Water Supply Connection; Plug In Refrigerator; Level Refrigerator - KitchenAid 2221514A Installation Instructions Manual

4. Using a grounded drill, drill a
water pipe you have selected.
1. Cold Water Pipe
2. Pipe Clamp
3. Copper Tubing
4. Compression Nut
5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be
sure outlet end is solidly in the
the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp.
Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully
and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not
overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if
soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to
connect the copper tubing.
6. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper
tubing as shown in the diagram. Insert the end of the tubing
into the outlet end of the shutoff valve as far as it will go.
Screw the compression nut onto the outlet end with an
adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
7. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, turn
ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear.
Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe.

Water Supply Connection

1. Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing
on the rear of the refrigerator.
2. Before attaching copper tubing to refrigerator, flush at least 2
qts. (1.9 L) of water through the copper tubing and into a
bucket to get rid of any particles in the water line.
3. Check for leaks around the saddle valve. Do not overtighten
clamp or sleeve. This will crush copper tubing.
4. Make connection to refrigerator.
Style 1: Slide the purchased nut then the purchased ferrule
onto the tubing. Push the tubing into the purchased coupling
as far as it will go. Slide the nut and ferrule forward. Tighten
the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more
turns. Do not overtighten.
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1. Line to Refrigerator
2. Nut (provided)
3. Bulb
Style 2: Push the bulb end of the tubing into the water valve
as far as it will go. Slide the nut forward and finger tighten.
in. (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
5. Compression Sleeve
6. Shutoff Valve
7. Packing Nut
in. (6.35 mm) drilled hole in
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4. Coupling (purchased)
5. Ferrule (purchased)
6. Nut (purchased)
Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two
more turns. Do not overtighten.
1. Bulb
2. Nut
5. Turn shutoff valve ON.
6. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including
connections at the valve) that leak.

Plug in Refrigerator

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2. Move refrigerator into final position.

Level Refrigerator

IMPORTANT: All 4 leveling legs must contact the floor to support
and stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator.
Base Grille Removal
1. Open the refrigerator doors to 90°.
NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheets fastened behind the grille.
2. Remove base grille if it is installed.
Style 1 - Screw-on Base Grille:
Find pockets located about 4 in. (10 cm) in from each end
of grille. Use screwdriver to remove the screw found in
each pocket.
Style 2 - Snap-on Base Grille:
Grasp the grille with both hands. Lift up and tilt the top of
the grille toward you.
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