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CAUTION: Refrigerator is much heavier at the top than
Step 1
Remove
at the bottom – be careful when moving. When using a
Packaging
hand truck, handle from side only.
• Remove outer carton.
• Slide out back corner posts (2).
• Slide carton off top of cabinet.
NOTE: IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO LAY CABINET DOWN
IN ORDER TO REMOVE SKID!
• To remove skid, remove the four 7/16" bolts and their
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID.
• There are support blocks on the bottom of the cabinet
• Carefully, tilt cabinet and slide blocks out from
• Remove toekick from the fresh food compartment, set
Step 2
• A cold water supply is required for automatic
Install
Water Line
• Route 1/4" OD copper tubing between house cold
• Copper tubing should be long enough to extend to the
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line
of water.
Install a shut-off valve between the icemaker water
valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet.
The shut-off valve should be located where it will be
easily accessible.
NOTE: It is best to install the valve into a vertical water
pipe. If you install the valve into a horizontal water pipe,
make the connection at the top or side, rather than at
the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the
water pipe.
• Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe.
• Fasten the shut-off valve to the pipe with pipe clamp.
• Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
• Place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the
• Turn on the main water supply and flush debris from
– Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom.
brackets.
and door. They must be removed before sliding unit off
skid or damage will occur.
beneath cabinet, slide unit off skid.
aside for later installation.
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i.
water line and the water connection location.
front of the refrigerator. Allow enough to accommo-
date bend leading into the water valve.
begins to swell. Do not over tighten.
end of the tubing and connect it to the shut-off valve.
Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve
and ferrule is tightened.
the line. Run about a quart of water through the tubing
into a bucket. Shut off water supply at the shut-off
valve.
Installation
36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator
Floor
Copper Tubing
Washer
Saddle Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
NOTE: Saddle type shut-off valves are included in
many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure
a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing
codes.
• Install optional water filter in the water line near the
refrigerator. A water filter is recommended in areas
where water supply contains sand or particles.
Installation instructions are packed with the filter.
7/16" Bolt
Inlet End
Pipe Clamp
Compression Nut
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
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