconnect Thewater S Upply - Kenmore 596.72283200 Use & Care Manual

Installing Your Refrigerator
How to Connect the Water Supply
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following:
•
Read all instructions before installing device.
• 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 device unless specifically recommended in owner's manual or published user-repair
instructions.
• Disconnect power to unit prior to installing device.
CAUTION
To avoid property damage or possible injury, follow basic precautions, including the
following;
• Consult a plumber to connect copper tubing to household plumbing to assure compliance with local codes and
ordinances.
• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch. If water filter is installed,
water pressure to water valve must be a minimum of 35 pounds per square inch.
• DO NOT use a self-piercing, or 3/16"saddle valve! Both reduce water flow, become clogged with 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 24 hours before placing unit into final position to check and correct any water leaks.
Materials Needed
1/4" outer diameter flexible copper tubing
NOTE: Add 8' to tubing length needed
to reach water supply for creation of
service loop.
•
Shut-off valve (requires a 1/4" hole to
be drilled into water supply before
valve attachment)
• Adjustable wrench
114"hex nut driver
Create service loop with _ [ _ Slide brass nut over sleeve
l tubing using care to avoid _ J and screw nut into inletport.
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Cross threading may occur.
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_. Remove plastic cap from c'_
re'water valve inlet port.
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sleeve (B) on copper _ _LX I
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