Connecting The Water Line; Before You Begin; What Will You Need; Installation Instructions - Kenmore 795.5137 Use & Care Manual

CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

NOTE: Water line installation is needed when the Automatic
Icemaker and/or Water Dispenser features are available on
your product.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator
or icemaker manufacturer or seller. Follow these instructions
carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to
water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct
water hammer before installing the water supply line to the
refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the
water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line,
make sure the icemaker power switch is in the O (off) position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing. When using any electrical
device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the
device is double-insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent
the hazard of electric shock, or is battery-powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
NOTE: Wear eye protection.
• If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected
to your cold water supply, the water line installation is not
warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer or
seller. Follow next instruction carefully to minimize the risk of
expensive water damage.
• If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected
to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse
osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 PSI (2.8
kg•f/cm 2 ~4.2 kg•f/cm 2 , less than 2~3 sec. to fill a cup of 7
oz. capacity).
If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system is less
than 21 PSI (1.5 kg•f/cm , more than 4 sec. to fill a cup of 7
2
oz. capacity):
• Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
• Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.
• If the issue about water pressure from reverse osmosis
remains, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper Tubing, ¼" (6.35 mm) outer
diameter to connect the refrigerator to
the water supply. Be sure both ends of the
tubing are cut square.
To determine how much tubing you need, measure the
distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator
to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 feet (2.4 m). Be sure
there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled
into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm] diameter) to allow the
refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8 feet (2.4 m) as
described above.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between
20 and 120 PSI (1.4 bar and 8.2 bar) on models without a
water filter and between 40 and 120 PSI (2.8 bar and 8.4
bar) on models with a water filter.
• Power drill. ½" (12.7 mm) or
adjustable wrench.
• Flat head and Phillips
screwdrivers.
• Two ¼" (6.35 mm) outer
diameter compression nuts and 2
Ferrules (sleeves) to connect the
copper tubing to the shutoff valve
and the refrigerator water valve.
• If your existing copper water line
has a flared fitting at the end, you
will need an adapter (available at
plumbing supply stores) to connect
the water line to the refrigerator
OR you can cut off the flared
fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.
• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. The shutoff
valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside
diameter of
point of connection to the COLD
WATER LINE. Saddle-type shutoff
valves are included in many water
supply kits. Before purchasing, make
sure a saddle-type valve complies
with your local plumbing codes.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking
water line.
1. SHUTOFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line.
2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side
of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary
to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make
the connection to the top or side, rather than
at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any
sediment from the water pipe.
3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a ¼" (6.35 mm) hole in the water
pipe using a sharp bit. Remove any
burrs resulting from drilling the hole in
the pipe. Take care not to allow water
to drain into the drill. Failure to drill
a ¼" (6.35 mm) hole may result in
reduced ice production or smaller cubes.
NOTE: Licensed plumbers must use only cooper NDA tubing
#49595 or 49499 or Cross Link Polyethylene (PEX) tubing.
13
/ " (3.96 mm) at the
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