Kenmore 795.5103 Series Use & Care Manual page 14

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FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on
and flush out the tubing until the
water is clear.
Shut the water off at the water _ _'_ ),_
valve after about one quart of
water has been flushed through
the tubing•
Back of refrigerator
Tubing
1/4" (6,35 mm)
Compression
Nut
W' (6.35 mm) Tubing
9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be
sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into
the wall outlet.
• If your refrigerator does not have a water filter,
we recommend installing one. If your water supply
has sand or particles that could clog the screen of
the refrigerator's water valve, install the filter in the
water line near the refrigerator.
• Do not use old hoses; only use new hoses provided
by the manufacturer. For more information call
1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.
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• Remove the plastic flexible cap from the refrigerator
connection.
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto
the end of the tubing. (See figure 1)
Insert the end of the tubing into the connection as
far as possible• While holding the tubing, tighten the
fitting•
CAUTION: Check to make sure that leaks are not
occurring in the water line.
Ferrule
Figure 1
Refrigerator
Connection
Fasten the tubing into the tubing clamp attached to the
back of the refrigerator.
First, loosen the screw fastening the clamp. Next,
insert the tubing in the groove• Finally, re-fasten the
screw,
10. PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange the coil of tubing so
that it does not vibrate against
the back of the refrigerator or
against the wall. Push the
refrigerator back to the wall.
11. START THE ICEiVIAKER
Set the icemaker power switch to the ON (I) position,
The icemaker will not begin to operate until it
reaches its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C)
or below. It will then begin operation automatically if
the icemaker power switch is in the ON (I) position,
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