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If you use your refrigerator before connecting
the water line, make sure the icemaker feeler arm
is kept in the STOP (up) position.
. Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas
where temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a
power drill) during installation, be sure the device
is insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock.
local plumbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must be
between
and
20
120
Power dri~, unless you have a seti-piercing valve.
Copper tubing, 1/4" (6 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 copper 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 (244 cm). Be sure there is
sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [244 cm]
coiled into 3 turns of about 10 inches
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the wall after installation. Do not use plastic
tubing or plastic fittings because the water supply
line is under pressure at all times. Mso, certain
types of plastic tubing may become brittle with
age and crack, resulting in water leakage.
The shut-off valve should have a water inlet with a
minimum inside diameter of 5/32" (4 mm) at the
point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE.
Saddle-type shut-off valves are included in many
water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a
plumbing codes.
. Two
mm) outer diameter compression
1/4" (6
nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves) – to connect the
copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the
refrigerator water valve.
If your existing 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.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This water tie initiation is not warranted by
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
NEAREST FREQUENTLY USED DRINKING
WATER LINE.
Typical ways to connect to water supply
Through floor
to basement
cold water pipe
Choose a location for the valve that is easily
a.
accessible. It is best to connect into the side of
cm]
[25
a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to
connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side, rather than at the
bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from
the water pipe.
b. Drill a 1/4" (6 mm) hole in the water pipe,
using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting
from drilling the hole in the pipe. (Do not drill a
hole if the valve is a seM-piercing type.)
c. Fasten the
shutoff valve to
the cold water pipe
with the pipe clamp.
d. Tighten the
swell. Do not overtighten
or you may crush the
copper tubing.
SHUT OFF THE WIN WATER SUPPLY.
INSTALL THE SHUTOFF VALVE ON THE
Under sink
Through wall to
to cold
utility room cold
water pipe
water pipe
In crawl
space under
house
cold water
pipe
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