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Connecting the Water Line
Before You Begin
This water line installation is not covered
by the refrigerator warranty. 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 can lead to water leakage
or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct
water hammer before installing the water
supply line to the refrigerator.
CAUTION
To prevent burns and product damange,
only connect the refrigerator water line to
a cold water supply.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting
the water line, make sure the icemaker power
switch is in the OFF (O) position.
CAUTION
Do not install the icemaker tubing in
areas where temperatures fall below
freezing.
NOTE
Connect to potable water supply only.
Water Pressure
A cold water supply. The water pressure
must be between 150kpa~500kpa on models
without a water filter and between 200kpa and
500kpa on models with a water filter.
For homes fitted with Reverse Osmosis
systems.
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is
connected to your mains cold water supply,
this water line installation is not covered by
the refrigerator warranty. Follow the following
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of
expensive water damage.
CAUTION
Wear eye protection during installation
to prevent injury.
Check to see if the sediment filter in
the reverse osmosis system is blocked.
Replace the filter if necessary.
Allow the storage tank on the reverse usage.
If the issue concerning water pressure
from reverse osmosis remains, call a
licensed, qualified plumber.
All installations must be in accordance
with local plumbing code requirements.
Turning On The Power
1
Plug in the refrigerator.
CAUTION
Connect to a rated power outlet.
Have a certified electrician check
the wall outlet and wiring for proper
grounding.
Do not damage or cut off the ground
terminal of the power plug.
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