Connecting The Water Line; Before You Begin; What Will You Need; Installation Instructions - Kenmore 795.5131 Series Use And Care Manual

CONNECTING THE WATER LINE
NOTE: Water line installation is needed when the Automatic
Icemaker and/or Water Dispenser features are available on
your product.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator
or icemaker manufacturer or selien Follow these instructions
carefully to minimize the risk of expensive
water
damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to
water leakage or flooding. Caiia qualified plumber to correct
water hammer before installing the water supply line to the
refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the
water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line,
make sure the icemaker power switch is in the O (off) position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fail below freezing. When using any electrical
device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the
device is double-insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent
the hazard of electric shock, or is battery-powered.
Aii installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
NOTE: Wear eye protection.
* If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected
to your cold water supply, the water line installation is not
warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer or
seller. Follow next instruction carefully to minimize the risk of
expensive water damage.
* if a reverse osmosis water filtratlon system is connected
to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse
osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 PSI (2.8
kg*f/cm2-4.2 kg*f/cm 2, less than 2-3 sec. to flit a cup of 7
oz. capacity).
If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system is less
than 21 PSI (1.5 kg°f/cm 2, more than 4 sec. to fill a cup of 7
oz. capacity):
° Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
° Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.
° If the issue about water pressure from reverse osmosis
remains, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
* Copper Tubing, 1/4" (6.35 mm) outer
diameter to connect the refrigerator to
the water supply. Be sure both ends of the
tubing are cut square.
To determine how much tubing you need, measure the
distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator
to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 feet (2.4 m). Be sure
there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled
into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm] diameter) to allow the
refrigerator to move out from the waft after installation.
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8 feet (2.4 m) as
described above.
° A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between
20 and 120 PSI (1.4 bar and 8.2 bar) on models without a
water filter and between 40 and 120 PSI (2.8 bar and 8.4
bar) on models with a water filter.
• Power driIN. 1/2" (12.7 mm) or
adjustable wrench.
* Flat head and Philllps
screwdrivers.
* Two 1/4" (6.35 ram) outer
diameter compression nuts and 2
Ferrules (sleeves) to connect the
copper tubing to the shutoff valve
and the refrigerator water valve.
• If your existing copper water line
has a flared fitting at the end, you
will need an adapter (available at
plumbing supply stores) to connect
the water line to the refrigerator
OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and
then use a compression fitting.
* Shutoff valve to connect to the cold
water llne. The shutoff valve should
have a water inlet with a minimum
inside diameter of _32" (3.96 mm) at
the point of connection to the COLD
WATER LINE. Saddle=type shutoff valves are included in
many water supply kits. Before purchasing, maize sure a
saddle=type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
INSTALLATION iNSTRUCTIONS
Install the shutoff valve on the
nearest frequently
used drinking
water line.
1. SHUTOFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line.
2.CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side
of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary
to connect into a horizontal water pipe, maize
the connection to the top or side, rather than
at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any
sediment from the water pipe.
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3.DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4" (6.35 mm) hole in the water
pipe using a sharp bit. Remove any
burrs resulting from drilling the hole
in the pipe. Take care not to allow
water to drain into the drill. Failure to
drill a 1/4" (6.35 mm) hole may result
in reduced ice production or smaller
cubes.
NOTE: Licensed plumbers must use only cooper NDA tubing
#49595 or 49499 or Cross Link Polyethylene (PEX) tubing.
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