Connect Water Supply - Kenmore 106.5116 Use & Care Manual

If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce
the water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse
osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See "Water
Filtration System" in the User Instructions, User Guide, or
Use & Care Guide.
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.

Connect Water Supply

Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
Plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the
International Plumbing Code and any local codes and
ordinances.
Use copper tubing or PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) plastic
tubing, and check for leaks.
Install tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain
above freezing.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Flat-blade screwdriver
⁷⁄₁₆ " and ¹⁄₂ " open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches
¹⁄₄ " nut driver
Connect to Water Line
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water
line is connected, turn the ice maker OFF.
Style 1 (Recommended)
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Use a quarter-turn shutoff valve or the equivalent, served by
a ¹⁄₂ " copper household supply line.
NOTE: To allow sufficient water flow to the refrigerator, a
minimum ¹⁄₂ " size copper household supply line is
recommended.
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A. Bulb C. Copper tubing (to refrigerator)
B. Nut D. Household supply line (½" minimum)
4. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing to the
shutoff valve. Use ¹⁄₄ " (6.35 mm) OD soft copper tubing to
connect the shutoff valve and the refrigerator.
Ensure that you have the proper length needed for the
job. Be sure both ends of the copper tubing are cut
square.
Slip compression sleeve and compression nut onto
copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet
end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut
onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not
overtighten.
5. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and
turn on main water supply to flush out tubing until water is
clear. Turn off shutoff valve on the water pipe.
NOTE: Always drain the water line before making the final
connection to the inlet of the water valve, to avoid possible
water valve malfunction.
6. Bend the copper tubing to meet the water line inlet, which is
located on the back of the refrigerator cabinet as shown.
Leave a coil of copper tubing to allow the refrigerator to be
pulled out of the cabinet or away from the wall for service.
Style 2
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
3. Locate a ¹⁄₂ " (1.27 cm) to 1 ¹⁄₄ " (3.18 cm) vertical cold water
pipe near the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the
pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away
from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the
valve.
4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure
from the connection on the lower rear corner of refrigerator
to the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use
¹⁄₄ " (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be
sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄ " (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
water pipe you have selected.
A
B
C
A B C
A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut
A
B
G
F E D
A. Cold water pipe
B. Pipe clamp
C. Copper tubing G. Packing nut
D. Compression nut
C. Copper tubing
C
E. Compression sleeve
F. Shutoff valve
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