Silhouette DIM3225BLSST Owner's Use And Care Manual page 5

CONNECTING ICE MAKER TO
WATER SUPPLY
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe
personal injury, disconnect the Ice Maker from an
electrical power outlet before connecting a water supply
line to the Ice Maker.
CAUTION
Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line.
Water supply tubing made of 1/4" plastic is not recom-
mended since it greatly increases the potential for water
leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible for any
damange if plastic tubing is used for the supply line.
DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
- Connect the ice maker to a drinkable water source
that is not tied into a water softening system.
Chemicals from the softener may damage the ice
maker, causing it to malfunction.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections comply
with all local plumbing codes.
Before installing The Water Supply Line, You
Will Need:
1. Basic tools: adjustable wrench and standard, flat blade
screwdriver.
2. Access to a household cold water line with water
pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
3. A water supply line made of 1/4 inch(6.4mm)OD,copper
tubing, To determine the length of copper tubing needed,
you will need to measure the distance form the ice
maker inlet valve at the back of the Ice Maker to your
cold water pipe.Then add approximadtely 3 feet
(0.9144 meters) so the Ice Maker can be moved out for
cleaning.
4. A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your
household water sytem. (DO NOT use a self-piercing
type shutoff valve.)
5. A compression nut and ferrule(sleeve) for connecting the
water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To Connect Water Supply Line To lce Maker
Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect Ice Maker from electric power supply.
2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn
ON water supply and flush supply line until water is
clear, turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.Remove
plastic cap from water valve inlet and save it.
3. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve),onto
water supply line, as shown in Fig.A.
4. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it
will go(1/4 inch). Slide ferrule(sleeve) into valve inlet
and finger tighten compression nut onto valve.Tighten
another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.
5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to
rear panel of Ice Maker at location shown in Fig.A.
6. Coil excess water supply line (about 3 feet) behind the
Ice Maker and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or
wear against any other surface.
7. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any
connections that leak.
8. Reconnect Ice Maker to electric power supply.
NOTE:
It takes approximately 8 hours for the ice maker to begin
producing ice. Air in new plumbing lines may cause ice
maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray
of ice. New plumbing may cause ice to be discolored or
have poor flavor. Discard first 2 batches and any other
discoloured ice.
Fig A.
Furrele (sleeve)
Brass Compression
Nut
Copper Tubing
3
Steel Clamp