Kenmore 106.5118 Use And Care Manual page 12

NOTE: To allow sufficient water flow to the refrigerator, a
minimum 1/2" size copper household supply line is
recommended.
A
B
C
D
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°
A. Compression sleeve
B. Compression nut
C. Copper tubing
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.
Connect to Refrigerator
Style 1
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the short, black plastic part from the
end of the water line inlet.
3. Thread the nut onto the end of the tubing. Tighten the nut by
hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not
overtighten.
NOTE: To avoid rattling, be sure the copper tubing does not
touch the cabinet's side wall or other parts inside the
cabinet.
A B
C D
A. Line to refrigerator
B. Nut {purchased)
C. Ferrule (purchased)
D. Supplied line from refrigerator
4°
5.
6.
Install the water supply tube clamp around the water supply
line to reduce strain on the coupling.
Turn shutoff valve ON.
Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
Style 2
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove and discard the plastic part that is attached to the
inlet of the water valve.
3. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a
compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the
compression nut. Do not overtighten.
4. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure
the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid
damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back
against the wall.
5. Turn shutoff valve ON.
6°
Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
A
B
_ D
'-,P_; E
A. Tube clamp
B. Tube clamp screw
D. Compression nut
E. Valve inlet
C. Copper tubing
7. On some models, the ice maker is equipped with a built-in
water strainer. If your water conditions require a second
water strainer, install it in the 1/4" (6.35 mm) water line at
either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your
nearest appliance dealer.
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