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INSTALLATION
Connecting the Water Line
Before You Begin
This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator
warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the
risk of expensive water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumb-
ing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and can lead to
water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct
water hammer before installing the water supply line to the
refrigerator.
CAUTION
To prevent burns and product damange, only con-
nect the refrigerator water line to a cold water
supply.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is
in the OFF (O) position.
CAUTION
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
Water Pressure
A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between
150kpa ~ 500 kpa on models without a water filter and
between 200 ~ 500kpa on models with a water filter. These
requirements are essential for correct and reliable operation.
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected
to your cold water supply, this water line installation is not
covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow the following
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water
damage.
CAUTION
Wear eye protection during installation to prevent
injury.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
For water Connection, please disconnect the power to
the refrigerator and follow the installations instructions
supplied with the refrigerator.
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