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3. Turn on the ice maker by opening the freezer door and
lowering the wire shut-off arm as shown. Allow 24
hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first
three batches of ice produced. Ice maker should then
produce approximately 7 to 9 batches of ice in a 24-
hour period.
Connecting the Refrigerator
to a Water Source
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
In order to prevent possible leakage resulting in property
damage, be sure to observe the following:
If operating the refrigerator before installing the water
connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to
prevent operation without water.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
Use the water tubing provided and check for leaks.
Install water tubing only in areas where temperatures
will remain above freezing.
REMEMBER: It may take up to 24 hours for your ice
maker to begin producing ice.
Tools required:
Standard screwdriver
" and
" open-end wrenches or two adjustable
wrenches
" drill bit
Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
" saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve com-
plies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a pierc-
ing-type or
" (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces
water flow and clogs more easily.
Cold Water Supply
The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is
used as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to
be connected to a cold water line with water pressure
between 30 and 120 psi. If a problem occurs, call your
utility company.
Connecting 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. Find a
" (12.70 mm) to 1 " (3.18 cm) vertical COLD
water pipe near the refrigerator.
NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following
procedure must be followed: Drill on the top side of the
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away
from the drill. This also keeps normal sediment from
collecting in the valve.
4. Route
" (6.35 mm) copper tubing from the water pipe
to the lower rear corner of the refrigerator location. Be
sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet
long enough to clear the line of water.
6. Using a grounded drill, drill a
cold water pipe you have selected.
1. Cold Water Pipe
2. Pipe Clamp
3. Copper Tubing
4. Compression Nut
5. Compression Sleeve
6. Shut-Off Valve
7. Packing Nut
7. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe
clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the
drilled hole in 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.
8. 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.
9. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink,
and turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing
until water is clear. Turn OFF the shut-off valve on the
water pipe.
" (6.35 mm) hole in the
" (6.35 mm)
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