Materials Needed; Ice Maker - Maytag Bottom freezer refrigerator User Manual

How to connect the
water supply for
optional automatic

ice maker

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury or
death, follow the basic precautions,
including the following:
Read all instructions
installing ice maker.
DO NOT attempt installation if
instructions are not understood or if
they are beyond personal skill
level.
Observe all local codes and ordi-
nances.
DO NOT service ice maker unless
specifically recommended
owner's manual or published user-
repair instructions.
Disconnect power to refrigerator
prior to installing ice maker.

MATERIALS NEEDED

1/4" outer diameter flexible copper
tubing
Shut-off valve (requires a 1/4" hole to
be drilled into water supply before
valve attachment)
Needle-nose pliers
Adjustable wrench
Water bucket
Flat-blade screwdriver
1/4" hex nut driver
Phillips screwdriver
Masking tape or small plastic bag
CAUTION
To avoid property damage or possi-
ble injury, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
Consult a plumber to connect
copper tubing to household plumb-
ing to assure compliance with local
codes and ordinances.
Confirm water pressure to water
valve is between 20 and 100
pounds per square inch. If water
filter is installed, water pressure to
before
water valve must be a minimum of
35 pounds per square inch.
DO NOT use a self-piercing, or
3/16" saddle valve! Both reduce
water flow, become clogged over
time, and may cause leaks if repair
is attempted.
Tighten nuts by hand to prevent
cross threading. Finish tightening
nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do
in
not overtighten.
Wait 24 hours before placing refrig-
erator into final position to check
and correct any water leaks.
NOTE
Add 8' to tubing length needed to
reach water supply for creation of
service loop.
Create service loop with tubing using
care to avoid kinks in tubing.
Remove plastic cap from water valve
inlet port.
Place brass nut and sleeve on copper
tube end as illustrated.
Brass
Nut Sleeve
Place end of copper tubing into water
valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly –
DO NOT KINK – so that tubing feeds
straight into inlet port.
Slide brass nut over
sleeve and screw
nut into inlet port.
Tighten nut with
wrench.
IMPORTANT: DO
NOT overtighten.
Cross threading may occur.
Pull on tubing to
confirm connection
is secure. Connect
tubing to frame with
water tubing clamp
and turn on water
supply. Check for
leaks and correct, if
present.
Monitor water connection for 24
hours. Correct leaks, if necessary.
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