LG BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR User Manual page 32

8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water
supply on and flush out
the tubing until the water
is clear.
Shut the water off at the
water valve after about
one quart of water has
been flushed through the
tubing.
9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
Removing and Replacing Valve Cover
NOTE:
• Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
1. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the
water valve.
2. Place the compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as
shown.
3. lnsert the end of the copper tubing into the
connection as far as possible. While
holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
w w CAUTION: Check to see if leaks occurs
at water line connections.
Tubing Clamp
1/4 "
Compression Nut
Ferrule
(sleeve)
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE
1/4 " Tubing
Refrigerator
Connection
10. TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
Reattach the compressor compartment
access cover.
11. PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not
vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or
against the wall. Push the refrigerator back
to the wall.
12. START THE ICEMAKER
Set the icemaker power switch to the ON
position. The icemaker will not begin to
operate until it reaches its operating
temperature of –9°C or below. It will then
begin operation automatically if the icemaker
power switch is in the I (on) position.
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