Table of Contents
Advertisement
irtst llation
- Connecting
ice Maker
To Water Supply
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personaJ injury, disconnect the refrigerator
from electricaJ power before connecting
a water supply line to the refrigerator.
To Avoid Property Damage:
,
Copper tubing is recommended
for the water supply line.Water supply tubing
made of W' plastic is not
recommended
since it greatly increases the potential for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible
for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line.
-
DO NOT install water supply tubing
in areas where temperatures
fail below freezing.
-
Chemicals from a malfunctioning
softener
can damage the ice maker, if the ice maker is connected
to soft
water, ensure that the softener is maintained
and working properly.
iMPORTANT: Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.
Before Installing
The Water Supply Line, You Will Need
•
BasicTools:
adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips
TM
screwdriver
•
Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
•
Awatersupp_y_inemade_ft/4inch(6_4mm)_D_c_ppertubing_T_determinethe_ength_fc_ppertubingneeded_
you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water
pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).
•
A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shutoff valve.
•
A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
NOTE: A Waterline kit is available fr0m your appliance dealer at additional cost. It contains 25 feet (7:6 meters) of 1A
inch OD copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff valve (nonpiercing), (2) 14 inch brass compression nuts, (2) ferrules/
sleeves, and instructions for installing a water supply line.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
Plastic Wat_
1.
Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2.
Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply and
flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shut off valve.
3.
Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.
4.
Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line, as
shown.
5.
Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (1Ainch). Slide
ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve.
Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.
6.
With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of refrigerator
as shown.
1
7.
Coil excess water supply line (about 2 Y2turns) behind refrigerator as shown
and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.
8.
Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.
9.
Reconnectrefrigeratortoelectricalpowersource.
10. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for
ON/OFF position of arm).
Brass
Compression
(Sleeve)
waterline
Water
Valve
r Valve
fro m household
water supply
(Include
enough
tubing
in loop to allow
moving
refrigerator
out for cleaning.)
iMPORTANT:
!t takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin producing ice, Air in new plumbing lines may cause ice
makerto cycle two o[three timesbefore making a fu!!tray of ice, New plumbing may cause ice to be discolored or have p_rflavor.
Discard ice made during the first 24 hours, After connecting the water supp!y, referto "How to Prime the Water Supply System"for
impe_nt information ab0ut pdming an empty water supply Systern,
Your refrigerator's water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water fUter, a water valve and a water tank, To
ensurethat your water dispenser works pro_rly, this system must be completely filled with wate r whe n your refrigerato r
is first connected tothe household water supply line.
Advertisement
Table of Contents
